And for an evening out, why not add some drama and a play on texture.
This ruffle dip hem blouse is definitely serving its share of drama. And very effectively at that! I really thought that I was over high-low garments. But this amazing top drew me back in.
To balance out the volume of the top, I went with a slim silhouette on the botton with my amazing guipure lace skirt, which is Vogue 8916. Anytime I see lace like this, it always reminds me of Dolce & Gabbana.
And to accessorize, I wore a statement necklace and I mixed metals all the way through this look. Lots of silver and gold. And for that "pop of color", I went with magenta pumps. I have to use color. It is indeed spring!
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DeleteA wonderful skirt, and a top peplum really beautiful. The wonderful shoes add a touch of brilliant color to the outfit.
ReplyDeleteThank you Josep-Maria!
DeleteBeautiful outfit - you'll turn heads in that one! love the pop of color in the shoe, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon!
DeleteI love it, that necklace and the pop of color of the shoes, really makes this ensemble pop. The top is just simply gorgeous, remains of Audrey Hepburn chic.
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DeleteYou are simply gorgeous Erica! I love, love your work and style. You never confine yourself to one style, but embrace them as you feel.. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Candice! Fashion should be fun!
DeleteWhen I saw the first picture, I thought 'nooooo' but when I kept reading and saw this is a fancy/cocktail outfit I said 'YESSSS!' This outfit is the perfect cocktail outfit -- plays by the rules (all black) but stands out in a dramatic way (that top!). And the contrast of the giant gathers with the lace...perfect. Thank you for sharing this outside the box look!
ReplyDelete(Wishing there was a pattern for that top, though my itty bitty torso would never be able to handle it, hah.)
I've seen a few patterns like this. It's the fabric that makes it billow. It feels like a duchesse satin. And I was also standing in wind gusts. Tornadoes were brewing that day. It's on the different side like Rosie Assoulin and Delpozo. Thanks Makingtheflame!
DeleteLove the look!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda!
DeleteGlamorous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Natisha!
DeleteThis outfit is everything...will definitely be creating this look.
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