Let’s Go Out
Dress to celebrate a fun night out on the town, at your favorite winery or restaurant, or a laid back night with your besties. Northern VA Stylist Tiffany Tapp helps you put together stunning ensembles -- no matter your next occassion outside of Washington, D.C.
Tiffany Tapp’s Style Guide for Northern Virginia
As told to Jessica Monte Photography by Jessica Monte
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Sophisticated Style Nights out in Northern Virginia
Your little white dress with a glitzy gold clutch and Louboutins is perfect for a concert, the ballet, or fine dining with that certain someone.
Absolutely elegant. Wear a dramatic floral skirt with tulle underneath for a ballgown feel and look. Pair with a fitted mid torso blouse with clean lines and a peek-a-boo ruffle. This ensemble is one that is not only chic but exudes powerful feminity and confidence. An open toe heel pulls this sophisticated outfit together.
The detailed lace on the bodice, sleeves and under the collar brings the eye upward in the lace overlay. The loose fit beneath the bodice and waist provides freedom of movement. It’s fit and flare so it is super comfortable. No spanx needed with this dress. The underslip offers coverage and yet the dress has a sexy silhouette.
A tea length skirt is appropriate for daytime occassions, like afternoon tea with the girls or a wedding or baby shower. The cashmere pearl button down cardigan on top is comfortable and pairs nicely with an a-line skirt.
Pair this dress with heels with a Mary Jane strap (or anklette strap). The clear toe strap elongates the legs and shows off a fabulous pedicure.
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Chic & Relaxed Fashion for Wineries & Breweries
This light cotton checked short sleeve blouse is chic and comfortable for a day of taking in the scenery, snapping photos, and sipping the best wines and beers in Northern Virginia.
Checkerboard navy blue plaid pants are a preppy staple that is interchangeable piece that can be a go to for casual brunch or afternoons at the wineries.
Wear this blush pink blazer for a layer of sophistication with these casual stiped linen shorts. Add a white tank top or body suit. Valentino flats and a Stella McCartney classicbag makes ready to go. Perfect for tours of wineries, breweries and distilleries.
Cover your midi length stretch jersey dress with a light, fun patterned jacket and colorful kicks. Enjoy a tour of Loudoun County’s gorgeous wineries all day long.
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DARRYL & TIFFANY’S EVERYDAY STYLE
TasTemaker Profile: Darryl & Tiffany TaPP
MA NTR A Tiffany: I love to wear comfortable, breathable clothing that compliments my body. I am a big fan of athleisure.” Athleisure is a fashion movement, enabled by textile materials, which allow sportswear to be more versatile, comfortable, and fashionable. Darryl: “Like Tiffany, I prefer to wear comfortable clothing. We love our Lululemon and NIKE!”
STAP L E WAR DR OBE Tiffany & Darryl: We actually wear the same style of clothes from day to day. However, our style changes when getting dressed for date night or happy hour with friends. I love dressing up in skinny jeans with heels. My philosophy is that heels can change the look of any outfit! A pair of heels can dress up anything--even yoga pants!
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T&D: Our favorite shoes hands down are our collection of Nike sneakers. We have hundreds! They are so comfortable and stylish.
FL football player and Virginia native Darryl Tapp and his wife Tiffany are two of Northern Virginia’s most stylish and generous tastemakers. Tiffany, who studied fashion merchandising at Syracuse University, selects styles for herself, her husband, and their friends. She is everyone’s go-to for style advice. Off the field and away from Tiffany’s a realtor, they are both passionate about giving back to their community. Recently, the Tapps raised $50,000 to target hunger across the state of Virginia.
T: After Nike, my go to shoe would be a pair of Vans which are stylish and comfortable for travel! For nights out, I always favor heels and high wedges! For me, when it comes to shoes, I’m either in sneakers or heels!
IT’S AL L IN THE BAG T: My favorite carry all bags are my Gucci and Louis Vuitton back packs. They go with everything! However, if I had to choose a hand bag it would be my Louis Vuitton Artsy MM bag.
SKIN SOLUTION T: I rely on a number of products for my skin care regimen. I use Zo medical, iS Clinical, and SkinCeuticals. I use Zo medicals face scrub and lotion. I use iS clinical serums and face wash and SkinCeuticals night cream and eye cream. I’m 36 and moisturizing is a must!
SIG NATUR E SCENT T: One of my favorite scents that I have in rotation is CREED Aventus For Her.
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NOU R I S H I NG E AT S T: I love to make Darryl and the kids gluten free sweet potato pancakes with eggs and bacon. I have an egg sensitivity so my go to breakfast is over night oats with fresh fruit.
I N DULGE NC E T: Godiva pecan clusters, and Pink Berry chocolate hazelnut frozen yogurt with Nutella and coconut on top!
ENE RGY B OOST D: Wake up in the morning and exercise!
PLAYLIST D: Honestly, the majority of the music I listen to is for the beats, whether I’m working out, cleaning the house, hanging out and just chillin’. That’s when the music is playing. T: I am very eclectic. I listen to spoken word, Gospel music, Hip hop, rap, R&B, Soul, Pop, Top 40, Kidz Bop, and Disney theme songs!
WHE RE W E S HOP T&D: Nordstrom and Lululemon, both online and brick and mortar, literally have everything for our family’s fashion needs! Our third favorite online store would be shopbop.com.
B OOK T: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo
C LOS E T O T HE HE ART T&D: We support our local food bank in Loudoun County and the food bank nearby where Darryl grew up ( the Tide Water region of Virginia). We also provide support to school backpack programs. Making sure no kids go hungry is close to our hearts.
FA M I LY & FUN VACAYS SUMMER VACATION: We are going on a family vacation to Los Cabos for a week, which will be our first time in Mexico. We are looking forward to this family time! LOCAL SPOT: The Salamander Resort & Spa. We also love going to Cooper’s Hawk and Top Golf!
Article and Photography by Jessica Monte
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