Where to Wear: The Off-Shoulder Top
Don’t let Tropical Storm Bill get you down—shrug it off with bare shoulders. Add instant chic to any outfit this summer with a cool off-the-shoulder top, like this must-have from Tibi ($245). Whether you’re going for dressy or casual, this look is the perfect warm-weather silhouette.
THURSDAY: MFAH “Fashion Fusion” Runway Show
Along the lines of life imitating art, don’t be shown up by the fabulous frocks of HCC’s award-winning fashion students. Pair a sleek off-the-shoulder top with a dreamy skirt, heeled sandals and a few statement accessories, you’ll be the one turning heads at this runway show.
Clockwise from top left: Heart-shaped sunglasses, $8 at Forever 21; Rochas peach skirt, $1,670 at Laboratoria; Tibi off shoulder short sleeve top in navy, $245 at shopbop.com; Ocania high-heel sandals, $130 at Aldo; Made gliding collar necklace, $58 at Anthropologie; Rebecca Minkoff ‘Leo’ envelope clutch in electric pink, $95 at Nordstrom.
SATURDAY: The Houston Zoo
Visiting the new gorilla habitat at the zoo? No sweat. For a more humidity-friendly look, take your off-shoulder top down a glam-notch with a cute pair of eyelet shorts, a lightweight scarf and fun sandals more conducive to walking. Hopefully you won’t attract any extra-hairy admirers.
Clockwise from top left: Tibi off shoulder short sleeve top in navy, $245 at shopbop.com; ‘Paint life grand?’ circle scarf, $20 at ModCloth; ‘The Lafayette’ bucket bag, $198 at Madewell; Mariachi beaded sandal, $49 at Francesca’s; Alice + Olivia crochet shorts, $275 at Tootsies; Karen Walker ‘super duper thistle’ sunglasses, $300 at Laboratoria.
SUNDAY: Grocery shopping at h-e-b
Errands are slightly more fun when your outfit is this effortlessly chic. Throw on a pair of comfy boyfriend jeans for a more relaxed look. With a pair of old-school sneaks, a trendy hat and a tote big enough for most of your grocery list, you’ll be strolling the aisles in style.
Clockwise from top left: Strand mint rubber tote, $298 at Elaine Turner; Tibi off shoulder short sleeve top in navy, $245 at shopbop.com; Hat Attack fedora, $118 at Brooke Feather; AG Jeans slim boyfriend, $250 at Abejas; Vans authentic sneakers, $35 at Madewell; Nixon sentry 38 leather watch, $150 at shopbop.com.
