THE BEST TOP, ELEVATED FLIP FLOPS, TECH RING STYLE & REDEFINING FORMAL WEAR
Sunday Style - a new series.
I'm introducing a series called Sunday Style - a weekly collection of the details, links, and moments that caught my attention. The series will be a place for me to organize smaller observations that deserve to be shared without building an entire post around each one. It's a more intentional version of the occasional This & That posts, now arriving reliably each week. Today’s Sunday Style includes an outfit defining top, an elevated flip flop, adding personal style to a tech ring, and rethinking what formal wear looks like.
The Outfit Defining Top
The top I want multiples of right now looks like this: sleeveless, special neck detail (meaning draped, drawstring, funnel), gathered or asymmetrical silhouette, interesting fabric. It’s a nod to pieces from The Row that’ve gained enough momentum to trickle down into a multitude of interpretations over the last several seasons. Look at the striped double-layered silk top here or the layered cotton gauze style here if you want the OG. If you’re more interested in an alternative that perhaps better suits your personal style and pocketbook, look here, here and here.
Elevating the Ordinary
I may never purchase a pair of black flip flops this season, even though they've been on my radar. They're incredibly versatile and very much in style, but I've reached fatigue with the overwhelming availability across price points that run the gamut. I'll probably pass on the basics now that I've found a more elevated style from Tom Ford - so simple in softly braided suede with a delicate gold T-bar adding major style points. They're a notch above the rest.
On the subject of elevating the ordinary, I love tech ring jackets. I wear my OURA ring every day and wouldn't mind dressing it up on occasion. Suzanne Kalan has several gorgeous options in the brand's signature aesthetic in both mini and midi sizes. I'm also fond of a single eternity band as a simpler but equally chic statement.
Redefining Formal Wear: Simple, Elegant, and Endlessly Versatile
Even if an event calls for formal attire, I skip the preconceived idea of what formal wear should look like. I prefer to wear something simple and elegant that’s elevated enough for me to confidently mingle with the dressier crowd. The bonus points hit when the same outfit can be turned down a notch and have a life for other moments - a relaxed dinner party, cocktail party, destination dress, etc. Instead of being confined by rigid rules about what constitutes "appropriate" formal wear, I've learned to trust my instincts and choose pieces that feel like me while still honoring the occasion.
The key is finding that sweet spot where elevated meets effortless. A silk slip dress can work just as beautifully at a black-tie event as it does at a beachside dinner, swapping heels for sandals and adding a relaxed cardigan. This approach has made my wardrobe infinitely more practical. Instead of owning separate outfits for every type of occasion, I invest in versatile pieces that can be styled up or down with shoes and jewelry depending on the moment.
