A Continued Tour of Charleston, SC
Today, I'm giving you a continued tour of Charleston, SC. It’s always fun to play tourist, especially in a city full of history like Charleston.
An easy way to learn the local folklore is with a guided tour. A horse-drawn carriage beats the heat if you’re not up to a walking or ghost tour that’s in abundance in Charleston. And don’t worry about the horses.
These magnificent creatures are well cared for. As a matter of fact, the Belgian and Percheron draft horses live on a 65-acre farm, eat 40,000 calories per day, and are provided a daily dose of Guinness beer!
So let's get started!
The Summary
Today, I'm giving you a continued tour of my trip to Charleston with a focus on Boone Hall & Plantation
I'm also showing you one of my dinner outfits featuring a dress from J.Crew
The dress is shoppable via a text or image widget
I've put together two alternates, both shoppable via a text widget
A Continued Tour of Charleston, SC
1. Denim Shift Dress
(J.Crew)
June is hot and hotter in Charleston. Every afternoon we would come back to the condo after a day of touring or shopping to take a shower and short nap before we headed out to dinner.
That night we went to Hyman’s I wore a simple white denim dress from J.Crew. I ordered an 8 Tall to give me a bit more length but regular, petite, and tall are available. This dress also comes in linen.
Camel and white is a classic color combo that’s perfect any time of year but especially on a hot summer day. Out came a tan handbag and sandals (old, similar here and here) and a few accessories that reinforced the color scheme.
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2. Details & Accessories
Alternative Stylings
3. A Continued Tour of Charleston
Fun facts about Charleston:
- George Washington attended a ball and danced with over 200 ladies.
- It was the fourth largest city in Colonial America and the wealthiest.
- It boasts the first public college.
- South Carolina produces more peaches than Georgia.
- Charleston is home to one of the oldest trees in America.
- Edgar Allen Poe was stationed at Fort Moultrie.
- Charleston was frequently attacked by Pirates. Blackbeard in particular.
4. Boone Hall & Plantation
Boone Hall and Plantation was founded in 1681 when Englishman Major John Boone came to Charleston. In 1743 his son planted Oak trees arranging them in two evenly spaced rows. Today, the majestic trees meet overhead and form a natural corridor that’s spectacular.
In Case You Missed It
Yesterday, I gave you a tour of the first part of my trip to Charleston, SC. Click the title or image below to read the article.
You look fabulous. Where did you get your sunglasses?
one of my favorite pairs of sunnies. They’re about six years old from Prada.
I love your style but lately everything thing is short and sleeveless. You are lucky but so many of us will not wear these. Can you please show some cute modern looking styles that are a little longer and with sleeves. I really don’t think throwing a shrug over a dress is a great look. I have been looking for a cocktail dress and good luck!!
Went to Charleston in early spring and loved it.
Come summer in Georgia I dress for the heat which means sleeveless for me. But I do my best to share a wide variety of styles on the blog. Here’s a recent post with a midi skirt worn three ways:https://www.styleatacertainage.com/featured/1-satin-slip-on-skirt-worn-3-different-ways-for-summer/
And Daily Looks was introduced which often features longer dresses with sleeves: https://www.styleatacertainage.com/daily-looks/daily-looks-5-25-22/
Hope this helps!
I loved this post. You are always ahead in the in-style game. Once I see some of your posts that are unique, I see them on other women and in the stores. Good for you!
what a lovely compliment, mary! thanks so much for your sweet words.
Just ordered the J. Crew linen knit dress in blue.
Have an upcoming trip to Savannah in July (!!!), so I will need lots of cool clothes.
Quick question…is this dress sheer? Will I need a slip or camisole with it?
Thanks for a great overview of Charleston. Haven’t been there in a few years…need a return trip!
The blue dress isn’t sheer per se just lightweight. I felt perfectly comfortable wearing it without a slip (i rarely wear one) and a nude-colored racerback bra.
Love this dress also. Looks so cool and comfortable. Love the pictures of Charleston.
Charleston is a visual feast! One of my favorite cities.
No offense intended with my comment, but it should be noted that Charleston was the largest slave port in the United States. With the celebration of Juneteenth as our new federal holiday, I felt this was important to mention. Charleston is one of my favorites cities and I love it for all the history it offers — both good and bad.
history is filled with the good, the bad, and the ugly. America fought a long and bloody war to right a wrong.
I love Charleston. Such a great city. And your hair is fabulous Beth!
And your reply about Charleston and the slave trade was spot on. Slavery was horrible, absolutely a historical nightmare. However, we as a nation abolished it and did right a huge wrong.
Charleston has so much to offer but what I most love is the history that surrounds this city!
Thanks for the lovely compliment!
Beth B. thank you for your Juneteenth acknowledgement. The U.S. continues to be a work in progress. Although progress has been made there is still a great deal of work to be done.
You look fabulous! The dress, sandals, bag, and accessories are perfect for dinner. I like the extra stylings for more casual outings. Thanks for sharing the scenery with us. Charleston is my kind of place.
Boone Hall was one of the highlights or my trip to Charleston. Our guide that day was hilarious as well as informative! Your styling looks spot on for the heat and humidity. Love the denim dress!
I Like the white dress very much, and also the blue.
Is amazing how you put this combinations
together, from top to buttom.
Photos are very pretty
Tnank You for sharing
Buy a tall dress if you want longer length! Genius! What a great tip!
I love the black bead bracelet you are wearing. Can you tell me where you got it?
Beth! Great post and great city … try to get there once a year (living in N.C.). Foodie city for sure! Too many good restaurants to list (Poogan’s Porch, Magnolia’s, Fleet Landing for shrimp and grits, Kaminsky’s dessert cafe) … Enjoy staying at the Belmond, Emeline, Ansonborough Inn and especially Kings Courtyard Inn on Kings!
Perfect outfits and photos ~
Beth,
you look fabulous!! Style is awesome.