White Nights
I’ve been trying for a long time to resist the typical all-black New York wardrobe — well, I try, anyway, but come on, winters are hard when it’s near impossible to wake up in the morning, much less coordinate clothes, shoes and accessories. But since I’m so obsessed with white this season (other than in footwear, that is) I decided to look for a whole spring wardrobe of just white. Okay, maybe just a week’s worth. Okay, and still I wasn’t completely successful — there’s some navy and black thrown in, just because they look so good together!
This Emilio Pucci Embroidered Tunic Dress makes me think of an afternoon match at the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. The beading might stir up some dress-code controversy — not to mention some foot faults, should any beads fall off…
If not that one, then there’s this Peter Som Hand-Embroidered Tunic Dress: I’m loving the puffed sleeves (one of the dresses I ordered has similarly ballooned sleeves). Does it kinda remind me of my mother’s table cloth? Yeah, I guess so…
But worn with this navy Marc Jacobs Jacket with Front Pockets, it would be lovely! Similar volume in the sleeves… Did I mention I ordered an ivory-colored spring coat (somewhat more formal than this one, but still wearable with jeans) in a stiff wool-silk fabric like this one? Just lovely! Can’t wait to get my hands on it.
This Marc by Marc Jacobs Eyelet Pleated Skirt needs to come in white.
This Nanette Lepore Senorita Eyelet Top would be great with a skirt with some volume (like this Celine Silk Organza Skirt), and my new red Christian Louboutin ribbon espadrilles.
And this Catherine Malandrino Embroidered Voile Blouse would look great with some slim trousers and the same pair of Louboutins.
Okay, this one’s mostly white: Fendi Polka Dot Sleeveless Blouse. Does that count??
I think that was barely a week’s wardrobe. I guess if you’re not in the Navy (or a nurse) it’s not so easy wearing all white!
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April 5th, 2006 12:41
Pshaw. One flutter of lace, and a half-dozen underexposed self-styled “fashionistas” (i.e., not you, Alex) start squawking “tablecloth!” Apparently the only encounter the poor dears have had with the miraculous, luminous stuff of dreams. I deliberately refrain from adding “wedding dress” because, too often, a wedding confection of lace will also elicit the “tablecloth!” squawks.
Lace is wonderful stuff; in the 17th century, warring generals would allow lace merchants safe passage from one side to the other, since no gentleman would be seen without his lace. Beauty and peace; how many other fashions can say the same? Lace is beautiful, flattering, and highly collectible (i.e., 90% of the best of it I certainly can’t afford). If anyone should say “tablecloth” to you, feel free to look them up and down and say with a sneer, “Not where I’ve seen you eat!”
April 5th, 2006 17:41
Oh boy. Those selections are all wonderful. I really loved your ideas.
I won’t be jumping on the white, or eyelet bandwagon, however. I’m not that brave. Plus, I don’t dare, with my white, white skin. Too much white makes Elizabeth look like Casper the Ghost. The closest I got was the recent purchase of a white Swiss-dot-style blouse à la Marc Jacobs’ recent puffed-sleeve numbers, and I think I was pushing the outer limits of cute on a 39-year-old. Damn the torpedoes, I’m wearing it anyway.
April 6th, 2006 00:36
Ooh, love swiss dot! And yes, wear it anyway! You’re never too old to try new things… okay, except hot pants maybe. Well, I don’t think there’s any good age for that one…
April 6th, 2006 22:26
The Fendi top is absolutely adorable!