CLASSIC COLOR, DAINTY DETAIL

---

T.D.D. STYLE FILES | Navy + Lace

The boho chic trend has stuck around for a while now and continues to adapt to trends that come and go—we all love a beautifully detailed Free People dress or darling Anthropologie print blouse. Wearing bohemian-, free spirit-inspired pieces allows us to indulge in the non-conformist wanderer lingering in all of us. But sometimes boho can overwhelm an outfit and feel too busy and scattered. Often all it takes is a hint of boho combined with a contrasting classic and simple style element—like the tried and true solid navy—to give the look the perfect balance between relaxed and bold.

• • •

---

LOOK No. 1 «« Navy + Lace: Two classics come together with new charm »»
Pairing a classic, strong color like navy with the detail of elaborate embroidery and fine lace makes this dress versatile and feel like it will be appropriate and flattering in so many settings. The dress was originally sought out as a bridesmaid's dress, but the purchase was a happy investment (unlike man bridesmaid's dress purchases) as it was clear this darling frock would be worn more than few times again after the wedding.

The three-quarter length sleeves and tea-length skirt hem evoke a level of modesty in the outfit, but without making it feel too conservative as the revealing mesh details add a hint of intrigue. Simple accessories complete Jen's look here: trusted felt hat, go-to black platform pumps, vintage bracelet and earrings... ready for lunch with friends or a family member's backyard birthday celebration :)

IN THIS LOOK
Dress | Vila | Vistella Dress
Hat | Forever 21 | Raw Cut Brim Wool Fedora (*Similar Item)
Heels | Steve Madden | Similar Style (*Similar Item; original style "Whitman" no longer available)
Bracelet | Vintage | Similar Item
Ring | Vintage | Similar Item
Earrings | Vintage | Diamond Studs

COLLEGIATE COUNTRY

---

T.D.D. STYLE FILES | Old Favorites With A New Dress
We all have go-to favorite items in our closets that we have had for years and no matter how weathered or over-used they are you just can't go wrong adding them to your look for the day. Worn-in denim jacket, molded-to-your-feet leather boots, your grandma's fine jewelry... we can never get enough of these staples. The "Shop Your Closet' trend is popping up all around the Web, so we dove right in to pull our time-honored favorites. Here we combined the joy that is finding a darling new dress (because who doesn't love shopping for brand spankin' new clothes) with finishing a look by browsing our wardrobe and pulling unfailing items to layer on for a style that feels fresh and aged all at once.

• • •

---

LOOK No. 1 «« Collegiate Country »»
As "part II" to our previous post (Collegiate Cool), we stayed in theme with a university setting and brought a little country chic to campus life. Denim jackets and leather boots boldly evoke country girl panache, which is always a comforting and naturally American style to fall into. We found this simple, white dress with distinctive beading detail that was a perfect complement to freshen up our well-worn go-to items – crisp and weathered, delicate and durable, elegant and modest, bohemian and all-American. You could be strolling from lab to lecture, on your way to hop in the car for a rural weekend getaway, or on your way to meet friends for lunch. Bringing a little country and boho-chic to your style never felt so familiar.

IN THIS LOOK
Dress | Kenji | Similar Item (*Original item no longer available)
Jacket | Vintage Abercrombie | Similar Denim Jacket (*Original item no longer available; vintage Abercrombie Kids denim jacket)
Boots | Frye | Similar Style (*Original style no longer available)
Bangles | Vintage | Similar Item (*Original item was hand-me-down from Dutch Grandma)
Watch | Vintage Certina | Similar Item (*Original item was hand-me-down from Dutch Grandma)
Belt | Vintage | Similar Item (*Original item unavailable, was a thrift store find)

 • • •

---

Don't forget to follow The Daily Dorothy (@TheDailyDorothy) on Instagram and Twitter! 

• • •