WIW: Inspired by Deborah - YouLookFab Forum

I absolutely adore Deborah's beautiful black layered outfits and today is my inspiration outfit.

My outfit started with my black EF draped front dress. This dress has been a workhorse for two years and shows no signs of slowing down in my wardrobe.

Overtop of the dress, is my new EF linen-crepe knit sleeveless vest. Unfortunately the layering is slightly "off" due to the length and shape of the dress sleeve underneath and the lighting in my pics (even with some over exposure) does not show the vest at all.

For footwear, I went with my nude SM peep toe sandals and grabbed my bright citron handbag for a pop of colour. Black/white specs, gold wedding ring and gold mesh bangle finish off the outfit.

As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Dress and vest: Eileen Fisher (eBay)
Shoes: Steve Madden
Bangle: Michael Kors
Handbag: Sergio Ferretti

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8 years ago

Olivegreen

Active Member

Hah, Deborah inspires me, too!
This looks so understated and comfortable. The citron provides a real pop.
I wonder if what makes Deborah such a natural for this is that her blonde hair acts as a bright accessory? Framing her face?
To that end, I might add something very wow up by the face or portrait area.
Is this a repeater outfit for you?

Jaime

(website)

Veteran

Gorgeous Shannon. I love the tan shoes with the black and how it works with the bangle.

Anonymous

You look great in this! I love the black on you (and Deborah). The neckline, shoulders and skirt length are all perfect!

Joy

It is so good to have you back posting outfits! I think I have that same dress in midnight blue and now can't wait to try it with a black vest. You do accessorizing so well. The nude peep-toes, cuff and bright bag look just right. I saw a citron bag at Wilson Leather yesterday and may need to go back for it after seeing your outfit, although I like the size of yours much more.

Deborah is so inspirational. You are going to love that new vest.

Suz

Gorgeous, Shannon. This is a lovely, simple outfit, and you glow in it! Love the nude peep toes on you; those were a great purchase.

Sara L.

Great outfit! Black can be so hard to photograph. I really like the light shoes with the black outfit. It's slightly unexpected.

rute

stunning! So chic!

Elizabeth P

Oh my, it's SO good to have you back! This looks awesome. You take inspirations and make them so you.

And I think I know what I'm gong to wear tomorrow!

Transcona Shannon

Thank you ladies - this is the type of outfit you're going to see alot of over the summer months: simple, comfortable, hopefully chic/elegant and a fair bit of black.

Those peep toes were a great purchase! I think you look lovely, Shannon.

catgirl

Fabulous! One of my fave combos. You look tan too.

Ruth M

You look great, Shannon - this is such an elegant look. Beautiful, flattering neckline. I love your choice of footwear with this and the pop of citron of your handbag. Looks like perfection to me

rachylou

Gorgeous! Gettin' all hipster

Deborah

So humbled to have inspired you Shannon. I opened your pics in a new tab and was able to enlarge and see the layers a little more clearly. I really like this outfit:). I think the proportions work. I also really like the simplicity. And the colour of the bag:). Do you wear earrings? Since having my hair short, earrings have become my key accessory. I'm thinking a lovely small silver dropped earring could be a lovely addition, but it's. not needed. The lovely silver flecks in your hair work so well with the all black

Rachy - I don't think I've ever been called hipster before - lol!

Deborah - I haven't worn earrings in a couple years now and my pierced holes have actually grown in. Maybe need to rethink that though...

Thanks Ruth and Una. Whoo hoo - hey Ceit!

Windchime

So nice to see a WIW from you again! And you're looking as fashionably fab as ever. I love how your wrist bangle and peep toe shoes contrast with your black layers. And your bag looks smashing!