Tuesday, July 9, 2013

The Horizontal Stripes








There are certain basic sartorial mandates that we adhere to because they seem to be steeped in common sense: don’t wear white after labor day, never pair socks with sandals (only acceptable if you’re a German tourist), leave the last button on a suit jacket unbuttoned, co-ordinate your shoes and belt, and avoid horizontal stripes.  However, common sense is absolutely over-rated and taking risks builds character… and a great wardrobe.   

Horizontal stripes: The arch nemeses of all shapely women, making them deviously appear larger than they are.  There is only a modicum of truth to this tale; stripes should be embraced as a fun, flattering option.  It is best to opt for luxurious knits, a silhouette that is fitted through the bust and loose at the hip, and stripes in the same color scheme; avoid shapeless potato-sack dresses and cheap fabrics.  

Dress: Issa (Neiman Marcus)
Waistcoat: Miu Miu (Miu Miu)
Platform Boots: Jeffrey Campbell (
Jeffrey Campbell)
Sunnies: Prada (Prada
)

Gold jeweled necklace: (Anthropologie)
Mini-bagReed Krakoff (Saks)

2 comments:

  1. I really hate this unwritten rules about what plus women should wear, and it goes to show they are nonsense as you look amazing in your striped dress!

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  2. lookin good!

    Btw.: I like wearing socks and sandals, ja, let's take some risks, in fact I am right now ;)

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