Bows, stripes, polka dots, baby blue, brights and neutrals — all that and more are in the late summer fashion forecast.
“Bows are here to stay and they are transitioning into fall. We are also seeing vests being used as tops,” said SoBo Boutique owner Alicia Taylor-Prinz. “The resurgence in the vests as tops is due to many ’90s trends and silhouettes coming back.”
Speaking of the ’90s, the wide leg pant still rules. Go for midi and maxi lengths in skirts and dresses.
“Linen, lightweight fabrics, metallics such as satins, polka dots and stripes. Stripes are having a huge moment because stripes give a sporty look,” noted Taylor-Prinz.
With a movement away from fast fashion, accessories are dominating as a more environmentally conscious way to reinvent a wardrobe.
“Right now, accessories are having a huge moment. You can dress up any outfit with the right accessories and make a huge statement. You can wear a simple neutral color dress and accessorize it with delicate jewelry that can go with just about any outfit,” said Taylor-Prinz, who loves to add a large woven tote bag to summer looks.
In footwear, ballet flats, sandals with large buckles and platform shoes are big. And while channeling the ’90s, don’t forget to keep a claw clip handy for balmy days and nights as well as a lightweight fanny pack to store essentials.
Tana Tomey
Illinois native turned Air Force spouse Tana Tomey often feels like she is on vacation in her new Gulf Coast home. And so does her preschool daughter.
“She is obsessed with going to the beach and I understand why. The white sand and blue water are truly breathtaking,” Tomey said. “I’ve never seen a more beautiful sunset than here on the Gulf Coast.”
There’s more than that making her love it here.
“The atmosphere here is incredible, the people are lovely, and the view is spectacular. I’ve never been happier than I am today.”
In Tomey’s tiny Midwestern hometown, she excelled at numerous sports and loved art. At the end of the school day, the television came on and the dreaming started.
“As a young girl I always dreamed of being a model and would rush home after school to watch the Tyra Banks show along with America’s Next Top Model.”
College followed, but Tomey never found her passion — until she ventured into modeling.
“I currently work with IZON Models & Talent, and it’s been a huge step forward into the modeling world. I feel like I’ve finally found something I truly feel passionate about.”
One dream accomplished — yet Tomey has many more, including visions of travel destinations.
“I would love to go to Santorini. Or Italy to try all the pasta!”
