Collective Concepts top, previously loved by stylish cousin K
Banana Republic cardigan, previously loved by mom
petite pencil skirt, Calvin Klein outlet store
necklace, Forever 21
Jeffrey Campbell Tab-2 shoes, Nordstrom Rack
Either way, cozy cardigan + top with pretty colors and a dainty floral pattern woven into the fabric + sparkly necklace = happy.
While the photos show this outfit with a pencil skirt and heels, I actually wore this with jeans. I didn't get to take photos the day I wore this outfit, so for the photos I thought I'd see how it looks with a pencil skirt and shoes.
I think I prefer wearing this top untucked and with pants, because tucking makes it poof out and makes the cardigan poof out, too. Although I did experiment with a different, leaner tuck which I have dubbed the origami tuck because it results in some interesting pleats.
Origami tuck = less poof |
I don't play with texture enough when I get dressed (although every time I do, I love the results), so that's what qualifies this for Try-it-out Wednesday. Also, I have to confess to being excited about how easily this outfit came together and how much it feels like "me" -- it's visually interesting without being over the top, it features a print and pretty little details, and a pencil skirt. And I'm even wearing shoes in these photos! (Major bonus points.) :)
Happy Wednesday!
That's a great top. And I love how you paired it with the pencil skirt. I bet it also looks awesome untucked with the jeans!
ReplyDeleteam loving the top here..and this whole outfit really looks nicely put together!!
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Love the origami tuck (and will borrow that phrase) and love the color combination. The whole outfit is just so sleek and lovely. You look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI reckon you are getting better at this dressing business haha :) Shows in your diversity of styles and that you are not just going to the Tshirt and jeans thing :) Love the look
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I love the pattern on your top, Carrie! Very pretty.
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Hannah
www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com
Thank you, Hannah! I love a good hand-me-down. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kat! For the summer I might send my jeans on vacation for a week or two and challenge myself to only wear skirts and dresses ... :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gracey! Yellow and gray are not usually colors I gravitate towards, but this top just might become a favorite. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for dropping by and the sweet comment. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Katie! :) I seriously need to wear this pencil skirt more. :)
ReplyDeletePlaying with textures is so fun. Love this look.
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hey, carrie. i'm a huge cardigan girl. love how you layered this look. great necklace!
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jasmine
AdamAlexMommy
I always love sparkles on outfits, it just makes it so much more adorable lol
ReplyDeleteLove sparkles and I so love yellow. Pretty look.
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's hard to have a bad day when you're wearing something sparkly. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the way you tucked it in! It looks like that was how the shirt was made. What a great way to change it up!
ReplyDeleteAmy
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Thanks, Amy! It's fun to find a new way to wear something. :)
ReplyDeleteI think you did a great job putting this outfit together! I especially like the origami fold!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jasmine. :)
ReplyDeleteClassic outfit :) love it!
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What a pretty top - and LOVE the origami tuck, looks so cute!
ReplyDeleteAnnie
The Other Side of Gray
big fan of this outfit! I love that time when you realize that putting together outfits that fit your style starts to come more naturally:)
ReplyDeletegood job with the layering of the necklace, top, and cardi! it definitely means you're getting great, not just lucky :)
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So What If I Like Pretty Things
Thank you, Bessie. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nicole! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Annie. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joanne! It's encouraging to find an outfit that just feels right. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marie. :)
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