Today I am sharing a very different look for me: a ruana outfit with white jeans. Now, I had to look up what exactly makes this piece a ruana, and not just a wrap or a scarf or such. Here is the definition:
A ruana is a free-flowing wrap with an open front, similar to a large scarf. You can wear the ruana long in front and open like shawl, or throw one or both sides over your shoulder(s) for a more romantic or dramatic cape.
So, how about that?! It turns out to be a scarf and a wrap!! Who knew?
The ruana outfit
Guess where the inspiration for this ruana outfit came from? You won’t be shocked to hear that it was another piece included in my Trunk Club, right? Lol! I love the color, and tassels are very on trend right now, so I was happy to give it a try. And the price point, at under $30, made it even easier to say yes. The fabric is very light, so this would be one of those wraps you could easily wear on a warm summer night, and even on an airplane. Just wear it over the shoulders as mentioned above in the definition! It would look very cute as a beach cover-up as well. It comes in three color combinations. This ruana would make a great gift and I have someone whose birthday is coming up soon in mind!
The colors in the ruana are basically pinks and corals, and the tassels are on the hot pink to the red side, so lots of colors of tops would give this wrap different looks. I chose to highlight the pinkish tone by adding a fuchsia top.
This top is one I’ve had in my closet for some time and is one of those versatile pieces that can be worn so many ways. It looks very nice under a blazer for a work outfit, too. I found a very close version that comes in lots of nice colors.
White jeans (on sale!): with raw hem | finished hem
While this ruana outfit would look great with jeans, I chose to give it a little dressier look by styling it with white jeans. Once again, these are my favorites, for both fit and price. It would make a cute casual outfit with white or denim jean shorts and flat sandals, too.
The beauty of neutral shoes and bag
My husband asked me why I didn’t wear this ruana outfit with my white mules. You know, the ones I am wearing in MOST of my posts these days! Haha! I wanted to illustrate how nice a pair of neutral wedges can look with almost any outfit. These are an older pair from Lucky Brand and I found a similar pair here.
And finally, I am once again showing the outfit with my round woven bag. They actually call this the “blogger’s bag”! Haha! I picked mine up early in the season at a little boutique in Laguna Beach, and have been sharing the link from Amazon in several of my posts. I do love it for almost any summer outfit.
You can see how easy it is to style an outfit using a wrap like this ruana. Try the look yourself and let me know what you think!
These colors are perfect on you Darlene!! What a great way to say “summer”
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Thanks so much, Jodie! Such a great find–and inexpensive, too! This is quite a summer, isn’t it? Have a lovely week.
xx Darlene
Such a pretty ruana! I’d heard of them but I didn’t know how they differed from a kimono…but I do now! The pinks look great on you! Thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
Hi Emma,
Yes, I didn’t know the difference so I had to look it up, as you saw! Haha! Thanks for the nice comment and for sponsoring the Link Up. Lots of work, I know!
xx Darlene
Love the vibrant colours of your outfit, the ruana with tassels is great fun
https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/
Thanks, Anna! Yes, there is just something fun about tassels, isn’t there? I will head over to your blog to see what you are styling!
xx Darlene
I love this look on you. I’m trying to coax myself into ordering a kimono and you may have just pushed me over the edge. Super cute and LOVE the color! Happy 4th!!! XO
Thanks, Lisa. This one is SO inexpensive, it might be a good way to try it out! Happy 4th to you, too!
xx Darlene
Hi Darlene! Happy 4th! Love love the bright pink on you, a great color! The ruana is lovely as ewll, love the tassel detail. I dont know what the difference is between a ruana and kimono? Anyway, a great piece with the white jeans. i love a bright bold color with white too.
Have a great day!
thanks for linking
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Hi Jess,
That’s why I had to look it up, too! Lol! You can actually wrap a ruana around your shoulders more like a large scarf where you wouldn’t do that with a kimono. They look pretty similar, though, when you wear it styled down! Happy 4th of July!
xx Darlene
Love the print on this ruana and of course, those tassels are too cute, I just can’t get enough! It adds a fun element to any outfit and the color contrast of your white denim pairs so perfectly with it. Happy Sunday!
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
Thanks, Maureen. I’m with you on the tassels! Thanks for the nice comments! And have a great week!
xx Darlene