So, here I'm back to you and showing my outfits.
First of all had to think about what are those things that really push on my comfort zone? There certainly are a few things that I kept trying to incorporate in my daily outfits in the past and failed. I find YLF such a fab inspiration, that it always worths keep on trying. Let's see.
1. The dreaded (white) button down. I found it always too dressy, fussy and sobre for me. Last time I wore a white button down and felt fab was 8 yrs ago(nr.1). Of a thin drapey poplin with a dramatic collars/french cuffs I still couldn't wear it on it's own, but only teamed with a chanel like boucle jacket, a midi denim skirt and pointy toes.(Wow, does it mean I made the unconventional juxtaposition thing all before the trend came live?).
Anyway, I never succeded to put together the same outfit since then. I hate to layer on long sleeved crisp shirts-so almost forgot about all the thing. But YLF kept working on me: Shinny mentioned she has blouses instead of crisp shirts and Astrid wanted a sleeveless one for the same hate of her layering on long sleeves. So, you guess my new button down is made of a thin, drapey, silk blend and is sleeveless(H&M).
I wore my wool shift dress many times to work this season with the front ziperred, ribbed jersey(?) jacket (both were purchased in fall) and was always fine, almost a FFBO. Layering the sleeveless button down under it will keep pushing me out of my comfort zone but it feels quite good and still me-at the moment. Shoes are also new kitten heel pointy toes(happy as a clam as they are so comfy and leather). What do you say? Thus, I will probably only wear this in fall and winter.
2. As having some apple tendencies, my other, always pushing on my comfort zone, thing is tucking. I kept on trying last night and I think I succeded to make it my own look with this light blue cotton shirt(alos new). Then added a belt and called it another completed huge challenge(as it is metallic and studded). Pencil and wedges are navy and worn with black dotted sheers as button down has some dots on the inner collar and cuffs, too:-)
3. Other than in summer my other dreaded challenges are brights. Still I kept trying and over the time got the love for some, like corals, persimmon and citron. The citron cardi is new this spring and wore it many times with the metallic beaded tank(untucked) but it just kept screaming about a more fluid fit blouse I didn't had for yrs. I found one of my liking(double silky layered front, quilted shouders and can you see the fine studs?) but it is insanely long, so guess what? It also had to be tucked, and belted!:-). Grey studded on the back heel pumps and grey sheers completed the look. I'm not only playing with this one ideea, but wear it today and felt fab all the way!
Long story short, I had so much fun and great time putting these outfits together! Thanx kkard for the great challenge-it really helped me to gain more confidence on the dreaded items and styles and thanx y'all for following 3 little chips of my style journey here. Now, see who's the next victim:-)
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