8 DO'S & DON'TS OF DATE NIGHT DRESSING.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15445628928" title="what to wear on a date Chronicles of her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="what to wear on a date Chronicles of her" height="853" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5614/15445628928_2782129d0c_b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Here's how you get it right.</b></span></div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span> <br /><a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I should probably begin with a disclaimer: I've had the same boyfriend for several years, so "what to wear on a first date" isn't something I've given much thought to lately. </span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">his post was actually inspired by an email I got from a reader, who asked what I would wear on a first date if I wanted to look "nice" without looking like I've tried at all. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's one I prepared earlier... plus some general do's and don'ts for date night dressing.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15449964789" style="text-align: center;" title="chronicles-of-her-what-to-wear-date-07 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="chronicles-of-her-what-to-wear-date-07" height="853" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5602/15449964789_fc2fcf2c78_b.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15446167750" title="what to wear on a date Chronicles of her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="what to wear on a date Chronicles of her" height="480" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5616/15446167750_51644fe8d0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>DON'T:</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wear bodycon. It leaves nothing to the imagination, and no room for dessert. </span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wear all white. Too many things can go wrong. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just don't do it to yourself.</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wear ridiculous heels. The higher the heel, the harder you look like you're trying.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wear red lipstick. It's intimidating, and high maintenance. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15631760095" title="what to wear on a date Chronicles of her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="what to wear on a date Chronicles of her" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3940/15631760095_432affd4b2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15637475632" title="chronicles-of-her-what-to-wear-date-01 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="chronicles-of-her-what-to-wear-date-01" height="480" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5611/15637475632_94fe179b0a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>DO:</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wear the pants. You know how people instantly look 50% more intelligent when they put glasses on? Well I think it's the same for women in pants. It shows you mean business. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Apply the 50/50 rule. If you're going for bare shoulders, cover-up on the bottom, and vice versa.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wear your hair up. It says "I woke up like this".</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Show-off your décolletage. It looks good across the table.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15608043786" title="what to wear on a date Chronicles of her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="what to wear on a date Chronicles of her" height="853" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3937/15608043786_463fba3d34_b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://bit.ly/1oKoTzu">Seed Heritage top</a></b>, Zara pants, <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1wziBBO">Saint Laurent clutch</a></b> and <b><a href="http://on.gucci.com/1CG5RNo">Gucci watch</a></b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.timashtonphotography.com/">Photographer: Tim Ashton</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>SHOP THE LOOK HERE:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="345691"><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 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8 DO'S & DON'TS OF DATE NIGHT DRESSING.

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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15604556051" title="Chronicles of Her for Playing Fashion by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Chronicles of Her for Playing Fashion" height="838" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3941/15604556051_aeaa4e2521_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Dressing-up in my favourite wardrobe staples.</b></span></div><br /><a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jamie Ashkar coat and Jac & Jack shorts and sweater.</span></div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></span><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15421225577" title="Chronicles of Her for Playing Fashion by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Chronicles of Her for Playing Fashion" height="838" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3939/15421225577_eb3bc677a0_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Georgia Alice coat over Life with Bird coat, American Apparel knit and Rebecca Vallance leather pants.</span></div><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15421633720" title="Chronicles of Her for Playing Fashion by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Chronicles of Her for Playing Fashion" height="838" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3935/15421633720_59275b17a4_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15421226087" title="Chronicles of Her for Playing Fashion by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Chronicles of Her for Playing Fashion" height="419" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3932/15421226087_f0143a5381_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mango blazer, J Brand camisole and Nobody denim jeans.</span></div><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14987081703" title="Chronicles of Her for Playing Fashion by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Chronicles of Her for Playing Fashion" height="838" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5602/14987081703_e58f119a45_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bassike coat and top, Rag & Bone jeans and Nike trainers.</span></div><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15421119948" title="Chronicles of Her for Playing Fashion by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Chronicles of Her for Playing Fashion" height="835" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3955/15421119948_f20b61ea95_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bassike coat, Comme des Garcons shirt and Bassike coat.</span></div><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15608058792" title="Chronicles of Her for Playing Fashion by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Chronicles of Her for Playing Fashion" height="838" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3948/15608058792_39941b1ccd_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15421632950" title="Chronicles of Her for Playing Fashion by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Chronicles of Her for Playing Fashion" height="838" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3951/15421632950_bb9198b620_b.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Zara coat, Country Road top and pants and The Mode Collective shoes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.timashtonphotography.com/">Photographer: Tim Ashton.</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's days like this that I really love my job. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A little while ago I set out on the road with Tim Ashton, his assistant Alex and my assistant Sam to basically hang out for the day in a car park shooting beautiful clothes to create an editorial for <b><a href="http://playingfashion.com/issue-94-style-carmen-hamilton-interview/">Playing Fashion</a></b>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15347820260" title="Minimal monochrome on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="How to wear a crop top" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3936/15347820260_7e0d0435fd_z.jpg" title="Crop top trend" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You know you want to. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So what's stopping you? </span><br /> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Probably the fact that you associate 'crop' with bare abs (or lack thereof), which can be daunting. Like one of those trends you'd rather bypass and pretend isn't happening. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kind of like my coping mechanisms for the new season's boho redux.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But "going for the crop" can mean many things in fashion, and it needn't necessarily involve some St Tropez and a new daily sit-ups routine. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Here's four reasons (and ways) to embrace the crop:</b></span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15530756531" title="Minimal monochrome on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="How to wear a crop top" height="853" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5605/15530756531_e8125ae442_c.jpg" title="Crop top trend on Chronicles of Her" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1. IT'S FLATTERING.</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When paired with high-waisted pants, a crop creates the illusion of longer legs and can make you look taller. </span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14913280333" title="Minimal monochrome on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="How to wear a crop top" height="480" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3936/14913280333_6fce736420_z.jpg" title="Crop top trend on Chronicles of Her" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2. EVERYONE CAN WEAR IT. </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before you go throwing things at your screen, hear me out. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'Crop' is a very broad term. You could go for a teeny tiny bra-like crop, a longer crop, a boxy-shaped crop... it really comes down to two things – whether you're willing to bare it all or just a little, and what you feel most confident in.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14912707434" title="Minimal monochrome on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="How to wear a crop top" height="901" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3930/14912707434_44898e3e1e_c.jpg" title="Crop top trend on Chronicles of Her" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>3. YOU CAN WEAR IT (ALMOST) ALL YEAR ROUND.</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spring? Yes. Summer? Of course.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And for my friends currently embracing fall – consider layering a blazer over the top. I love a tiny bit of skin sneaking out of a relaxed suit. </span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15533469005" title="Minimal monochrome on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="How to wear a crop top" height="853" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5612/15533469005_f0a637f146_c.jpg" title="Crop top trend on Chronicles of Her" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>4. YOU CAN WEAR IT DIFFERENT WAYS.</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If the word 'crop' (or the number of times I've said it in this post) is starting to make you nauseous</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, you could always layer a collared shirt underneath to embrace the trend without baring anything at all. It's like having your cake and eating it too (literally). </span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also refer to point #3.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15534291442" title="Minimal monochrome on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="How to wear a crop top" height="853" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3941/15534291442_11e61a4ce4_c.jpg" title="Crop top trend on Chronicles of Her" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1p8uwC4">Seed Heritage top</a></b>, <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/rn39hm866">ASOS pants</a></b>, Céline bag, <b><a href="http://on.gucci.com/1CG5RNo">Gucci watch</a></b> and </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://bit.ly/1sc5Gog">Seed Heritage shoes</a></b>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.timashtonphotography.com/">Photographed by Tim Ashton.</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>SHOP MY OUTFIT HERE:</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="323399"><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 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MONDAY MOOD: BOY MEETS GIRL.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu6OAkZn5q8EK5ksyejKhBb4srjZ35YXPTn4StmEwEXuY6omHwtjmC1fqCeplnwVol7LJ-GkdcXxFZg9UkYr-wHunyzE0a2gtIrPbfU532gRaiUPqnKmW_cyw8HYOpbwZnsS-Ogv7QvMt2/s1600/60e0d4c5d843cca306804e0572d64045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Model with bold brows" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu6OAkZn5q8EK5ksyejKhBb4srjZ35YXPTn4StmEwEXuY6omHwtjmC1fqCeplnwVol7LJ-GkdcXxFZg9UkYr-wHunyzE0a2gtIrPbfU532gRaiUPqnKmW_cyw8HYOpbwZnsS-Ogv7QvMt2/s1600/60e0d4c5d843cca306804e0572d64045.jpg" title="Model with bold brows" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tomboy dressing = the best thing ever.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">I've never been a textbook "girly-girl". Something about soft pink cheeks and floaty floral dresses feels a little too predictable to me. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Instead, I always consider one of my favourite mantra's to live by when making my wardrobe choices, too – <b>everything in moderation</b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week on <b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/">Chronicles of Her</a></b> it's all about mixing the masculine, oversized and relaxed with the soft, subtle and feminine. Toughen-up a midi dress with a boyfriend blazer thrown over the top, or pair your favourite sundress with some statement brogues. The beauty is in striking the perfect the balance. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Oh, and now you can also shop my edit of 'boy meets girl' below.</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1NEc6nIS-OdUrfdbpo7I4B0NIyLszQUpXz7KYXhd-6ufRPxuiDFjN6qpH6H6QhJJ31JiEo4e0eB9dczhzxqzUlrBsUDkqDLlRRIsIyxswFBTsHgUWEFsMarO2QXPWOgm4kdXn0-BmuEw/s1600/69659da6ff41daf17f82c0cd0af00895.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to wear a jumpsuit" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1NEc6nIS-OdUrfdbpo7I4B0NIyLszQUpXz7KYXhd-6ufRPxuiDFjN6qpH6H6QhJJ31JiEo4e0eB9dczhzxqzUlrBsUDkqDLlRRIsIyxswFBTsHgUWEFsMarO2QXPWOgm4kdXn0-BmuEw/s1600/69659da6ff41daf17f82c0cd0af00895.jpg" title="Black jumpsuit " /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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MONDAY MOOD: BOY MEETS GIRL.

