70's Vibin'

Outfit Details:

vest: Victoria's Secret

dress: Cabi

shoes: ShoeMint via ThredUp

hat: old 

sunglasses: Ray Bans

necklace: vintage

I haven't worn this dress since last year and I decided I needed to add an element to emphasize the waist more. I decided to add this vest! When I put the vest on I felt like the outfit totally had a 70's vibe to it! So I added the chunky wedges and the floppy hat and my dad's old ray bans! Look complete! 

This was such a fun shoot because my nephew and sisters were visiting. Anytime anyone goes outside he has to go with them! He loves being "outdide" as he calls it, so he had to run outside with us to get some quick snaps of this outfit. He had green sock on and a shirt and his diaper (so fashionable!) and he kept running away from us and sitting on the curb, he loves sitting in little seats. I of course ran after him, yes in these shoes. He definitely is a quick little nugget! If you follow Lipstick & Chiffon on facebook you can see one of the outtakes from the shoot!

photos by Colleen Thombs

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Time to Wear White

Do you really have to follow the rule: Only wear white after Memorial Day and until Labor Day?

Personally I don't think you do. As always in fashion there are exceptions to the rules. For example a winter white pant suit or just the pants paired with a slouchy sweater can be the perfect winter outfit to feel fresh and not dulled down by the dreary weather.

When there are too many rule, fashion can seem harder than it has to be; so the best way to decided when to wear what is to look at your outfit and ask:

Do these fabrics add the much needed warmth to brave the weather outside?

Does this outfit make some sense (even if it is hidden logic)? 

Is it flattering to my figure? Or does the outfit make me want to hide under the covers?

All these questions will help to guide you into knowing what white you can wear and when; which does not just apply to the color of the clothes, but the fabric and the fit as well--try to keep all of these in mind. 

sunglasses: C Wonder; top: Talbots (similar); belt: vintage Ralph Lauren (similar); pants: H & M (similar); shoes: ShoeMint; rings: Ireland; snake ring: BCBG MaxAzria; lipstick: Lancome Hold Up Red (similar)

What are your opinions as when to wear white?