Floral, printed and crochet tops and dresses are summer staples that can always be spotted on the streets during the hot summer months. But why not choice something that is a bit less of a popular choice, but still transmits those good summer vibes? This week’s Fashionista shows us what to wear this summer.
The Fashionista for this week wears a gray-and-white striped loose-fitted cotton dress; tied around her waist is a chambray button down. This is an interesting and refreshing new take on the “plaid tied around the waist look” we saw this past fall. Paired with this dress is a pair of black sandals with an open toe, and a single solid thick strap in the front while a thinner one holds the shoe and heel in place in the back.
The loosely fitted dress is perfect for those scorching hot summer days. Striped shirts were originally worn as naval sailors’ uniform. Later, Coco Chanel would be inspired by this and use the pattern in her collections. Many years after, high-profile celebrities like James Dean and Marilyn Monroe would wear this pattern and catapult it even further. Today a striped shirt is a must-have in anyone’s closet. Whether you are going for a French vibe or easy nautical summer look, the striped pattern is essential for this summer.
One Simple Change: Going out on the town later at night with your friends? Switch the sandals for a pair of booties and a leather jacket with some fringe and you are set.
