I’d like to show you how to wear the Carolyn bamboo dress. I love this dress.
Why I love it
The bamboo fabric is silky soft against your skin, yet has substance. It’s breathable so keeps you cool and comfortable. It’s reversible with a V-neck on one side and a round neck on the other. Wear it front to back or back to front. The skirt has a single pleat in front and back for an easy drape over your hips. The bodice is lined for extra coverage and comfort. And last but not least, it has pockets.
No fuss
The Carolyn is a dress you can throw on and go. No fuss dressing at its best. It’s simple and easy to wear. Raquel says, “My Carolyn dress day is my favourite day of the week!
Raquel in the midnight black Carolyn. She adds her own personal style with a beaded necklace and fun sandals.
Here, Raquel adds a brightly coloured shawl.
You can even step into the Carolyn and pull it up if you have mobility issues and find it difficult to pull things over your head.
Care is easy too. Machine wash in cold water and hang to dry.
Multi-season
What I also love about this dress is it’s not a one season piece. You can transition from winter into spring. I layer a turtleneck or t-shirt underneath and add tights and boots. Top off with a spring trench coat or cardigan for added warmth.
Dressed up in the silky blue Carolyn with a full length black coat.
In the summer months, just wear as is with sandals, jewellery, and maybe a big sunhat.
Mary Elin in the fiery fuchsia Carolyn with a big floppy sun hat
In the fall, layer on a big chunky sweater. Get creative. There are many items in your closet that will add warmth and your own personal sense of style.
Mandy in the midnight black Carolyn with a chunky sweater overtop.
Ethically-made
Plus, the added bonus of buying the Carolyn? It’s Canadian-made. Even the bamboo fabric is knit in Toronto using sustainable bamboo fibres. It’s ethically produced in small women-owed production houses in the Toronto area. You’re supporting local small businesses. It’s women supporting women and that makes our community a caring and thriving place to be even in a lockdown.
Until next week,
~ Colleen
I’m a recovering Chartered Accountant and Breast Cancer Champion turned Fashion Designer. My COKANNA Canadian-made bamboo clothing is all about comfort and style. Giving back to the community is important to me so I support Rethink Breast Cancer‘s metastatic breast cancer education, support, and advocacy work.
