Sure it’s the weekend, but yesterday’s work outfit was worth writing about today while I’m still on a black and white + bows kick! Plus, this top is another killer Altuzarra for Target piece I scored.
WHAT I WORE:
- Black Sheer Top with White Scarf Detail: (Altuzarra for Target)
- White Tank Underneath: (Aeropostale)
- Rhinestone Belt: (LOFT)
- Black Brocade Pleated Skirt: (Banana Republic)
- Black Hooded-Back Sandals: (Gianni Bini)
- Silver Antique Spoon Cuff Bracelet: (Potluck Paris)
- Crystal Ring, Pyramid Stud Leather Bracelet and Hoop Earrings: (Swarovski)
- Patent Leather Handbag: (vintage, brand unknown, purchased at A Touch of Vintage, Logan Square)
WHY I WORE IT:
This outfit happened by accident. I didn’t know what to wear yesterday and tried a million things on before landing on this look.
- I grabbed this shirt first because it’s new, so I was feeling excited about it. And as I said in yesterday’s White (&Black) post, I’m in a bow obsession at the moment – so this top was perfect for my mood.
- Next time I will wear a black tank under this top so that it appears more opaque, but I only had a white one clean yesterday, so it had to do!
- One can never have too many black skirts (I own at least 5 different ones!), but since I’d worn 2 others this week, I went for this flared number with sparkly brocaded designs. I thought it matched the femininity of the big bow.
- The top is a little blousey so I wanted a belt to bring the line inward at my narrowest part. My eyes went to the rhinestone belt to pick up the sparkle that was already in my chosen skirt.
- The sparkles on the belt and skirt inspired my jewelry choices – I grabbed all the crystal pieces I have, and the silver cuff as well since I lean more towards silver when I’m wearing black and white.
- I stuck with simple black sandals that were just feminine enough without drawing attention away from the main pieces of the outfit.
- This vintage handbag is my current favorite. I love how structured it is while the patent leather adds femininity to it.
- I threw my hair partially up because it wasn’t quite dry yet and I didn’t like how it was laying. Plus, I wanted to open up my face and neck area so that you could really focus on the bow.
- The finishing touch? Red lipstick to go with my red ring of course!
HOW TO WEAR IT YOURSELF:
