With Memorial Day just around the corner and the sun finally starting to peek through, I’m beginning to think it’s time to transition out of the jeans-and-blazer springtime uniform and into the skirts-and-jackets attire more appropriate to warmer weather. Maybe it’s because I want to convince myself that it’s going to be summer soon—or maybe it’s because I want to convince the weather that it’s actually going to be summer (I don’t understand this cold front!)—but I would like to reintegrate those lovely, feminine frocks into my daily wear.
Like most New Yorkers, most of my wardrobe—especially for winter—consists of the colors black, grey, navy, and (surprise, surprise) more black. White factors in occasionally, but more often than not it factors into my closets in its darker variations of off-white, beige, cream, and taupe. When my skin has lost all glow and color, and I’ve hidden the majority of it in layers of warm clothing, true white just doesn’t seem like a real option—rather, more like a bad idea. For whatever reason, black is the default color for winter.
However—now that summer is just around the bend—I can finally start to embrace the other half of the gradient spectrum with standout white-hot pieces. Personally, I don’t think that there’s a whole lot more elegant than an all-black ensemble during the wintertime in the City, but in the summer I think white pieces scream “fashion” with a fun sophistication that black can’t seem to accomplish.
Check out one of our best sellers right now, for instance: remember the New Year’s resolution to get a good leather? This to-die-for Vince asymmetrical leather jacket in “Vanilla” is a fabulous way to start bringing white into my wardrobe while gaining style points a simple black leather jacket couldn’t (bonus points: this jacket will still carry through to the Fall!).
Like most New Yorkers, most of my wardrobe—especially for winter—consists of the colors black, grey, navy, and (surprise, surprise) more black. White factors in occasionally, but more often than not it factors into my closets in its darker variations of off-white, beige, cream, and taupe. When my skin has lost all glow and color, and I’ve hidden the majority of it in layers of warm clothing, true white just doesn’t seem like a real option—rather, more like a bad idea. For whatever reason, black is the default color for winter.
However—now that summer is just around the bend—I can finally start to embrace the other half of the gradient spectrum with standout white-hot pieces. Personally, I don’t think that there’s a whole lot more elegant than an all-black ensemble during the wintertime in the City, but in the summer I think white pieces scream “fashion” with a fun sophistication that black can’t seem to accomplish.
Check out one of our best sellers right now, for instance: remember the New Year’s resolution to get a good leather? This to-die-for Vince asymmetrical leather jacket in “Vanilla” is a fabulous way to start bringing white into my wardrobe while gaining style points a simple black leather jacket couldn’t (bonus points: this jacket will still carry through to the Fall!).
Another thing we’re all vying after? These bestselling AG “Stilt” Jeans in bright, bright white. If you already own a pair (or several) of AG jeans, you know how amazing they are. Getting them in white is a necessity for your go-to cooler summer outfits.
These two items are selling fast, so come check out our stores soon before they sell out! We also have other great white pieces—from beautiful summer dresses and shorts to your favorite Splendid and James Perse tank basics—that will carry you from this unusual weather all the way through to this fall.
Have a lovely holiday, everyone, and let us know what you’re doing for the long weekend—we love to hear from you!
xoxo
Have a lovely holiday, everyone, and let us know what you’re doing for the long weekend—we love to hear from you!
xoxo
