The Sartorialist

She lost me at T-back, and it is a shame because she is wearing a lovely bra. I have always been of the opinion that if you mean your underwear to be visible, the lines of it must match (or at least echo) the lines of your clothes. Jorge from WPB

That bag wins, is beautiful, and skirt is really nice too.

Peace and love!

*WOW! Love this, def. my style has a cute african influence. too gorgeous :)*

It's relax for a nice summer afternoon and all the different patterns are really working in one ensemble :), love it!

I like the patterns on her dress!

The bra is From American Apparel

refreshing and beautiful. very cool. i like it when people aren't afraid to mix black, brown, navy, &c.

i agree with jorge, only i don't think undergarments should show at all, i think its always tacky, never stylish.

one day, i'm going to log on to your blog and see a picture of myself chillin on the streets of nyc for everyone to see. :)

anyhow, you have a great eye!

Best,
Chelsea

UNordinarychic.blogspot.com

With my friends in Milan we call this kind of tank top "cabrio" canotta!

Nicely stated!

I really like the fact that now you write a few lines as well as you post pictures.
it's always very interesting to read you.

(sorry, my English sucks..
it's a well known fact that we French can't speak anything but French !^^)

I actually like the lacey detail of the bra showing, I do think it's nice. Although I don't know how I feel about that tank.

For anyone who is interested, I have the same skirt and I purchased it in December of 2008 from Urban Outfitters. I believe it was part of their Urban Renewal line :).

Love it, it really is quite chic and original. Bra exposure is usually a no-no for me but I found that the lace details actually enhanced the overall look.

I love the lace bra peeking out. Very subtle and sexy at the same time.

nice

If the bra fit a little better, it would be divine. love the skirt!

We love her skirt,
it's so pretty on her!

-N + K
http://www.fanseapants.blogspot.com

I absolutely abhor the exposed lace bra. Sorry. I don't mind if a bit is peeking out, but when you don't even try to match it to the lines of your top… I HATE IT! Had she been wearing racer back bra and a bit peeked out, that would have been one thing, but she's not even trying, I have been seeing a lot of this in NYC this summer and it just looks LAZY. Like they have given up. Argh. The exposed bra looked horrible on Madaonna and SJP and worse on the average person. Make it stop and please don't commend it.

On a positive note…her skirt is adorable.

i love the peek-a-boo allure of the lace bra

I like the skirt, the tank…. but the bra should not be there.

the singular

lovely!but what does she has in her hair?and what about her necklace?is she wearing it in the "wrong" way?or…new trend?mmmm

Usually visible underwear is a sign of sloppiness for me. However, the fact that she picked the right color and a pretty bra offset it for me. Plus, hey, at least she's wearing one. I don't know why so many young ladies think gravity it their friend when frankly, we know it's not.

I like the proportions of the whole outfit too. How the skirt and top seem just long enough for each other.

Love her mixing of patterns. She looks so effortless and casual. I like that her lace bra is visible. It gives this outfit a whole different look.

I spent several years coaching high school students… This said, visible undergarments immediately make me think of immature, bratty, posturing adolescents. Entirely unappealing.

She may be a lovely girl, but I could never take her seriously in this ensemble.

LOoooooolll Its so funny cause i feeel exactly the same in Paris for now !! No inspiration, and too hot to be cool loooll so let's just be fresh…
But it happens that sometimes…

http://fashioneptunes.blogspot.com

Bon courage from Paris ;-)

By the way when Paris will receive your book ??

Anon. 3:31, actually I would guess the bra band is too big – that's why it's sliding up to where her ribcage is larger.

schruncy…schruncy…I can't breathe. I will just look at the bottom 2/3 of the photo then! that is chic.

I HAVE THAT TOTE!!!

I feel like a part of me got on The Sartorialist!

It's really light-weight, rolls up really tiny and fits in any purse. I don't take store's bags anymore. Living green works! I get lots of compliments on it. It comes in many different colors and prints.

Envirosax makes it:

http://store.envirosax.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MK.B4.D

The rest of what she's wearing is great.

they call it underwear for a reason. otherwise, sweet.

I love people who aren't afraid to mix prints and patterns. This photo works on so many levels but also because each prints has black in them, the black acts as the common denominator, the unifying element.

i know you said this is really about perfection but i really hate how she has worn such a lovely bra….its riding soooo high up, but the prints truly are lovely!

Absolutely against showing off your bra "à la Carrie Bradshow"

Gorgeous Bra

I see this a lot in town these days – girls in strappy tops with their usual bras straps just showing.

Granted, this girl is wearing a pretty, lacy bra. But mostly people are just wearing their normal bras -as long as the color matches or coordinates.

Maybe I'm old school, but it just looks tacky to me.

I love this shot, bra-agreement or no. My favourites are always the regular-person-with-great-style shots and it's especially refresing to not have to look at the agressive, platformed 5" heels that have been on every style blog for the last year (the shoe version of a Hummer SUV and getting stale, if you ask me.)

Beautiful…you have such a great eye for impeccable, small details.

http://fashionroadkill-halifax.blogspot.com

nice catch; her bra looks pretty, as do her legs. did you get a shot from the front?

I think the bag looks like something cheap from Walmart.

I like the mixing of patterns, I think it's a really fresh and simple look that works for the Summer. But to me, the bag looks out of place.

And the bra works for her…but may not work for a lot of other people.

That bag is beautiful, and Her dress is fantastic!…wonder though how she looks upfront?

http://detodounpoco-laura94.blogspot.com/

Great post.. love it!

I have that bag- its the best shopping bag ever! These bags from envirosax.com roll up teeny tiny so u can keep them in your purse and never be without. Plus, they're super cute!

i like it :)

nice blog!

she really needs proper bra-fitting :/ I really don't know why women neglect this part of wardrobe so much, they wouldn't wear too small or too big shoes!

I can't believe the bra is so controversial, it so obviously works in this look! A visible bra can be a tricky thing, as is remaining stylish in the sweltering heat, but this young lady looks great on both accounts.

Olive

http://www.VisforOlive.blogspot.com

It's a nice mix of patterns and muted colors. However, I don't think the bra fits. It turns what could have been a more fluid look into something slightly contrived. I'm curious if her outfit looks better from the front.

Beautiful light – looks like such nice weather just to wander 'round in.

Love the fact that Americans are becoming more French in their use of underwear as outerwear.

The bra is a perfect addition to the overall texture of the ensemble-keeping it contemporary amidst all those retro and ethnic prints.

Scott, I love that you blow the Glamour "Do's and Don'ts" list out of the water. To me, style isn't about what any magazine has to say. Its about what feels good and right at the time and I think you show that quite well in your blog. Thanks!