How to: Funky Ladylike
I’m not a huge fan of prints, but lately I’ve been into combining funky pieces with really classic staples. It’s exactly what I need to freshen up my dark cotton dresses.
Think outside the box, you don’t need to go buy a new wardrobe, mix and match pieces you already own.
Do:
Find a fun print. Do you have a polka-dot jacket you haven’t worn in a while? (yea, neither do I 
Don’t be afraid of a fun print, floral, striped or otherwise.
Keep the dress simple. No one wants to look clownish, so keep the look balanced by pairing a classic dress or shift with your bright print.
Bright shoes. They don’t have to match, but keep them in a solid color.
The belt. Belting your dresses defines the waist and highlights the lady-like factor.
Don’t:
Mix more than one print for this look. Generally speaking, (there are no hard/fast rules) one print is sufficient.
Funky Ladylike by christa_t featuring Dorothy Perkins
June 18th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Hey Ya’ll!
This comment doesn’t really have anything to do with this post, it’s more of a question. Yesterday I bought a BEAUTIFUL off white, semi-casual linen dress. This only problem is that it is about an inch too short and the neckline is a low square neckline (nothing against square, just low). So I am on the lookout for a slip, really more of an underdress, that will look pretty hanging below the hemline of this dress and has a neckline high enough for good coverage. If anybody has a web-site or store or even a sewing pattern that would be awsome! Thank you!
June 18th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Vintagehem.com will have some great slip options for just such a situation. For the top half, I would look for a cute- straight cut cami to wear underneath.