sass of style

Black and white horizontal stripes have been receiving a lot of attention lately. Whether it be on T-shirts, blouses, dresses or skirts, black and white stripes have been popping up everywhere on the chicest of the chic. There is something almost European or more specifically French about the simple, but fashionable design. Black and white stripes should definitely be a basic in every girls closet because the design is easy to mix and match with anything, even other loud and bold printed pieces of merchandise. Below I featured some of my favorite black and white horizontal striped pieces for the summer.

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I am obsessed with this jumpsuit that I found at Nordstrom. It was a hidden treasure on the sale rack. It was originally $52.00, but it was on sale for $31.20. It was the very last item of its kind in a large size. Most people may look past this item because of its size, but I knew better. Just like rompers, jumpsuits are a travesty for a girl with a long torso. I slipped into the dressing room and put it on. At first it made me feel a little more hip-y than usual, but then I looked at the back of it in the mirror. I don’t know if it was the 100% rayon fabric or what, but it definitely accentuated my derriere.  For some people this might make them shy away from the item, but I like embracing what I believe to be my best assets.

When I finally got to wear this beautiful piece of merchandise, I felt a surge of confidence. The tribal print with my vintage Bill Blass jacket had me feeling like a million bucks. This casual outfit was perfect for being in downtown Detroit at Great Lakes Coffee Detroit for a surprise day trip. My boyfriend and I tried their 50/50 draft beer which was half imperial stout and half cold brewed coffee as well as their meat and cheese plate. It was a delicious surprise and a well dressed occasion.

I do suggest trying on jumpsuits before you buy them. They are definitely a trending item, but they can go horribly wrong. You need to pay attention to the length of the pant, if the straps or sleeves restrict you at all and of course the unwanted camel toe must be watched out for. If you are sold on team jumpsuit there are some items below I suggest.

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If you have been in the metro Detroit area in the past week, you know it has been extremely humid and rainy. This not only doubles the size of your hair, but also makes you just want to hide indoors for all of eternity. As I ventured outside for my night off work I couldn’t decide if it was going to down pour or not. Right after these photos were taken, I was definitely happy for my decision of such a fabulous vintage Burberry rain coat.

As my boyfriend and I made our way downtown and I was enjoying swaying my jacket as I walked, I realized something. “Oh my god!” I said smiling to myself. He said, “What?” I just started giggling to myself more. “Have you ever seen Pretty Woman?” He stared at me and just started laughing. The red trench coat, the blue bottoms, the white top, the huge hair, and the mid heel boots had me looking like Julia Roberts. So even though I realized I had a modest hooker rendition on, I was still in love with my rain day style. Check out some similar rain coats below to get the look.

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Denim skirts took a turn for the worst in after the early 2000’s, but this updated A-line denim skirt is the perfect modern touch for your wardrobe. Not to mention how the denim on denim trend is here to stay for a bit. The skirt is perfect to accentuate your waist and hide a wider hip. The graphic sneakers give the look an added chic factor as well as the complimenting necklace. Check out some more pics below of my Denim Daze Day, and where you can get the look.

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Rompers and I have a love hate relationship. The first romper I ever bought for my 20th birthday was a mess. Cheeks out, camel toe, you get the picture. My body type has a significantly smaller waist compared to my hips because of my long torso. So when I bought my first romper lets just say the sizing did not work like your average dress would. I now buy larges in rompers so that my cheeks do not fall out or serious camel toe is not an issue. Long torsos make rompers a struggle, but I have found a middle ground with them.

More recently, I was out with my sister and her husband and he had no idea what it meant that I was wearing a romper. I was baffled. His friend who later arrived had no idea either. I tried to explain to them that they were out of the loop. “How can you not know what a romper is?” I exclaimed. So I called over one of the waitresses at the pub and I asked, ” You know what a romper is, right?” She said, “a what?” A what? A what! She had no idea. I felt as though I was in a different universe. I said, ” Wait you really don’t know what a romper is?” That was a definite sass of style moment for me. Clearly quite a few people were taught a thing or two about fashion that day. We even made a joke about it and the guys were screaming “Romper!” every time we encountered one.

Specifically, this featured romper is one of my favorites. I love the earthy tones and geometric shapes. I love the waist cinching band in the middle for a girl with a small waist and wide hips like me as well. Just accessorize with some layered jewelry and gold accent sandals and Voila, a perfect outfit to romp around town in.

Below are some similar rompers to try out from Zara, ASOS, and H & M.

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