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Take a Chance on Bohemian Summer Looks from Mamma Mia!
By Erin Donnelly
July 21, 2008
Think getting those incessant ABBA tunes out of your head after a
screening of Mamma Mia! is tough? Try shaking off the urge to
escape to a Greek island where you’ll spend your days sunbathing in a
stash of feminine beach-chic ensembles. You’ll have to consult a travel
agent about that whole ''Greek isles'' bit, but we can help you get the
movie’s bohemian beach babe looks—think eyelet, embroidery, flirty
sundresses, etc.—down pat.
The romantic-meets-relaxed outfits worn by Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) in
the film are heavy on pretty prints and handcrafted details with a
feminine and exotic edge, whether it’s a sundress bedecked with beads or
an embroidered peasant blouse. It’s all about pieces that you can throw
on before heading to the beach—totally fun and fuss-free. Get the party
started in
Alice + Olivia’s Embroidered Tanki Dress, which has a loose,
laidback appeal, but can still go dressy. An embroidered
Peasant Top from Bop Basics (available in yellow, green, or white)
is a festive, bohemian option for summer, or go sleeveless in
Ella Moss’s Poppy Embroidered Cami.
ASOS’s playful Shirred Floral Detail Dress, meanwhile, is one frock
made for frolicking thanks to its embroidered hemline and moveable fit.
Adding eyelet will also help you master this free-spirited look. The
Eyelet Sophie Tank (hint, hint) from C&C California boasts a sexy
crisscross back and comes in soft citrus hues, while
J.Crew’s Voile Eyelet Blouse (in pink or white) looks simple and
sweet with jeans or shorts.
Finally, pretty up your wardrobe with soft, feminine prints, like the
delicate florals of
Delia’s Lucy Dress, or the heavenly tie-dye splashes of blue on the
crochet-detailed
Rachel Dress from Secrets of Charm. Don’t be afraid to mix and
match—polka dots, prints, and textured fabrics are all welcome.
Of course, if you really want to cop some Mediterranean style, scoring a
(faux) tan should be on your To Do list. Go easy on the makeup—the key
is to look natural, not Nikki Beach—and treat hair to a wavy,
wash-and-go ponytail. A Greek goddess has better things to do than worry
about blow-outs, after all..
Now crank up that ABBA and let that inner ''Dancing Queen'' come out to
play.
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Lucy Dress
Item#: 154389
Price: Original: $44.50
Now: $34.50
Sleeveless chiffon dress. Poly/Cotton. Multi. 1/2-13/14. 37'' long. Imported.
Catalog and Web exclusive.
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