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WIW: Dressed down uber-simple

catgirl

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This is my third Equipment shirt, in a deep slate grey. It seems a little smaller than my others. I wanted to dress it down so I wore it with Gap skinnies. Again, I love the simplicity but fear it being too boring. However, I'm liking the ease of this formula as a variation to the tunic/skinnies look.

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28 replies

Latest reply was from rachylou

Sveta

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I would not call it boring - I would call it strong and minimal! I wore a similar outfit yesterday with denim clams and long silk turquoise tunic shirt.

Deborah

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Not boring at all. I love this formula. It's simple, streamlined and comfortable? And it's versatile in you can dress it up or down.

Lyn D.

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A lovely soft-looking shirt, and it looks great with the skinnies. I can't quite see the shoes, are they booties? Very nice.

rae

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I seem to remember a thread somewhere along the way about how minimal outfits work best when they showcase awesome fit, fabrication, cut, and color. The interest is built into each piece, so it doesn't matter that there are less pieces (if that makes sense...). Definitely what I see happening here with the pretty silk, great shoes, and cool cuff.

Kiwichik

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I agree with the others strong & minimal - love the cuff.

christy

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Not at all boring - strong elements in a streamlined and focused overall look. I really love these equipment blouses on you. The grey is gorgeous.

Transcona Shannon

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I call it chic - not boring. This is exactly the formula I'm looking to wear (silk blouse + skinnies) when the hot summer is done. I think it looks great and I love the slate grey against your hair!

Kirti

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I love this shade of grey! And I think this is a strong, simple look

jayne

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Very strong and stylish. I might add a drop of gold at the collar...

Mona

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Love this silk blouse. simple yet chic. Not boring at all.

Irene

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I don't find it boring, but would like to see the shirt with a darker bottom, maybe even black. I think it does look a bit dull to my eye, but that is not because of a lack of accessories but a lack of color contrast. I have to admit though that I am not a fan of grey clothes on anyone, I actually like it even less than nude or beige lol, so that might be why I don't like it that much,

Not boring at all though, this is my kind of outfit -except for the grey color.

sarah

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I think it's a terrific look for you.

ManidipaM

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I'm with Shannon --- chic, very far from boring! And here I am looking high and low for a good grey shirt :-/...

Heather

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If I looked this awesome in gray, I would wear it ALL THE TIME!!!

LOVE this look and those studded shoes! Think about all the gorgeous remixes with this blouse (and I adore the fit, BTW). Pop your new Theory blazer for work or sassy play--- <3

Anonymous

What Rae said.

Anonymous

Love this gray on you, Una.

nicoleb

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Well you know me i want to pile you up with accessories because that's what I like but if you are wanting to head a more minimal direction than i say you look fabulous!

Jonesy

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You look great! Simple can be wonderful sometimes!

Midwest Girl

Nothing boring about this at all. This is a very good look for you!

catgirl

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Thanks, ladies.

Lemonade, I appreciate the honesty. Grey is my favorite neutral - funny how colors can evoke such strong feelings!

Rae, you've nailed exactly what I am looking for - pieces where the interest is built in, so I can wear less. I've discovered I'm not a complex layer-er... the fewer items the better. But I still want that edge and RATE factor incorporated, so it's got to be inherent in the item itself.

Ornella

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I could swear I had posted a comment here but cannot see it... anyway, Una YLF! One of your best looks yet.

Scarlet

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This is simple, but everything is just right. I really like it! Your skin is glowing too.

CocoLion

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Lucky you for owning THREE Equipment shirts. I have one from 1994 but I wore it so much it started to fall apart. For some reason I've struggled with throwing it away, I am a pack rat. I wore it all the time with low rise black ponte slim fit straight leg pants and a wide 60s inspired belt. This was the Tom Ford Gucci look back then, a fitted silk shirt with what were then considered low rise pants (but probably would go as mid rise now). I feel like Equipment disappeared for a while and now is back? Or did it never go away?

But I digress, back to the originally planned programming ...

I like the shirt together with that wash of skinnies. This silhouette is very flattering on you, and it has an easy casual cool vibe that suits you. However there is a detail at the bottom that I am wondering about. This is the matter of the pants and shoe break. I'm thinking socks with this length of pants. However, if you were to roll the pants, then a sockless look is better, with a loafer for example. Or, if you are wearing sandals, of course sockless is better. (Unless you are going for an East German tourist look.) Does that make sense? I know it's nit-picky.

Anonymous

Summer is all about simple, so bring it on! I love each of these pieces on you Una. And the grey IS very, very good on you. I love the low contrast it makes with the jeans.

MsMary

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I love this. So very you!

harmonica

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Ditto Mary K!

Lisa

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I really like this simple look. The blouse has a great drape to it. And I see some stud detailing on the shoes so this jazzes up the outfit for me.

rachylou

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I'd suggest a long thin necklace, but then you'd just be trendy. So, I say I like the outfit as-is.