HOW I STYLED MY NEW LINEN JUMPSUIT

Hello my dear readers, hope you are all well.

This jumpsuit that I recently found in Myer department store was a totally accidental purchase.  In fact the reason I was there in the first place was because my younger daughter asked me to return some of her purchases that she didn't have time (they are all so busy) to do it herself.  

Besides, the Australian summer is almost at it's end and I was not going to buy anything that will have to wait another 6 months to be worn.  However, when I saw this fun looking green belted linen jumpsuit, I couldn't resist its bright print.  On top of that,  it was hugely discounted that tipped the purchase of it.

There was one feature of it, though, that I was not sure about - thin spaghetti straps which usually  means that you can wear a decent bra underneath.  However, on a closer inspection I saw that the back panel of the jumpsuit was elastic that tightens up the fabric around your rib cage and keeps everything nicely tucked in place.  You know what I mean.

It comes with the belt which is made out of the same fabric which I like, it also has side pockets and closes with a side zipper.  Tick, tick, tick.

I had a few ideas of what to wear with it and decided to go for the bold statement.  Thus I settled for the red colour shoes and a handbag.  If you look at the colour wheel, you will see that red and green sit right opposite each other and thus are called complimentary colours.  The best and most recognisable example of this winning combo would be the Christmas colour scheme.  

Sadly, these I don't wear these red suede shoes very often so I jumped on the opportunity to air them out.  My LV handbag is quite old, alas not vintage and goes perfectly with the shoes.  I like the playful vibe behind this outfit.  Wouldn't you agree?

Is a jumpsuit your cup of tea?  And if yes, would you prefer it to be in one solid colour or print?  Please share your thoughts in the comment section below.  I really value your opinions, my dear readers.

Outfit details: Jumpsuit (Wayne Cooper), Shoes by Edward Meller - Old (worn here)

Until then,

Anna

xoxoxo

WHAT I WORE ON A HOT SUMMER DAY

Hello my dear readers, how are you all faring in 2024?

In this post I would like to continue what I started in the previous post, summer and linen.  If you missed my last post, you can catch up with us here.

Today I would like to present you my new linen waistcoat (UK version) or a vest, as its called in the United States.  If you live or have been in Australia during summer months, you sure know how hot and humid it could be, so wearing items like vests, singlets or spaghetti strap dresses makes perfect sense. 

Out of all summer fabs popping up on the streets of Sydney, the linen or light cotton vests seems the most popular.  Some women like to wear them paired with wide legged pants and flats sandals or sneakers, while others opted to wear them with pencil skirts and heeled shoes, a smart way of mixing casual and smart for the office.

I was on the lookout for a linen vest myself and when I saw a vest in bottle green colour in Zara, I couldn't resist adding it to my closet.  It came right on time, as the temperature in Sydney has soared to new heights in the last couple of weeks.  Today I am wearing it with my old white Bermuda shorts and flats but I also tried it with my new tie-dye skirt (worn here) and white linen pants (yet to be shown ) and it looks great with both.

It might make you chuckle looking at me wearing a scarf in the middle of the hot summer day but we are on the way to a museum and as all other public places in the city, it is heavily air-conditioned and very cold which makes me get seek easily, hence I seldom leave the house without one.

As I am writing this post, I am looking at the images that my younger daughter just sent me from one of the ski resorts in Japan, where the snow is up to her knees and the temperature is below zero.  And she is absolutely loving it.  Go figure 😀.

Until then,

Anna

XOXOXO