Aqua After Hours | Carmen Marc Valvo Atelier Complete Styled Look
Aqua After Hours | Carmen Marc Valvo Atelier Complete Styled Look
AQUA AFTER HOURS
Some outfits behave beautifully.
This one behaves beautifully until you turn around.
Aqua After Hours starts with a Carmen Marc Valvo Atelier skirt suit in a sophisticated textured weave of soft aqua, cream and warm neutral tones. The tailored jacket and coordinating skirt give the look structure and polish without feeling stiff or predictable.
Then comes the twist.
Underneath is a brilliant turquoise Meraki top with a smocked bodice, ruffled detailing and a dramatic open back finished with an oversized bow. From the front, it works effortlessly with the suit. From behind, it changes the entire personality of the outfit.
Finish it with turquoise statement jewelry and choose your mood: coordinating ALDO pointed-toe pumps for a pulled-together monochromatic look or embellished silver heels when you want a little more shine.
Wear the jacket.
Lose the jacket.
Change the shoes.
Same wardrobe. Completely different energy.
That is what a Dusk to Diamond complete look is supposed to do.
Built in the dark, worn in the light.
THE LOOK INCLUDES
Carmen Marc Valvo Atelier Jacket — Size 14
Structured textured jacket with decorative fringe edging, covered buttons and soft aqua detailing.
Carmen Marc Valvo Atelier Skirt — Size 14
Matching textured skirt with contrasting aqua fabric visible through the front openings.
Meraki Statement Top — Size XL
Turquoise smocked top with ruffled detailing, open back and oversized tie-back bow.
ALDO Pointed-Toe Pumps — Size 8
Coordinating turquoise pumps.
Silver-tone heeled sandals with embellished detailing.
Coordinating Statement Necklace
Turquoise floral-style statement necklace.
Coordinating Bracelet
Turquoise beaded bracelet.
Coordinating Earrings
Turquoise floral drop earrings.
SIZE & FIT
Carmen Marc Valvo Atelier Suit: Size 14
Meraki Top: Size XL
ALDO Pumps: Size 8
The Meraki top has a highly smocked/stretch construction, giving it considerably more flexibility than its flat measurements suggest.
Because this curated look includes two different shoe sizes, customers should select the shoe option that fits them rather than expecting both pairs to fit the same wearer.
That actually works in our favor — it reinforces the Dusk to Diamond swap/customization concept instead of pretending every part of a one-of-a-kind outfit magically came in the same size.
CONDITION
Carmen Marc Valvo Atelier Suit
Excellent pre-owned condition.
Meraki Top
New without tags.
Shoes & Accessories
Individually inspected and included according to the condition shown and described in the product photographs.
Because Dusk to Diamond specializes in limited and pre-owned inventory, minor evidence of previous ownership may be present unless otherwise stated.
TWO WAYS TO WEAR IT
The Polished Version
Carmen Marc Valvo jacket + skirt + turquoise Meraki top + ALDO pumps + statement jewelry.
Sophisticated, coordinated and very intentional.
The Plot Twist
Lose the jacket.
The oversized bow and open back become the entire story.
That second photo is important, Dee Dee. Use it. A customer looking only at the mannequin photo could think this is simply an elegant skirt suit. The back-view image explains why the Meraki piece belongs there.
NEED A DIFFERENT SIZE?
Love the look but the shoes aren’t your size? Ask us.
One-of-a-kind inventory means we can’t guarantee every substitution, but when we have an appropriate alternative, Dusk to Diamond can swap selected shoes or accessories while protecting the overall styling of the outfit.
Your size should not automatically cost you the look.