Monday, April 23, 2012

What to Wear Monday!


Here at Dress Up, we are going to start a new weekly post called "What to Wear Monday". If you are anything like me, I tend to rotate the same outfits in my closet especially on Mondays. They are safe bets that I know will make myself look polished and put together. 


And even though I love my "tried and true outfits", I am always on the lookout for new ways to invent new outfits with pieces that I already have. I am learning after A LOT of fashion mistakes along the way (hello, college pictures, which is a blog post all it's own) that basics are the way to go. Why purchase something that you are only going to be able to wear once in awhile because like purchasing something that is so over the top that people will know when you wore it 2 times in the same week or  you don't have anywhere to wear it to. That's not fun! So with that being said, let's start our very first "What to Wear Monday" post with a classic, timeless look that anyone can do because most likely you have probably something similar to every piece in your closet. The nautical look is something that will always be in style and is able to fit so many age groups. Who doesn't have a striped shirt in their closet? Don't have white jeans? No problem, grab your favorite pair of denim? 


Think, Classic Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger...even if you don't have a striped t-shirt in your closet, grab an oxford collar shirt and flip up the collar and people will think you just got back from Nantucket or the Cape. : )


As for jewelry, keep it simple but make a statement. With the outfit being a little more simple, you can afford to wear something that is more bold like a bright red or coral necklace. Don't be afraid to be  turn the necklace to the side to emphasize the fun closure. Pair the necklace with some hoops and a gold bracelet and you have just taken your outfit from basic to amazing! 



Nautical


J Crew t shirt
$85 - jcrew.com

Jeans
$80 - topshop.com

Jack Rogers sandals
$140 - piperlime.gap.com

Stella Dot handbag
$258 - stelladot.com

Stella Dot necklace
$128 - stelladot.com

Stella Dot bracelet
$49 - stelladot.com

Earrings
$29 - stelladot.com

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