Day 2: Shop your Closet challenge - The Outfit Formula

Today's assignment from The Wardrobe Code was to create 2 outfits using the Outfit Formula:

• A Basic
• An Item of Interest
• A Finishing Piece
• Accessories

We were encouraged to push ourselves out of our comfort zone. Since I'm comfortable dressing up and have trouble finding casual outfits, I chose to go with that. I did a day and nighttime outfit.

Outfit 1: Basic - jeans, Item of Interest - button tab-sleeved blouse, Finishing Piece - loose weave cardigan, Accessories: two-tone riding boots and statement necklace

 

Cardigan: (old) via Belks // Blouse: via JC Penney // Jeans: via Old Navy // Boots: via a flash sale site // Necklace: via Beall's Outlet

 

Outfit 2: Basic - skinny jeans, Item of Interest - sequin sweater, Finishing Piece - Houndstooth scarf, Accessories: stud clutch, shooties, statement necklace, pave stud bracelet, muted gold post earrings.

 

 

Sweater: via JC Penney // Skinny Jeans: via Old Navy // Shooties: via TJ Maxx // Scarf: came on my peacoat // Clutch: via Lane Bryant // Necklace and Earrings: via Beall's Outlet // Bracelet: Forever 21

 

 

 

 

What are your thoughts? Did I follow the formula? I feel like I over-accessorized the second outfit... The scarf was a last-minute addition because I realized I didn't have a Finishing Piece. I think I should have nixed the necklace when I added it.

 

 

The Breakdown:

 

Outfit 1:

 

Cardigan: Belks, $10

Blouse: JC Penney, $7

Jeans: Old Navy, $25

Boots: flash sale site, $90

Necklace: Beall's Outlet, $7

 

 

Outfit 2:

 

Sweater: JC Penney, $30

Jeans: Old Navy, $25

Shooties: TJ Maxx, $40

Scarf: came on my peacoat, $0

Necklace: Beall's Outlet, $7

Earrings: Beall's Outlet, $2

Bracelet: Forever 21, $5

Clutch: Lane Bryant, $25

 

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Black & White Ponte Dress, Killer Shoes, and the Fashion Police

"I've got a code 9 here... curvy girl wearing horizontal stripes. Send back-up immediately!"

Ok, I think by now we all know there are no real laws of fashion anymore. But at one time, being curvy and wearing horizontal stripes was a big no-no. And in a body-hugging material? Forget it!

Thankfully, we are learning that the silhouette and cut of a piece are just as important as the print. We can wear body-hugging or body-skimming clothing instead of shapeless tents and (gasp!!!) look good in them!

This black and white stripe, a-line ponte dress is fitted on top then skims over the lower half of my body. I can wear it with flats for a more casual look or dress it up a little for Fall/Winter with tights and heels as I did in this post. It works well with booties and riding boots too.

I added a thick belt to define my waist a little more. I feel like I tried every colored necklace I had but either the shape or length was wrong so I went with good old basic black.  I think this look would be great with a pop of color somewhere. Any ideas?

Black and White Stripe Ponte Dress: (old) via Old Navy - similar, similar // Black Satin Calvin Klein Shooties: (old) via TJ Maxx - similar, similar // Black Beaded Necklace: via Bealls Outlet - similar, similar // Black Beaded Bracelets: (old) via a local boutique, similar, similar // Sequin Earrings: (old) via New York & Company -  similar, similar

Pssst!!: Old Navy has 25% off online through Oct 30

 

 

 

The breakdown:

 

Ponte Dress: Old Navy, $10

Heels: TJ Maxx, $40

Necklace: Bealls Outlet, $8

Earrings: New York & Co, $10

Bracelets: Local Boutique, $1

 

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Like a Pirate

For some reason I feel a little bit like a pirate in this outfit. I guess it's the color combination and stripes.
This is one of my favorite dresses. You can play it up with heels and a bold accessory or keep it casual with a pair of flats. I like the pop of color the red bubble necklace gives it. Red strappy sandals would also look great.

Dress: Main and Monroe (old), similar here and here / Necklace: Bealls Outlet  / Heels: TJ Maxx (old), similar here and here



I found some great dresses similar to mine through ShopStyle for an amazing price. And the shoes I linked to are killer! Make sure you take a look.

 

Linking up with Penniless Socialite today!!

Just a little tease

No, not me. The weather! We have been having some gloriously cooler weather here. 60s in the mornings, 80s in the afternoon. But it won't last. Pretty soon we'll be back in the 80s and 90s until what seems like Christmas Eve.

The cool weather is just a tease but it has put me in the mood for Fall. Apple Cinnamon scent for the house, an intense need to bake all kinds of pumpkin yumminess, and for wearing TIGHTS! I know its a little early but I figured I could balance it out with the cap sleeves of the dress. So I will enjoy the crispness in the air this week and steel myself for the mugginess I know will come later.

 

 

 

Grey Leopard Dress (old) via Ross, other options here and here / Belt (old) via Ross, other options here and here / Grey Pearl and Ribbon Necklace (old) via Bealls Outlet, other options here and here / Clear Rhinestone Earrings (made by me) / Black Calvin Klein Shooties (old) via TJ Maxx, other options here and here

 

 

 

 

 

 

The breakdown:

Dress: Ross, $20
Belt: from another dress, $0
Necklace: Bealls Outlet, $5
Earrings: made by me, $0
Tights: Ross, $8
Heels: TJ Maxx, $40

Linking up with Tara from Mix & Match fashion today!!!