This is one of my very favorite casual outfits in film ever. And while I am inclined to be grateful to Grace Kelly I think my thanks are better owed to Helen Rose who designed the costumes for High Society (1956).
Hard to see, but in the second picture there is a bright red orange scarf that earlier we see peeking out of the Princess’ pocket. It matches her sneaker-espadrilles which we can’t see in this pic. Helen Rose knew how to accessorize.
Do I sit around my house looking like this on casual Friday? No. Do I wish I did? Yes, sometimes I do.
Ralph Lauren Khaki linen blouse $16.99 eBay
Orvis pleated khakis $7.99 eBay
Paul Green Hana shoes $233 Zappos
LL Bean caramel leather belt $18 eBay
Tarnish “Bridles and Bits” square scarf $28 Nordstrom
Here is a younger, more modern take for you lil’ chitlins -
J Brand Houlihan zip cargos $250 Revolve Clothing
Maurie and Eve Fellini shirt $198 Revolve Clothing
Tumbled tan leather belt £25 Urban Outfitters
(scarf and shoes – see first outfit)
I’d actually forego the belt entirely here. It’s fab enough without it.
And here are some other options for your khaki pleasure:
Another pretty fab khaki shirt -
Lucky Brand khaki shirt $34.95 eBay
Flat fronts if baggies make your stomach look like Texas-
Pendleton flat front high waisted straight leg khakis $58 eBay
A pre-owned Robinson and Golluber scarf for a softer touch -
Pre-owned red orange scarf $5.99 eBay
And a very hip belt -
Leather Belt in Cognac $105 Revolve Clothing
You’ll find the outfit in this original trailer for the movie at about 0:30 and again at about 0:53. Enjoy. And get your khakis on.
