The Sartorialist

Oh wow… I don’t even have words to describe this one. I’ve faithfully browsed your site for months now but this is prompting my first comment. Amazing.

You may have answered this before, but how do they ride bikes in skirts? Very carefully?

Expect a spike in bike sales this summer, thanks to Herr Sartor (and this wonderful young woman – and others this spring…).

This natural look is just delightful! Hair, earrings, watch… her…. EVERYTHING! TODO! ALLES!

another stunner in a skirt with a bike..i’m moving to Europe toute suite

She’s so pretty. Very summery look overall.
Although part of the easy look, it’s unfortunate the loose dress doesn’t bring out the shape of her body – as it seems she totally has the figure to show. Maybe wearing a thin belt or something would help..?

how do these women manage to wear such short dresses? do they wear shorts underneath or just cute briefs? what if a wind blows, do they just look like marilyn monroe?
I want to learn how to wear something similar and not feel uncomfortable abot showing my panties.

Good lord that is a very short skirt to be riding a bicycle. Still, maybe she just wheels it around town looking cute….

KAPOW!

Words do no justice..

Bring on spring then summer – unfortunately we are moving into winter (Sydney, Australia).

Love your work!

She looks like Charlize Theron with a dash of Scarlett Johansson. Very cute!

Is she wearing shorts under that dress so she can ride her bike? Sweet and sexy.

The warmth in this picture is almost tangible.

amazing! she is really amazing!

How cute! Flowerprinted dresses and ballerinashoes is the best uniform at summer. Cute hairstyle as well!

wow she looks gorgeous. yea i’m wondering as well, how do they ride those bikes… in order to get on it she must put her leg over the bike. doesn’t she flash everyone when she’s doing that?

she’s still stunning!and it doesn’t even look slutty because of the high neckline.

You’re right about her; also the light behind her head lends a sweet feeling.

gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this girl just looks so happy and full of life…..she proves that style is not entirely about clothes….which is not to say that what she’s wearing is ugly or unstylish—on the contrary, it’s very pretty

She’s beautiful. Great lighting in the shot, too!
And I love the gold flats!

that’s the most stylish bike I have ever seen. screw the dress, i want the bike!

Ah, sundresses. Even the words Sun and Dress just go so, so well together.

Girl of my dreams

yes, I did see her riding the bike
I completely lucked-out when she stopped just down the street.
The best part of it was that she completely knew all about The Sartorialist but she wanted some proof that i was really him so luckily I had some business cards on me

She was as sweet and nice in person as she looks in the photo.

ps I think ladies in Europe know a lot of ways to tuck dresses or skirts just right so that can ride their bikes – i remember she went by pretty fast on her bike

How summery! And I believe that her hair colour matches her shoes ^^

The very definition of how to be lovely as well! I am simply captured by this woman’s beauty.

Love the girl, love the dress, love the bike. <3

I’m not sure if your doing it on purpose, but I love that you’re making bikes an essential accessory. I myself am considering buying a bike, since I don’t own a car. Hopefully it catches on, maybe America does have hope of being a little more environmentally-friendly nation!

The pic is very fresh and vivid! LOVE it

I feel that I must chime in on the subject of how European women with skirts ride their bikes.

Bikes are made to be as comfortable as possible in Europe. If you notice the middle support bar on the bike, it is set very low. This allows the rider to lift their leg and place it on the other side with ease. There is no need for mounting the bike like a horse by swinging the leg over from the rear. Thus, no flashing of undergarments to strangers. Then, the rider will back up onto the seat. This assures that the rear of the skirt is covering the bottom. Bike seats are usually large and comfortable, so when the rider is on the bike there is still a bit of seat left poking out the front. This is where the ladies usually put their hand to make sure the skirt doesn’t fly up while riding. Riding with only one hand is a crucial skill required in Europe. As an American living in the Netherlands, I can now talk on my phone, hold an umbrella and smoke while I weave through traffic on my bike.

BTW, absolutely beautiful shot.

Kenley

this is gorgeous but…how does she ride a bike w/ a dress that short

Lucky Sart! Not only did you get a beautiful photo, you met a fan and you had your business card with you.

You lucky dog, you.

hello summer!!

That’s so funny Kenley, I am a Dutch girl and you nailed it when you explained the bike riding in Europe. The key is to be creative: tuck your skirt between your legs, hold your skirt, wear shorts, hang your coat/jacket on the steering wheel so you won’t flash your panties… I could go on and on. Use your imagination… The girl is adorable by the way.

a jorg and olif bike? love it.

Fresh, spring like feel both on the girl and the photo.

Her dress could have some shape to it though. Cheers to the lovely lady who looks lovely despite that dress!

I’m loving this look. So alluringly sexy in a nice way

She is gorgeous !!

Imagine bicycling in that dress!!

haha! YES! I have this dress!

she is very scarlett johanson-ish!!
i’d love to ride my bike everywhere like that, but mexico city is just… too.. big?
kiss kiss

a gorgeous photo ms. julia,
please ride to australia!!

i love her hair, so beautiful

I love how European girls look fashionable without trying too hard. With most American girls looking nice means they are really trying their best to look nice. It don’t get it!

Nice picture and very nice bike.

It’s one of those “Gazelle” bikes that are currently rather popular among young girls over here.

btw: there is no problem in riding a bike with a dress/skirt of that length. It wears like shorts if you fix it between your legs.

Do Europeans ever get their bikes stolen? I live in Taipei and you can only have ugly, beat up bikes otherwise they get stolen. Very frustrating.

hey cool blog –i just wrote a blog about dutch bicycles if you want to check it out

Sprezzura..

lovely dress and lovely look at all ;O)