When
it comes time to start shopping for Easter Sunday's Best,
modern-minded moms may take ten hasty paces back from the deluge of
pastels,
floral prints, tulle, ribbons, lace and Peter Pan collars. Meanwhile,
to hear their own moms tell it, the ideal dress is one that encompasses all of the
above...with the accompanying bonnet, basket and ruffle socks. And
thus, the style war is waged. Trendy vs. Traditional. Uptown vs. Down.
Ma vs. G'ma in a battle for all the jellybeans.Before you two head back down that road about how one just doesn't " get" the other, know that there's plenty of middle ground out there to be had.
This
list of picture-perfect, peace-keeping Easter wear should keep
everyone's feathers from bristling (well, all except the kids', because
they'd rather be on the couch in PJs).
1. (Above) "Iris" dress, Ses Petites Mains, $88, Arte Bebe.
It's retro, yet modern. True, there's poofiness and pleating, but the
palette is nice and neutral and the only "floral" motif is a spray of eyelet.
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