Paracord details and accessories are just so hot rn.
the j.crew billie poplin paracord dress
Recently I purchased three linen shift dresses from J.Crew Factory. They are all of the same standard shift dress style and initially I thought it was the Factory version of the dress I wore to First Friday last week. And while it may feel more similar in the peppermint ice linen colorway, I chose the teal and white gingham double cotton poplin version and then the navy blue double cotton poplin version with the red paracord lace up detail in the back. The retail version of the dress feels much more sturdy; I do not have to worry about any wayward wind or walking over a gusty subway grate. No wardrobe malfunctions in this frock.
On the other hand, the retail version of the dress does not have pockets whereas the Factory version of the shift dress does and I stand by dresses with pockets being the absolute best.
I am wearing this dress in a size tall sixteen.
the j.crew clear resin earrings
Circa autumn 2001, my seventeen year old hands found themselves in possession of an issue of Cosmopolitan. The December issue, which had a photo of teen movie icon Julia Stiles had a front half style page featuring lucite and resin accessories. I remember very clearly that it advised readers to pair bright going-out-‘fits with lucite heels, as opposed to neutral black as the latter made outfits look “heavy.”
Lucite heels (this being the exception) triggers thoughts about ladies who work the pole. I am all about the lucite and resin accessories though!
I acquired these around 2021 and they have been on summer rotation ever since.
dress: J.Crew • handbag: Louis Vuitton • sunglasses: Krewe (also here) • sandals: Jack Rogers • initial necklace: Maya Brenner • earrings: J.Crew • watch: Cartier (also here) • lip color: RMS