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WIW: A Simple Swap Out = White/Light x 2

Vix

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Hello all --

If possible, I get even lazier in the summer with my wardrobe experimentation.

Below are two TINY variations on the White/Light theme. Main ingredients: getting-up-there-in-years slim white bottoms + my inexplicably beloved*, voluminous Periwinkle Silk Goes Goddess-y blouse (worn knotted vs sashed, in a few of its many possible front/back variations).

Both: White cotton tank underlayer + last summer's DIY'd platinum wedge sandals + hat (and yep, I wear it for commuting)

Photo #1, for Play: White Denim cutoffs rolled up to hide Sharpie mark from my "alterations" + blouse worn in split shoulder variation

Photo #2, for Work: White textured pencil skirt + blouse reversed with existing knot left as-is, and neck opening tied in back (I admit I've tied this better in the past!)

Thanks for looking, and stay cool!

* beloved by me; this top has fans and haters in my real life, ha!

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Latest reply was from Suz

Sanet

A lovely and cool look. I love that blue blouse!

Sveta

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Loved or hated, this top is truly unique and cool (in both senses Love it especially with the skirt in #2 - and with coral bag!

PS It is so exciting to see your lovely head even with a hat and sunglasses

celia

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I like the color combination an prefer the top with the skirt although both outfits do their job .
Good for you for taking your hat while commuting.we should all do that.

Vix

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Sanet -- Thanks! Glad you like the combo; I do wear dark colors year round but there are days when I want to feel *and* look cool and this is one of my favorites.

Sveta -- The blouse is definitely a line in the sand, ha; thanks for your skirt/top vote. For such an online shopping pro (lots of headless mannequins thereabouts) I'm surprised you're so pro-head -- but appreciate the excitement, ha.

Celia -- Thank you! I'm with you on preferring the skirt combo. Shorts are not my favorite look at all, sigh...I keep hoping all the expert wearers here will transmit their elan to me electronically!

Deborah

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I like both looks a great deal and i find the blouse beautiful and intriguing.

Marley

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That blouse is fabulous! I think I remember you posting pics of it on your website once, didn't you? Anyway, I love both outfits - and the handbag is perfect - as well as the hat! Very, Very Cool!

Scarlet

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I have a wall in my bedroom that color

These look gorgeous to my eye. I believe I am registered as a big fan of the blouse. The hat and sunglasses are chic as well.

P.S. You might try chalk next time

Vix

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Deborah -- Thanks much! "Intriguing" is the way I feel about it too as it's just a big ole Rectangle with holes for arms and head. I saw your post about the...vest/jacket?...laid flat in a half-circle; it looked stunning on you and I never would have thought it started from where it did. Guess that's why I'm not a sewist, egads.

Marley -- Thanks as well and good memory! Yes, I linked to it in my OP as that shows it laid flat as well as be-sashed (and hey, it was an awesome excuse to include photos/videos of some of my favorite vintage couture creations!).

That orange handbag is, er, maturing after 4 (5?) years of weekend etc wear but I can't part with it yet. The color looks godawful on me as clothing but it's such a happy shade I love having it along for the ride. Thanks for joining its fan club.

Scarlet -- Yes ma'am duly noted and appreciated ma'am! You're killing me with the deadpan "chalk," though. Now that *would* be the sensible thing to use vs permanent ink, wouldn't it? I may have been a little impulsive...it used to be my hair that took the brunt. I envy you with your blue-sky bedroom. Why didn't I think of that?

CocoLion

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Hi Vix,
First let me say it is instructive how you pay attention to the back view. It does matter doesn't it? I love both versions, and wish I had a dressier lifestyle to pull things like this off. (Although maybe it's a mental thing going on, my fear of being too dressy in my rural setting.) I like the way this blouse is both on trend with its oversized flowy aspect yet unique enough not to be able to pin it directly to July 2013.

