10th Commandment: December 20

Dec 20, 2012

It seems impossible, since it isn’t even Christmas, but I’m beginning to think about clothes for spring.  I know, I know.  But the bottom line is that, like many of you, I can’t afford to spend a significant amount of money on seasonal pieces. If I’m buying anywhere other than H&M, unless it’s a sweater, I need to make sure the item is seasonless or close to it.

J.Crew Chiffon Dot Top ($128 + 30% off with code CELEBRATE)

This ivory chiffon top with a dot texture is as close infinitely wearable as you can get.  You can wear it with tights and a pencil skirt in the winter, or with jeans and a chunky sweater.  In the warmer weather, you can wear it with bright skinny pants or a miniskirt and sandals.  (The top also comes in navy.)

Check back at 1:00PM for Two Ways to wear this top.

Need something less expensive?  This Dorothy Perkins blouse has a lovely, but not overwhelming, bow detail for $44.  And this gauzy chiffon top from Forever 21 comes in ivory and raisin for under-$20.

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  1. Amanda says:

    I thought about buying this top but the keyhole in the front throws me off. Would you wear a cami underneath?

  2. Jess says:

    I have a bra that dips way down in the front so you can wear shirts that are lower cut or ones with keyholes. I think the surprise skin showing from this shirt would be a nice touch, and perhaps the cami would ruin the effect?

  3. Belle says:

    Amanda-I would wear an ivory or nude cami, yes.

  4. JCC says:

    Ooh, looking forward to this. I'm using some of my holiday vacation to do some outfit planning for spring and summer, so you're not crazy – this is timely! xoxo

  5. RG says:

    Definitely need a cami anyway. I tried the navy, and it was sheer enough to warrant an underlayer, so I would say the same goes for the Ivory.

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