Capital! Style

Spring was here for a second, but the sweltering Richmond summer has officially settled in. Let’s celebrate by checking out what styles your fellow River City dwellers are rocking at the moment.

Spring was here for a second, but the sweltering Richmond summer has officially settled in. Let’s celebrate.

Did you know you can contribute to Capital! Style? Email photos to tess@rvanews.com or submit them to the Capital! Style Flickr group. Let’s see some style from your neck of the woods!


Photo by Dirty Richmond.

Old-fashioned details with a modern silhouette. Show-stopping.


Photo by Ellen Bucher.

Have I used the word “dapper” before? Oh let’s face it, I’m going to use it all the time.


Photo by talman84.

Holey black tights: a summertime favorite.


Photo by talman84.

If it weren’t for the Grecian sandals, I’d think this was taken in the 80s. Love the clothes, hate the wicker. Good thing this isn’t a column about furniture.


Photo by talman84.

Oh look, it’s the most perfect party dress of all time.


Photo by Dirty Richmond.

Preppy isn’t all bad.


Photo by Phil Bowne.

I’ll say it again: girly little dresses and tall black boots always win.


Photo by Dirty Richmond.

Here in the south it’s all about mastering the art of glistening rather than sweating. Layers still rule, even in summer.


Photo by Ellen Bucher.

Classic. Put-together.


Photo by Dirty Richmond.

The power to wear all white belongs to all of us, not just Depeche Mode. Life is really too short to use the “I love it but I can’t pull it off” excuse. Applause to this guy for saving us from the same old thing.


Photo by Dirty Richmond.

Looking stylish but still looking like grown-ups: a talent mastered by few.


Photo by Rumors.

Concert-going attire that’s better than Crocs and cargo pants.


Photo by Dirty Richmond.

Mesmerized by the absolute feathery-light-ness of this dress.


Photo by Rumors.

Holy amazing jacket, Batman.


Photo by Diana Mathews.

Comfortable but elegant clothing appropriate for an outdoor wedding: achieved.


Photo by Dirty Richmond.

Cute but FIERCE.


Photo by Dirty Richmond.

Tights: they make shorts okay.

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Tess Shebaylo

Tess Shebaylo is a freelance writer, crafter, history geek, and compulsive organizer. She works at Tumblr and lives in Church Hill with her daughter, Morella.

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