WIW 1/3: Attempt to UWP-ify Tory Burch & Kate Spade

I'm having fun with this discussion of UWP style:
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-uwp-style
So I thought, why not try it out today! I'm not sure if this is UWP at all but I thought I'd give it a try. I liked my last attempt to RATE up Kate Spade so this time I thought I'd try to toughen up my Tory Burch navy sweetheart dress and Kate Spade grey croc handbag. I posted it in my K/R Tory Burch thread with my typical red pumps and red bag and red bow belt (see last pic) but I felt like it was a little too young and sweet looking. So this is my attempt to mix it up. I threw on all the UWP-ish elements I could find in my closet! Hopefully this look isn't too silly/inappropriate for work! Comments/critiques welcome, and also which topper do you think works best?

Tory Burch Erin navy shirt dress with white hearts (nude cami underneath)
Forever 21 $6 black braided "leather" and elastic belt
Navy polka dot tights (one of my Christmas gifts from Mom)
Black Frye Melissa lace-up knee high boots (the debut of my "combat" boots! BTW they are sooo comfy! I am going to wear these everywhere!)
Old black necklace--dainty but Victorian goth-ish as well
Grey croc Kate Spade tote
Choice of Halogen black plaid wool zippered moto style peacoat, Tahari black leather jacket with ruched collar, and black ruffled Kate Spade Melissa trench (I'm wearing it with the zip peacoat but can change it out if you like another better)

What do you think? I don't know if this counts as UWP but it was certainly a lot of fun to put together!

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12 years ago

cciele

Veteran

I love the contrast between the lady-like Tory Burch and the boots (which are AWESOME on you BTW). I think I like jacket 1 best, but it all looks good!

Tina

You are a champion dress finder! I love your boots too (I may be biased, I have similar Rockport lace ups:)) I can't pick a favorite jacket but the dress looks great on you. I like the touch of the necklace. You could stroll down the street with Princess Kate in outfit #7!

Anonymous

I love the whole look. The boots are lovely.

rae

(website)

I also like #1 the best, and I think it's a wonderful UWP-ification. The trench style of the coat and the boots both say "in the trenches" to me, the navy color of the dress is clearly "naval" and military as well, and the blue/black/gray color combo is nice and moody as well.

Aida

Another vote for jacket #1! Great combat boots, fun juxtaposition with the girly dress

catgirl

Nice job! You do your homework, girl! This is not a hard-core UWP look; instead, it is a perfect spin on *your* style, and that's what an individual style is all about, right? You are morphing it into something uniquely Natalie.

What a fun idea. I like the first one (and the demure last one of course!). Ditto what Rae said. Nice work! Who knew you could get so many different looks out of your closet! You are still evolving with the clothes you already have.

Sona

Another vote for outfit #1. I like the UWP-ification- bothe ther term and the attempt. awesome!

Transcona Shannon

Way to go Natalie - I love #1 (like others have pointed out). You are really working your style girl!!!

Gaye

Active Member

I think you look awesome, I like how the different jackets give a different vibe

Bijou

Agree with Gaye. I like all the looks.

Isis

These are all great, and definitely office-appropriate.

I see some Doc's in your future!

lyn*

Outfit #1 is my favourite goldenpig outfit. OF ALL TIME.

Lisa

I'm another outfit #1 vote. Great mix of soft and tough with this dress and black boots.

annagybe

I think you need a cropped leather jacket.

CocoLion

I love those boots! Now I can see why your outfit elicited comments -- you look great.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

This is UWP the Natalie way, and that makes it perfect! This is what having a sense of style is all about. I love all the outfits.

(pssst...tuck the bows of the laces on your boots away for a neater look).

Amy

Seeing you try to toughen up your look is so exciting! If you can do it, then maybe I can too I LOVE outfit #1.

Scarlet

3 looks amazing

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