The Zipper

My preppy bohemian style means I don’t usually gravitate towards pieces with zippers. Zippers usually feel so very tough to me, but lately I am seeing zippers everywhere, and on the most beautiful, feminine garments.


This couture motor jacket from Forever 21 has such a beautiful draped neckline and the tie defines your waist at its smallest part — which makes for a very feminine silhouette. I also love the off-center zipper.


(Image courtesy of Forever 21)


Ditto on the dream cabin cardigan from J. Crew, which is so completely out of my price range but I am in love…

(Image courtesy of J.Crew)


I love how artsy and whimsical this zipper flower brooch / hair accessory is from Etsy seller tealbirdboutique… a great burgundy color and looks like a work of art.


(Image courtesy of Etsy and tealbirdboutique)


Zippers couldn’t be more girly than this — on a chic ruffled clutch done in shiny faux leather from White House Black Market. And I feel like this could be dressed up or dressed down, depending on what you pair it with.

(Image courtesy of White House Black Market)



This ocean commotion dress from ModCloth is the perfect balance of feminine and toughness — I love an exposed zipper, and this one’s right flush up against ruffles … love it.

(Image courtesy of ModCloth)