I bought this polka dot top on my recent trip to America. It’s quite a whimsical top and hard to put on. It actually has 3 holes for arms and the way I’m wearing it here, that third hole falls on the back. The top has everything I like in clothes. It’s fun, creatively designed, it’s still ‘minimal’ and it’s 100% cotton, which means I can easily wear it here in Singapore.
The rather strange design creates the drapery effect and the asymmetrical arms. It’s a fun top but sofar I hadn’t found a good way of wearing it, until I combined this with some old linen pants from Esprit. Combined with the hat it actually became a fun but simple outfit that I very much enjoyed wearing!
Oh and if you’re wondering if that black hat is glued on my head (since I keep wearing it). It is.. At least until I get my hair colored again next week!
All photos by Anja van der Vorst
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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LOVE!
You look great!
Sylvia – you dont mention the brand of the polka dot tee…what is it? val
Sylvia October 19, 2011 at 3:21 pm [edit]
Hi Valerie, It’s from JNBY (http://jnby.com/). I bought this in the sale in August though, so I’m not sure if it is still available…
You are looking great in this hat, and with the polka dots. And the brilliant orange shoe in the background!
Don’t you just Love that shoe! Perfect backdrop for a style photo!
I LOVE this outfit… polkadots are my favourite right now and the colours are beautiful, so simple! The hat is the perfect accessory so keep wearing it, I say!
Btw thank you for the lovely comments on my blog! I’m having a Sandy Mitchell bracelet giveaway I think would look fabulous on you! Click: Not Dressed As Lamb BRACELET GIVEAWAY Catherine x
Yes, I think the hat really suits this outfit. I felt great wearing it…
Very cute! You inspire me!
Great! Hope you send me some pictures of your outfits some time….