Celebrate Southern Style

Recently I read an article concerning the evolving of Southern fashion; it’s no longer just boots, monograms, pearls, and jeans. Just as the South has evolved, so has our fashion. Yes, we still love a good Luchese boot and Mikimoto pearls; however, we have added modern touches to our repertoire. As Southern girls, one will always find us ‘dressed’ even if roaming about in our leggings and sneakers! Any excuse to get ‘dolled-up’, we’ll take it! Think back to Scarlett, bless her heart, she still looked like a million bucks with Atlanta burning. Thankfully, the days of hoop skirts and corsets are gone for today’s fashion brings us Spanx…can I get an Amen?!

Southern fashion has really been brought to the forefront with brands like Draper James. Whimsical prints and florals to full skirts and ruffles, we Southern girls love it all. We gravitate towards traditional classic styles with a modern flair. This Spring, you can find Southern inspiration in several trends, including Spring’s hot color, pink. A sweet color, pink takes a nod to azaleas and knock-out roses. Another trend quite Southern is the explosion of ruffles. I have seen ruffles on just about everything from maxi dresses, to camisoles and rompers. Lace has been modernized from your grandmother’s closet this Spring. Today’s lace is larger and easier to wear, whether on a blouse lining the sleeve or an all lace dress with faux leather detail.

In just a few weeks on May 13th, Shreveport will be celebrating “Louisiana Saturday Night” at 421 Texas Street. An affair where Southern girls will be ‘dressed to the nine’s’ and we know our gents will be looking quite dapper themselves! I’m planning my wardrobe as I write, and I cannot wait to see what you will be donning! See you there!

Madeline DeBlieux, Stella & Dot Stylist and Blogger @ Hibiscus Honey