white is right dress, skirt and top

for at least two summers now, i have been threatening to lose my tip to toe black look in favour of a tip to toe white look. until this summer, something held me back from making good on my threat. this summer, i took the plunge. and now i realize what was holding me back. a tip to toe white look is very much a statement look (like a tip to toe black look was before it became ... well ... normal). i think i got more open stares wearing this outfit than i ever get wearing tip to toe black.

i am wearing the manifold dress, the amazing skirt and the casa jacket by kaliyana. my shoes are doc martens. my bag is by arzadesign.