I recently took a driving trip to Louisiana and Mississippi and found the Deep South’s fanciful, feminine flair absolutely delightful. Of course sultry summer months in the South can really put a damper on dressing, but lightweight cotton, linen, and gauze are the go-to fabrics that keep a gal from “glistening.” (A Southern girl never sweats.)
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Here are some other ideas to keep you looking fresh during these steamy days.
Color
Color and pattern seem to be ubiquitous in all the great boutiques I visited. Feminine flounce, puffed sleeves, and bows are all the rage–as seen in the photo below.
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A Hat
A hat can be a girl’s best friend for so many reasons. I found these made of straw at a boutique in Natchitoches, Louisiana. I like these plain ones, because you can change out the bands. (Or make your own using a favorite scarf or wide ribbon.)
Accessories with Flair
Some of these items may look a little youthful, but so what? We can take elements from this style equation–fun prints and colorful accessories–and incorporate them at any age.
As mentioned a couple of weeks ago, in a previous blog, large earrings seem to be en vogue, with flowers and pearls in the forefront.
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Just because it’s 100 degrees outside, doesn’t mean you can’t look put together.
Here are a few more pictures from our Southern driving trip.
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Oh, and this was something I wanted to remember:
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Let us know how you incorporate Southern style into your dressing… We ALL love new ideas.
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