Gold Woven Maxi Dress Archives - Kelsey Kaplan Fashion https://kelseykaplan.fashion/tag/gold-woven-maxi-dress/ A San Francisco Lifestyle Blog Mon, 03 Jul 2017 20:55:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 102238619 Chainmail Dress for New Year’s Eve https://kelseykaplan.fashion/2016/12/28/chainmail-dress-new-years-eve/ https://kelseykaplan.fashion/2016/12/28/chainmail-dress-new-years-eve/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2016 14:00:40 +0000 http://kelseykaplan.fashion/?p=13161 Medieval styles are making a comeback in the form of chainmail! Crafted out of interlocking metal rings (like a metal mesh fabric), this old time textile was worn as a form of armor during the Medieval Era. It protected warriors against sharp objects without sacrificing the flexibility that they needed on the battlefield. I was first introduced to “mail” during a costume history class at LSU. At the time I thought half of the information I was memorizing was a waste of brain space. But here I am regurgitating it several years later!     If you keep up with pop culture, then you may recall seeing Kim Kardashian in this two-piece chainmail outfit two years ago. While some critics were quick to express their disapproval, I liked it! With dinner plans and a dance party on the calendar for New Year’s Eve, this little number might be the winner!     This imitation chainmail piece is a personal favorite for many reasons. One of which is its versatility. It is suitable for a black tie affair and everything in between with the right accessories. The fit is incredible and it is all because of the woven material. For today’s […]

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]]> Medieval styles are making a comeback in the form of chainmail! Crafted out of interlocking metal rings (like a metal mesh fabric), this old time textile was worn as a form of armor during the Medieval Era. It protected warriors against sharp objects without sacrificing the flexibility that they needed on the battlefield. I was first introduced to “mail” during a costume history class at LSU. At the time I thought half of the information I was memorizing was a waste of brain space. But here I am regurgitating it several years later!

 

chainmail

chainmail

 

If you keep up with pop culture, then you may recall seeing Kim Kardashian in this two-piece chainmail outfit two years ago. While some critics were quick to express their disapproval, I liked it! With dinner plans and a dance party on the calendar for New Year’s Eve, this little number might be the winner!

 

chainmail

chainmail

 

This imitation chainmail piece is a personal favorite for many reasons. One of which is its versatility. It is suitable for a black tie affair and everything in between with the right accessories. The fit is incredible and it is all because of the woven material. For today’s shoot I kept it classy with nude pumps and minimal jewelry. I haven’t decided whether or not to wear it as is on Saturday or if I should shake things up with a leather jacket and these embellished booties. Edgy or chic? That is the question!

 

chainmail

chainmail

 

Call Nancy at Current Clothing (415-400-5517) to order a gold or black chainmail dress. Or, shop other chainmail finds here:

 

Thank you to Current Clothing for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

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