In Southern California, there is a term called “June gloom,” which basically summarizes the overcast skies prevalent in the late spring and early summer months. With cold temperatures in the morning giving way to blazing heat by the afternoon, it can be difficult to put together an outfit that would accommodate for both ends of the temperature spectrum. This Fashionista shows us how she styles pastels for an overcast summer day.
This Fashionista pairs a gray mock neck top with a baby blue denim button-front skirt. A timeless ’70s trend, this denim A-line skirt adds a slimming, clean shape to the outfit. She matches the skirt with a pair of peach and nude colored cutout oxfords. A play on the classic oxford shoe design, this cutout variation adds to the intricacy and unique quality to the outfit. To bring the outfit together, she is wearing a gray button-down coat. The sleek lines of the coat add a more polished and streamlined silhouette while pulling together the overall look. To accessorize, she adds a peach shoulder bag with a pom pom key chain. The color of the bag ties in with the colors of the shoes, while the pom pom key chain gives a nod to the recent trend made popular by Fendi.
Fluctuating summer temperatures are frustrating to deal with because you have to be dressed for both potentially hot and cold weather all in the same day. Pastels work as a great compromise for a fresh summer look while keeping colors muted during overcast weather. Pastels can be toned down but add freshness to any summer look.
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