PERSONAL STYLE STAPLES
Personal Style Staple: Denim Skirt
July 13, 2017
Denim pieces are, without a doubt, timeless closet staples that no one should ever be without. Denim button-down shirts, to the perfect-fitting blue jeans, to the quintessential summer item-- the denim skirt, every guy and gal should have at least one in their closet.
Hoarding Off-the-Shoulder Anything
November 15, 2016
I basically hoarded off-the-shoulder tops and dresses last month so here I am bombarding you with posts that are mostly, if not all, off-the-shoulder anything.
New Wardrobe Staple: Off-the-Shoulder Dress
November 4, 2016
Off-the-shoulder anything made it big this year because they're a good update and upgrade to anyone's closet. From tops, dresses and even swimwear, the off-the-shoulder trend was, and still is, off the charts and I don't see why it shouldn't be the case because most women love their shoulders. Yes, girl, flaunt that collarbone!
In contrast to other popular trends this year, off-the-shoulder anything flatters a wide range of body types and I have come to realised that they make a good addition to my list of personal style staples.
While I am a staunch supporter of the quintessential oversized button-down shirt (I have more than 5 in my closet. hey, don't judge!), off-the-shoulder tops add a fresh spin to my everyday basics and mommy uniform outfits.
Off-the-shoulder dresses come in different styles and in different fabrics but my favorite has got to be one in a loose silhouette and made from cotton-blend material. It is so because they are very easy to style and are way more comfortable. I also love the little flounce they give when worn unlike those that are made from jersey material that just droops down in an unartistic way. Or maybe it's just me?
This DressLily off-the-shoulder dress is a new favorite and like all my other new favorites, this was submitted to heavy rotation last month. I recently wore this to a beach trip with the family because what better way to ace resort chic dressing than by whipping out a pretty off-the-shoulder, right?
Adding more styles of off-the-shoulder dresses in different prints to my closet this month to take advantage of DressLily's crazy November sale!
Also, how can you not love that bow-knot sleeves detail??
Blush, off-the-shoulder and pretty bows. I'm sold!
New Wardrobe Staple: The Figure Flattering Wrap Dress
October 23, 2016
Nothing quite like a pretty wrap dress for an afternoon at the beach to lounge and de-stress.
Wrap dresses are once again thrusted into the limelight, thanks to Diane Von Furstenberg for re-introducing it into the fashion world with much pizzazz. Figure-flattering, versatile and timeless, a wrap dress can definitely take you from work week to weekend, day job to date night, boardroom to bar and ultimately, the beach.
Here are a few tips to get your wrap right.
It's all about the fit. While wrap dresses flatter most body types, there are some dresses that make you feel so little-- and by little I mean, little boobage action. But that's not really a problem because one quick visit to your seamstress can address that too lose a top. A little nip and a little tuck is what it needs to give you just the right fit.
Slip for the slit. Most dresses drape beautifully down to the hems but there are a few that has too short a cloth that it flaunts what is nobody's business. Unless you're wearing it as a cover-up, a slip is a must to prevent that embarrassing undie peep show.
Proper underwear, power shapewear. I don't really know why I said that, they don't even rhyme but whatever. Some wrap dresses come in soft jersey material that hugs the body like a glove and the last thing you want are those unsightly lumps and bumps. No body-shaming right there but sometimes, we all have to deal with these concerns aka hardcore truth and that's where your shapewear comes in. Tummy-toning and waist cinching shapers make one look svelte in a body-hugging jersey wrap dress. Invest in a good quality shapewear that is sure to last you a good 1-2 years.
A good wrap dress need not to be expensive. We've all been there, thinking that good fitting dresses are hard to find and expensive but that isn't the case of this printed wrap dress from Zaful. Made of soft polyester material, it is sheer enough to wear as a beach cover-up but is also office-appropriate given that you wear proper lingerie and a slip.
Take this wrap dress from the beach to the city by wearing a denim jacket, or to the office by wearing a blazer over it, a tank or cami when it's too loose around the chest area or even wear it with skinny jeans for that dress over pants trend. You can actually wear it with almost anything-- a definite must-have and a true MVP in your closet.
Shop for similar affordable wrap dresses over at Zaful and enjoy free shipping on orders above $30!
À La Folie
September 12, 2016
I don't think I've ever loved a trend this much, Ã la folie-- and no, I'm not talking about my sheer top.
Culottes, kick flares and trumpet pants are big this year but I always find myself reaching for my flare pants more often than my skinny jeans and the reason why is in this That 70's Flare post.
This is a late post (hence the short hair) and I'm trying to work on all by backlogs before I share with you guys exciting things to happen here at Perfumed Red Shoes in the next couple of weeks!
In the meantime, leaving you with this LANY single that I've been singing nonstop since this morning. Happy listening! ;)
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