Out on the Town Style: Classic Meets Modern
Carolina Santos Read
Hi there!
I am back on US soil after a hop down to South America to be in my cousin's wedding in Brazil which was spectacular. It was much warmer there than in NYC (as it is springtime there), and I had fun playing with summer/resort wear for a little while longer before returning to what is finally colder fall weather in NYC.
Even though the weather is getting colder, the holiday season is always a time of celebration and fun cocktail parties. Next week I will do a feature on holiday dresses, but first I want to talk about a classic timeless piece: Diane Von Furstenberg's wrap dress in a traditional print (the iconic kisses) but in a pop art design shown in my photos above. I recently purchased this dress because it is modern, flirty, and fun but also timeless. In my opinion the backdrop of the new Whitney Museum of modern art was a perfect setting to shoot it, among some of my favorite Rothkos, Pollocks, and Warhols: modern and iconic art.
A little over a year ago I visited the DVF "Journey of a Dress" exhibit in LA at the LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) and I was so inspired by the evolution of her iconic wrap dress. Diane's slogan is to "Feel like a woman...wear a dress" and the effortless wrap dress is easy to wear, chic, and transitions beautifully from day into night. I styled mine with my Louis Vuitton red Alma bag, black Aldo studded flats for a little edge, and a leather jacket. It can also easily be worn with tights and heels and added accessories for a night look. As one of my fashion idols, I believe owning a DVF wrap dress is a closet staple like the Chanel quilted handbag, a LV speedy, or a Cole Haan loafer. What are your closet staples?
Happy Holidays!
Xo,
Carolina