Pastel Geometric Print

 Hello, welcome and thanks for stopping by my blog!

I chose this outfit for today's post,

 because it seems like such a good example

 of how a dress in a basic silhouette

 can really be ramped up when done in a print!

Plus, a one and done dress

is perfect for the hot summer season

This dress has a simple shape,

with a mock neckline, puffed elbow length sleeves

and a cool side slit on the skirt

The wild and wacky multi-colored

  geometric print makes it special

I was attracted to the fun color palette, 

 with turquoise and aqua, purple and violet, 

along shades of orange and pink-

sort of an extended orange and blue

 complementary color mix!

  This design is a little "extra"

even for me, the lover of geometric prints!

Are you a fan prints, in general?

How about geometrics? 

 Imagining this dress in a solid color,

 It would be a perfect backdrop

 for making special accessories pop

The dress was a bit of a challenge to style,

 since the pattern is so busy,

 so I chose a neutral light tan bag

 Interestingly, the half moon shape and box quilting

 echo the curves and rectangles of the dress

I chose a few simple accessories

 in a color that blends with the dress' palette

A wide cuff bracelet with a turquoise color stone,

   and stud earrings with irregular shaped

blue-green stones

Also wearing a top knot taupe headband

I used my jewelry

 and this turquoise scarf as a waist tie

 to pull out one unifying color

Wearing natural tan woven sandals 

with two straps, one clear plastic,

 and block heels to finish the look

Raffia has been especially big this spring and summer

 It seems a natural fit with all of the shades of brown

and neutrals tones that are currently trending,

plus it goes with brights and pastels-

everything summery, really!

   

Here is a previous outfit from May 2023,

that also has an unusual pastel color and pattern mix

It is a vintage 1950's gathered skirt in a pink, aqua, and

 citrus yellow print, with a black and white

graphic background-

love an interesting color combo!

In my continuing series of what has been purged

  in my big spring and summer clean out,

here's something leaving my closet

 This white blouse has such pretty details,

with dainty rows of pin tucks down the front

  I have not worn it often, mostly on hot summer days

I looked back to see if I could find

 a picture of me wearing this blouse in a blog post

 but I could not locate a one,

so clearly, not a favorite 

I love the sweet details,

 but it is not a very good silhouette for me

 Anything that has dolman sleeves looks droopy on me,

  because I have narrow shoulders and a small bust

The blouse is very cool and comfortable

 in the hot summer months, though

 due to the lovely lightweight rayon fabric

  I hope someone whose body shape it flatters

  picks it up from the consignment shop

 and starts enjoying it this summer!

Pink and purple Petunias

 are a favorite summer flower

they just keep blossoming and getting better

as the summer goes on

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I hope everyone is enjoying their summer!