A HOT SUMMER IN MOSTAR CITY (NINE FEMININE AND COMFY OUTFITS )

 Hello readers and fellow bloggers! Today I'm back with nine feminine summer outfits I wore in Mostar, Herzegovina.  If you're looking for some summer fashion inspiration, you've come to the right place. If you're looking for sustainable fashion tips, this is a pretty good place for you as well. I haven't bought anything new in quite some time. All these summer outfits are examples of me shopping my closet (as the links you'll find below can easily prove).  

Honestly, having a fashion blog can be very useful if you want to make the most out of your closet. Having a visual representation of your outfits can do wonders for your fashion inspiration (and sometimes even for your self-esteem). It might not work for all, though. I remember some fashion bloggers complaining that having a blog made them want to buy more clothes, but on me it had a completely opposite effect. I was never keen on fast fashion, but having a blog has definitely made me more fashion sustainable. I found a lot of 'green' fashion inspiration on the blogs I follow. I suppose that blogs can have a different influence on us all. Birds of feather flock together and ll that....

 These nine outfits feature three pairs of shoes and bags. This summer I have been reaching for neutral shoes and bags most often. Besides fashion, this post shall feature locations in Mostar town. If you haven't visited Mostar yet, what are you waiting for? Just keep in mind hat summer in Mostar are extremely hot. Remember my post about dressing for the extremely hot summer in Mostar? 

What to wear when you're feeling hot? This question is very valid one, especially if you happen to find yourself in an urban jungle of some sort. Indeed, I'm sure this is a question that often comes to our mind during these hot summer days, especially if you happen to find yourself in a city, where the heat seems to multiply with the amount of concrete cover areas. 

Fortunately, there are ways to make our life easier.  Besides the obvious answer- looking for the nearest city park to escape the heat, another way to minimize the unpleasant  feeling of being overheated is by choosing our outfits wisely. The first thing to consider is the material of our clothes. Natural materials are the best options, but if you don't have any cotton or line items at hand, certain cuts can also be helpful. 

For example, I have a pink vintage polyester dress that is very comfortable to wear in the summer. Polyester isn't the most breathable material, but you won't overheat if you choose a good cut for yourselves.   Anything that doesn't stick to your body should do the trick. Think about all the breezy or oversize items you have. Choose A-line dresses or skirts instead of pencil ones. Naturally, some pencil skirts can be comfortable even in the heat.

 Feeling comfortable is something that we all want to achieve and we can do it if we listen to our body. You will know best! Finally, think about colours. Black attracts the sun rays the most, white the least. Did you know that polar bears actually have black skin so that they can maximize the scarce sun available in the polar regions? Their fur is in fact not so much white as transparent and it is angled so that the sun rays hit the darker skin, not the lighter fur. Nature is a genius, I tell you. 

So, long story short, to keep cool you should wear white and lighter shades and avoid black and darker shades. In the summer, lighter colours are the way to go, especially when we're talking about daytime.  When sun is strong, wear lighter shades and colours to repeal its rays. Choosing the perfect summer outfit is a combination of colour, cut and material of your clothes as well as a pair of comfortable shoes. 

...and a special thanks to my Mostar born husband/photographer!

I won't apologize for his post being a bit picture heavy, it is what it is. I try to make my posts as reader friendly as I can, but I'm no IT and SEO queen (maybe some day). I'm much obliged to my husband for taking all these lovely outfit photographs. I don't know how he keeps his endless enthusiasm for taking daily photographs of me, even after a decade of marriage and almost two decades of being together. Without him, I probably wouldn't  many outfit photos. I certainly wouldn't have this many location photographs! He's he one who always remember to take photos at cute locations and destinations. 

Speaking of Summer and travelling,where are you at the moment? I've actually just returned from Croatia. I plan to summer in both Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina. I have actually heard summer being used a verb in a stand up sketch only recently. Apparently there's an expression: "Where do you summer?" Do you use this expression? Or is it something more jet set? Anyhow, I decided to use this expression. I'll summer in my counties. I'm a citizen of both of these countries, so why not? My plans for the Summer are not fixed. I wouldn't mind spending it with people I care about. However, you never know what life has in store for you. How is summer treating you? 

Here are my nine comfy summer outfit proposals. 

OUTFIT NUMBER #1:  A MAXI GREEN DRESS PAIRED WITH BROWN SANDALS

I wore this for a day of being a tourist of my own city. I strolled around Mostar city and I loved it. These platform brown sandals are surprisingly comfortable. No wonder I wear them so often!

