By the end of the day, after repeatedly trying to roll up the sleeves on a silk blouse, I had decided the shirt was just too big for me. On the left you'll see a slightly different styling with the shirt tail out. Is this tacky? On the right, you'll see my attempt to combine necklaces. (Anne at the Frump Factor has a GOOD post on this) The elephant wiggles its ears and was a gift to me from my middle daughter who bought it at a Tulsa store, Accessories and More. The jade came from a souvenir shop in Alaska. This is how I look by the end of a work day. Today, I have two meetings and have not yet begun to prepare for my evening class. Gotta run!
I think the blouse looks lovely either way, tucked in or loose. Not tacky in the slightest with that smart little belt! In fact if I was to think of a word as opposite as it's possible to be from your style, tacky would be that word!
ReplyDeleteI love the paired necklaces - I have 2 on today too! An elephant with wiggly ears? What a fabulous gift! xxxx
Curtise--I know that years ago I made a regular habit of belting oversized men's shirts with jeans...but I haven't done that in 20 years. I need to practice this multiple necklace thing more often.
DeleteI adore the neutral color palette and those necklaces are awesome!
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Deletei have a blouse that is a yucky brown...no matter what i do with it, it still seems drab. olive, on the other hand is great. i love to mix mine up with pinks and oranges. i don't mind the blouse on you at all tucked in or left out. the above outfit is one of my work go-to styles as well.
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oomph--maybe my shirt is brown and I'm just in denial about it. I may have to try mixing it with some brighter colors.
DeleteI like the alternate looks from this one outfit - I think I prefer the belted version. That elephant necklace is awesome, and I love the jade pendant (I would be playing with that all the time!).
ReplyDeleteYou're doing a great job on the Challenge, Terri!
Sheila--yes, when I wear the jade, I do like to touch it. It is calming to me and it has not been a particularly calm week at work.
DeleteI like your neutral palette (but I see some great blues too) and I think you'll get lots of stylish mileage during your challenge. My favourite is how you've put your wonderful elephant pendant and jade pendant together against that silky canvas. I'm looking forward to a photo of you in that beautiful cloche hat too! Tucked in or loose, both looks are great.
ReplyDeleteMelanie--The hat is a first for me and thus far, it has been far too windy to wear it. We've had 40 mph winds and I have no desire to go chasing it.
DeleteI like this outfit too!! The shirt is worth altering, if you feel it is too big. Can you turn the cuffs up, or do they slide down again?
ReplyDeleteAnd the mix of the pendants, great!
Mette--I like some of the shoulder detail on the shirt, though I only spent about $3 on it to begin with. The tailoring would cost far more than the blouse itself!
DeleteOdd, the blouse does photograph gray, but a beautiful interesting gray.
ReplyDeleteAnd I totally admire your challenge of a capsule wardrobe. I'm too indecisive when getting dressed to make that work for me, but I'm excited to see how you make this work!
Gracey--yes, the color is very strange, although I've been reading about aging eyes and apparently as human's age, they begin to loose their ability to see things in a blue spectrum. Some color blindness, perhaps. It has been a healthy challenge for me and I have realized several things for the FIRST time.
DeleteI love the sophistication of your outfit, basics worn elegantly. And you elephant necklace is a gem. So cute.
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DeleteIt's a shame that blouse feels too big on you - it looks divine! I love that elephant necklace too, it is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMiss Peregrin--I love the odd color of the blouse though I don't quite know what to call it and the silk is just so comfortable.
DeleteI belatedly posted my capsule group today too. Those neutrals look great and I don't think the untucked look is tacky. I had today's floral blouse tucked in to a pinstripe skirt, but after seeing first video footage of it, I ended up untucking it and putting the belts over it... sometimes with "blousy" blouses, it just makes for a cleaner line. What you might consider tacky could have to do with the different types of tops that men are "supposed" to wear tucked in or out. Something to do with the hem lines, whether they are rounded or square cut I think. Good thing we don't have to follow their rules, or any others for that matter.
ReplyDeleteSandra--well this blouse did come to feel blousy by the end of the day. This blouse has a contoured shirt tail like a man's shirt...which is why I wondered whether it was acceptable or not. I'll be by soon to check out your post.
DeleteI like the shirt belted best.
ReplyDeleteJane--opinion seems to be fairly divided on this.
DeleteI really love the jade and elephant pendants!
