This Dior campaign caught my eye…
![tulle skirt dior style](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif?ssl=1)
It contains a brilliant mix of masculine and feminine components. The inspiration came from the escaramuza or Mexican cowgirls.
![Escaramuza Mexican cowgirls](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif?ssl=1)
![Escaramuza Mexican cowgirls](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/escaaramuza-dior.jpg?resize=442%2C600)
![Escaramuza Mexican cowgirls](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/escaaramuza-dior.jpg?resize=442%2C600)
I’m often drawn to Victorian style which blends elements from both sexes seamlessly.
![Victorian day dress](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif?ssl=1)
![Victorian day dress](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ripper-street.jpg?resize=500%2C671)
![Victorian day dress](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ripper-street.jpg?resize=500%2C671)
![victorian riding dress](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif?ssl=1)
![victorian riding dress](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/victorian-riding-dress.jpg?resize=668%2C1000)
![victorian riding dress](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/victorian-riding-dress.jpg?resize=668%2C1000)
![Victorian riding outfit](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif?ssl=1)
![Victorian riding outfit](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/riding-outfit.jpg?resize=681%2C1024)
![Victorian riding outfit](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/riding-outfit.jpg?resize=681%2C1024)
John Galiano took inspiration from vintage equestrian style for Dior as seen in the photo below in 2010.
![john galliano equestrian style](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif?ssl=1)
![john galliano equestrian style](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/john-galliano-equestrian-style.jpg?resize=564%2C846)
![john galliano equestrian style](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/john-galliano-equestrian-style.jpg?resize=564%2C846)
I found this immaculately styled image below somewhere online and can no longer figure out where it came from. (Edit: Thanks to my wonderful readers it is from Ralph Lauren Fall 2012) It is one of my favourite examples of pattern and texture mixing layered up to perfection.
![fashion-trend-equestrian](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif?ssl=1)
![fashion-trend-equestrian](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/fashion-trend-equestrian.png?resize=409%2C614)
![fashion-trend-equestrian](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/fashion-trend-equestrian.png?resize=409%2C614)
Tulle Skirt Dior Style
I knew for ages that I wanted to pair this button up gingham dress with a tulle skirt and have it peek out. That is one of the joys of owing a front button dress vest, skirt or dress, you can open it up and add layers to show off what’s underneath. The added layer makes the outfit warmer for winter.
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Remember this great 40’s vintage jacket? It’s a keeper.
![gucci inspired look thrifted suzanne carillo](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif?ssl=1)
![gucci inspired look thrifted suzanne carillo](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gucci-inspired-look-thrifted-suzanne-carillo.jpg?resize=640%2C960)
![gucci inspired look thrifted suzanne carillo](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gucci-inspired-look-thrifted-suzanne-carillo.jpg?resize=640%2C960)
The tulle skirt is *almost* long enough to match the hem of the dress. Almost is good enough for me. Close only counts in horse shoes, hand grenades and tulle skirts. I’m pretty sure that’s how the expression goes.
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You can’t really see it very well but I have on a black tie to complete the masculine/feminine dichotomy.
![Equestrian style Dior Suzanne Carillo](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif?ssl=1)
![Equestrian style Dior Suzanne Carillo](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/mary-poppins-style-suzanne-carillo.jpg?resize=640%2C917)
![Equestrian style Dior Suzanne Carillo](https://i0.wp.com/suzannecarillo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/mary-poppins-style-suzanne-carillo.jpg?resize=640%2C917)
I’m very pleased with how this turned out. I have a floor length black velvet Victorian style fitted coat that would go over the whole ensemble beautifully. Shame I forgot to add it for the photos.
Are you ever inspired by ads or certain eras of clothing?
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