HOW I WORE THIS GREEN MAXI DRESS BEFORE

If I'm not mistaken, this is only the third time (and forth look will be featured in this post as well) I have worn this dress on the blog. I have worn it more than three times, though. I remember wearing it to work at least twice.

THE GREEN MAXI DRESS

FIRST WEAR : WITH ITS BELT WORN AS A SCARF 2018 

SECOND WEAR: WITH A HAND EMBROIDERED DENIM VEST 2020

This was my first impression of this dress: I wore the belt that came with the dress as a scarf. I think that was a fun way to accessorize this maxi! In addition, I accessorized this dress with a pair of earrings and a headband. This dress proved a good fit. I like the fact that maxi is really long, despite being medium size. Sometimes I worry when ordering maxi dress in M size because I'm afraid they might be too short for me,  but this one fits perfectly and I can even wear heels with it.That's just lovely, because being 5 feet 9, sometimes it is challenging to find a maxi dress that is also a good fit with heels. The material of this dress is synthetic, which makes ironing easy but it also seems to wrinkle easily. I will probably only wear this dress for evening, because I think I will be too hot in it during the day (albeit a synthetic material might be just perfect when the weather gets a bit chilly). I do think I'll wear this dress often enough, and I don't regret ordering it. Any dress that makes you want to dance is a perfect dress for you!

THE BROWN SANDALS- READ MY POST ABOUT 53 WAYS TO WEAR A PAIR OF BROWN SANDALS 

Remember these gorgeous trees? These trees were planted in 1889 to welcome Belgian Crown princess Stephanie and Crown prince Rudolf of Austria and to celebrate their visit to Mostar. You see, many villas in this street date from the nineteen century. This street with these two rows of these wonderful plane trees was named Stephanie Alle in honour of the visiting Belgian princess (today it is known as street of prince Branimir). I posed by their side in April as well.

OUTFIT NUMBER #2:  A MAXI GREEN DRESS PAIRED WITH TROPICAL PRINT SANDALS

Next outfit features the same maxi dress dress, styled without a belt and with my trusted tropical sandals. I finished this outfit with a mini bag and a striped second hand scarf tied around it. I wore it for another day of being a tourist in your own country. 

WHAT ABOUT THE LOCATION? BEAUTIFUL SPANISH SQUARE IN MOSTAR

The Spanish square is one of most beautiful squares in Mostar. Why is it called Spanish Square? It's because here there is a monument devoted to Spanish soldiers that were killed here in the nineties war. White was the main colour used when this square was redecorated and  I'd say it's an excellent choice for any Mediterranean city. The plants that were planted are Mediterranean too. Nothing better than to sit on a nice bench and breathe in the smell of rosemary. However, my favourite thing about this square is not the new part of it, but one historical building.  Indeed, you could say that the Spanish square is dominated by this historical school constructed during the rule of Austro-Hungarian Empire. This is probably my favourite building in Mostar. It was build in 1890ties. It is know as Old Gymnasium (because it really is old) but it is actually called Gymnasium Mostar. Within this gorgeous  building United World Collage is also situated. In addition, in the back of the building, you can find American Corner. It is a must see spot if you visit Mostar. 

OUTFIT NUMBER #3: A BLACK DRESS WORN WITH BLACK LEGGINGS AND NUDE HEELS

To be honest, I don't remember what was the occasion I wore this for. Probably for a date with my husband. We go on a date every day and night these days. We have to make time for it now that I'm taking a break from my workaholic days.

HOW I WORE IT BEFORE?

NUDE HEELS- HERE 2021

THE LBD- HERE 2022

THE BLACK LEGGINGS- HERE 2022

THE BURGUNDY BAG- HERE

MORE POSTS ABOUT MOSTAR CITY 

PHOTOS OF NERETVA RIVER & SPORTY STYLING 2023

OUTFIT POST FEATURING  A LEATHER JACKET IN MOSTAR CITY

SPANISH SQUARE IN MOSTAR CITY

WHAT HAVE I BEEN WEARING IN MOSTAR? 

