WIW: Casual, but with some drama added?

Here's what I wore today to do a couple of errands and to go to a very casual dinner with friends. I felt good in this outfit, even though it's as basic as basic can be.
In light of today's post by Angie about adding drama to your outfits, I asked myself which of the ways to add drama were covered:
Hairstyle- hmm, still a work in progress. I like my color with the reddish glaze. I'm still working on achieving the right cut. I'd welcome suggestions! I used to have a short pixie, and there are times I'm tempted to go back to that.
Interesting Footwear and Handbags- Well, I love my new Birkenstocks. Do they qualify? I did carry my little citron mini crossbody, but forgot to include it in the pictures.
Architectural and Avant-Garde Clothing - This shirt has kind of an architectural shape. It's not conventionally flattering with its oversized boxy fit, but I love it, and it's so lightweight and breezy for warm weather, while still having plenty of coverage.
Bold Colors and High Contrast- No, but I'm pretty happy to be wearing head-to-toe light color, which feels bold to me.
Jewelry- I'm not sure how eccentric mine is, but I think my delicate pendant that is a map of Paris (my favorite city) laser-cut from silver is pretty fun, and I love my ring I got at the art museum gift shop that's a horseshoe shape with discs that fit kind of in between the fingers.
Makeup and Nail polish- Going for a little drama here with a bold fuchsia-pink lipstick, and soft white nail polish.

So, even though this is a very simple outfit, I hope that there's enough drama added to make it visually interesting. It's an interesting exercise to go through the checklist!

What do you think? I welcome your comments and suggestions!

COS cotton shirt
NYDJ white jeans
Silver Birkenstocks - the GIzeh style works for narrow feet- YAY!

Also, a PSA:
COS is now online in the US! Hooray! It's the higher-end line of H&M, and it's fabulous, and still quite reasonable.
http://www.cosstores.com/us/Shop
Right now there's 25% off with the code HELLOAMERICA, and free shipping!

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10 years ago

jackiec

Veteran

COS is in the states! Wow!! Although I'm in Canada, this is definitely closer than Paris! I visited COS last summer when in Paris and loved it. Didn't come away with too much though bc the sales had just started and it was crazy busy.

But back to you - you look fab!!! Dramatic in an understated way. Love the details, the pendant & the ring. Yay for your shoes too! I love it all - total picture.

Sara L.

I just finished perusing their website before I logged onto YLF. I like that shirt much better on you than the way it's styled online. I love your jewelry - it's all so unique and I think that adds plenty of drama to your outfit.

Cindy S

(website)

Active Member

Another great ensemble - I loved your last wiw as well...you are knocking these casually elegant looks out of the park! And you've really got me thinking about the combination of crisp yet fluid, with interesting lines...this is the kind of understated drama I could enjoy myself, thanks for the inspiration!

Gigi

I like it! I would definitely say you did the casual-plus-drama look well. This is a very instructional post...thank you.

Firecracker (Sharan)

Great outfit! The top adds the most visible drama, and you wear it well. I would count the Birks as being an unusual juxtaposition with the top, too. You are an elegant eclectic's muse (or one of mine, anyway)!

P.S. I don't have any hair suggestions; your hair always looks good. You must have a good stylist; will yours give you ideas that you value, or do you have to have a pretty clear idea of what you want? I wish I looked as good in straight hair as you do. You have waves, too, don't you?

Karie

Very pretty top - I love the drape of it. You definitely have just the right amount of drama added to your outfit. I like how you went through the checklist - there are some dramatic elements that I wouldn't have picked up on otherwise. I'll have to go through the checklist with the outfit I'm wearing today and see where it stacks up!

And Birks for narrow feet? I might have to give them a try on!

crutcher

Thanks for the PSA for COS..I will definitely check it out when I finish here..
Your outfit is just perfect...I love the neutral palate with the silver touches...The sandals bring it all together...And again, what I am learning, is that the drama comes from you as well as from the clothes...You provide the element of the dramatic as the final touch...Great job...

gryffin

Parsley - you are TDF elegant!! Love how the silver gray and white put all the focus on your beautiful hair and skin. Monochromatic elegance and yes arty eclectic but interesting and flattering. Love all the elements!! You look wonderful!

Elizabeth P

Marcey as usual, you look amazing. Casual and elegant, x10.
I love how you broke down the outfit into Angie's dramatic elements.

Jaime

Very excited about COS - love the top and think you have just the right drama quotient!

Neel

That top is beautiful .... And the birkies with the outfit makes it super trendy :). You look lovely!

Parsley

Thank you all for your replies!
Jackie, COS in Paris is like a feeding frenzy even when the sales aren't going on. I can't even imagine how crazy it must have been during the sales.
I LOVE that store, though, and that was where I got the top. It could be dangerous to be able yo buy from them online!
Crutcher, I think COS clothes look even better IRL than on the website. Do check them out
Firecracker, yes I have curly/ wavy, unmanageable hair. I wish my curls behaved as well as yours!

Joy

I love this! It has just the right amount of drama and simple lines. You know head-to-toe light shades are my favorite. You look beautiful.

Joy, thanks! You are the queen of head-to toe light colors.

christieanne

Dramatic without the black! Lovely and artistic vibe. I like the volume in the top over a slim pant. And your accessories are perfectly natural looking in combination (as opposed to looking like you TRIED to bring on the drama!).

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Good grief. There is no stopping your insatiable killer style, Marcy. I LOVE this outfit. And the dramatic look is only heightened by your bubbly and fun persona. xo

MsMary

Wow! This is amazing! And that pendant! Tres chic!!

Vicki

Parsley, I love the way you broke down Angie's post and showed us how you play with dramatic elements; it works beautifully with your light and airy neutrals.

That's a lovely COS top and thank you for the PSA andmpromo code! I don't usually wear much jewelry, but I adore your pendant and ring and what a sweet visual memory of Paris! Magnifique!

I appreciate all your kind comments so much!
Angie, I'm blushing!
MaryK, and Vicki- check out the jewelry at COS- really fun stuff for a good price. (I swear I don't work for them!)

Beth Ann

Gorgeous outfit, Marcy! I love it paleness and hint of shine. Cool and gleaming, but still casual.

keruchina

You bought my shoes!

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