Thousands turned out for Thursday’s Carnival J’ouvert on St. Thomas. Many took time to dress for the fete with varying degrees of coverage. An assortment of fishnet stockings, tops, and jumpsuits proved that string is a thing among revelers. Shorts are still popular, as are bathing suits for men and women.
One man showed up dressed as many did in the early J’ouvert tramps borrowing a woman’s wig and house coat. Bucket hats were everywhere.
But as in previous editions of the Street Fashion Spectacular, there were those standouts who thought and brought a well-composed outfit displaying style and practicality:
Shanelle White combined sparkle hose with sturdy lace-up boots along with shorts and a tie-front cropped top.
Perched on the wall by Emancipation Garden, Melony Dawes wore a two-piece outfit with a Jamaican flag design. Floral lace hosiery, boots and a wide-brimmed visor finished her look.
Reggae artist Mada Niles (Marsha Maynard) paired sea-colored camo top and leggings with a car-wash paneled denim skirt, red head wrap with matching shoes for a casual but stylish outfit.
Azayah Lake anchored her look on a short pleated shirt with a matching knit cap and a playful white tank top.
On the waterfront, Nathley Armstrong used red accents and accessories to draw the eye to her black pleather top and boy shorts. A matching neck cuff and wrist cuff link up with help from a slip pleather strap. Red shoes finish off the ensemble.
By the Coast Guard station fence, Tasheda King layered a 2-piece python printed bikini with a long-sleeve mesh crop top and matching garters. Big shades and a slim black headband pull this outfit together.
