I loved a phrase that I picked up from fashion editor Sarah Macken this weekend: “Undone decadence,” a nano-trend that fuses dainty silk separates with oversized cotton and feminine eyelet with undone hair and jelly flip-flops–almost all in creams, whites, and butter yellow. It’s a dance of contrast that signals lived-in elegance while also projecting a casual I-woke-up-and-threw-this-on-to-run-to-the-bodega. In this way, the trend feels like a reimagining of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy — or maybe an undone version of her?
I interpreted the trend with a touch more structure this weekend, styling this airy Paige dress with a perfect butter yellow cardigan from Guest in Residence.
“Undone Decadence” Finds: Silk, Lace, Cashmere, Cotton.
DOEN DRESS // H&M SWEATER // PRADA TANK // J. CREW SHORTS // TUCKERNUCK CARDIGAN // POSSE SHORTS // ANCIENT GREEK FLIP FLOPS // DRAGON DIFFUSION TOTE // CIAO LUCIA DRESS // PEARL NECKLACE // J. CREW POINTELLE TEE
Some more options and finds in this vein:
+Perfect silk pants from J. Crew or Ref to pair with pointelle or a chunky knit.
+Dainty shorts from Posse or J. Crew.
+Cashmere cardis from Tuckernuck or Guest in Residence.
+Silk slip skirts from Almina Concept or Quince.
+Oversized woven totes from J. Crew and Dragon Diffusion.
+Jelly flip flops from Ancient Greek or Amazon.
+Delicate eyelet trim dresses from Doen, Ciao Lucia, Posse, Jacaranda.
+Eyelet-or-lace-trim blouses from Gap, Sezane, and Doen.
+Organic shape pearl jewelry from J. Crew and PDP Paola.
+Pointelle from Donni, J. Crew, or Marea.
Undone Decadence Styled Looks.
ZARA BLOUSE // JVN AIR-DRY HAIR CREAM // TOTE // J. CREW SHORTS // ANCIENT GREEK FLIP FLOPS
GUEST IN RESIDENCE CARDIGAN // ALMINA CONCEPT SKIRT // A. EMERY SANDALS // DRAGON DIFFUSION TOTE // PERFUME
ALMINA CONCEPT CARDIGAN // CIAO LUCIA DRESS // J. CREW NECKLACE // CLARE VIVIER BAG // LOEFFLER RANDALL SANDALS
H&M SWEATER // J. CREW PANTS // J. CREW POINTELLE TEE // J. CREW TEE // AMAZON SUNNIES // AMAZON FLIP FLOPS
P.S. Other trends I’ve loved this summer: cord necklaces, sardine everything, nightgown-style dresses, and bandana prints!
P.P.S. What drew you to your home?
P.P.P.S. The first rule…!
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