Sources:
- Sweater: Banana Republic
- Tunic: French Connection
- Belt: BR
- Skinnies: BR
- Shoes: Frye
Endnotes:
Can you tell how pleased I am with this outfit? For our first day back in classes I decided that despite the dusting of snow we got last night it is most definitely spring and therefore I will break out the florals! Of course, while this shirt has a pretty tropical motif, in reality it is still in the 30s and the sweater was a necessity rather than a choice.
{Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Hitentaisei Rikon (Li Gun: Chinese name) from the Shuihu zhuan, 1827-30}
This tunic is another birthday purchase from my sister (thank you C.!) and I fell in love with the bright florals, which seemed vaguely reminiscent of Japanese prints. (Thanks to reader Alison for the correction! This is a Japanese print of a Chinese story, not a Chinese print as I had earlier written. Alison says that “this is a classic example of the Japanese ukiyo-e style.”)
I didn’t even realize it at the time, but my new flower belt from BR is a perfect match! I really wanted more of this shirt to show, so I pulled my sweater to the sides. This also created a more pronounced hourglass shape with the belt pulling it all in at the waist. How do you fool the eye to accentuate different body parts?
L.
Love that shirt! Just wanted to say, though, that it is a Japanese print that you have posted of a Chinese story, not a Chinese print. This is a classic example of the Japanese ukiyo-e style. Thanks!
Thanks for the comment and correction Alison! I’ve changed the post to reflect this information. One thing I love about our readers is how smart you all are, and you contribute great discussions and information to the blog!
L.
I really like this outfit–esp th shirt and belt!
one of my favs of yours, L!
I think I like this outfit as much as you do because I imagine that when it hit after-lunchtime and you started thinking “Oh, last week ON SPRING BREAK WHEN I WAS IN LONDON….” you still had your awesome outfit to propel you through the rest of the day.
This is definitely one of my favorite outfits on this site, and I like many. You look great!
That tunic is beautiful! You look like a tattooed lady.
This may be my favorite outfit of yours! The sweater works almost as a neutral with the beautiful tunic, but doesn’t completely fade into the background because of its navy coloring. I love it!
[...] my original floral print-based outfit in favor of some warmer elements. (In this, I must salute L., who’s proudly wearing flowers despite the dusting of snow in her part of the [...]
The shirt with the belt is really what makes the whole look — and when spring seems very far off (as it does here), it really helps to have a cheerful, floral ensemble.
I’m a day late, but I love this outfit! I’ve been in the winter doldrums this week but maybe some florals will perk me up tomorrow–great idea!