Gray and Rainy
Monday, March 05, 2012Every once in awhile I try to mix things up here on the blog. Many outfits are experiments as I dip my foot out of my comfort zone. As a result, many looks are misses more so than hits. Today's trial item is a pair of leggings. I've been tucking skinny/straight jeans into boots, but can never avoid the bunching around the knees. Leggings solved that issue, but now I have no idea what to wear on top. I don't own any long sweaters or tunics, so that left a makeshift dress belted to resemble a tunic and a long boyfriend cardigan. Final verdict after seeing photos? Ehh.
How do you like to pair leggings?
scarf: gift from SewPetiteGal (shop her Etsy store)
cardigan: Talbots epaulette boyfriend (sold here)
dress: LOVE 21 knotted shift (similar)
belt around dress (hidden): J.Crew skinny leather (similar)
ring: Forever 21 pearlescent cluster ring (sold here)
bracelets: Forever 21 rope/cable bangle (the real deal; similar);
Forever 21 rhinestone snake chain (similar); Forever 21 mixed (similar)
Forever 21 rhinestone snake chain (similar); Forever 21 mixed (similar)
leggings: H&M (recent - should still be in stores)
socks: Forever 21 knee length (similar)
31 comments
Love that scarf that SPG gifted you :) Looks really warm ;)
ReplyDeleteYes it is. And the best part? It's not itchy! I actually find myself reaching for it more and more lately because I don't have to figure out other accessories to go with it, haha.
Deletehaha, i would definitely say that more of your outfits are hits. i just bought my first pair of leggings this weekend. i'm going to try to layer a blazer or cardi over a long alexander wang tee. we'll see how it goes, i guess!
ReplyDeleteamber Easy Petite Looks
Long tee = genius! I think my hot pink tee should be long enough (if it hadn't shrunk in the wash). I'll definitely be giving that a try. Thank you Amber!
DeleteI always have that problem with skinny pants as well.
ReplyDeleteI'm really loving this look, it just looks so cozy yet chic.
I'm more ok with wearing tops that don't cover my bottom with skinny pants. Leggings though are a different story. I'd feel self-conscious with my bottom hanging out lol.
DeleteI actually love how this outfit turned out Cee, I would call it a hit for sure! Not just saying that either, I think leggings look the best on modelesque frames and your legs are perfect for them. On top of that, your color palette of gray/lavendar and light purple is the perfect mix for coming out of winter...working our way into spring ;)
ReplyDeleteSo having chicken legs finally pay off ;) All joking aside, thanks for the feedback. I wear tights often enough, so you'd think leggings wouldn't feel that different, but somehow they do. It's probably all in my head, haha.
Deletei love leggings! u look very cozy and ohh so styling!
ReplyDeleteyay leggings! they are so comfy!
ReplyDeleteI love the dress and your rainboots! The color combination is so lovely
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Suzie Q
Style Cue by Suzie Q
Love this look. What a perfect outfit for a rainday! - xoxo
ReplyDeleteI actually really like how you wore yours. The layers and drapes look great. I normally wear mine with long sweaters and boots. Perhaps it's time you shopped for some long sweaters :D
ReplyDeleteOh no, more reason to shop? Not that I need any ;) Thanks Joey, I am considering it. I'm still not really sure where my aversion to sweaters came from... but it's probably a combination of how I prefer to wear many thin layers and how a lot of sweaters shed and/or itchy. I'm sure once I find the perfect one, I would be kicking myself for not looking harder sooner :)
DeleteToo cute!! I love a good excuse to wear rain boots!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.mythriftychic.com
What a gorgeous way to spend a day in rain. You look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI def. disagree w you cee. your outfit is so not "ehh"! all that soft drapey-ness along w the color choices popped out at me at once! i just had to let you know. :D
ReplyDeleteHaha I hope I didn't come off like I'm fishing for compliments. I'm pretty blunt in real life, so I tell it like it is (hopefully through writing as well). We're oftentimes our own harshest critic, right? ;) Thanks KG!
DeleteI like the messy-effortless-I-just-threw-this-on-but-still-look-impossibly-stylish look! Great color on the cardi too
ReplyDeleteWhy is it that when I want to make up a long word using dashes and adjectives, I can't think of any?! Gonna have to steal "messy-effortless-I-just-threw-this-on-but-still-look-impossibly-stylish" in the future ;)
DeleteI like it a lot. very cute
ReplyDeleteI think your outfit choices are always hits and never misses. I love all the creative ways you remix your existing wardrobe into brand new looks. Your modified tunic is so clever!
ReplyDeleteI love how comfortable leggings are but am not at all creative with them. I always wear them with boots and a long top (long enough to cover the tush).
I haven't been clothes shopping as much lately (home decor is expensive!) so these item pairings aren't my first (nor probably even second) choices. Gotta figure out ways to make them worthy of repeat wears ;)
DeleteYour outfit looks so warm and comfy!
ReplyDeleteHelen
love the outfit!
ReplyDeleteWhat? I would say most of your outfits are definite hits! I have actually never worn leggings as leggings either if you don't count grade 5 :P I have worn them as tights under my sweater dress or something similar. I really love this look, it's slouchy but in a good way. I think your proportions are perfect for this look b/c even though you may be petite I would never guess it just from your photos!
ReplyDeleteHaha, I'm not fishing for compliments, just that I'd like to think I tell it like it is :) Thanks though Elaine for the feedback.
DeleteWould it count that the last time I wore leggings was probably in college, when I wore them under water resistant pants as part of my makeshift "ski pants", hahaha. Oh the days when I was too cheap to buy things that make my life easier. Oh wait, that's happening now too lol.
This is so pretty! The draping up top adds a lot of visual interest and your color palette is perfect for a rainy day. :)
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog not too long ago. I absolutelyyyy love it! Your outfits are just my style! Keep up the great posts/pics! <3
ReplyDeleteharpers-shadow.blogspot.com
For a rainy day....you sure brighten it up! :-)
ReplyDeleteLOve the outfit. Love the color and great to brighten a rainy day.
ReplyDeleteThe leggings is awesome.
http://myminibag.blogspot.com
I'd love to hear from you. Constructive criticisms welcome!