The Memorial Day long weekend is just a couple of weeks away. What plans do you guys have? No matter what you are doing this outfit will come in handy. I promise you.
WHAT IM WEARING
Nordstrom Rack Longline Kimono -Sold out Similar one from Forever 21
Forever 21 Paperbag Waist Shorts | Similar Black Camisole
Ugg Wedge Sandals | Amazon Ray Ban Dupes | Amazon Straw Beach Bag
Similar Black Floppy Hat | Similar Drop Gold Earrings
Photo Credit: Akshay Shah
WHAT IM WEARING
Nordstrom Rack Longline Kimono -Sold out Similar one from Forever 21
Forever 21 Paperbag Waist Shorts | Similar Black Camisole
Ugg Wedge Sandals | Amazon Ray Ban Dupes | Amazon Straw Beach Bag
Similar Black Floppy Hat | Similar Drop Gold Earrings
Photo Credit: Akshay Shah
Being a petite girl finding breezy, flowy, boho pieces is always a challenge because they seem to swallow me. But I was thrilled when I found this one at Nordstrom Rack on clearance! Love the color & print, perfect for Spring. I’m especially in love with the menswear-inspired sleeves. Rolling the sleeves up adds a subtle edge to the look!
I wanted to go for a moody Spring/Summer look. So I styled the kimono with these olive/military green Paperbag waist shorts from Forever 21 instead of the standard denim shorts. Also, yes ‘Paperbag waist’ is a thing and a BIG trend too this Spring & Summer. Personally, I love it because most paperbag wais bottoms are high waisted. And you know your petite girl loves a good high waisted bottom! I love the belt on them. The only thing I wasn’t a fan of was the linen fabric. It makes them super wrinkly. But I guess that’s the worn-in vibe of linen 🤷
Keeping the moody theme going, I paired the shorts with a black camisole instead of a t-shirt. In hindsight, I think I should have gone with a bodysuit. The cami kept rising up, giving me a super unflattering silhouette. Well, I guess next time? You guys learn from my mistake.
For accessories, I went with my favorite Ugg Wedge Sandals. I’ve been wearing them everywhere as you can see here & here. I got the Straw beach bag from Amazon and I love it. Honestly, I’m so tired of seeing the Gaia Bamboo Bag everywhere. So I was intentionally looking for an alternative. And I was so happy to find this affordable alternative. Plus, this bag has a drawstring closure which keeps all my belongings safe.
So this weekend or over the long weekend if you are spending your day in Napa wine tasting or visiting a new city or going to the beach or taking a road trip somewhere or just staying in, you can wear this outfit! It’s a super versatile look. Great for day or night.
I tried a new format for this blog post, deep diving into my styling thought process. Do you guys like going me going in-depth with a longer post or do you prefer a shorter version? Let me know in the comments.
Thanks for reading!
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