Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Interpreting the Trends


I have to share today’s work outfit.  It just goes to show that no matter what your budget, you can create a look that’s on trend, pulled together and flattering….even if your budget is only $3.50!
One of the hot looks right now is a midi-length dress or skirt…It’s feminine and flowy, and such a nice departure from a classic knee length pencil skirt which I always find myself gravitating toward.

Elizabeth and James

Nation, LTD



I was on the hunt for just the right knit skirt for my outfit… with the perfect small scale print so it didn’t look like I just pulled it from my own thrift pile. It had to look updated without necessarily being a newer garment.

Vince Camuto

Well, I found it! My cost? $1.99.
To make it complete, I added a dolman sleeve light-weight black tunic sweater over a teal tank from my closet.  I thrifted the tunic last summer in Michigan for $1.50!
After popping on a wide belt , my funky chunky wedges (no kitten heels here!), and a bold chain necklace, I think it works!

Do you think it works?

 Actually, I love that we can wear mini, knee length, midi or maxi...whatever floats your boat! What do you think of the whole skirt length thing? Are you trying something that's a departure from your normal?

9 comments:

  1. You look great, Lynne. The entire outfit looks so chic and stylish. Great job.

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  2. Great outfit! I love this length/style of skirt. So much more comfortable than a pencil skirt.

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  3. This skirt length looks great on you. It slenderizes and adds height. I find it to be the most flattering length.

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  4. I love the look of your skirt. It's extremely flattering on you. Might try something like that myself
    :-)

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  5. Love the outfit, very fresh looking! I've read back some months and now (for some reason) I am obsessed with the idea of a denim jacket. I haven't had one since high school.

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  6. Looks fab! I agree with you that it's great there are no 'rules' - just wear whatever you feel like on the day!

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  7. Not only does it work...you look awesome in it!

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  8. This works perfectly! You looks so stylish!!!

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