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Summer 2022 Style Guide: Every Day Bold Color, and Feminine Silhouettes

6/6/2022

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Roxanne Rodriguez Rangel, wearing bold color, as often as possible!
Years ago, I came across a quote from the famous (or infamous), fashion icon, Wallis Simpson, who once said, "I am not a beautiful woman. I'm nothing to look at, so the only thing I can do is dress better than everyone else."

Although Simpson was a very wealthy woman, who had access to high-end fashion (she was the wife of the United Kingdom's Prince Edward), this quote always stuck with me. Every woman has their own insecurities regarding their individual appearance, some of our features may be out of our control, but we all can control what we wear on a daily basis! I have found that just wearing skirts, and dresses, incorporating bold color, and feminine silhouettes with my outfits, has gained the attention of many fellow women, who often say to me how much they love my outfit, and wish they could "pull off'' more skirts and dresses for everyday wear. I honestly believe that any lady, with any figure, and with any budget, can pull off wearing bold color and feminine silhouettes! 
For those ladies that might need a little inspiration, I have put together this brief article highlighting some of my favorite easy to wear daily outfits, that I wore over the past month.

​The key to my fashion success is the development of my own personal style. For my personal style, I enjoy vintage silhouettes that incorporate fashion elements from a wide range of decades, including modern clothing.  I have found that collecting classic pieces, such a wide variety of skirts, graphic tees, dresses, blouses, sweaters, and accessories, has allowed me to mix and match my clothing collection for a unique "Vintage Inspired" daily look. Mixing bright bold colors, or combining patterns in unusual ways can make any wardrobe feel fashion forward and interesting year after year!
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Bold Color
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This is me, wearing an ankle length skirt and a vintage blouse. The bright color combination of this look is a real head turner!
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My daughter, SkyLynne, loves fashion too!
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Accessories can quickly add stylish dimension to your outfit! Keep a well stocked jewelry box with all of your favorite styles and metal tones!
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Just chillin'.
I have never been shy of color, and you shouldn't either! Bold colors often work well with a wide variety of skin tones, and hair colors. Experiment with color combinations that appeal to you. For a bold look, mix and match complementary colors. 

​For this look I have paired an ankle length skirt with a bright vintage blouse. I really loved the color combination of this outfit! The bright blue of this skirt is always a source of a compliment! 
Skirts are a game changer when it comes to creating a truly feminine look! The great thing about skirts is they can be paired with different tops for endless combinations! One constant source of my daily outfits is my combination of  graphic tee-shirts and skirts...
​Graphic Tees and Skirts: Endless Combinations!
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Pop Culture Screen Tees, such as this 1990's Dr. Dre T-Shirt, pair great with vintage inspired skirts, for a fun, fresh look!
I love Graphic Tee-Shirts and how well they represent pop culture, which I equally love! Graphic T-Shirts can often add an element of humor to an outfit, which is fun! I have been enjoying wearing novelty tee-shirts since my baggy clothed, tomboy days in the 1990's. Since then I have a huge bin in my closet over-filled with folded graphic tees! 

I have found that tucking my shirts into my skirts creates a more flattering waistline for my body type, as well as a more complete "Vintage Inspired" day look. I love the appearance of high waisted skirts, which would be lost on a blouse or t-shirt left untucked. Here are a few combinations of this style that I wore this past month:
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Graphic Tees and Skirts: endless combinations!
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My Grease Tee-Shirt Paired perfectly with a Full Circle Skirt. The perfect outfit to wear to a local Grease Play!
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Mixing Eras! In this photo I experimented with a new hairstyle, vintage braided bangs, with a vintage hat! I paired a 1980's style Captain EO Tee-Shirt with a high waisted skirt and wing tip heels to create a 1980's meets 1940's look, in the year 2022!
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My mustard Floral Cat Graphic Tee, with an Olive Green faux suede skirt, left me feeling earthy that day!
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Here I am wearing my blue skirt again, this time paired with an old Santa Cruz Beach Tee-Shirt for a casual look.
Blouses and Dresses for an Elevated Every Day-Wear
When I want to elevate my day-wear look, I grab a blouse instead of a Tee-Shirt. Using the same concept for a flattering, put-together look, as I consider when I wear a graphic tee, I always tuck in my blouse, and accessorize! I realized when compiling my photos for this blog, that I did not wear many dresses during the past month. So I have featured only one photo here. This charming bright lime green dress, paired great with turquoise accessories! 
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Skirts and dresses of various lengths are my favorite fashion items! I have curated an amazing skirt collection over the years, including this lovely multi-colored vintage skirt, far right.
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I like to pair skirts with flats or heels depending on the work I am doing that day. Skirts can be paired with a wide variety of tops, and the tops can be paired with a variety of skirts, creating new looks everyday! Featured here are typical outfits I would wear to work as an Alteration Specialist, or an afternoon at the park with my kids.
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Crop Tops over 40?! Why not! This look can be classy and age-appropriate in my opinion!
It is no secret that this past month I slid into a new decade, and entered, fashionably, into my 40's! Recently, I have been enjoying a body confidence that I didn't always have in past decades. The increase in my body confidence isn't solely based on my age. A huge factor comes from the results of an entire year of focusing on my fitness. I have slimed down and toned up since having my babies, and I am really excited about that. I have always loved the vintage crop-top look (featured in my own past fashion collections), as well as the 1990's crop-top look represented by some of my favorite 90's fashion icons: Aaliyah, Gwen Stephani, and Selena! But can women in their 40's still pull-off crop-tops?
​Heck yes we can! 


A great way to increase confidence, and feel great about pushing your own boundaries regarding fashion, is to exercise regularly. I am a firm believer that all woman's bodies are different, but we can all maximize our bodies potential by eating healthy and incorporating some form of daily exercise! 
Braided Up-Dos and Accessories! 
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Roxanne Rodriguez Rangel
I am not the most skilled woman when it comes to hair styling and Make-Up Artistry, but I brush and style my hair daily, even if it is just a braid. For an easy, fashionable up-do, I have found twisting a braid into a bun, and fixing it to the head with hair pins is easy and nice looking. Pining the braid over the head also creates a pleasing style. Hair Pins are everything. 

In addition to a simple hair style, I love to accessorize with necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Hats and stylized sunglasses are also fantastic for summer! 
Many of the clothing and accessories that I own, have been purchased second hand, over the course of over 20 years! I am always adding, taking away, and refining my collection. If you are new to wearing these types of garments, don't be overwhelmed! You really only need a few well fitting skirts and blouses to get started! Your Creativity is your fashion asset! 

Regardless of your own personal style, second hand purchases are a great way to add quality and fashionable clothing to your wardrobe without spending a fortune! 
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Accessorize!
I hope the styling of my recent outfits gives you inspiration to add more Bold Color and Feminine Silhouettes to your daily outfits!
Let me know what outfits inspired you, by commenting below! 
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog, I hope you have the most Fashionable Summer! 
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A Fashionable Pregnancy: My Maternity Style- Part 2
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1 Comment
Josie Oviedo
6/6/2022 07:52:34 pm

My favorite outfit is the long colorful print skirt and black sleeveless blouse, you wear it very beautiful and classy. ⚘

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    Hello Readers! Welcome to my Blog! I am Roxanne Rodriguez Rangel, a Fashion Designer from Northern California. I love all things Fashion, particularly historical fashion! Join me, as I take you around Northern California, covering fashion events and related topics!

    Roxanne Rodriguez Rangel has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fashion Design & Merchandising.

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