Cropped pants could be a great way to go for looking dressier or a skinny pant or jean (like you said) would be another good option. I think that you could easily top it off with a blouse (and possibly a belt) and then dress it up by adding jewelry (like a gorgeous necklace) because jewelry can easily turn a casual outfit into one that looks fabulous for a night out. I've worn a J.Crew popover with dark skinny jeans or pants, flats, and a chunkier necklace for a night out and gotten lots of compliments.
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Cropped pants could be a great way to go for looking dressier or a skinny pant or jean (like you said) would be another good option. I think that you could easily top it off with a blouse (and possibly a belt) and then dress it up by adding jewelry (like a gorgeous necklace) because jewelry can easily turn a casual outfit into one that looks fabulous for a night out. I've worn a J.Crew popover with dark skinny jeans or pants, flats, and a chunkier necklace for a night out and gotten lots of compliments.
cakegirl said:
Thanks!! I was thinking about the Blythe so I'll try that put next time I'm in the store. You are totally right about the jewelry and adding some shine. I think that's where I am going wrong!!
Thank you! Looks like I need to go shopping for some fun jewelry and a nice new pair of dark skinny jeans!!
I remember you posting about not wearing heels (can't remember your reasons), but what about a wedge (like the martina) or even a shorter heel (like the Valentina) ?
And for tops the sleeveless news are great for layering with jackets or cardigans, if you don't want to go bear arms.
This jacket would be a great addition, for dressing up and down. Pair it with a dark jean, a tank and some fun jewelry!
And for tops the sleeveless news are great for layering with jackets or cardigans, if you don't want to go bear arms.
This jacket would be a great addition, for dressing up and down. Pair it with a dark jean, a tank and some fun jewelry!
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That skirt is so pretty, you both wear it very well!
Such a nice color, just got a blue tippi myself
J Crew has great blouses (like the blythe) that you can dress up or down, pair it with jeans, a blazer of your choise and maybe some statement jewlery and you have in my opinion a pretty put together yet everyday appropriate look
DC-Cutie said:
Unfortunately I have to go completely flat so those won't work as cute as they are. I have some dark gray patent almost sparkly J.Crew flats that are years old I think might work. I love that jacket and I think I saw they got it during the last rollout here so I will try it on!!
Something else, you said skirts are not your "deal", what about shorts? I saw some really dapper ones that can be dressed up from Madewell, that would look great with a pop of color from the Blythe shirts:
http://www.madewell.com/newarrivals/pantsshorts/PRDOVR~92910/92910.jsp
What about strappy flats? Because when I think of dressing up, ballet flats just don't come to mind. Well, flats in general, but that's because I don't see how a woman makes it through life without wearing heels (unless it's for medical reasons, of course)
http://www.madewell.com/newarrivals/pantsshorts/PRDOVR~92910/92910.jsp
What about strappy flats? Because when I think of dressing up, ballet flats just don't come to mind. Well, flats in general, but that's because I don't see how a woman makes it through life without wearing heels (unless it's for medical reasons, of course)
DC-Cutie said:
Those are really cute but I don't think I'm quite stylish enough to pull off that look!! I am usually pretty plain so just adding a big statement necklace will be a big step for me! I am about to go to the mall so hopefully I will find something based on all of these suggestions. I bought the herringbone Nicky and the bow dot tippi to wear with skinny jeans, but I think that is probably better for daytime.
I don't wear heels for a variety of reasons, one being that I will fall and hurt myself. In the last ten years I've fallen and broken my ankle and stood up and broke my foot.... On top of that I'm 5'9" so finding pants long enough would be harder, and I don't like being that much taller than my husband and friends. They look great on other people but they just aren't me!
Have you seen the Janey patent flats? They have a very small gold heel. I like the Apricot Mist color, would go with anything. You could put those with cafe capris. I like their Crochet Lace Front Tee, it dresses up without going too dressy. If you are in a warm climate, the Lucca Sandals have a small heel but they are amazingly comfortable.
They are not technically "skinny jeans", but J. Crew's matchsticks in the dark wash are great! They are a different material than a lot of J. Crew's denim, much nicer IMO.
Oh that stinks
How about the Viv flats? They have patent and leopard and now metallic. The pointed toe makes them a little dressier than the ballet flats.
jcacate said:Oh that stinks
I actually have the leopard ones. Thanks for the idea!!
jcacate said:
I love those of they would take off the heel! That is enough to trip me up, haha.
I had the opportunity to try on these beauties this weekend. At first, I was likeat the price. Thinking to myself, 'they're very similar to Prada, I could get some this similar by Prada on sale'. So I left the store without them. Then last night, I bit the bullet and ordered them, afraid they'd sell out
Depending on the shoe, I'm an 8, 8.5 or 9in J Crew. I purchased these in. An 8.5, perfect fit, perfect pitch and just beautiful
very cute -- what's your true size though? I am loving the capped toed ones
i had to size down -- typically a size 0, but i felt it was too loose/boxy on me ---bought one of the red ones last year in a size 0 on final sale and i have to wear it open/unbuttoned
a pic here:
http://bagfashionistafashion.blogspot.com/search?q=schoolboy
I bought 2 more recently, both in 00 -- i feel that they fit much better. But to be fair, I've only worn them with sleeveless shells/tops/dresses