Why don’t you try a new take on summer?

By Santa Ynez Valley Star Staff · Tue Jul 21 2020

By Sue Manning

“Fashion is an instant language”

At this time of year I like to take stock of how my summer wardrobe measures up. It’s time to put your fall-winter clothes away and enjoy spring and summer. The rule of thumb is if you haven’t worn the garment in a year it is time to donate it.     

"This summer season making a statement is key.”

Forget what they (who are they?) say about mixed messages. This season, layering floral on floral offers a winning take on modern clothing.

In fashion, as in life, diversity makes things stronger. We all win when a variety of viewpoints are brought to the table as opposed to a single defined one. Now more than ever, the clothing companies are giving us plenty of choices. Colors do stay fairly consistent; some more prevalent one year and to the other.

For summer this season: