26 August 2011

Carolina Herrera and the white shirt

“I have been wearing a white blouse all my life.” “It’s like my security blanket — take a white blouse and mix it with something. When I went to school it was a blouse with a Peter Pan collar. I remember for dressage that all my shirts and blouses were very fresh and crispy. They are classic with a modern twist and they are very feminine, for a real woman. It is about simplicity — they don’t look complicated — it has to look effortless.” Carolina Herrera
 


 
photos: 1-The Sartorialist / 2-preppy with a twist / 3-here, all edited by me; the quote is from an article published in The New York Times in April 2007

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19 Responses to Carolina Herrera and the white shirt

  1. My Fashion Tale wrote on
    --> 26 August 2011 at 9:56 am

    Oh yes, the white shirt…one of those pieces that will never ever go out of style. Have a great weekend Ada!

  2. Not Just A Pretty Dress wrote on
    --> 26 August 2011 at 9:57 am

    The white shirt is so elegant and perfect for every season. I love how Carolina Herrera wears it with more structured skirts or how Tilda Swinton sports it for evening outfits.

    https://notjustaprettydress.blogspot.com/

  3. LittleRus wrote on
    --> 26 August 2011 at 10:45 am

    I love her classic style very much. I read a great article about her once, I think it was Vogue Russia… and I am really sorry I didn’t keep it (it was LONG time ago). She was the one who not only focused my attention on the white shit, but also inspired me to wear bracelets on both hands rather than just one. Do you know she wears a slighly different number of thin gold bracelets herself because she believes it balances her out better or something like this… ? Such a classy stylish woman. x

  4. Aura wrote on
    --> 26 August 2011 at 10:56 am

    absolute love!

  5. design traveller wrote on
    --> 26 August 2011 at 1:19 pm

    I think a have more than twenty white shirts… and I’m still buying new ones 😉

  6. nookie wrote on
    --> 26 August 2011 at 1:19 pm

    and let’s not forget timeless, plus everybody can wear them!

    ps: we should definitely meet!

  7. blogalexboutique wrote on
    --> 26 August 2011 at 1:23 pm

    Clean, minimal, elegant….there is nothing like a withe shirt

    Alex B

  8. MM wrote on
    --> 26 August 2011 at 2:43 pm

    A white shirt is a staple in every woman’s wardrobe. It’s versatile and classic.
    Carolina looks amazing!!!
    Have a lovely weekend, honey!!

    Big hugs

  9. Dawn {The Alternative Wife} wrote on
    --> 26 August 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Her style is so classic! Nothing beats a well tailored white shirt. And she wears it oh so well 🙂

    Have a great weekend, Ada! xoxo

  10. Meghan @ Wishful Thinking wrote on
    --> 26 August 2011 at 6:16 pm

    I don’t think I have ever made a white shirt look so stylish! She just has such a classic timeless look! Hope you have a good weekend!

  11. Tabitha wrote on
    --> 26 August 2011 at 6:36 pm

    Such a great look and not one I utilise enough.

  12. LatteLisa wrote on
    --> 27 August 2011 at 12:28 am

    when I’m her age I’m wearing that same outfit as she is in the first photo!

    The shirt I’d wear now if I had one like that 😉

  13. Costin M. wrote on
    --> 27 August 2011 at 12:32 am

    beautiful and effortless. a must have in everyone’s wardrobe.

  14. Alexandra Grecco wrote on
    --> 27 August 2011 at 5:17 am

    She is stunning!
    xo
    Alexandra Grecco

  15. Kate @ Travelmoon wrote on
    --> 27 August 2011 at 4:34 pm

    You can’t go wrong with this classic look! So chic!

  16. la Vinia wrote on
    --> 27 August 2011 at 6:11 pm

    The white shirt is iconic for the western fashion culture – it’s basic and it’s complex in the same time. Carolina Herrera is a real lady – delicate, stylish & powerful. As Helena Rubinstein or Estee Lauder, she’s one of those charismatic women who invented the concept of timeless beauty.

  17. PvdH wrote on
    --> 28 August 2011 at 9:11 pm

    I am such a fan of Carolina Herrera. I think she embodies the elegant side of the Latin American style to perfection. I love the jackets (in particular) that I own from her- there is always a light feminine touch to them.

    PvdH

    http://www.ThePvdHJournal.com

  18. Rachel {Little Bits of Lovely} wrote on
    --> 29 August 2011 at 2:20 pm

    Such a classic wardrobe staple, I love this look! Carolina Herrera is so elegant and chic xx