Pastels

I just can’t get enough of pastels…

Both the painting and outfit juxtapose soft and hard textures that work well with each other. In the painting La Loge (1874), Renoir portrays the quintessential Parisian woman who is in a black and white stripped dress, adorned with fresh flowers, a painted fan and a gold opera glass. On the other hand, her male companion gazes to the side where the audience seems to be.

Renoir’s painting inspires not only artists but also women who live and breathe fashion. This look is an example of how art inspires fashion. The model is wearing a black and white stripped top, gold accessories and a blush pleated skirt. Though this look is in trend, it’s versatile enough that you can wear it in the fall by adding a pair of tights underneath. You can also dress it down with sandals or dress it up with wedge sandals or platform heels. I also like the A-line shape of the skirt because it can flatter any figure. Even though this look is as timeless as Renoir’s painting, it is still very modern.