Summer Goth
I have been loving this sort of “dark fairytale” vibe a lot lately. Think soft, filmy layers, black tulle, leather and velvet. I don’t really know where it fits within my style avatars — maybe a cross between the Artist and the Bohemian, with a gothic flair. Anyway, this outfit is very much up that style alley. I finally found a piece that layers perfectly with my Rick Owens tunic; it’s a Zara flowy maxi skirt and it has the nicest “swish” to it. It’s nothing fancy but it works so well here. I guess this is the 2020 version of “hi low” styling.
Discovery of Pants
These COS paper bag waist pants got relegated to my archive closet sometime last year. Their crime? Being a bit too baggy. Well, joke’s on me because if 2020 had a style motto it would be “baggy everything”. So yeah, comfy pants are back in rotation. As is this MaxMara linen topper, which used to be part of my “beach vacation” capsule. That’s not a thing anymore (or any time soon) but no linen shall go to waste this summer. This is a great option for days when a jacket is too much but I want a little bit of coverage.
That’s a Wrap
Speaking of linen, you’ve seen this vintage Ungaro dress a few times before but lookit: still very nice. I wish you could feel the weight of this linen, it’s fantastic. And it’s provides a lovely backdrop for one of my handmade necklaces. More on those next week. Meanwhile, pieces like this dress have got me hunting for vintage pieces at the thrift store like never before. I think it helps that the 90s are sort of trendy again. But the quality of old designer pieces just can’t be beat.
Colorblocking
I’m not sure how I feel about this colorblocked Anthro dress; I love it in principle, but not sure about it on me. That being said, I like how it looks paired here with a vintage Ports dress worn as a duster. See, vintage really is awesome. And it usually comes with pockets.
I love all your looks, but that linen dress is just so pretty and effortless looking!