Below is an outfit inspiration that has been sitting in my Pinterest board forever. I tried a few times to get the look, but it always fell flat. But this week I tried again and it worked much better.

Turns out the secret was simply to ADD MORE STUFF. More layers: not just tee and jacket, but also a short burgundy cardigan in between. More jewelry in all metals and finishes, plus a velvet belt repurposed as a skinny scarf. And more lipstick and hair product! Also included a pic of the outfit with outer bundling for the commute.

Do you ever try to recreate outfits from inspiration pics? Any surprises or lessons along the way?

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