Blazer: H&M (similar save, similar spend), ; Top: Steven Alan; Skirt: H&M (similar save, similar spend); Shoes: Macy's
I know you recently saw this new tank top in another post, but I was thrilled at its versatility and could resist showing you how I styled it for work. I have a really difficult time buying things that I can't wear to work, so I am always on the lookout for items or combination pieces that can make a not-so-business-casual item work for... well work. This tank works so well as a pretty, summery top. It's blouse-y, has straps that request strapless bras, and is brightly colored and it begs to be worn on it's own. However, to get the maximum value, I knew it needed to come to work with me. Plus I didn't want to take it off. Layering it over this skirt was a fun way to change the entire look and to minimize the volume of the tank, I belted it at the waist. I was worried about the tank plus pencil skirt combo was going to destroy any hint of a figure. Tack on a cuffed blazer and voila, work appropriate.
In other less stylish news, I am all alone this week as Ben's gallivanting on a farm across the country with his grandparents. I was having a bit of a rough adjustment period yesterday, but today I'm feeling good! I have packing plans, dinner with friends, TV shows to watch and all together too much to do. It should be a productive week while he's away!
I love the tank top!!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I'm glad you have plans for your solo week! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the layered look and the way you remix, very pretty outfit!
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Love this combo of different prints :)
ReplyDeleteReally nice look :D
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Gorgeous outfit! Love how classy it is. The yellow touch is fantastic against the black & white.
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I love the pop of yellow in the midst of a monochrome outfit. The pattern on the skirt is mesmerizing.
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Such a cute look!
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Love the layers!
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I love tyhat you look so stylish at work too! Love that pencil skirt!
ReplyDeleteI love your skirt,super stylish.
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Glad you have a productive week planned! Love that skirt :)
ReplyDeleteooooh so pretty! Xo, Megan, www.TfDiaries.com
ReplyDeleteThe print on that skirt is SO pretty!
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The Tiny Heart
Lovely look girl! That is such a nice skirt. :)
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Um...Yes. Yes, yes and more yessssss to this outfit!
ReplyDeleteLove how you belted that top - it looks so cute with that skirt!
ReplyDeleteAnnie
The Other Side of Gray
girl im LOVING that ombre top! too cute :)
ReplyDeleteXO Meghan
Love this combo! You look great!
ReplyDeletexo Amy
Love this look! I need that skirt in my wardrobe!
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Alicia
Lattes & Lacee
Love your outfit. so cute! Love the pattern on your skirt!
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Very work appropriate, I like that! And that ombre shirt!
ReplyDeleteGreat blazer, H&M does make some wonderful ones if you go for their more expensive lines.
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I love that skirt!!!
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Really cute look!! Love the how you styled this!!
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hchdesigns.blogspot.com
LOVE this silk top!
ReplyDeletevery pretty! love the pop of yellow
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I love love love the pattern of that skirt. And the yellow with it makes it light and summery, yet sophisticated.
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Grace
A Southern Drawl
My trick for when Kyle is out of town is to stay really, really busy then to clean like crazy one day! It always feels so good that nobody else is around to mess up my perfectly cleaned place for a little while ;) Love them but boys are messy! ha!
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so pretty, that skirt is gorgeous!
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I love how you remixed this top with that gorgeous printed skirt. It really is perfect!
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Ashley
Southern (California) Belle
omg that skirt and that top :O I really want them!! wonderful outfit as always!!
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Love how you styled a casual top for work. The yellow looks so pretty against the patterned black skirt.
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the skirt i love =) Hope you could visit my blog too and might consider following each other? =) just let me know =)
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Woow so classy! Love the way you styled the top!
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I adore that top, I may need to invest in it even though it's crazy expensive.
ReplyDeleteMana
Fashion and Happy Things
LOVE the way you mixed prints and this combination of colors is fantastic. I found you through The Pleated Poppy's link up - love your blog!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love that top.
ReplyDeleteI thought I recognized that top... yep, and I absolutely loved it in the last post, too, definitely one of my favorites so far!
ReplyDeleteSarah @ Life As Always
This is such a lovely combination in girls wears and this looks so cute on you.
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