It’s not uncommon to have to go straight from the office to the train/car/airport, so this selection accommodates that need. An oxford striped shirtdress as a swimsuit cover-up, some more modest shorts, and more dresses than before make this a very adult vacation ensemble!
Tee – Splendid, blazer & pants – 3.1
Phillip Lim, tote – Alexander McQueen,
earrings – ice.com, bracelet – Chan Luu, flats – Bottega Veneta,
carry-on bag – Victorinox
Phillip Lim, tote – Alexander McQueen,
earrings – ice.com, bracelet – Chan Luu, flats – Bottega Veneta,
carry-on bag – Victorinox
swimsuits – Nina Ricci, flat
metallic sandals – Jimmy Choo,
navy & white striped oxford shirtdress
– Thom Browne, stripeacd dress
– Michael Kors, print
cardigan – Crumpet England, Dress
– Diane Von Furstenberg, draped top – Alloy, white sneakers – Keds, tee
shirts – Splendid, tie-dyed shorts – Henrik Vibskov,
white shorts – Lanvin, print skirt – Marni, striped
espadrilles – Kate Spade, white skirt – Closed, striped
tee shirt – Nicole Farhi
metallic sandals – Jimmy Choo,
navy & white striped oxford shirtdress
– Thom Browne, stripeacd dress
– Michael Kors, print
cardigan – Crumpet England, Dress
– Diane Von Furstenberg, draped top – Alloy, white sneakers – Keds, tee
shirts – Splendid, tie-dyed shorts – Henrik Vibskov,
white shorts – Lanvin, print skirt – Marni, striped
espadrilles – Kate Spade, white skirt – Closed, striped
tee shirt – Nicole Farhi
This is just lovely … ideal for the woman attracted to the classic look. The pieces can be worked into a "summer at home" wardrobe as well. You have put on display your ability to design quite different wardrobes for different age groups … all three beautiful Bravo.
Susan in WA
This would be perfect for my spring break to Singapore/Darwin in July this year. Part of my trip is a holiday and then my husbands work conference, so a bit dressier for dinner 2 nights and a formal dinner the last night, are there any tricks with this sort of wardrobe/packing?
If I knew I had additional dressy events, I'd include something like a silk skirt and matching top, or a pair of silk pants, or another dress. And some shoes that will give the impression that you're dressing up specifically for a formal occasion – something metallic, or with jeweled trim. There's a great article about Darwin in the newest edition of Monocle Magazine – if you haven't seen it, you might want to hunt it down, or check online.
thanks for being here,
Vivienne
Thank you Vivienne for the ideas, now I need to find the garments. I haven't heard about the Monocle Magazine, I will try and find a copy.
So helpful and inspiring…and faithful study of your blog is making me a much more strategic shopper (as well as, alas, raising my credit card bills!)
Love love love this Vivienne. It's time for a respite from the Portland rain for a week or two!
The ad that appeared with this post in my RSS reader was about publishing your book. I hope this is on your agenda — your blog is fabulous!
Love these too.
Very nice collection. Can you also make a set for Europe?
From my observations, I've noticed that especially American women stand out because they wear shorts, camis (without covering their shoulders /arms) and mix&match instead of wearing dresses. Otherwise they wear trousers, baggy t-shirts and comfortable shoes. I haven't seen very many of the local women over 30 in such clothing. I've tried to break the code, but still look like a Dutch or German turist. Mostly the locals ask if we come from Switzerland. :-)
S.
Those shorts are so hip! I never wear shorts or camis, S. Even in my youth, did not wear shorts except around a pool in LA, say.
I really like the prints in this set. And I like Anonymous idea above to create a capsule for Europe with skirts and dresses. I notice when I am abroad women favor long skirts with a lot of movement to them and tops with sleeves.