
Summer in the city can bring on a bit of sartorial confusion: dressing like you're about to hit the beach just doesn't make sense in any scenario (unless you're indeed getting on the A train headed to Far Rockaway). On the other hand, in order to remain New York-dwelling-relevant, you can't exactly just put away all of the dark hues that your wardrobe encompasses. It's all about remaining city chic in the blistering heat. Not an easy feat, but doable.
While pinstripe was a huge trend this winter, there's no way it shouldn't extend to the warmer months in spite of its usually very wintery vibe. And there's no reason it has to look like you're headed to your 9 to 5 either. The key to balance, as always, is to juxtapose unexpected pieces together, like the irony of a happy hour tee (the softest ever, btw) paired with an office girl boss pencil skirt. A (not so?) subtle nod to summer equating to play time.
Summer in the city means not channeling Baywatch, but ain't no harm in throwing on a straw lid for the hell of it.











Photos by Ian Rusiana
Details:
T-shirt - South Parade (or get this super cute tank)
Skirt - H&M (this one is awesome)
Sandals - Vince
Leather jacket - ASOS (this one's pretty much the same)
Tote - Suburban Riot (I love this one)
Hat - Dorfman Pacific (same idea)
Necklace - Rings & Tings (this one is amazing!)
Bracelet - Chan Luu
Silver rings - Chic Peek (I love this ring)
Wooden ring - Vintage
Sunglasses - Gap (these are killer)
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18 comments:
Being "City chic" in the summer (or year round as is the case in Singapore!) is something I definitely battle with--- especially because I have a little bit of free spirit/boho to my sense of style. Definitely agree with need for balance and the use of juxtaposition...
Love this look! I usually avoid black in the summer but the straw hat adds such balance.
Xo
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Loving this look! The shirt is great and the skirt is almost tuxedo looking so cool!
Emma | With A City Dream
I need that tshirt in my life - I love it with the pencil skirt!
Love the match between the loose tee and the pencil skirt, it's perfect, I really like this outfit! One of my favourite!
L.A
These pictures could be in a magazine! You look so good! City CHIC! Love that tee! :D
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Love this look! So perfectly casual. Definitely a great way to sport the "NY look" in the warmer months ;)
xx
Because I'm Obsessed
I love everything about this! <3
Sweet Madame Blue
I love all about this outfit!:D
Marianna,
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My Dear,
your combo is great. I would like to wear it for a difference purposes: for job, for friends chatting, for walking...Just excellent! wonderful photos, specially those with hat
Hugs, Sily
Ah, LOVE this look, you made pin stripes look chic and not dated! Good job! And love the tee! It is giving me ideas for the print shop and line of tees I am going to be putting up on Society 6. And DUMBO is a great place to shoot. My friend who is an amateur photographer must moved here so I am excited to do some shoots.
Allie of ALLIE NYC
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Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier :) Great outfit! I love the modern take on the classic pinstripe pencil skirt! And kudos for maintaining your blog for more than 8 years already..good job!!
Jasmin xx
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Love, love, love! You look soo great! Kiss from a Brasilian woman!
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Love love love this chic black look! I'll be heading to new york this summer and I can't wait! :) Xx
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I love how you dressed down your pinstripe skirt with a T-shirt and flat sandals - I can see it looking very formal but this styling is more my taste :) very cool!
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Absolutely love this look. You are totally working that skirt! And were these images shot in Dumbo? That's my old stomping ground. I moved to LA from NYC last January and am experience a huge case of NYC nostalgia (particularly Brooklyn!)
xx
Michele
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Love this outfit so much! It's simply perfect! x
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