Though my birthday happened at the onset of the Corona crisis, I still got dressed up in one of my favorite new closet additions…a gorgeous floral number from Zimmerman.

Because my birthday was prior to the stay-at-home order, my mom and I went for some fresh air at Bridge Street Town Centre, a hub of eateries and shops, though sadly all the businesses were closed due to COVID-19. I was in good spirits, however, sporting my new Zimmerman & spending quality time with my mom.

This pre-loved dress was a fraction of the retail price and came brand new, with a Saks Fifth Avenue tag. I think this is a perfect example of how we can shop quality and get great value if we are open to shopping pre-loved.

This brand is exactly what I envisioned for the occasion. In my humble opinion, no brand compares to Zimmerman when it comes to silk pieces and feminine silhouettes. This 100% silk dress is lined.

I own several dresses from the brand, mostly in this style, because you can easily throw a leather jacket over the dress and style it with wedges in the summer and booties in the fall. This dress definitely expresses my signature style, as it day-to-night appropriate, is in a breathable and lightweight fabric, and has a soft color palette. It’s not an in-your-face floral print…the perfect transitional piece.

If you a find a piece you love at TheRealReal that has sold, you can add that item to your wish list and be notified when it comes back in stock. I recommend the long-sleeved 100% silk blouses and dresses. The lightweight fabric layers well and will take you from one season to the next. I will pair this with my BlankNYC tan suede jacket in fall.

I don’t intend to shy away from COVID-19. instead I want to provide a place where I can still share fashion content amidst this crisis and provide inspiration for when the dark clouds of COVID-19 lift and our lives go back to “normal.”

This is just the first post of many in the Corona Couture series…though the rest won’t feature such an uplifting background.