Think Venice style is all tie-dye and turquoise? Think again. The movers and merchants of this LA seaside town, the melange of gritty artists and bohemian surfers, placenta encapsulators and indie filmmakers, set the bar for a look that reflects a renegade style distinct to Venetian inhabitants. As street art queen Jules Muck says, “It’s Venice. You can get away with anything.”
There are some essentials, however, to capture Venice’s groovy, gypsy beach look. Outfits are above all else versatile and fluid, taking you from the beach to the bar, or someone’s succulent filled porch for a bottle of white Burgundy.
1. Minimalist Make-Up
2. Layers
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You can take them off, then pile them back on as the temperature ebbs and flows. Think unusual pairings, like a tailored suit jacket (pictured below) with a lace or crocheted dress. Other layer essentials include a hoodie, cardigan or caftan, and I always add a lightweight summer scarf. There are no steadfast rules to layering, except you do want to be mindful of your silhouette.
3. The Jumpsuit
Jules Muck, Artist (find her murals all over the streets of Venice)
Her Look: “I’m obsessed with this jumpsuit situation.” Hers is Citizens of Humanity Striped Tallulah.
Favorite (Recent) Fashion Moment: “I kept walking down Abbott Kinney in jeans with caked on paint and people were like, where did you get them, so I started selling them.”
4. The Romper
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If you’re wearing a romper, you’re having fun. Period. You don’t have to be a flower power pixie to wear this look. Use statement accessories, like a standout necklace or belt to create a waistline, and your romper look is sophisticated and sexy, and definitely all grown up.
5. Jewelry
Her Look: ”’90s with a cowgirl twist.”
6. Sandals
Good sandals are a total beach town necessity. Heels just don’t feel right in a beach look, unless you’re at a posh pool party. These Grecian knotted sandals in either gold or silver work just as well with swimwear as a LBD. Sandals should be moderately priced to be good enough to your feet but not too expensive that you can toss them at the end of the season after so much wear.
7. All Black Everything
8. Swimwear
“They cover enough cheek so can double as shorts with an oversized tee shirt or shift. At night, when it’s chillier, pair with tights, vintage top and flat boots. Like everything in my store, mix ‘n’ match. The pieces here aren’t expensive, but they’re not cheap, so it’s important to get the most wear of something.”
9. Flowers
10. Sunglasses