Fabric, Frills + Lace

Don't let the platform sandals fool you, I'm only 5 feet and 4 inches tall. In America, that seems like an average height for a woman. But when I shop I often have to wear petites. This is especially true now that I shop at higher-end stores whose target audience is young, working women. For example, I can't wear Anthropologie's regular sized clothes, even if they are my usual size. Then there's all those rules about wearing maxi skirts and dresses when you're short. You've heard the rules. "Wearing a maxi dress will make you look even shorter," they say. I also once heard someone say never mix patterns, but that rule has long since been revoked. Now I think it's time to make a motion to end this "no maxi dresses for short people" rule. I love maxi skirts and dresses, which is why I broke down and bought this off-white maxi dress from Clad and Cloth after months of seeing the dress in my Instagram feed. The en...

What is summer without the romper? Though the fashion staple has been around since the 1900's, I did not take an interest in incorporating the one piece into my wardrobe until high school. I found these adorable floral rompers that ad enough space for my thighs—an important distinction when choosing any fashion piece. But, the pleats! Hitting right at my hip, the pleats exaggerated my width and a very unflattering way. From then on, I was anti-romper. After living in Japan, and seeing more drop-waist or A-line waist rompers sans pleats, I was interested in slowly increasing the amount of rompers I owned. Of course, the practical side of me argues you'll never wear these to work (especially the one I'm showcasing here). Yet, I've managed to wear this silk, baby blue romper from Urban Outfitters at least four times in the last two months. Full outfit for ultimate viewing. My only problem with this cute score from Urban's sale rack is the liberties take...