When I was little, my dad used to travel for business. A lot. When he was away, my mom was left to entertain my sister and me on her own. One summer my mom organized "camp outs" in our living room every Friday night. We ordered pizza and had picnics on the living room floor. We braved the wilderness of the den and spent the nights sleeping on the couch foldout. And every indoor camping excursion centered around the movie of the week. There was a different 1960's movie each and every Friday night. That summer I watched Gidget and Moondoggy surf and fall in love, Annette and Frankie sing, and every beach-blanket-how-to-stuff-a-bikini flick that my mother could get her hands on. But my favorite film was West Side Story. I was so obsessed with Natalie Wood's Maria that I would ask for a pass from swim lessons on days when I was able to replicate Maria's trademark hair flip. In honor of West Side Story's 50th anniversary and new release to Blu Ray, here is my interpretation of Maria's outfit in the film's tragic final scene. Here's the clip:
Here's the outfit:
Step 1: Start with a red shift with 3/4 length sleeves. Check out the Jules dress from J.Crew in fresh strawberry here. Note: If were planning to wear this dress to work, I would also add a thin black belt and opaque black tights. And yes, black tights do work with the shoes in Step 4. Just make sure not to purchase a pair with a seam that runs across the front of the toe. And for the love of all that is good and holy, please please do not substitute pantyhose for tights. And yes, there is a difference.
Step 2: Add a delicate pendant necklace. I love this delicate horizontal cross from Dogeared and the sentiment on the card included in the packaging. See a similar necklace on Kourtney Kardashian here.
Step 3: Top with a dark knit scarf. Score this chunky grey knit from Gap for under $30!
Step 4: Finish with a kicky black heel. Check out the heel detail on these Zara peep toes!
If you have never seen West Side Story, please please please Netflix it, purchase it on DVD or Blu Ray, or steal it from a friend. Fall in love with the music, dancing, and candy colored dresses. You. Will. Not. Be. Sorry. Te adoro, West Side Story.
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