PRAY TELL TAUGHT ME
“AND THE CATEGORY IS…”- PRAY TELL
Lately, my playlist has been filled with Black Box and Crystal Waters songs on repeat.
You know…
The late 80s and early 90s hits “Gypsy Woman, 100% Pure Love, Everybody Everybody, and Strike It Up” bass on their cassette players. These women were truly game changers of “house music”. The upbeat tempo, acoustic + brass instruments, and electric sounds always have me reminiscing on the hit tv series POSE. The scene were Blanca and Elektra are battling for the title of “ House Mother”. I really wanted to epitomize the 80s and 90s fashion era, by incorporating influential women in “house music” and characters of POSE into my wardrobe.
And what better way of representing the era than the bouldering shoulder pad blazers! I found the perfect ensemble!
It was more than just a single breast blazer dress. I fell in love with the enlarge satin pink bow on the collar. I have not seen anything like it, and I needed it!
Right before I could grab my card…
ZARA sold out of the Black Satin Bow Dress… TWICE! Thankfully, the brand restock mid-December on the item. The difficult part was what size to order, due to the item was not sold in stores. My biggest concern was the dress rising. For reassurance, I consulted with my fashion stylist friend Aisya who suggest I go with the medium instead of the small for length.
After receiving my delivery, I am glad I purchase the medium. It really fit to my liking…Oversize! I pair my embellish “Love “ tights from EXPRESS I’ve purchase two years ago, and never worn. This was the perfect addition to make this outfit striking.
What makes this Black Satin Bow Dress so special is the versatility of a “dress down fit”.
Here are 3 ways to add some flare to a casual fit wearing the Black Satin Bow Dress:
Ripped boyfriend jeans ,black body suit, strappy or stiletto heels
Satin fan midi skirt (same color satin bow), black bodysuit or corset, platform white high top converses.
Editorial high waist pants with either strap or stiletto heels.
There you have it, my inspiration behind this shoot + 3 ways to dress down this lovely Black Satin Bow Dress!
In the words of Pray Tell,
live… life.. Pose
XO
Char
Dress: ZARA
Shoes: ALDO
Clutch :COACH
Sunglasses: H&M
Tights: EXPRESS