Polo Playa

Hey, Ralph Lipschitz! It’s been decades since I embraced the classic Ralph Lauren Americana vibe. Never did I think I’d be reunited with a suit like this, and it felt good and ladylike to reconnect. This is such a beautifully tailored suit, a head to toe iconic Town and Country statement. Both the skirt and jacket can be worn separately, and I love how the flat riding boots work well for a slightly more casual daytime feel. I find flats to be very chic in that they are less obvious than a go to heel. When flats work in a dressy situation, it’s effortlessly cool. Any sort of riding boot, heel or flat, complements this outfit that surely belongs on a polo field (not that this Jewish girl has ever partook in such a WASPy activity. Would they even let me in??).
Something else I enjoyed about wearing this was that it’s not my most slimming ensemble. I noted this and did not care one iota, which is a newer freedom for me. This is a beautiful outfit, I feel good about my body that I take care of and treat well, and that was entirely enough for me. No lifts or angling tricks to appear slimmer; how liberating is that? It’s time to embrace more of that attitude and not drive ourselves crazy winning imaginary points for whose waist looks the smallest. Ralph Lauren is a strong, consistent, confident brand that has always stood on its own without bells and whistles. Let’s draw from that, shall we?