Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Great outfit for Summer

Putting together a great summer outfit is simple if you focus on the basics. Summer weather demands light, airy fabrics, fun prints and the willingness to show a little skin. Fortunately, the fashion industry loves to pull out fun pieces for summertime, which makes shopping for the perfect warm weather ensemble a breeze.


Bikini? Check. Little black dress? Check. Beach bag? Check. Ralph Lauren's concise resort lineup read like a luxe packing list for a midwinter weekend trip to Mustique.


Working in a palette of white, black, and acid yellow, with a multicolor floral tossed in, he kept the shapes (tank dress, sailor pants, V-neck maillot) as simple and as bare as a vacation in a hot clime requires.


The flouncy, flamenco-esque ruffles that decorated the neckline of a low-cut blouse and the hem of a party dress were the only extras; they gave the collection some spice.

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