Clockwise from Top Left, Scarf: Large Wrap similar (Nordstrom, $249) Sweater: Maison Martin Margiela Wool Cardi ($408) Tee: Tissue Tee ($27) Skirt: River Island Leopard Skirt ($38) Bag: Liquorish Doctor Bag ($62) Belt: Black Bar Belt ($28) Bracelet: Classic Link Bracelet ($88) Bracelet: Kors Deco Link Bracelet ($175) Ring: Satin Gold Flower Ring ($55) Sunglasses: Marc Jacobs Petite Round Sunnies ($98)
I chose this outfit for two reasons, a) I love how cozy and comfortable it looks and b) I like that you could swap out the leopard skirt for a pair of jeans or camel trousers or colored pants and have another great outfit. I also love how chic it looks even though the pieces (with the exception of the aforementioned leopard skirt are pretty basic).
Also, this outfit illustrates a simple but important fashion lesson: necklines look best when they match. Here, we have a v-neck tee and a v-neck cardigan. So before you wear that crewneck tee with your v-neck cardigan, ask yourself, would this cardi look better v-neck? The answer is very likely yes.
As for the leopard skirt, if you want to wear one you need to keep the rest of the pieces simple. This outfit mixes a palette of neutrals, which works well. But you could also try a teal peplum top if you wanted to push the envelope a bit.
If you really need a pop of color, like I-can’t-live-with-all-this-brown need, try a red handbag instead. And as for the shoes, I would recommend black booties or chocolate brown pumps.
9 comments :
Mrs Type A September 12, 2012 5:30PM
I love this entire outfit– especially the wrap! Gorgeous for fall.
Leanne September 12, 2012 5:34PM
Belle, this might be one of my favorite posts. So simple, so chic, so comfy, which is exactly how I like to dress. Most of these pieces are affordable, too. Thank you, as always, for lovely lunchtime reading!
CE September 12, 2012 5:44PM
This whole look is amazing. I don't know how I've never noticed that about matching necklines, but thank you for saving me from another fall/winter of neckline horror!
Betsy September 12, 2012 6:18PM
This is beautiful, but the sweater is sold out in all but large sizes. Any ideas for similar?
Belle September 12, 2012 6:59PM
Betsy, how about this cardi from the Limited? It doesn't belt it, but you're belting it anyway. http://ow.ly/dFhjy
Heather @ passthedressing September 12, 2012 7:26PM
I love that skirt. I have a J.Crew Leopard just like it.
Sarah September 12, 2012 10:04PM
I'm sure we've talked about this before, but is that skirt office-appropriate?
Belle September 13, 2012 2:17AM
Sarah: Depends on the office and the day of the week.
MX September 13, 2012 6:23PM
Belle, re-iterating what CE (above) commented – I also had no idea about the matching neckline thing. Perhaps you could incorporate more fashion “rules” like this when possible. Thanks!