Now Wearing...

I wore this white dress over the weekend because I knew I’d be outside in the heat all day Sunday for a beer-and-cheese tasting and Bastille Day festivities. I should have taken a picture of the back, which has some interesting white mesh paneling; it makes for great ventilation. I wanted to keep the outfit simple, so I paired the dress with black accessories. But, never one to go colorless, I added the multi-colored bangles as a finishing touch.
This is one of my favorite dresses ever, but I don't wear it often simply because it's dry-clean only. It's such a hassle remembering when the cleaners are open, and it can get expensive. Now I understand why my mom always taught me to avoid dry-clean only garments. But sometimes I can't help myself! So many of my favorite garments contain silk or fine details that require special cleaning.

White dress - Pencey
Cat eye sunglasses - no name
Black patent chain strap bag - Aldo
Black snakeskin flats - Kelsi Dagger
Bangles - from China

Photography by James S. Rand