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WIW 10/7: Flared skirt with cropped sweatshirt

MsMary

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I got this top during the YLF meetup in Santa Monica a week ago and couldn't wait to wear it. I fell in love with Angie's cropped-top-over-flared-skirt ensemble but didn't think I had the appropriate skirt, so I had planned to substitute my trusty black pencil skirt. Imagine my surprise and delight when this perfectly color-coordinated flared skirt jumped out of my closet this morning and said "Don't forget about me!!"

Cropped polka-dot sweatshirt: Zara
Flared skirt: ASOS via YLF swap
Black cotton blazer: Halogen
Nude shooties; seychelles
Tan tote: Target

Thanks for looking. What do you think? Does this formula work in real life?

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31 replies

Latest reply was from MsMary

viva

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Oh, I think that is a fantastic outfit, and I am so happy to see an IRL version of the flared/cropped pairing as I have been wondering how it would really look. Looks wonderful on you. And great shoes!!!

amiable

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Aak! I love it!

Susie

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Don't you love when your clothes talk to you?

I love this on you; they work very well together. I actually prefer it without the jacket.

MsMary

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Susie, I prefer it without the jacket, too. But it's me, and it's work, so I feel like the jacket is kind of a must. If I weren't freezing in the a/c it would hang on a hanger on my coat rack all day!

Thistle

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Lovely!! Gotta love it when items magically appear in your closet that you never knew you had! Even better when they "talk" you intowearing them

Sara L.

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I think it looks great. I love the proportions.

Sanet

I love it too and think it definitely works IRL.

Suz

(website)

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You look sensational! What a fresh change. Yay for Angie's inspiration!!!

teri

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love it.... shoes are super great!

donnat

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Too cute!

Mochi

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Has a sweet, cheeky retro vibe to it. I love it. I also prefer sans jacket. The dark blue weighs it down in a way.

kellygirl

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I was wondering what that sweatshirt would look like! So glad that you posted. It's so fab with the full skirt. Awesome outfit, MaryK! Love it.

Angie

(website)

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THIS is fashion. Total eye candy, Mary. Killer.

That's the most fun sweatshirt, and had your name written all over it. It was a magical moment when you tried it on with the full cream skirt in the dressing room. Fun times. xo

Amy

(website)

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So fun! I love that top and your skirt needs to come out and play more often.

Anonymous

Adorable! Fun! I love it.

Anonymous

So fun and so Mary!

Carla

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Love this silhouette on you, MaryK. When I saw the post, I thought it might be one of the new sweatshirts (like the grey one) but it is something even newer!
Love it best without the jacket 'cause it gives it that on-trend cachet, but totally understand the need for a jacket in your work environment.

I would love to work in your office, just for the happiness factor that your wonderfully colourful and stylish outfits provide.

Please tell me you have dainty little peds, and your shoes wouldn't fit my size 9.5's 'cause I've got serious shoe envy going on! You have the BEST shoes, and the BEST bags!

Anonymous

Perfect. Making notes not to keep purging everything all the time. :/

TraceyLiz65

(website)

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How great that you took this formula and produced a totally appropriate work outfit! Love those shoes!

Nicole D

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Gorgeous sweatshirt! Just fab.

Karie

(website)

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Great outfit! I love how you take ensembles/outfit formulas and make them your own!

Jjsloane

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Oh it works alright. Nicely done. Now I am lusting for a flared red skirt - think there's one hiding in my closet? not likely.

Transcona Shannon

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Your fun and fearless approach to fashion and style make me smile Mary. And this outfit is a perfect example-fashion forward and perfectly executed. And now I want a cropped sweater to wear with my green full skirt!

Beth Ann

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Love the relaxed, but ladylike look here, MK. The skirt has the optimum length and fullness -- perfection in the color, too. I hope you wear this often!

Hil

(website)

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SO lovely Mary!!!! And SO amazing to see this silhouette in real life!

Jeanie

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Simply gorgeous! That skirt couldn't be more perfect with that shirt. This formula is definitely working for you!

Neel

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You rock the outfit!

Asingh

(website)

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Love it!

Laurie

Hi Mary

Well now I am an active member with a blog post. Anyway, I thought this was fabulous when you bought it when we were in Santa Monica together. It looks great the way you styled it.

Actually I think the addition of the black jacket makes it look more sophisticated.

Laurie

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