Styling My Julia Amory Pareo
📍 Don Cesar Hotel, St. Pete Beach
Button-Down Shirt (Use Code KATIEKENNEDY for $25 Off) || Pareo || Similar Sandals || Similar Clutch || Earrings || Bracelet
I am a huge fan of supporting women-owned businesses. You help support invent in women’s empowerment, fight gender disparities, and are a part of a vibrant community when you do. Recently, I shopped with Julia Amory, who partners with multiple print shops in Jaipur, India. The result is a collection of beautiful block print pieces, from table clothes to dresses. I ordered this gorgeous pareo wrap and instantly began daydreaming about how to style it. Even though it’s designed for a beach getaway, here’s how I’m styling my Julia Amory Pareo for your typical date night or brunch with the girls.
Oversized Button-Down Shirt
Is there anything better than finding a perfect white button-down shirt? Grayson has been my go-to for a few years, especially the Liquid style. The matte finish is made from 100% Lyocell and feels wonderfully satin-like as you slip it on. It has become a favorite in my closet, and I wear it at least once a week. The polished look of the button-down is more laid back because of the fabric and makes for a perfect pairing with any pareo wrap. If you want to try out Grayson for yourself, use the code KATIEKENNEDY at checkout to receive $25 off.
Julia Amory Pareo Wrap
This pareo is the piece de resistance! Hand block printed in Jaipur and made from lightweight cotton, and you will love having this pareo wrap at your disposal. It’s surprisingly large, 70 by 44 inches, so it can be worn in a wide variety of ways by different body types. For reference, I’m typically a size 8, and it easily wrapped around me. Smaller sizes may be able to tie it in a knot, but I just tucked it in. Et voila! I wore it as a full skirt for brunch at the Don Cesar Hotel, but simply fold it in half if you’re looking for a more youthful mini skirt.
Raffia Accessories
Raffia is always my go-to in the spring and summer. Quite frankly, I have no problem wearing it all year long! Whether it’s my Carrie Forbes sandals or rattan clutch, both are frequent fliers as soon as the weather gets warmer in the Sunshine State. If you want to dress up your pareo, I suggest a nude pair of heeled sandals. They’re still a perfectly acceptable neutral that will let the beautiful block print be the star of the show.
Other Ways to Wear
Julia Amory herself is an incredible resource for how to style your new pareo. Either take a look at her blog or see how other like-minded women wear them on Instagram. Apart from wearing as a skirt, this wrap can easily be transformed into a halter top or beachy dress. Also, don’t forget the obvious of wearing the pareo with its original use as a chic scarf. This extra light layer may just be the saving grace your skin needs on a sunny day.
At the end of the day, the best accessory for a gorgeous Julia Amory pareo is a warm smile and happy-go-lucky personality. No matter what occasion you’re wearing this for… a day at the beach, date night out, or just relaxing at home, don’t be surprised if a good time seems to follow you everywhere.
Love from Florida,
Katie
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