One of my favorite things about living in Michigan is dressing for each season. I try my best to use the same clothes with different accessories, layers & shoes.
Two years ago, I picked up an adorable black & white polka dot Old Navy blouse from my fave local consignment store.
Cost: $6.95.
That Fall, I wore it belted with a brown belt, jeans + matching brown rider boots.
Later that winter, I wore it with my fave Jessica Simpson wide leg trousers + a giant red belt. Unfortunately, I don’t have pictures of those two super cute looks. Boo!
Here’s a few ideas for how you can take one blouse and add a bit’o'variety…
In the Spring, I paired the shirt with red pants (thrifted) + a black Lauren Condrad for Kohl’s blazer + a chunky necklace.
In the Summer, I paired the shirt with coral capri’s (thrifted) + a chunky silver belt + silver flats.
In the Fall, I paired the shirt with Forever 21 wide-leg dress pants + heels + chunky black belt + my fave pink scarf (T.J.Maxx).
This Winter, I paired the shirt with my Lauren Conrad for Kohl’s blazer, black skinnies + black riding boots.
All in all, I’ve gotten about 7 looks out of this one shirt!
The key to mixing & matching your wardrobe is trial & error. Find one quality piece & keep adding.
Yeah, it takes a little bit of extra time to try on one shirt with several bottoms or necklaces, but once you find a look you feel fabulous in, it’s totally worth it.
So. Tell me, what piece of your wardrobe have you been the most creative with?
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Love the way you changed the looks around. Each one if terrific.
I mix & match a lot too. You must when your wardrobe is limited. Lots of time accessories change the whole thing.
~FringeGirl
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Thank you, Domestic Fringe! =) I LOVE how great accessories can change things up so drastically. totally agreed! Thanks for commenting!! -Grace
grace at {gabbing with grace} recently posted..So. I’m in my late thirties now
So cute! I am terrible at mixing and matching so thank you for sharing… great ideas!!
thanks so much, Jenn for stopping in, commenting & sharing! You are such a rock star!
grace at {gabbing with grace} recently posted..So. I’m in my late thirties now
I have this simple grey dress that is cool enough to wear in summer and easy to bundle up in the winter. Summer I just wear it with fun dangle earring and flip flops. Winter I rock the boots, belt it with a plaid shirt and denim jacket. I call it Lands End chic.
Love you outfit combos too by the way!
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I have this simple grey dress that is cool enough to wear in summer and easy to bundle up in the winter. Summer I just wear it with fun dangle earring and flip flops. Winter I rock the boots, belt it with a plaid shirt and denim jacket. I call it Lands End chic.
Love your outfit combos too by the way!
Kimberly, that is one of my favorite things to do as well…I have several summer-to-winter looks that I’m hoping to wear in these next few cold months in MI. I LOVE the term “Lands End chic,” so funny! that reminds me that I really need to wash my denim jacket and start busting it out again….it such a fab accessory!! Blessings….
grace at {gabbing with grace} recently posted..So. I’m in my late thirties now
Adorable!
Thank you, Julie!!!
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