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WHAT TO WEAR TO THE RACES.

<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15471914501" title="Pinstripe suit on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="What to wear to the races" height="960" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3955/15471914501_27d30514bc_b.jpg" title="White pinstripe suit" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>No boring dress or fascinator required.</b></span></div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span> <a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every year when the racing seasons come around, my friends and I are in the same predicament </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">–</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> w</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">hat can I wear that </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a)</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> doesn't make me look and feel completely ridiculous </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">b)</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> doesn't require wearing something fluffy or feathered on my head and </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">c)</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> still looks polished and sophisticated?</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unless you're gunning for Fashions on the Field, I'm of the belief that the rules were made to be broken. Besides, you rarely get ahead by playing it safe. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Here are my tips for getting it right:</b></span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15288406068" title="Pinstripe suit on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="What to wear to the races" height="960" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2948/15288406068_255e05d20c_b.jpg" title="White pinstripe suit" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1. THINK OUTSIDE THE SQUARE.</b> </span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When choosing an outfit, I try to do things differently and look to the runway for inspiration (relaxed suits and pinstripes, anyone?). Don't limit yourself to dresses. Consider a suit or a skirt and top combination. I go for things I know I'll wear beyond the day.</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15475050365" title="Pinstripe suit on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="What to wear to the races" height="427" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5606/15475050365_d547970eb6_z.jpg" title="White pinstripe suit" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2. DON'T OVER-THINK YOUR ACCESSORIES.</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't lash out a new clutch and new shoes with matching nail polish so you're tonal head-to-toe. Incorporate your normal bags and shoes into your outfit. It's more understated, and less work for you.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15288475707" title="Pinstripe suit on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="What to wear to the races" height="960" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5601/15288475707_aa37c40f4c_b.jpg" title="Oversize black sunglasses" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>3. HEADWEAR. </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't do fascinators. Full stop. End of story. But this doesn't mean I'm ever without options. Consider hats, or a headband if you're into that kind of thing.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wore a straw boater hat (which you can see on my <a href="http://instagram.com/p/tuXEFNpXCT/?modal=true"><b>Instagram</b>)</a> to the races on the weekend. It was a multi-purpose investment because I now have one just in time for the Australian summer!</span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15451957936" title="Pinstripe suit on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="race wear ideas" height="427" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5615/15451957936_5a21bbe7a8_z.jpg" title="White pinstripe suit" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing <b><a href="http://bit.ly/10NCcEp">Sportscraft blazer</a></b> and <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1rVP9EN">trousers</a></b>, <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/rcyg9m866">Camilla and Marc tank</a></b>, <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/jvsxcm866">Karen Walker sunglasses</a></b> and Saint Laurent clutch (<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/rcyqvm866">similar</a></b>). </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>4. STICK TO THE SEASONS.</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The only rule I stick to is lighter colours with straw hats for spring, or darker tones with felt hats for autumn. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is mainly for practical purposes. I once wore leather to spring carnival and it wasn't exactly pleasant. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What are your race wear do's and don'ts? x</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>RECENTLY:</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/4-things-i-cant-get-enough-of-right-now.html">4 things I can't get enough of right now</a></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/this-is-probably-chicest-watch-youve.html">This is probably the chicest watch you've ever seen</a></b></span>

WHAT TO WEAR TO THE RACES.

No boring dress or fascinator required. Every year when the racing seasons come around, my friends and I are in the same predicament  –  w ...

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