2 Ways - Stripes + Lilac

Saturday, October 31, 2015

Today I'm sharing an easy way to elevate a casual outfit to a more polished version by adding and swapping a few key pieces. Outfit #1 [left] is head-to-toe casual, from the slightly oversized striped tee down to the canvas sneakers. This is a favorite uniform of mine on weekends, especially for running errands. For business casual Fridays [right], I simply added a blazer (hides the relaxed tee somewhat), switched sneakers for loafers, and voila! Instant transformation. Wouldn't you take me more seriously now? ;)

striped top, lilac and brown accessories
striped top, lilac sweater, cognac brown tote, canvas sneakers, oversized watch
sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
top: Old Navy relaxed boat-neck tee (sold here - $9 w/code COOLSTYLE)
sweater: J.Crew Factory drapey cotton sweater (sold here - $29.99; similar - extra 25% off w/code SHOPSALE)
jeans: Express mid rise jean legging (sold here - buy 1 get 1 $29.90)
shoes: Sperry Seacoast canvas sneakers (sold at Lord & Taylor - 25% off w/code BOOTS / Macy's / Bloomingdale's)

striped top, white blazer, lilac scarf, cognac brown tote, brown loafers, oversized watch
sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
scarf: Banana Republic solid jersey wrap (similar)
blazer: J.Crew double-breasted blazer (may still be avail in stores; similar - extra 30% off w/code SHOPSALE)
top: Old Navy relaxed boat-neck tee (sold here - $9 w/code COOLSTYLE)
watch: The Horse Original watch in rose gold/blush (sold here; similar)
jeans: Express mid rise jean legging (sold here - buy 1 get 1 $29.90)
bag: J.Crew Downing tote (similar; similar - extra 25% off w/code COOLSTYLE)
shoes: Tory Burch Ludlow driver (similar - on sale; similar)

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