The Class is Set

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Chopin often crossed class lines in short stories like At the Cadian Ball and The Storm. She examined the ways class and social norms affected women’s issues and their day-to-day lives. These days, women of all classes have much more freedom than they did in Chopin’s days. Power dressing is a simple, everyday way to embrace and appreciate this freedom.

Build your own power outfit with this professional pencil skirt and simple top. These heels add some subtle color while being relatively comfortable for walking. This clutch can hold all of your daily essentials, while this silver necklace looks very elegant with the whole outfit. Red nail polish screams CONFIDENT to me while adding a pop of color to polish off the look.

Search for Identity

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Identity in Kate Chopin’s time depended on many, many variables. Where’s your family from? What’s your financial status? What’s your race, gender, and martial status? These were all questions that could make or break your lifestyle and reputation, and were studied – and questioned – in short stories like Desiree’s Baby. 

Spend a day searching for your identity in an army green button up with some ripped black skinny jeans. Combat boots and a backpack are both practical and stylish while a hat and leopard print scarf add polish and pizzazz, respectively. Finish off the look with a neutral smoky eye and a bracelet and you’re golden.

What do you think?

So what did you think? Have you read Kate Chopin? Which outfit is your favorite? What author would you like to see next? Let us know in the comment section down below!