After all, theyre both hard-boiled crime novels, both set in Los Angeles in the 1st half of the 20th century, and both debut their famous private-eye protagonists, Philip Marlowe and Easy Rawlins, who would appear in multiple novels, and even on the big screen
For me, the biggest downfall was the fabric
A classic clutch or small crossbody bag carries your essentials while keeping the elegant aesthetic intact
The flat sandals keep this outfit on the smart casual side (or even dressy casualwhich sounds like an oxymoron, but it just means its slightly nicer than casual)
It features tie-shoulders and a fitted waist to ensure you get a flattering fit, and as its hooked up in a cotton blend yarn it'll be light and airy enough for even the hottest summer days