ŠANTIĆEVA THE MOST PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY STREET IN MOSTAR 2022

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2022/04/happy-easter-weekend-everyone-wiwt.html- EASTER POST FROM MY HOME

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2022/04/a-vintage-white-blazer-blue-jeans-diy.html- RESTAURANT ROMANCA

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2022/04/ozz-students-fashion-show-under.html- MOSTAR INTERNATIONAL FAIR 

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2022/03/uno-nessuno-e-centomila-one-no-one-and.html-  ŠANTIĆ STREET IN MOSTAR

THE JAPANESE CHERRY TREES IN MOSTAR  / PARK ZRINJEVAC  FASHION ILLUSTRATION

TWO MORE POSTS ABOUT MOSTAR: HERE & HERE SPANISH SQUARE MOSTAR HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM MOSTAR ! FAREWELL TO SUMMER FROM MOSTAR CITY  2018 STREET ART MOSTAR , 2016 STREET ART , 2021 STREETART and also here , here and here.   STROLLING MOSTAR CITY 2021  OLDER posts about Mostar  1. You can see Mostar from the bird perspective in my previous posts (here, here and here). 2. One of my favourite streets in Mostar here and here. 3. Musala bridge (also known under its old name Tito's bridge here and here) 4. You can see photographs of Mostar's Catholic cathedral here.5. You can see images of Mostar and its famous Nertva river here, here and here. 6. You can see the surrounds of one of its most iconic catholic churches here.7. You can see both photographs of old bridge and my drawing of it here. 8. Another one of my favourites when it comes to streets here. 9. You can see photographs of Croatian cultural centre/theater here , here , here , here and here. 10. You can see photographs of the main city park here here, here, here and here. 11. You can see images of Spanish square here, here , here , here and here. 12. You can see photographs of Custom's bridge here and here. 13. You can see photographs of the new bridge here and here. 14. A few photographs from old city centre (2018) here. 15. What to wear for sightseeing Mostar in summer here. 16. This post is focused on 7 outfits I wore but you can see many of Mostar's attractions there as well. I suppose the same can be said for most of my outfit posts. 17. Mostar as an Easter destination (2019) here.18. Mostar dinning and cafe recommendations here. 19. Hiking options in Mostar here. 20. My drawing of Mostar old bridge here. 21. University campus in Mostar here. 22. How I have fallen in love with Mostar here.

OUTFIT NUMBER #4: THE WHITE CHERRY DRESS PAIRED WITH NUDE DRIVING LOAFERS

LOCATION: BUNA NEAR MOSTAR

TWO LOCATIONS: BUNA AND MOSTAR

A SHORT VISIT TO BUNA 2020  & SPRING STYLING 2021 & ANNIVERSARY VISIT SUMMER 2021

OLD VISITS  TO BUNA  For example in 2013, I showed you a photograph I took of a beautiful bird Euroasian Hoopoe. The same year, I showed you the spring of river Buna that is said to be the most powerful spring in Europe.  If, you want to see more of this place, you can read about one of my earliest visits here (2013), you can see an outfit post with Buna in the background here (2013), you can read about spring time and my love of flowers here (2017), you can read about my most recent visit here (2017), you can read about winter magic in Buna revisited post here (2016), you can read about summer magic here (2015). Bellow you can find even more links to some of my older posts about Buna and my visits to this place:  April 6th, 2013, November 28th, 2016,  May 16th, 2017,  June 10th, 2018,  January 24th, 2018,  May 18th, 2018,  March 20th, 2019, March 27th, 2019

September 14th, 2019. 

*Poveznice (linkovi) za starije objave posvećene posjetima Buni u engleskom dijelu teksta. 

IF YOU ARE VISITING BUNA DON'T FORGET THAT BLAGAJ IS LOCATED A SHORT DRIVE AWAY!

WHAT TO SEE AND IN BLAGAJ? READ MY POST FROM 2019

VISIT BLAGAJ FORTRESS WITH ME!  READ MY POST FROM 2021

HOW I WORE IT BEFORE? 

NUDE DRIVING LOAFERS- HERE 2021, 

NUDE MINI BAG- HERE 2021

WHITE CHERRY PRINT DRESS- HERE 2019. You can see how I styled this white cherry print dress before here, here, and here.

 Let's continue with my summer outfit inspiration. How do you like it so far?

OUTFIT NUMBER #5: WHITE TUNICS PAIRED WITH A GYPSY SKIRT
HOW I WORE IT BEFORE

WHITE TUNICS: SEE 41 WAYS TO WEAR A WHITE TUNICS

GYPSY SKIRT: HERE 2012 

PLATFORM SANDALS: LINKED ABOVE

MINI BAG- HERE

What to say about this outfit? Another summer outfit that is easy to put together but looks very effective. I wore it for another hot summer day in Mostar city. As you can see below, his outfit is kitten approved!

OUTFIT NUMBER #6: GRECIAN BLUE DRESS PAIRED WITH TROPICAL PRINT SANDALS

This dress continues to be one of my 'go to' dresses. It's easy to see why. It's beautifully feminine and elegnt, but doesn't even require ironing. It's a gift from fashion heaven I'm much grateful for. 

