OUFIT DETAILS: BUSTIERS AND HIGH WAISTED SHORTS

So, you guys didn't think I was done with my bustier did you? In fact I still have a few other ideas cooking up that I want to share with you further on. You're gonna love them. 

Today I'm showing you a way to wear a bustier with high waisted shorts. Again, the key word here is "high waisted." I bought this linen high waisted shorts a couple of years ago at Massimo Dutti. Whenever I need great classic pieces I go to Massimo Dutti. They're really good quality considering their price (although in Guatemala Massimo Dutti is not really cheap like in Spain). Every single piece of clothing that I've bought there has lasted me a very long time. This shorts are also incredibly versatile because of their neutral color, you can pair them up with several other tops and look great. I'm thinking a classic white button down shirt, basic little white t-shirt, a soft button down silk shirt, or a gingham bustier like the one in this post. I once wore this shorts with the cutest sailor stripe top with short ruffled sleeves, also from Massimo Dutti. The great thing about this outfit (aside from the fact that the shorts cover my not so tight stomach) is that the neutral color of the shorts allow the bustier to stand out and be the center of attention, which is exactly what we want. 

I visualize myself wearing this outfit while on vacation in Rio de Janeiro. I'm always fantasizing about being in Rio de Janeiro and you'll here me say it over and over again. 

Right now I'm showing you only outfit details. Why? because beauty is in the details and because it encourages fantasy and creativity. Later on today I'll be uploading the complete look post. As always, you're  just gonna have to stick around fo mo! 

Shorts: Massimo Dutti

Bustier: Anthropologie

Hat: Scotch & Soda

Bag: Massimo Dutti

Necklace: Vintage

Sunglasses & Opticals: Zara

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HOW TO WEAR A BUSTIER PART I

Rule #1 to looking great when wearing a bustier top is to pair it up with a high waisted skirt, or pants, or shorts as long as it's high waisted. Doing this helps you avoid too much midriff exposure, specially helpful if your abs are not THAT toned up. Here I put together a colorful, feminine, bustier summer look to try during the day. You know, sometimes I can get a little crazy in the colors and prints department. If you're not a prints and bright colors person you can always try something in solids, or neutrals or both. Perhaps mix one solid neutral with another solid bright or print. Creativity is the limit. Explore, be bold, be daring, have no fear! 

Bustier from Anthropologie

Skirt, bag, shoes, and sunglasses from net-a-porter

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BUSTIERS, POLKA DOTS, AND MIXED PRINTS

Here's a preview of my bustier look. There's still a couple of things missing to keep the suspense going on and you still have to actually see it on me. Here both bustier and shorts are from Anthropologie (obvi), and the amazing statement necklace is from Chat'e. 

Don't be afraid of getting wild and crazy with prints!!! I say go for it. Worst case scenario you end up looking like a member of Cirque de Soleil.

Sometimes something as simple as the right statement necklace makes all the difference in the world.

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INSIDE MY CLOSET: BUSTIERS

A bustier is a piece of women's clothing which can be worn as an undergarment or an over garment, depending on style and personal taste. Modern day bustiers are a mix between a bra and a top. What I love the most about bustiers is that they look incredibly feminine (if worn correctly), they are sexy without being vulgar (again, if worn correctly), and they force you to go to the gym to work on those abs (fight club is kicking my Style by Red ass). If you feel you're still not in good enough shape to wear a bustier this season, fear not, you have time to start working out for next year's spring summer. I already saw the resort collections and bustiers are def making a come back. 

Just a couple of weeks ago I was having one of those insanely depressing days us women have once in a while due to hormonal peeks in which the only thing that will make us feel better is impulse shopping. Needless to say I headed myself to my happy place Anthropologie and bought the cutest little polka dot bustier that looks more like a bra than anything else (maybe because it is a bra) but I'm still gonna wear it as a bustier. I promise I wont look trashy. I was planning to wear my bustier underneath a white button down J.Crew linen shirt (slightly unbuttoned to show some sexy cleavage) and Anthropologie printed shorts. J.Crew and Anthropologie my favorite mix.

Heres a photo of my newly acquired bustier. Isn't it divine? Later on this week I'll be sharing with you the complete outfit and also stick around for my "How to Wear a Bustier" coming to you tomorrow. 

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