WIW: Patent & Polka Dots - YouLookFab Forum

Today's outfit started with my burgundy skinnies which turned out to be a fantastic purchase for fall/winter. I paired them with my cream/black dalmation print wrap blouse with hi-lo hemline. This blouse is definitely an item I would describe as not conventionally flattering - it hides my waist and much of my shape while at the same time, making sure no wobbly bits or muffin top are visible.

I then added black patent bookends with my booties and a recently thrifted Danier Leather clutch. Yep - found this pretty shiny baby at Value Village for $3.99!

Gold wedding band and rose gold/black watch complete the outfit.

So what do you think? Does it work? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Blouse: Dorothy Perkins Petite
Skinnies: Attitude by Jay Manuel
Booties: Ara
Clutch: Danier Leather (thrifted)
Watch: Fossil (eBay)

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10 years ago

Mona

Veteran

Oh my Shannon! Danier leather clutch for only $3.99 from value village. Our value village is so disappointing. I can never find any thing decent in there.
The polka dot silk blouse is so much fun. I envy that you can wear a silk blouse with no topper indoors in this weather. I am cold even in three layers.

Anonymous

Our Value Village is not great either. We have a new thrift store opening, some chain from out west I think, I wonder what it will be like.

You look super. I love the richness of the blouse with the shiny booties. I also like you chose burgundy instead of black pants.

Neel

I love the shiny find!! Matches your booties perfectly!! I think this is a fab outfit. And I love flowy blouses over skinnies. Its like magic over the muffin top

ramya

Does it work she asks!!!!! Of course it does

Ingunn

(website)

I love how the burgundy adds structure to the outfit, and the warm color picks up the cream in the blouse. Well done! You look terrific as always. The clutch was a bargain - lucky you.

On a side note: I'm contemplating asking you for help to find a spring/summer leather bag from Danier You certainly have a knack for finding the good ones.

El Cee

You look beautiful. I love the very elegant drape of the blouse. Yes, it DOES look flattering on you… especially since you added structure with the burgundy skinnies. Your newly thrifted clutch is lovely. A super find! (Wish we had better consignment and thrift stores in my neck of the woods.)

Suz

Wow, that was a great find! I guess your thrifting days are not completely over, when beauties like that appear for the taking!

Love the blouse, too. It looks wonderful on you. Like Mona, I marvel you can wear it without more layers over or under -- I'd be chilled to the bone!! But I know that hospitals sometimes keep the heat up really high, probably higher than my house, LOL.

Elizabeth P

Great outfit Shannon, from top to bottom. Yay on the Danier clutch! I never go to Value Village, unless it's Halloween costume shopping... maybe I should...

Jaime

The burgundy skinnies are fantastic and I love the patent leather touches. How great that not only can you shop at Danier but occasionally find their bags at thrift stores!

Joy

This is a wonderful outfit, although I have a hard time getting past that great clutch find.
I have a blouse in this shape in my shopping cart but hope that it will go on sale. Do you find it easy to wear?

Transcona Shannon

Ingunn - I would be thrilled to assist you in finding a spring/summer handbag. I was tickled when I could send you the white clutch last summer. Send me a PM when you're ready with what you're looking for and we can collaborate.

Suz - you're right in that I've pretty much stopped thrifting for clothes but I do still go and look for accessories as I can still find some good things in that category.

Mona & Suz - it's actually not as cold today here as it was yesterday so I'm quite comfortable in my blouse.

Joy - this is my first cross over blouse and I find it super easy to wear and very comfortable - it works well on its own and also layers beautifully under a jacket. I also like how the lower hem in the back peeks out underneath a blazer. Next time I wear it I'll show you with a jacket over top.

Thanks all