As I alluded to in my post yesterday, the Banana Republic spring line was chock full of lilac, grass green, plum, olive, indigo, key-lime, and every shade of purple and green in between. Since green and purple (and purple and turquoise) are two of my favorite colors, this outfit was my front runner. On the hanger I wasn’t sure how the safari pocket shirtdress would work for me, since it was short, but had full coverage up top and long sleeves. Also, I wouldn’t have thought of a saturated army green as a “spring” color necessarily, but the feather-light silk and cute details definitely got me thinking about green grass and budding leaves. Rolling up the sleeves and undoing the top few snaps also helped lighten the look.
The purple “dip-dye ruffle scarf” is “blackberry cream” in BR terms, but I would definitely call it “crocus” after those first spring flowers if I were on their naming committee. I purposely tied it so that the most deeply colored part was in front, but the scarf covers an array of shades. Finally, the real kicker for me was this awesome flower belt. I ended up buying it since even in the store I was able to style it in several different ways, and I’ve already worn it twice since this photo was taken! They don’t have the belt online, but this is a similar sandy-colored belt. The darling flats are also in-store only right now, but the olive green is close to these flats (that are now on sale!).
Do you like this look more than the one I put on the BR facebook page?
~L.
Beautiful colour combination. Sounds like BR have a delicious selection in this season!
I love this outfit. The scarf and belt you chose to put with this dress really make it look so pretty and ‘Springy’.
This was definitely the most effective marketing BR could have done! It used to be one of my favorite stores, but I’ve barely gone in in the last few years… These outfit posts are making me rethink that!
Also, just noticed on the FB page that you consider RI your favorite state. :) I just got back from a long weekend in Newport for a baby shower, where I once again confirmed that it will always be my favorite place in the US. Such a great little city!
Yay! Newport is gorgeous. What a fun place for a baby shower! Block Island is totally my favorite place to visit and I would love to move back to Providence in a heartbeat if I ever got the chance!
~L.
i really LOVE the colors of your outfit! and the belt is my fave, such a fun accessory!!!
Stunning color combination! I think green is your color!
Yes, this is the best outfit I have seen you wear – ever! The colours suit your hair so well, and that gorgeous belt gives you sneaky curves. The plum-coloured BR dress you wore on the shoot, with the gleeful smile and happy arms was lovely too. :)
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