My love affair with both white and red continues.
When I don’t know what to wear, it is one of my go-to combinations.
Remember this top? It’s business in the front, party in the back!
Want lots more inspiration? Check out my comprehensive guide on how to wear red.
This striped blouse is a new edition in the red family of my closet. I love the versatility of it.
Tuck it in for a nice business kind of look and leave it out for a casual look to wear with white sneakers. Of course it would have been nice if the collar was a bit neater for these photographs!
As usual I’m keeping things simple (and cool) and play with my accessories, and this time also nails, to make the whole outfit more interesting. My belt is always a good option as well as my watch.
Not sure about wearing white at the bottom? Check out my guide on how to wear white pants.
Have you worn white yet this year?
Sylvia is 40+style’s editor-in-chief and has been helping women find their unique style since 2011. An alumni of the School of Color and Design, she is devoted to empowering women of any age to look and feel their best. Read more about Sylvia and 40+style on this page.
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Both looks are fabulous, Sylvia!
I particularly love the flirst one – gorgeous back of your top and your red sandals. They just have the perfect heel.
Annette
Lady of Style
I do love the red and white for summer, and triple love the red sandals! I recently got a white jeans jacket that looks great with white jeans or blue jeans. where I live on the coast, we have very few hot days, so having cute light jackets is a must. But I can make your cute summer outfits work. I am learning a lot from you, so a big thanks to you….theresa
Hi
Its very interesting fashion blog. Especially I am reaching my 40 in few years time.
Will follow your blog. thanks for sharing.
Y Park
Thanks! Are you sure? You certainly don’t look like you are…
This is one of my favourite tops. Well your top, but one of my favourite. I adore red. Such a nice colour. Looking good in both looks. And there is the belt again (sigh with envy).
Great outfits.
I know what you mean with the collar never doing what you want it to do. Like stay !
Of both looks I prefer the first. Somehow it looks more clean and modern. Perhaps because of the skinny trousers? But as I say, the latter is good too.
thanks Greetje. I am looking out for you….
Your nails are incredible! Hand-painted nail art or the stick-on kind? They’re SO cool.
Thanks! They’re hand painted gel nails
What could be better than a top that’s business at the front and party at the back? Love the red and white combos. Very fresh and summery!
Love the white and red Sylvia. You’ve inspired me. I might just explore my closets and see what I can come up with!
Wow, what a coincidence! I am wearing white and red too 🙂 You truly rock this color combo and I love the stripes and pants look the most!
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Your red top is fantastic!
The closest I would get it pink and cream/ecru. I tend to softer colors.
Hi Sylvia, love all these choices. Great accessories in the first look. You are looking lovely. I think it is such a becoming palette for a blond woman.
Great minds think alike– I did a red and white post today!
blue hue wonderland
The red top is so pretty and unique. It looks great with your white pants.
Both are great looks Sylvia. I like both of them equally! I really like how you kept both looks so simple & chic! and wow – the details down to your fun nails.
I can’t wait what all the fabulous ladies will come up with!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Love red and white–and really love those red sandles!
I love both looks for you and the beautiful accessories. You look great in red and white!