Several months ago, a pink floral blouse caught my eye.
Here it is:
I liked the color and pattern of the blouse, but not the cut. I realize that for many people — many sensible people — consideration of the blouse would have ended there.
But not for me. For me, it was more of an opening bid. For layering.
You will be relieved to know that my consideration did not include any thought of paying full price.
The blouse went on sale c. Thanksgiving and is now deeply discounted on Gilt. Right here.
My layers are these: a short sleeved sweater over the blouse; a jacket (that looks like two jackets) over the sweater; a scarf tucked inside the sweater.
A charming surprise: Geranium-bright lining!
When looking at an unfolded scarf, it is sometimes difficult to envision how it will look folded and wrapped around one’s neck. Agree, disagree?
You saw how it looked folded and wrapped around my neck above — but did imagine that this is how the scarf would look unfolded?
You saw how it looked folded and wrapped around my neck above — but did imagine that this is how the scarf would look unfolded?
And now the reverse engineering . . . walking you part-way back.
I know some of you cannot abide a short sleeved sweater, but I think one or two in the closet is a good idea.
Sleeveless and short sleeved sweaters are very useful for layering in cold weather.
I came up with an even better outfit layered upon this blouse/sweater/denim combination. I wore it with my tweedy jacket, an interesting belt, a bigger scarf, and little black wedges. Very smart, I thought — but I was too lazy to put it on for photos.
I’ll be off next Monday, but will post at some point next week. Until then, Merry Christmas to you!
Jacket: Anthropologie; Blouse: Kate Spade New York In Bloom Chiffon Top; Sweater and Jeans: JCrew; Shoes: Cole Haan; Bag: Kate Spade; Tweedy Jacket: JCrew; Little scarf: Coach; Big scarf: Tory Burch
I like the little ties from the blouse made into a bow atop the sweater. Merry Christmas to you, thank you for all the joy you have given throughout the year.
Well done taming ruffles on the blouse and best wishes to all at Directrice Inc for Christmas and the new year !
You layer better than anyone. So much visual interest yet never cluttered. Well chuffed!
Love the geranium lining.
Merry Christmas to you and the Photographer
Those shoes looked mighty interesting too – wingtips as runners? Tell me more!
And the pink… I think I may have found my new neutral. Thank you!
The pink colors are so appealing that using it in winter demands the layering but imagine spring with that lovely blouse also. I hope your Christmas is a festive one for you and the photographer. Enjoy! Kate
I totally agree, such gorgeous fabric, but in a cut I would never wear on its own. I love how you’ve made it into a beautiful accent piece. Thanks for the many laughs and of course the fashion wisdom throughout the year. Merry Christmas to all!
The pink is very flattering and I love that jacket; lining and all.
May your festive days be merry and bright!