Today I’m teaming up with two other bloggers for a fun post about how to get the most out of your clothes. Patterned tops are fun to buy and very flattering, but for the longest time I didn’t wear them very often because I felt like they were so unique that everyone would notice I was wearing the same shirt over and over again. I’ve come to two conclusions about this line of thinking:
(1) No one is paying THAT much attention to what I wear, except me.
(2) Mix it up! You can wear the same small number of clothes in so many different combinations. (Hello, capsule wardrobe!) In fact, I think limiting the number of clothes in my closet actually forces me to be more creative about what I wear.
My two “ways to wear it” were an office look and a more casual date night look.
For the office look, I paired my patterned blouse with my workhorse Little Black Dress (this thing is at least 10 years old). I think the trick to making this look work is a thin blouse (mine is polyester) and a fully lined dress, so the crinkles of the shirt underneath don’t show through.
Shirt: Pixley via Stitch Fix
Dress: Liz Claiborne
Shoes: Born (I always get tons of compliments on these)
Jewelry: Banana Republic (always check for jewelry on sale at Banana. You can find really great deals sometimes.)
For the date-night look, I did a patterned shirt + black skinny jeans combo, and added a bit of color with a red belt and red peep-toe shoes. A red statement necklace, scarf, or hair accessory would go great with this, too.
Shirt: Pixley via Stitch Fix
Jeans: Ann Taylor LOFT
Shoes: Banana Republic
What’s your favorite way to wear a patterned top? Do you have something in your wardrobe that’s truly stood the test of time (like my little black dress?)
Don’t forget to visit Jacquelyn and Carrie for more ways to style a patterned top! And if you liked this post, I would love it if you pinned it! You can click the Pinterest button at the bottom of the post or repin from my Style board. Thank you & have a great Thanksgiving!
What a fun idea for a post. And I love how you styled that shirt! I am so not good at this!!!
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LOVE this. That’s a great shirt and the belt is awesome.
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I love this idea!
I typically don’t wear patterned tops. I stick to solid colors. Occasionally, I throw on a plaid shirt. That’s as patterned as I get.
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I totally love it under your dress. Great use. I never think of things like that.
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Ha! THANK YOU for this because I am a big fashion walking don’t. It’s like I wasn’t born with the fashion section in my brain lol!
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Loved both looks! Very polished, even the casual one. The red shoes are a great pop of color, as well as the belt. Look at you, lil miss fashionista!!! Share more outfits. I pinned!
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I have an LBD lined v neck light wool sleeveless that I have had for over ten years and is timeless. It is Jones New York and I got it at the Salvation Army Thrift Store for ten dollars!!! It’s been dressed up and down!! Love the knotted red belt!! Great post.
Love, SMD’s Momma
How fun! I think you all three look fabulous in two ways.
I like both looks, but your look on the left is totally awesome. Head-turning!
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Great outfits on everyone. And your booties look so cute!
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Such a cute top! I love Banana Republic, they have 40% off sales every Wednesdays 🙂 Hope your family had a great Thanksgiving Sarah! -Iva
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What a fun post – super cute pictures!!!
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I like your versatility, Sarah. I tend to wear more solid colors because I am a little afraid patterned topics look too much on me. Maybe I can experiment.
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Love the shoes and and those are some great ideas for wearing a patterned top! Your dress in the last pic is super cute.
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I like the red belt/shoes combo, Sarah! Beautiful!
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What a fun post idea. I’ve seen this done before! Very cool. My wardrobe I swear right now looks like it did in high school or early college :). ha!
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