In the short-lived series Arrested Development, David Cross humorously portrayed a character who was a “never-nude,” a person suffering from the real-life affliction known as gymnophobia, or fear of nudity.
And while this condition may be quite rare, I’m willing to bet that it has a corresponding fashion version because I know lots of women who haven’t a single nude-colored item in their closet. And maybe that’s because wearing nude colors can be kind of tricky.
I mean the whole idea behind wearing nude colors is their ability to give the illusion of nakedness even though you’re clothed. Which means they can be quite fun to play with.
Take today’s VPOD for instance. This vintage 1970s sundress in a pale khaki has an easy-breezy fit and huge patch pockets. Sure to become a go-to summer dress, you can pull this gem into fall with a little simple layering.
And you already have something in your closet to throw on top of it because its neutral shade will pair with everything from pink to red, from blue to brown, from black to jewel tones. Today it’s loose, tomorrow it’s belted. This week it’s the socks and sandals shown here, next week it’s your favorite pair of boots.
That’s a whole lot of stylin’ fun for a dress that costs under $50!
And that makes it a wonderful find for a vintage fashionista!
Available at Ramona West.
