In the work that I do as an artist and educator I am not often required to wear a traditional suit and tie especially when I am doing community arts work. I love that I sometimes have the liberty to dress up or down depending on my mood. On this day I was headed to the culminating ceremony for the participants of the Brooklyn Interns for Arts and Culture program at BAM where I serve as the Program Instructor.

I wanted to give of a slightly dressed up vibe that was still edgy and casual yet appropriate for the event which had a business casual dress code. I wore gray skater jeans, a crisp white oxford shirt with black buttons and a button down collar, a gray scoop neck vest and a textured knit black and white striped tie.

My students are in high school so I am always finding ways to keep my style appropriate, relatable but still age appropriate. I stay on the edge of trendy and classic, just like the adidas I wore with this look..

Needless to say I looked good and felt good which was truly important because I said a little speech at the event and my look helped with me to deliver lit to the audience with confidence and style.

How do you dress up your casual pieces?

In Love, Peace and Style,

Lonnie