March 31, 2014
Mission #30, Day 1--Menswear--Suit
Starting out this Mission Week with a menswear no-brainer: the suit. Now, obviously not only men can wear suits. In fact, part of what I struggle with when styling a menswear look is the stigma that a certain item or style of clothing is meant for only one gender. But, suits are generally considered menswear so here it is.
In fact, who this particular menswear inspired look reminds me of is Mr. Johnny Cash--the man in black. You can't very well go wrong with black and well fitting pieces. A good way to keep the femininity in a look like this, though, is to add really girly pieces--like hot pink heels and shiny silver jewelry.
These shoes in this outfit remind me of my daughter, Brielle, who has very recently gained an interest in fashion and is growing into her own style. She has two older brothers. I was so stoked to have my little girl and was slightly bummed that she never let me play with her hair and would prefer jeans over pretty dresses.
Which, of course, I loved that she was willing to get down and dirty. But I can't lie that when she started requesting that I braid her hair and buy her dresses and started saving money for boots, I was a little giddy.
She asked me on this day why I wore hot pink shoes when the rest of my outfit was black and I told her that it was my pop of color for the look. Currently, she tries to add bits of color into her looks. And it is adorable when she tells me what her "tap of color" is in her outfits.
Black Track Pants-Wayf at Nordstrom's; Maternity Black Button Down Blouse-thrifted; Black Blazer-A-List, gifted; Hot Pink Heels-H&M; Earrings-Charming Charlie's; Empowerment Circle of Support Necklace-Avon
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Your red jacket is awesome and the wide leg sailor pants....awesome-r! I love this look.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
Love the mix of masculine military vest and very feminine pink skirt!
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Serious bragging rights you've got there, Frannie! State Senator! Wow! Kudos to Conner!
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
How badly do I want that sweater!! I love it.... I'm now following you by email.
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I've been wanting a white blazer for so long. Love yours. Cute look.
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I understand its good to be responsible about spending money, but when a Giorgio Armani item is that dirt cheap you'll be needing jail to keep me from getting them. Looooove your dress; all the pockets and buttons! it's so fab with the leo shoes.
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Wow, Robin! I love this look! Fab spiked cap! Cute sandals too.
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Love your relaxed look. Acceptance of people from a different culture, ethics, sexuality, color, e.t.c is something a lot of people (myself inclusive) need to learn. I think that it's an individual thing. And is a pointer to how open-minded and humane someone truly is. I think that at first there is the shock to overcome and then if someone is open-minded they become accepting of the other person.
I must confess I did wonder about some of your work outfits, but you're lucky τ̲̅☺ have such relaxed dress code at work. I like the occasional power suit myself but on the regular I don't. Cute monochrome look. Love your necklace.
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Cute skirt. Love the look, Frannie.
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