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what do you think of this shirt and suggestions for wearing

I posted this on day 4 challenge but would love feedback on this lace shirt. Do you like it? Any suggestions on how to wear?
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13 Replies

Posted 2 months ago

It's very feminine and floaty so i think it needs wearing with something 'tough' like you've done with the skinnies and boots. Do you have a biker waistcoat? that might also work x

Posted 2 months ago

Jean, I love it- so dramatic and old-fashioned (in a good way!). I agree with Loulou that pairing it with tougher items might be the way to go. If it were mine, I might try it over a LBD, with black tights and biker boots. Or tucked into a pencil skirt with a waistcoat on top, similar to how you're wearing it in the picture. Great find, is it vintage?

Posted 2 months ago

It's difficult to see because you have a vest, but it seems very dramatic.

I would pair with skinny jeans and a waist coat or with a knit cardigan with shorter sleeves, something like these:

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Posted 2 months ago

I love the shirt and you have already received great ideas to pair it with something masculine or something "tough" such as biker styling.

Posted 2 months ago

It suits you, Jean! Are you having doubts? It's very short.

Posted 2 months ago

Another very Jean-esque item!-)

I was thinking: tucked into high-waisted wide-legged trousers (and a leather jacket) or into a high-waisted pencil skirt (maybe with a wide belt?). Tough looking boots under the skirt.
Or with skinny jeans and biker boots or Dr. Martens...

Posted 2 months ago

Great ideas everyone!!! They all are great possibilities that I will try.
Rute, love those suggestions!!! I had not thought of those knitted sweaters.
Angie, it is short, not having doubts because I love the sleeves and it was thrifted. I have doubts paired with jeans. I think it might work best under a jacket with 3/4 sleeves or under my black jumper with docs? I do not look great with high waist pants or shirts tucked into skirts because of a bit if a short waist.
Do you think that might work??

Posted 2 months ago

What a beautiful blouse...I like what you have done and the suggestions from others!:)

Posted 2 months ago

It's very romantic! Great ideas from the ladies, and I like how you've layered it over a cami that is the same color. I do that with tops that are too short as well. :)

Posted 2 months ago

I like how you're wearing it in the picture. It's beautiful and fits your style well. It looks great on you.

Posted 2 months ago

Let's see it tucked into a high-waisted skirt, Jean!

Posted 2 months ago

Angie, I look awful in high-waisted anything. My waist is too short!

Posted 2 months ago

Jean I think you've styled it very nicely there - love the sleeves! I like the idea of a pencil skirt with it too!

Posted 2 months ago