A few of the exits in Diane von Furstenberg's Spring 2010 show featured black jersey day dresses styled with ethnic accessories. Among DVF's colorful prints these combinations appealed to my practical side because who doesn't have a simple, solid colored dress -black or otherwise- that couldn't use a transfusion of 'right now' accessories? This summer's global bazaar of baubles, bags, and sandals are available at prices from bargain to very high. The tribal trend looks especially fresh when paired with something straight-forward. That white cotton dress that feels a bit precious whenever you put it on? Show it some tough love with a tie-dye clutch inspired by Indonesia. A stack of soft kente cloth bracelets, a straw bag and a woven leather sandal will change the landscape of a simple frock. So, here are a few suggestions:
1.DVF's dress has an interesting sarong-like drape in the front. The silhouette is easy going and looks right with a mix of ethnic accessories (image from style.com). 2. Dookie bracelets are $10 each at nakumuli. 3. Tie dye clutch available at Club Monaco stores. 4. Woven hobo $175 at jcrew.com 5. Beaded mesh bib necklace with snap closure $725 roarkejewelry (Yes, big price tag but interpret the Aztec beads idea in your range) 6. Loeffler Randall perforated pump is $550 at loefflerrandall.com (this will go on sale any minute. I tried on a pair and they are great looking on the foot and comfortable too).
A TIP FOR PETITES: If you love the look of tribal necklaces but feel the scale is too big, look for small scaled pieces - lots of little beads or a small scale link, for example. Then layer. Combine 2 or 3 necklaces ( the same or mix it up) to create visual volume minus a proportion that swamps your upper body.
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georgia says... I think it takes skill that I don't have to combine printed or textured accessories with prints. It never works for me so I LOVE this advice - as always- you are right in. Keeping it simple is the way to make this look right.
Mac says... Love this look on others, but the only "tribal" that I rock is tartan... the print of MY tribe.
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