So anyone who knows us, knows how much we love the summertime. The season evokes such special feelings and memories of our childhood….unforgettable times at camp, wild weekends down at the shore, the smell of ban de soleil , and the yummy sensation of sand beneath our toes and even in our hair. Ahhh-BLISS! And who could forget those night time runs to Dairy Queen for their pure , simple, soft serve vanilla custard- so magically delicious by itself or wonderfully indulgent with a sprinkling of colored jimmies or a bright red cherry.
Now let’s take these thoughts of ice cream and relate it to summertime fashion. Just like licking that vanilla custard, we always felt it was such a treat to slip into white summertime clothes. Bright white Gauze sundresses, peasant skirts, short shorts and flip flops were an instant pick me up. The whiter the better!!! And this was especially exciting because back in those days our fashion rules limited us to wearing white for only three months a year. Paired with a golden tan, nothing made us glow as much on the outside as well as on the inside than our white summer wardrobe. Of course, our rules have changed and we wear white right through the winter(assuming the fabric and style is appropriate) but the easy breezy white clothing of summer is our favorite!
White worn alone is simple and pure. But add a pop of color with shoes , jewelry or a bag, and just like with those good old colored jimmies, you are in for a real WOW!
DUOS AND DONT’S
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This fabulous white jumpsuit paired with bright yellow bangles and a blue and white striped tote is a fresh summertime look and a definite DUO.The look is effortless and carefree for a stroll on the beach.
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So as much as we love white, this is a DON’T for us because it feels TOO vanilla. It is begging for some topping. A Perfect addition would be this Kendra Scott necklace to make a sweet statement!
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We fell in love with the white, chiffon Pamela Rowland jumpsuit that The Bachelorette wore to the rose ceremony in Bermuda. Maynard completed the outfit with statement necklaces with a hint of color and a sleek ponytail. Glossy pink lips was the cherry on top of this “DUO”!
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Whoa…a doozy of a DON’T! While most of the time you can’t go wrong with a white dress, this Miha Coachella option looks a little too Madonna “Like a Prayer” tour meets bridezilla. The shoes would look great with jeans but feminine white dresses should have more delicate shoes to balance the look.. If you want to go edgy with your whites, try cool jewelry pieces that add a delicious touch of color like this YSL turquoise ring.
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Feminine, flirty and eye catching is this Free People lace dress with fushcia sash. It reminds us of that delicious and crunchy strawberry shortcake ice-cream pop we use to get from the ice-cream truck! At $515 it is a splurge but can be worn to special occasions and we guarantee you will feel EXTRA special.
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A white bikini is always a DUO but posting yourself on facebook or twitter posing like this is always a DON’T!
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This Theodora and Callum tunic tops a white bikini perfectly. This look will take you from the beach or pool to watching the sunset at happy hour. All this look needs is a pair of simple silver flat sandals and a frosty cocktail in hand!
P.S. FASHION TIP: Always carry a couple of baby wipes with you when you are donning a white ensemble. Throw a few in a plastic baggie and leave in your purse. It will come in handy if you spill or slip. They work like magic!