Thursday 17 March 2011

Style inspiration for summer

The graphic boldness of black and white had been languishing in the style stakes of late but this summer expect to see more looks and outfits which pair black with white and vice versa!

One of the best examples of how to combine black on white was the costume Audrey Hepburn wore to Ascot in the film My Fair Lady (1964). Cecil Beaton designed the costumes and the Ascot outfit is stunning.

I've noticed a few designers being inspired by this creation with garments they've designed for the high street.
Principles by Ben De Lisi dress £35 (not in store yet)

I'm going to be mixing up the black and white when summer arrives - how about you?
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15 comments:

  1. Penny Dreadful Vintage17 March 2011 at 11:51

    I'm always a fan of black and white. I LOVE that Ben de Lisi dress, and what a great price! xx

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  2. Alex17 March 2011 at 11:53

    Oh that is lovely! It's very similar to one in H&M last year that I was coveting but I bet it's much, much better quality.

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  3. Vix17 March 2011 at 12:11

    That is beautiful. I often admire the new Principles range if I'm passing through Debenhams, gorgeous statement stuff at great prices. xxx

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  4. Perdita Tinsel17 March 2011 at 12:46

    I love a black-and-white look. It's very good for a holiday as you can travel light - everything matches!

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  5. CameronPoe240917 March 2011 at 14:11

    I love that principles dress! I have a few monochrome dresses that I like to wear with a hot pink belt or a bright cardie, I'll have to dig them out for Spring! xx

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  6. Christina @ Fashion's Most Wanted17 March 2011 at 14:29

    Dear Kate, that dress is good. I love black and white and I shall definitely be doing something with the clothes I already have. I don't have anything like that dress though! xx

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  7. Unknown17 March 2011 at 14:46

    I have always had a 'thing' for black and white, partly My Fair Lady inspired and partly Emma Peel inspired I think. I bought a lovely new-ish Wallis dress with a black and white blocky floral print recently, which I've already HAD to wear (despite it being more summery in mood) and will continue to do so throughout the summer I'm sure ;)

    xx

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  8. Fashionistable17 March 2011 at 14:55

    I love black and white. Always a winning combination. Xxxx

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  9. fabriquefantastique17 March 2011 at 14:59

    I was lying in bed this morning planning my black and white summer outfits (before I read this post....must be in the air)

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  10. Sharon S17 March 2011 at 18:31

    Hi there-the dress is simply chic and a real style classic, a great pick!! xx

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  11. Style At Every Age17 March 2011 at 20:49

    I like the dress but would like the stripe sections the other way round, that way it would be more flattering for me!

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  12. Fanny Pinkleton17 March 2011 at 21:28

    I am completely in love with the Ben de Lisi dress. It's blummen cheap too!

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  13. Faux Fuchsia18 March 2011 at 07:16

    love black and white but I always spill food on my white stuff...

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  14. Pearl Westwood18 March 2011 at 12:48

    Gorgeous dress, I love the opposite stripes on the top and boottom!

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  15. WendyB20 March 2011 at 03:26

    I wish I could get hold of that hat and just sashay around the city wearing it, pretending it was a perfectly ordinary look and watching people react.

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