I think the thing my wardrobe lacks the most is decent separates. I have a great leopard skirt...and a drawer full of Gap t-shirts. Um. So then I wear a t-shirt with the skirt and this is what happens:
It's not that great, huh. This skirt is a favorite but it's high-waisted so if I wear it with the wrong thing I look like I have no waist at all. Charming! But, then I started searching the archives and found this outfit where I'm wearing the exact same damn t-shirt and skirt and I think it looks great. Did I tuck it into my underwear or something? Or maybe it's just time to get rid of that t-shirt. Seriously. I know.
I like the details quite a bit:
t-shirt: Gap (similar olive green tee.)
skirt: Ann Taylor (great leopard pencil skirt at LOFT.)
sandals: Chie Mihara (love this similar pair. A lot. And here's a cute similar for under $25!)
necklace: Banana Republic (similar cool fringe necklace.)
What if you untucked the shirt and belted it instead? (Maybe even a red belt with those shoes.) You might like those proportions better.
ReplyDeleteThat is an idea...but I can never get belts to stay put with a skirt/shit combo. I'll see if I can make it work.
Deleteskirt/shit combo....hee hee
DeleteFor me, the wider the belt, the easier it is to get it to stay put. Obi styles rule for that. You can tie 'em tight and they don't feel so stiff.
DeleteI love your longer hair in today's photo.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteMaybe the shirt needs to be washed and dried in the dryer? It looks more fitted in the older photo, which makes it look more sleek. In general, Gap's t's are more slouchy (except for the favorite tees). Banana Republic's tees seem more streamlined to me.
ReplyDeleteThe difference is your hair. No, just kidding. I think Gap tees stretch out.
ReplyDeletethe t-shirt has stretched out, the skirt's a bit rumpled/stretched out as well- just a bit- and you're probably wearing a different bra or something.
ReplyDeleteA more structured top with a closer-fitting waist area would work better with that skirt. Otherwise; brand new tees, or tees in more "luxurious" fabrics- silk, etc- that can get away with being rumpled- or short-sleeve or cap-sleeve button-down type tops (or long rolled 3/4 when it's cooler).
If you have to wear a more stretched out tee- then pair it with a very small, very sheer, neutral cardigan to pull it together.
I also think the skirt would look good with a denim shirt and your Hasbeens (they're black aren't they? They're not Hasbeens, either, are they? They're Lottas of Stockholm or something...) Well, anyway, something black. Or blue. Or neutral. :)
The skirt isn't rumpled, it's got a kick-pleat in the back. (The angle of the closeup is a little weird.) But I totally agree that the t-shirt is stretched out and I really need some nicer tops in better fabrics.
DeleteLove the denim shirt idea, thank you!
I do the same thing with "basics" outfits: I don't understand why they don't work as well anymore..after I've washed and worn an element of the outfit 50 times :)
DeleteMust be because your hair is longer. (Guffaw, not a mean guffaw though, as I'm joking). I'll join the chorus, the tee has indeed stretched. Interesting lesson in importance of fit, though: I bet almost all my tees look baggy like that.
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem - cute skirts that never get worn because I have nothing decent to put on top. GRRR.
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