Sheer Shapes Tee- Madewell.
When picked this baby up from Madewell, I knew the options would be almost endless. Plus it was marked down to $19, from the original $65...plus an additional 25% off. You just don't say no to that kind of retail math. It was cute, fun, and had the bonus of not already looking identical to everything I already have in my closet. Sold.
Now....for what to wear with it. Here's a couple ideas I whipped up:
Long sleeve T- Old Navy.
One of my favorite looks right now is a mix of dressy + casual. I love taking a nice top and making it more accessible with a pair of my fav jeans and relaxed sneakers. And it works the other way around too- to take my uber casual outfits just a bit more polished. A simple grey underlayer keeps the contrast subtle, but still allows the dots to shine. And I love a good "short over long" layered look because it extends summery pieces into the starting-to-get-cooler months.
I'd probably add an armful of bracelets and an obnoxiously large ring or two...But that might go without saying at this point.
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And at the opposite end of the spectrum:
Black tank- aerie, Skirt- Forever 21, shoes- Gabriel Brothers ($6!)
Necklace- a gift from Kent State for serving on their fashion thesis panel
(yeah that's right....I'm kind of a big deal. Except not really at all)
I almost never have to dress up, so I have to push myself a little if I want to break out of my denim rut...For this look I went simple: a plain black tank underneath, and tucking it into a black mini.
I initially pared it with one of my typical "more-is-more" statement necklaces...which worked, but ended up opting for a simple version instead.
(the "watch" doesn't work anymore, but it's more about form than function, right?)
At this point we'd probably need to grab some tights, and add either a sweater or a black blazer (that I don't own) to make the look seasonally appropriate (and maaaaaaybe let's be real: age appropriate). But it's a good starting point for territory I typically don't veer into. (Gah! a sentence ending in a preposition! Good thing my dad only skims the fashion posts...)
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And last....(lastly? Dad...where are you when I need you?)
Color! I know I get a reputation for being a grey+navy girl (wherever did you get that idea?) but these days I find myself wanting to pile on the color. The cobalt of the shirt ends up feeling even richer against bright pop of the chartreuse sweater. (For the record- there isn't much I WON'T wear with this sweater. Adore.) And then for some extra fun, I added a string of periwinkle beads. It's possible that the whole look is a little too kooky, but sometimes it's worth mixing it up just for fun.
Oh- and the boots? Those are my new rainboots. THAT I'M OBSESSED WITH (like obsessed enough to use shouty-capitals at you.) This of course would work with plain brown boots (as in the brown boots). But if you have room in your closet/budget/heart for another pair...these wellies are winners.
But just for fun I tried it with some moccasins (from AE) instead...Which pair would you pick?
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So there's a handful (ok, a trio) of looks to rock with one little tee. There are probably about a million more options for this one item... I think it could be great over an oxford shirt (again, a little quirky, but worth a shot!) and it would be perfect under a jean jacket (but what isn't). What would you wear it with?
For more pretend-dress-up fun, check out the last installment of 3 Ways to Wear It here.
i love the cardigan with the mesh top! really cute looks, Courtney. Do those boots have a liner to keep your toesies warm? I trust you on all things boot related. ;-)
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