If you are a hat wearer, I think the shorts would look cute with a white baseball cap. Although that might not be your style, too soccer Mom or is it softball Mom. But if you're open to it, you could channel a Parisian girl and make it work.

Vix

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Wanted to thank you before my day gets nutty, Coco! You've definitely caught that I'm a 3-D person and even if all the angles don't look equally good I like to know it, ha.

I'm floored by your dressy/rural comment as I often think you look urban casual chic *in* your rural setting...which translates as much dressier and more sophisticated than me in my bridesmaids-shiny blouse. And you even wear heels, too. Hmmmm. If you get back to this thread I'd love to hear more about your perception of your style.

You also nailed why a baseball cap would feel wrong to me (well, the too sporty part, not the "too mom" part!). I'm on the lookout for a new smaller white hat, though...gave away my fedora-y one to a friend when I accepted it was really too small on my big ole noggin (sob). She looks much better in it, which eases my pain a bit.

Suz

(website)

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Two gorgeous looks! I love both of these. Aren't white bottoms the best for summer? Truly lovely. And that blouse -- despite the controversy it raises -- is truly special.

I hear you on the fedora. I would love to wear one but they look ridiculous on me, alas.

Beth Ann

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Meant to comment on this last night, but, if I not mistaken, you've added a pic!

This is very Riviera, in the best, most elegant way. (I say that like I've been Summering there since childhood --- alas, I have not). I've explored white bottoms this year, and have toyed with a white skirt, but I'm frightened it might look like a giant napkin! Your gorgeous outfit calms my fears.

I'm a fan of the goddess top, since I'm such a sucker for a beautiful fabric and a creative garment. You know how to make it play well with your classic pieces, and that gives the outfit great balance.

The hat and the shoes? So ladylike!

Lisa

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Gorgeous top! I like the interest it adds from the way it drapes and it's a great color on you. I'm a fan of it. Also it's really fun paired with that orange bag!

Anonymous

Love that blouse! And both shorts and skirt outfits with blouse variations are a great example of minor tweaks to change things up. The addition of an orange bag adds a lovely vibrancy next to the complimentary blue.

Vix

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Suz -- Thanks; my legs are pretty much the shade of white clothing when reflected teak paint and sun aren't turning them orange, so I am actually fonder of grey. But it's summmmmer so I try to act normal every so often and wear white. ps not sure there's room in the corner for one more larger-than-life head, you're welcome to join me!

Beth Ann -- I really hear you on the napkin issue, but see my comment to Suz. I'm sure you'll look lovely in a white skirt (or at least like a very elegant napkin) and IIRC you have the shoes for it now. As for the Rivieria comment etc, many thanks. Hey: seeing "To Catch a Thief" is close to being there, right? ps both photos were there last night...sounds like you and I are having a similar week.

Lisa and Diane -- Many thanks! So glad you like the blouse and the orange and blue together. Diane, if you have even the smallest hankering for the blouse (next holiday?) it would take you next to no time to whip up given your sewing skills.

Adelfa

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Vix, seeing that periwinkle with the white and orange is like soul food for my brain. I just want to keep staring. And it's so instructive to see how a skirt and top become interesting with some draping and a really cool hat!

Vix

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Embracing vs avoiding "bumping by thanking" so as to give appreciation publicly

Hi Adelfa --

Thanks so much! There's something about shimmery fabric that tends to mes-mer-ize me...maybe you're under the spell of the sack blouse.

Glad you like the color combo, too. As the heat sticks around I'm wanting to look fresh/cool at least some of the time.

I get a lot of my house/wardrobe color combo inspirations from vintage posters (this one ties nicely to Beth Ann's Riviera comment, ha!)...and of course love seeing what other members are getting up to!

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Glory

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I love the cut and colour of the blouse. Paired with the white bottoms is fab - combining 2 of my fave colours: white with cobalt!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Fab swap out! Count me as a fan of that gorgeous blue blouse

Suz

(website)

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Ooh - fun poster!! That is great.