I get a LOT of my fashion inspiration from Instagram influencers – the dodgy ones who can barely put an outfit together are long gone, replaced with chic, stylish types who find all the niche brands making cool threads. Like Saroka, a Melbourne-based boutique label with a focus on sustainability and inclusive style.
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You’ve probably seen Saroka’s Rommy top on your Instagram – it feels like every influencer with a chic, minimalist aesthetic is copping one these days. And with good reason – it’s a very cute top that suits a wide range of body types.
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Founded in 2015 by Melinda Andaloro, Saroka’s focus is slow fashion – they only drop two collections a year with a small range of items, but a diverse range of sizes (6-16). Each garment is handmade to order in Melbourne, which helps the brand to eliminate fabric and stock wastage.
But it’s the Rommy top that’s really taken off – the off-shoulder linen piece features a corset-like bodice that’s cropped to sit perfectly with some high-waisted denim or a silk slip.
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It’s likely because the style works whether you’ve got boobs, no boobs, if you like showing cleavage, if you like to lock it down… you can kind of re-work it however you like.
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The Rommy top comes in five colours – white, black, pastel pink, dusky pink and pale blue. It’s $180, and available via the Saroka website here.
