In the second part of my Golden Girls–themed series (here's the first!) I'm bringing another Golden Girl into the present day of fashion. This time I'd like to style Blanche, the southern Belle, who is without a doubt the most brave and charismatic of the bunch when it comes to putting together a look.
Blanche can get a bad reputation sometimes—it's easy to label her as self-obsessed, conceited, and narcissistic. What we should be noticing about her, however, is that despite her age she still feels comfortable in her own skin. I see Nina Ricci's Spring collection as a little bit lady-like, a little bit exhibitionist, and all self-confidence. This skirt hugs in all the right places but still has a bit of flare on the bottom—it's important to Blanche to have movement in a skirt—and though I'm sure she knows that women of a certain age should not be wearing belly-bearing tops, she would love the idea of a bra top under a satin jacket.
Though Blanche in a virginal all white outfit is almost laughable, she'd be able to pull off this outfit and hold her head up high white Dorothy and Sophia make fun. With a white pointed-toe heel, a knee-length pencil-ish skirt, and a extra layer covering the sheer-white top that that she would wear as a negligee, this is a special-occasion outfit that would look fantastic with her trademark bright lipstick . I love the touch of the little tiara on top, which is perfect for Blanche. We know as well as she does that she is a princess.
Blanche would love this little party number. A repeat from earlier with the blue and with the satin, this time the satin is ruched and has a little extra emphasis on the hips, a trait she likes to show off when she slinks across a room. The bejewelled harness-like top is perfect for a woman who likes to show off her décolletage, and the bow flirts just a little with menswear. Blanche attends many fundraiser dinners and award ceremonies, and this would be the perfect dress to sip champagne and cut a rug with her latest beau (or to sneak off with the much-younger waiter).
This is one of my favourites outfits for Blanche. I like to think of it as a very chic walk of shame. The sunglasses are necessary for her hangover, and the jacket, which the night before was used as outwear, is the only part of her outfit that she could locate on the motel foor while she scrambled to escape while her date was in the shower. Ricci's playful collection encapsulates Blanche's intentionally sexy style, and pairing it with a lot of rouge and perfume, she'd want to take the whole collection home.
All pictures (except of Rue McClanahan) from style.com.
Blanche and Nina Ricci:
Blanche can get a bad reputation sometimes—it's easy to label her as self-obsessed, conceited, and narcissistic. What we should be noticing about her, however, is that despite her age she still feels comfortable in her own skin. I see Nina Ricci's Spring collection as a little bit lady-like, a little bit exhibitionist, and all self-confidence. This skirt hugs in all the right places but still has a bit of flare on the bottom—it's important to Blanche to have movement in a skirt—and though I'm sure she knows that women of a certain age should not be wearing belly-bearing tops, she would love the idea of a bra top under a satin jacket.
Blanche would love this little party number. A repeat from earlier with the blue and with the satin, this time the satin is ruched and has a little extra emphasis on the hips, a trait she likes to show off when she slinks across a room. The bejewelled harness-like top is perfect for a woman who likes to show off her décolletage, and the bow flirts just a little with menswear. Blanche attends many fundraiser dinners and award ceremonies, and this would be the perfect dress to sip champagne and cut a rug with her latest beau (or to sneak off with the much-younger waiter).
This is one of my favourites outfits for Blanche. I like to think of it as a very chic walk of shame. The sunglasses are necessary for her hangover, and the jacket, which the night before was used as outwear, is the only part of her outfit that she could locate on the motel foor while she scrambled to escape while her date was in the shower. Ricci's playful collection encapsulates Blanche's intentionally sexy style, and pairing it with a lot of rouge and perfume, she'd want to take the whole collection home.
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