Lately, we’ve been having a number of gray and rainy days here in Pittsburgh. This less than ideal summer weather has me dreaming of a beach vacation. Since I can’t sit outside and enjoy the sun, I figured the next best thing would be to bring the beach to Pittsburgh via my wardrobe. In my quest to bring the breezy summery vibe of the beach to my outfit, I was inspired by alice + olivia’s resort 2016 collection. The collection featured polished wide-legged pants, strong prints, nods to decades past and a classic color palette.
In an ode to the collection, I stuck with a classic color scheme for my look: navy blue and white. I created my outfit around a great pair of wide leg pants. The polka-dots and high-waisted cut offered a great infusion of retro vibes. Because the collection featured such whimsical prints, I chose to mix prints in my outfit. The key to mixing prints is to stick to the same color palette. The combination of stripes and polka dots adds a playful vibe reminiscent of a fun beach vacation.
No outfit is complete without a few of your favorite accessories in order to create a look that is uniquely your own. In this case, I chose a glittery fedora with a navy ribbon to further the color palette and intensify the beachy vibe. I then piled on Alex and Ani bangles with a nautical theme. The bracelets feature a compass and an anchor. I polished off the look with a delicate rose gold necklace and some of my favorite rose gold rings.
Get My Look:Â 1. Wide leg pants. 2. Flowy top. 3. Fedora.
