Great Outfits in Fashion History: Mariah Carey Turns a Puffer into a Glamor Statement
Mariah Carey in Beverly Hills, CA in 2001.
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There are moments of celebrity style that fit perfectly, and then there are moments that really stick with you, moments you try your best to recreate at home. In ‘Great outfits in fashion history, ‘Fashion editors are revisiting their all-time favorite lewks.
I wouldn’t say I relate to winter night wear – I hibernate more with my swimwear until May, but if I decide to drink in the freezing cold, I will. take the style cues from Mariah Carey in the early 2000s.
The singer, who thrives in slits and holiday songs, adds a dash of bohemian glamor to everything she wears – such as the body-hugging black maxi dress, with lanyard and black Puffer fish shrugs on a February 2001 evening. This simple but amazing, diva-approved styling trick is hugely popular today thanks to the popularity of puffy and leathery hairstyles. Plus, it helps solve the permanent holiday party wear conundrum of having to consider extreme weather conditions while still wanting to wear a pair of sparkly, short tights.
Ready to look hot and stay warm? Buy puffs that will be your best party days in the library, below.
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