Stripe Trench Coat Dress

A classic piece with a cool twist. Leave it to Zara to make this fun dress. Spring marks the beginning of dress wearing season as well as trench coat season. This is one of my favorites times of year to shop- everything starts feeling lighter and gets me so happy to see color back in stores again. Living in a cold city, I’m desperately waiting for warmer weather.

A must have piece for spring are trench coats. It's a classic staple that goes with everything (literally everything) plus it keeps you warm and dry. There are so many different kinds of trench coats out there these days but a classic khaki colored is still my favorite! However, a darker color like army green, navy, and even black are classic colors that will match every outfit. I also like printed trench coats because they give you a happy spring vibe to your look.

A couple of things to keep in mind when purchasing a trench coat are the following:

1. Make sure the fabric quality is good. You want to make sure they will actually repel water instead of soaking it in.
2. Purchase one that is either slightly heavier or one with layers. This will allow you to be able to wear lighter weight clothing underneath but still work as a jacket for warmth.
3. Pink out the correct length. My personal favorite are the ones on the longer side and hit right above the knee. As  a petite woman, make sure you don’t wear a trench coat that passes below the knee, otherwise it will make you look quite short. The trench coats that hit at the hits are also great options. It covers just enough leaving you room to show off your cute bottoms.
4. Hardware is key! Look to see how the zipper, buttons, and belt hardware looks in stores. You want to make sure you like the color and that it is not tarnishing too much.

Shop some of my favorites below!

Thank you for reading!!

XOXO,

Krity

Photography by Ashley Gallerani

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Spot On For Spring

One of springs hottest print are polka dots! I know this is a classic print that has always been around but it’s trending right now. You'll see polka dots everywhere this Spring/ Summer season. The polka dot print will come in every piece of clothing from jeans, skirts, blouses, bags, and even jewelry. It is a classic pattern but today there are so many ways to style it. Whether it’s casually paired with a pair of jeans or with a feminine with a pencil skirt, polka dots are a must this year! 

This polka dot bustier top is one of my favorite spring purchases! It's the perfect top for any frame. It highlights the waist giving it the illusion of nice curves and the sweetheart neckline flatters the chest and collar bone. I also love the modern touch of the shoulder detail. This blouse makes a statements through its silhouette and pattern. 

I wanted to balance the outfit by pairing this voluminous top with a slimming bottom. A pencil skirt always looks good with any peplum top. It slims the figure while being very lady like. Try a polka dotted skirt or go for a solid color. This top will also look great with slim fit or boot cut pants. To keep yourself warm or dry, throw on a spring necessity the trench coat. 

I styled this top in a retro way by pairing it with lace gloves and white framed sunglasses. For the other accessories, I continued the polka dot print in my earrings and continued the round shape in my bag. The straw bag is another trendy piece to purchase this spring. Best part is, you don’t have to spend too much. The little touches make a difference in completing the look. 

Shop my polka dot favorites and finishing touches below! 

Thank you for reading!!

XOXO,

Krity

Photography by Ashley Gallerani

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