Inspiration Board:
Embracing Your Inner Betty:
(Is it just me, or does that heading totally sound like the title of a self-help book written by Cher Horowitz ?)
1) Dare to mix patterns
Admittedly, it can be hard for a pattern-mixing virgin to wear florals and argyle together. Yet Betty mixes bold, brash patterns together and it looks amazing. Try pairing different patterns together and shock yourself with how great you look!
2) Add a bit of geek-chic to your life
While Betty is not a stereotypical geek (an abundance of cute purses and a lack of pocket protectors save her from Screech Powers territory), her look is definitely geek-influenced. Try stealing a few signature Betty looks, like a sweater vest over a puffy-sleeved blouse, or a pair of huge (possibly non-prescription) glasses.
3) Resurrect those forgotten souvenirs
In the show’s first episode, Betty is waiting for her job interview at Mode and chats with another candidate , a bitchy model-type in an expensive cream coloured poncho. When Betty gets the job, at a loss for something fashionable to wear to work, she decides to wear a bright red poncho with “Guadalahara” embroidered across it, a souvenir from a vacation that her parents took.
While I’m not advising you to try to bring ponchos back, try putting all of those “Hawaii” or “Camp Pinelake” T-shirts to use. Yes, they looked dorky on your eleven year old self when you wore them with floral leggings, but with the neckline slightly altered (all you need is scissors!) and a cute mini skirt, they could become great.
4) Buy some statement-making dresses
Though Betty wears dresses in nearly every episode, it is rare that you would find her in a navy shift, or a simple T-shirt dress. Her dresses are all bold, whether polka-dotted and retro or sweet and floral. On their own, they are an instant outfit, while, when accessorized with equally bold jewellery, they become part of an attention-getting ensemble.
5) Be nice to your feet.
While the other employees at Mode clomp around in sky-high heels, Betty favours cute flats, or comfortable platform Mary Janes. You don’t need to give up stilettos forever, but make sure that you give your feet a break every now and then. A night out in flats can be fun, especially at the end of the evening when your friends are complaining about their heels and you’re still dancing the night away.
American Eagle strikes again! Although this dress gives off a totally different vibe than the last one, it's absolutely adorable.
I love these. They totally remind me of the best parts of Chloe's Spring/Summer 2009 collection. I love all of the details: the waistline, the bow, the subtle pleats. Oh my gosh, I never thought that I would find myself liking pleated shorts.
How cute would this be for a summer garden party? Because I would totally throw a garden party as a chance to wear this dress. I think that you would need a nude slip underneath it, though. I can't totally tell how see-through it is.
How beautiful is this? The colour palette, the beading, the flowy skirt. I'm in love.
Winsome yet sophisticated. The perfect look for anyone working a semi-corporate job this summer.
No, that's not a typo. This dress does indeed cost as much as the rent on a downtown condo for a year. But, it is extremely pretty. I love the beading, the sleeves, and the caftan-esque neckline.
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