Snake Skin Hype

You may have noticed lately all the snakeskin prints on my shopping lists.  There's a very good reason for that...I love them.  When it comes to real snakes, I think we get along best when we maintain a cool, wary distance from each other.  I'm perfectly fine with my current arrangement with the snake community which is live and let live, stay out of my yard and I'll stay out of yours, although there is a wily black snake who has been stealing eggs from my hen house for over a year and I let him because he's harmless, tenacious, and kind of cute.  But, generally speaking, I don't want to touch snakes let alone wear them.  Snakeskin prints on the other hand are an entirely different story. 

This isn't my first post on snakeskin prints.  (You can see that post here along with my 4 Tips for Wearing SnakeSkin)  I first fell in love with snakeskin prints when I tried a body-con dress with a retro vibe from FemmeLuxeFinery.  This sort of print does an amazing job of being both eye-catching and camouflaging.  It's elegant haute couture and demure.  It makes a statement and a tasteful one at that, but it's so easy to coordinate with solids in a variety of colors that it really is a must have print.  

My absolute favorite way to accessorize snake skin prints is with metallics.  They're sort of neutral and yet they bring so much to an outfit.  For this Maxi Chiffon dress from Chic Wish, I've accessorized with a chunky gold necklace and earrings from Catherine's and these metallic gold heels by Glamorous.

For an evening out, like this one, I think a little cleavage can be appropriate and tasteful, but I don't want to set this dress aside just for date night.  So, to make it more workplace appropriate, I would add a black or taupe camisole with a plain scoop neckline, no lace and no v-neck.  I would keep all the accessories and the heels though since this dress is long enough that flats would detract from the look while heels bring it balance.

For the handbag, I'd suggest keeping it simple with a solid or metallic  color clutch when pairing with a maxi dress.  A big bulky bag with a long dress can be overwhelming to your shape.  Remember that your clothes should enhance your natural beauty not overpower it, and your accessories should enhance your clothes and your own beauty.  Clothes and baubles are not the star of the show, you are.

Shopping Info:  Snakeskin Printed V-Neck Chiffon Dress, Glamorous Heels from ThredUp.  Use my Link to sign up and get $10 off your first purchase.  Jewelry from Catherine's