All White in Croatia
Hi Lovely People! Hope you’re having a great week 🙂
I’m sure you saw my post about my trip to Dubrovnik in Croatia, if not check it out. I decided on an all white wardrobe (or mostly white, I should say) for this trip…because why not right? 😀 I tend to wear A LOT of black in general so have been making a conscious effort to branch out. White can look really stylish and elegant, and given the fabulous weather, where better to rock it than on holiday in Croatia? Here’s an ode to the end of the summer…
Croatia All White Look Book
Outfit 1 – Parisian Pencil
For the flight I wore this pencil dress from Parisian (available at ASOS). It has actually become one of my favourites as it’s so simple and comfortable. It can easily be dressed up or down depending on where you’re headed. I was so comfortable in it that I didn’t bother changing when we landed.
Pros – Stylish, comfortable, can get away with not wearing a bra (always a plus!)
Cons – I found the slit at the back ripped quite easily, thankfully no major wardrobe malfunction
Outfit 2 – Maxi Glow
My second outfit was this maxi dress from Miss Selfridge. I absolutely loved the simplicity of it, you’ll find that I use the word “simple” a lot when it comes to my favourite looks. I would like to think that my style is simple but elegant so I gravitate towards pieces that give me that vibe.
Pros – Scuba neckline is super-flattering and creates the illusion of long sleek lines i.e. I think it makes me look slimmer haha!
Cons – It was not very forgiving after I had dinner, my tummy seemed to have it’s own postcode. Of course I had to “suck belle” for the pictures
Outfit 3 – Pretty Playful
Technically my third and fourth outfits were worn in Montenegro (have you seen the post about my Day Trip to Montenegro yet?) but I’ll include them here anyway
This off shoulder playsuit was from Bershka and I fell in love as soon as I laid eyes on it
Pros – Looks pretty!
Cons – I found the sizing a tiny bit too small. Perhaps because I’m a quite tall (I’m 5’8) I found it constricting along my torso, like the feeling when you wear a swimsuit that’s too small lol
Outfit 4 – Beach Babe
This was the second of my Montenegro outfits. (Yes, I got changed there – I’m extra like that!)
The plan was to wear my bikini by the beach but we ended up walking along the strip instead. I simply wore my denim shorts over my bikini bottoms and added the oversized shirt to keep the scorching sun off my shoulders.
I still got to rock the bikini at the hotel pool though…
Outfit 5 – A Little Grey
This simple – there’s that word again – dress was from ASOS a long while ago. You may have noticed I wore the black version on my Trip to Tenerife. I saw the orange version on one of my friends a few years ago, so I bought it in three colours! As you can probably tell, I’m a BIG fan of pencil dresses. This colour is more of a very light grey than white but abeg allow me 😀
Pros – Classic vibe, great for staying cool
Cons – Colour is not necessarily the most forgiving. The black version however, hides a multitude of sins!
Outfit 6 – Ruffle Glory
Now this one was really something. You guys know I couldn’t go all the way to Croatia and not “Give Dem” [translation: go all the way Beyonce on ‘em, or in plain English dress like a superstar!]
This dress though! Another ASOS find, and I felt like a million bucks in my off-shoulder ruffle glory 😀 I had absolutely nowhere to wear this to but rocked it anyway – I mean, why the hell not?!
I would totally recommend it though: the next time you go on holiday, pack one over the top outfit that makes you feel like an absolute goddess (or god, for the lads) and just rock it. You’ll feel amazing, believe me. And the beauty is, even if you feel a bit silly, no one knows who you are. For all they know you’re a millionaire movie director – own it!
Pros – It’s FABULOUS
Cons – Spanx are so necessary! (this is clearly a recurring problem for me at the moment haha)
Outfit 7 – Take The Plunge
And finally this gorgeous plait-back plunge swimsuit from ASOS. Ordinarily I prefer bikinis but this suit was so chic and flattering that I just had to get it.
Pros – Super flattering
Cons – More suited to sitting around looking cute as it definitely felt like there would be a nip-slip at any given moment! But that could just be me *shrugs*
And that’s it, a good way to see out the summer style-wise – I’ll be going back to black! Do you wear a lot of white on holiday? Let me know in the comments below and as usual if you enjoyed this post, feed my ego and leave a like or comment 😀
Chat soon,
Lou xx
Loved that you shared your concept of all white in exotic places. This is #goals for vakay mode. Love your imagery xoxo T
Thanks love!
