resort 2013 shows are happening right now. instead of recapping the current lets take a look at the past. lets take a look at the book resort fashion- style in the sun-drenched climates. this book is an all time favorite, perfect timing, sunday book club ready!

when i think about being resort ready i think about all white- a capri pant, a bikini, a linen tunic, silk pajamas not for bed but for dinner. i also think about a pucci print dress, a wide brim sun hat, statement jewelry, a bright long full skirt, a gold lace up gladiator, lot’s of stripes, a straw tote, ray-bans, a safari jacket, espadrilles,an hermès clutch- sportswear, not necessarily for sport, but for fun, style, glamour and chicness- resort chic! get ready!

in this book fashion historian caroline rennolds milbank takes you on an around-the world tour of fashions most playful category, covering timeless looks and classic vacation destinations like palm beach, montego bay, and saint tropez. the casual but luxurious lifestyle photographed by legends like louis dahl-wolfe, norman parkinson, francesco scavullo, jacques-henri lartigue, helmut newton and my favorite, arthur elgort- inspired by the past, pretty perfect!

the book celebrates the history of resort with chapters on play-clothes, stripes, nautical, the bathing suit, prints, the color white and the resort essential- the dress! what better way than with sunday book club to celebrate the classic timeless spirit of resort? sometimes the past is most perfect! get ready- get resort ready!