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Martha’s Vineyard Shopping
Edgartown in Martha’s Vineyard is a preppy shopper’s paradise. You can find everything from basics (Lacoste shirts) to frills (Milly dresses). Unlike in East Hampton, where your only choice is to go the designer route at pricey boutiques like Catherine Malandrino or stick to plain old J. Crew, in Martha’s Vineyard, you can find cute, chic clothing and accessories at a reasonable price point. There was so much we couldn’t hit it all, but here’s a round up of some of the best stores for clothing and gifts.
Bermuda: What to Wear
Even though Bermuda isn’t in the Caribbean, many people traveling here seem to lump it in with laissez-faire St. Barth’s, laid-back Jamaica, or some other place where it doesn’t matter what you wear, as long as you are (mostly) clothed. Wrong! There are distinct dress codes on the island, so please don’t embarrass your fellow Americans by wearing a cut-off Giants tank top – anywhere.
Some principle tenets: 1) T-shirts are for children/teenagers. 2) Golf/polo shirts are for sports, the beach or lunch at someplace sporty. 3) Denim is not allowed in many restaurants and clubs in Bermuda. 4) A “casual dinner” means a pretty top and capri pants for women, a button-down shirt and Bermuda shorts for men. 5) Anything other than “casual” means a dress/sports coat. 6) Color, color, and more color. 7) Prints, especially sea-creature prints. 8 Black = winter. 9) Gold jewelry, preferably real. 10) Expensive sunglasses, handbags and shoes are under-appreciated, impractical and therefore unnecessary. 11) Shorts are always appropriate for men in every social situation, no matter how formal.
Alas, Bermuda’s dress code is anything but laissez-faire, but here’s a survival guide, after the jump. (more…)
Beach Chic
Believe it or not, the sun may come out this weekend. Get prepared with these new bikinis and one-pieces that flatter and fit, no matter what your body drama may be. If you top it off with these cute cover ups and accessories, you’ll be ready to go from pool to beach to Cyril’s – or wherever a lazy summer afternoon may take you.
Four looks: Beachy Boho, Poolside Sophisticate, Mexicana Mama, and Hawaiian Surfer Chick – plus the coolest new beach accessories.
Eccentric English Style: What to Wear
Now more than ever, it’s time to make your own rules when it comes to fashion. As we move blessedly away from the brand-driven consumerism of the early part of the decade, getting dressed is more about putting on whatever suits your fancy than making a statement with the latest must-have.
So here’s a celebration of the original eccentric dressers: the British, who are still pushing the envelope today. Style icons like Vita Sackville-West, Kate Moss, Simon Doonan, and Glastonbury rockers make for excellent inspiration. Best of all, eccentric works at any age or size if you do it right. (I disagree with Cathy Horyn’s assertion in today’s Times that you have to ditch the irony after 50: there are many examples of successful creative dressers of certain age in the fashion world – Madonna notwithstanding.) The world of Wellies, florals, and kooky hats has long been reigned by the British.