Monochrome Fashion Wishlist: Its a Modern World

High Neck Long Sleeve Top | Longline Coat | Pencil Skirt | Bucket Bag

I haven't written a style inspired post in a while. Today I am sharing a few items I think would look great together for a 1960's inspired modern woman's smart outfit. I find the music and fashion subcultures of the 1960's and 1980's so interesting, I thought I would put my own spin on this kind of style, while still keeping it contemporary. 

As you can see, I have kept the outfit very monochrome (well, mainly black). I think monochrome outfits look super stylish and sophisticated. I love this pencil skirt from H & M, you can pair this with any vest or jumper to really pull it all together. I feel the high neck top would work great with the skirt. Longline coats are very 'in' this Season, and I love the 'old-fashioned' feel this one has. The bucket bag is a cute addition to the outfit, although now looking at the images I wish I had thought about adding in some statement jewellery too.

Are there any decades you wish you could return to for the fashion and music?

What I'm Wearing: Polka Dot Smart Feat. The City Rack

Black Polka Dot Shirt*: The City Rack
Vest: H&M
Skirt: New Look          

I absolutely love this shirt. I adore the monochrome black and white with the spots. I love the addition of spots or stripes to an outfit, I feel it really lifts the outfit and it looks more interesting. I really like the 50s feel I get when I wear it!
Apologies on my squinted eyes... I have hay - fever so my eyes are quite a bit sensitive at the minute.

I love the wide collar and the sweet pocket features. Probably my favourite feature of the shirt is the white buttons. I love that they are white and not just black, I think it looks great. 

The shirt is really good quality and very true to size. I picked it in a size smaller so I could wear it tucked into a skirt or trousers or wear it open with a simple vest underneath. I wanted it to look a little more fitted, so it looks really smart. I also think it would look great casually teamed with a pair of jeans.I love the understated look this shirt gives to the outfit.

This shirt is available from The City Rack.


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*This post contains PR samples/items which were sent to me for consideration to review (black polka dot shirt from the City Rack). . All opinions are 100 %  honest and my own. You can view my full disclaimer policy on the contact tab above*