HOW I WORE I BEFORE

GRECIAN BLUE DRESS: HERE 2022  

7 MORE WAYS TO STYLE THIS DRESS 

1. HERE - WITH SANDALS AND A MINI RATAN BAG 2. HERE- WITH STATEMENT NECKLACES AND A SUMMER STRAW BAG 3 & 4. HERE- TWO WAYS TO STYLE THIS DRESS 5. HERE- WITH BLUE TIGHTS AND A COMBINATION VERY SIMILAR TO THE ONE I'M SHARING TODAY 6. HERE- LAYERED WITH A RED BLAZER AND A GREY COAT 7. HERE - WITH COMFORTABLE TROPICAL SANDALS

TROPICAL PRINT SANDALS: 30 WAYS TO WEAR HERE

STRAW HAT HERE 2019 

OUTFIT NUMBER #7: LILAC SHIRT PAIRED WITH  GREY TROUSERS

If I remember correctly, this was a Sunday summer outfit. These two photos I'm sharing of this look show me two different locations, one is Buna near Mostar and the second is in front of  a church. I have already linked up posts from Buna and I'll link up the church below. 

HOW I WORE I BEFORE:

STANKA ZOVKO SHIRT- HERE Do you remember when I bought this lilac set by fashion designer Stanka Zovko back in August? I was so excited to wear it. I first wore it when I shared a book review HERE. I love to wear this set as separates as well. You can see how I styled this polka dot  skirt over a lilac dress (also by Stanka Zovko), in another outfit paired with a floral shirt here. Moreover, I wore this skirt with my white tunics here and here.

BENETTON GREY TROUSERS HERE 2019 & HERE 2020 & HERE 2023

BURGUNDY BAG- HERE

OUTFIT NUMBER #8: RUFFLED AND FLARED BLACK DRESS WITH NUDE LOAFERS

Wasn't this cute little improvised photo-shot? I love how purposeful some of these photographs look. When I look at some of them, I almost believe that I modeled for some editorial. In reality, it is always result of two things: I like to get dressed up & my husbands likes to photograph me. 

Anyhow, I wore this black outfit for another day of strolling Mostar city in the summer. I love this elegant and simple ruffled dress. It's perfect for any occasion.  I even wear it to work. I often wear it for sightseeing, especially in the late afternoon or early evening. Sometimes all you need for the perfect summer styling is a LBD paired with neutral shoes and a bag.

HOW I WORE THIS RUFFLED AND FLARED DRESS BEFORE?

HERE- 2020  & 2023 See how I wore it here , here and here. 

BAG & LOAFERS- ALREADY LINKED

OUTFIT NUMBER #9: VINTAGE PINK DRESS WITH NUDE HEELS AND A BAG

I saved the best outfit for last. This dress is one of my all time favourite pieces!

HOW I WORE I BEFORE?

THE PLEATED FLORAL VINTAGE DRESS

2021- tips on how to layer this dress! I often reach for this special vintage dress. You've seen me wear it here and here in summer. I've had this dress since forever. The material is polyester but due to its A-line cute this dress is wonderfully comfortable to wear in summer. I even wear it for travelling (proof here). My mother got this pink dress from her relatives and she wore it to a wedding when she was about nineteen. I discovered it in her closet when I was about that age and wore it to one wedding. I liked it so much that it became one of most worn vintage dresses in my closet. I wear it all year around. During Autumn and Winter I wear it with sweaters and blazers. 

NUDE SHOES AND BAG- LINKED ABOVE

SECOND HAND SCARF- LINKED ABOVE

THE BLUE STATEMENT NECKLACE- HERE

THE CHURCH AND THE MONASTERY OF SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL, MOSTAR
People who aren't from Mostar often mistake this church with the city cathedral. I know I used to do  so in the past. Like many others, I assumed it was the cathedral because it is so grand and impressive. This church and monastery are actually quite new. This church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is newly built because the old church dating back to the 19th century was completely destroyed in the war. It was rebuild in recent times and now it also includes a large monastery and a church tower. The church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul can also boost with an impressive library that contains 40,000 volumes of old and vintage books. This complex is a very imposing structure with its church tower that stands 107 meters tall. If you're not afraid of the heights, I recommend paying it a visit. The view from 107 meters is quite majestic. As you can imagine, the view from this bell tower offers an amazing panorama. There is an elevator that takes you almost all the way to the top, so you just need to climb for a little bit. Make sure you bring warm clothing, at 107 meters it can get windy. I'm not entirely sure about the admission price, I think I payed around 3 euros when I was there last. There is no fee for entering any of the churches in Mostar that I know of, just this bell tower. 

THANK YOU FOR VISITING!