Over 40 Style

Last year, I had two white purses I wore. All. The. Time. They went with everything (no kidding) and they made whatever I was wearing seem that much more summery. But by the middle of July, even though I should have retired the nylon one, I didn't. By the end of August, though, both the nylon and leather one were stained beyond repair and in the garbage can. Whether it was pen marks, coffee spots, or just plain wear and tear, white purses just do not hold up that well. Maybe this is only news to me, (am I supposed to throw out purses after 'a season'?) or maybe I am careless with my purses---but in any case, I deliberately tried to find inexpensive bags to choose from because I don't think a white purse that you use for everyday wear will last long enough to be worth an investment.

Those of us over 40 may still remember the old rule of not wearing white before Memorial Day or after Labor Day. I may not follow that rule anymore, but what better way to kick off summer than to have a "White" series, starting with the summer answer to an LBD; the LWD (Little White Dress)

Get the same Madwell dress:

Terrace dress

On it's own, this suit can go to work or dinner out. But swapping out the pants with items you may already own (white pants, a navy blue pencil skirt) you can change the look and create two different outfits.

Traditionally, an espadrille is a shoe with a canvas or cloth upper and a sole made of rope, or jute. While the key characteristic of an espadrille---the rope sole---is still there, these shoes come in a variety of heel heights and don't necessarily have a cloth upper.

For more information on the Top Five Shoes series, see the video from Sunday's post.

Defined in the dictionary as a shoe that has a long, thin heel, stilettos add over the top sex appeal to anything.