I need some more sun before I can dress up in white. I am sooooo pale. But I loved them all.
Sounds like a great reason for another holiday 😉 Thanks for reading!
White has and will always be my favorite color!! You look fabulous and this pictures are magazine style!
xo, Jessica || The Petite Diaries
Thanks so much Jessica! This was the most white I had ever worn, i need to be more like you 😀
I have only one thing to say: AMAZING! Croatia is already so beautiful and matching it with so many and stunning outfits is #goals for sure
Thanks so much Mina! Croatia really is just picturesque
you look AMAZING in all your photos!!! Croatia is such a beautiful place and you match it so well 😀
Thanks Krista! 😘😘
Your outfits are spot on! Especially with that fan – love it!
Cheers Michelle! The fan was soooooo necessary, it was so hot! I felt like I was melting haha
I love your dresses and this idea of white! Loved the last swimsuit sooooo much!
Thanks Ana! Yeah that swimsuit was such a great find 🙂 Such a shame it’s sold out
Awesome shots. You obviously have good taste when you go shopping!! Keep on rocking it girl!! Croatia seems to be the “it” destination of late. Looks good!
Thanks Sylvia! Yeah Croatia is so stunning. I think Game of Thrones definitely helped more people see how beautiful a destination it is 🙂
You absolutely SLAY in white! I have to admit, I’ve never really tried pencil dresses before, but after reading this, I’ve been inspired! I’ll have to get one soon. 🙂 I’m in Croatia right now, and definitely wishing you were here to style me!
Haha thanks Lexi! I hope you had a great trip 🙂 And yes it’s all about the pencil dresses (although it is a bit cold for them now haha!)
Great post and lovely picture! I absolutely love it how you write pros AND cons to your outfits!
White absolutely suits you well!!
Thanks so much Alexandra! Yeah I definitely wanted to show all sides of the outfits more than just a picture. Because especially when on holiday we all want to be comfortable right, so full disclosure was key 😁 Thanks so much for reading!
I love your style! Croatia is high on my list, my coworker and her family are from there and she tells me all about these amazing destinations there that I almost can’t resist! I can’t wait to go.
Thanks! Funny enough it had been on my list for a while but coincidentally i also have a coworker who’s from there and it was speaking to him that pushed me over the edge to plan a trip 🙂
Man I love Croatia, and looks like you were enjoying it too! These were mostly taken in Hvar, yeah?
Oh no, these were all in Dubrovnik. But it’s so funny I was looking at other people’s photos from Hvar and the views are SOOOO similar!
the white dresses look great on you!! And of course the Croatian background does its part too. I’ve been in Dubrovnick years ago and I loved it
Thanks so much!
Totally stunning in all of your choices. I love how fresh and summery white looks and feels, but j go black more often than not, too.
Thank you! Yeah now it’s winter I’ve reverted to my usual all black outfits haha!
Lovely pictures. Your hair is amazing. Next time come to Serbia, it’s also really pretty.
Thank you! I really hope I get to see Serbia soon, a few people have recommended it 🙂
What beautiful dresses. White is a great summer time, vacation color. The Ruffle Glory dress is my favorite. Rock it girl!
Thanks girl! I literally felt like beyonce in that dress hahaha!
I love the looks and your alot braver than me. I can’t wear white as much because I am clumsy. I love the shots you took as well around Croatia. Really lovely.
Farah Faz- http://www.worldoffaz.com/
Thanks Farah! I hear you, I never wear white either cos I’m convinced I’ll stain it haha. It was very liberating though, and I think it’s great for holidays because if all else fails you can go back to you Hotel and change…or strip down to your bikini haha
Damn girl! You look amazing! I can’t decide what look I LOVE most… I’m debating between the bathing suits.
Thank youuuuu! 🙂 It was a really tough call for me too. I think the swimsuit might take the cake though as the style is really flattering for all shapes
I love your outfits and white is perfect color for vacation. I’m actually from Serbia, that is right next to Croatia and I just love when people visit this region and get the feeling of a different cultures. BTW you look amazing.
Thanks so much Anja! I absolutely loved that region, sadly I didn’t get to Serbia but hope to visit one day 🙂