ReplyDeleteSusan--thank you. It was a small attempt to come up with something remarkable in a very neutral look.
DeleteYou look terrific in your olive/gray blouse - I really like it belted. And your pendants are fabulous, doubled up or alone. I adore elephant jewelry, even though my political leanings are definitely toward the donkey : >
ReplyDeletePatti--I have been in search of a wider black belt, but no luck yet. I think this is the first time I've worn the elephant, which, ahem, do not represent my political leanings either.
DeleteHooray! You posted the necklaces! I love them, and they look really good together. I think your capsule looks great -- and I see no reason not to make good use of neutrals with this kind of challenge. (That's what they're for!) And no, the shirt doesn't look at all tacky, in my opinion (but then, I am a devout non-tucker).
ReplyDeleteAnne--That post of yours really has me inspired and I want to try more of this. I have so many "ordinary" necklaces and this might just save the collection.
DeleteLove the necklace combo.
ReplyDeleteLPC--thank you. Truly an experiment I need to try more often, until I have it mastered.
DeleteHmm, of the two I like the blouse tucked in, the first look, more. I love that silk blouse!
ReplyDeleteYes, tucked in is my preference, but I think untucked might be passable.
DeleteI think the tucked-in look is a bit more polished, but honestly, both look good on you! Good luck with your capsule challenge!
ReplyDeleteAnne--tucked in IS my preference. And thank you for the good wishes.
DeleteI really love that elephant! and I like the necklaces together as well. And if I had to choose, I like the shirt tucked in, but both look good on you.
ReplyDeleteMater--tucked in is definitely my preference as this shirt has a tail on it that suggests it ought to be tucked. Untucked was truly an experiment.
DeleteI like the shirt out, tails and all - it looks approachable. Your two necklaces make a great combination: I think elephants and jade are symbols of luck and good fortune?.
ReplyDeleteNarda--I had not known the connotations of the elephant and the jade. I like to think that it does mean good luck!
DeleteThe won't stay rolled-up sleeves would drive me nuts! Sometimes you'll see a little button band thing that will hold a rolled up sleeve but I guess that wasn't to be for this blouse.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are nice, a good look for a day of work.
Rose--yes, the slipping down rolls DID drive me nuts, which is why I have so many shirts in cotton blends. I'm fond of rolling up my shirt sleeves--a touch of the working woman about that.
DeleteThat elephant necklace is fantastic! Loving the shirt tucked in or not - it's a v. stylish piece.
ReplyDeleteComtesse--the one thing I haven't yet tried with the shirt is to knot the shirt tail.
DeleteI've done a lot of recearch last winter about capsule wardrobes but it's not my cup of coffe at the moment.I noticed though that my tastes change all the time and I might fall in love with capsule wardrobes soon.Nice little hat.
ReplyDeleteAngie--this challenge has been a bit of a revelation to me. I've read so many blog posts about the way French women approach their wardrobes...and this challenge has made it seem almost do-able.
DeleteI love both looks , Terri and the jade is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeletePam--thank you. It is the only jade I own. The shop where I purchased it had so many lovely pieces.
DeleteYou have looked wonderful doing this capsule wardrobe thing. The blouse color is flattering on you, even if it is a little too big. I think belting is a good solution.
ReplyDeleteBeryl--the blouse is the downside of trying nothing on when I thrift!
DeleteI'm pretty sure that if one is going to do 'capsule' it has to involve neutrals. Can't speak from experience other than when travelling.
ReplyDeleteShelley--I've been amazed how this challenge has opened my eyes though. I think I could keep going for another week.
DeleteI love the hat, can't wait to see pictures of you in it. I am also loving the elephant pendant, how wonderful and unexpected! Happy Oscar watching this Sunday! XO, Jill
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DeleteIt does look grey rather than olive. i love the necklace!
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DeleteI love that elephant necklace and it's movable ears! Also, I'm usually a shirt-tucker, but I do like it untucked in that look too. I think the belt keeps it from looking shapeless.
ReplyDeleteShea--It is probably the school teacher in us that has us tucking...
DeleteThat necklace is a beauty and i can't wait to see you in that splendid hat! x
ReplyDeleteVix--methinks the hat was a disappointment. But I tried.
DeleteI love those necklaces (and I'm not a big elephant person -- very cute). The shirt out looks fine -- I don't think you should be worried about it. I think the belt keeps it from being sloppy. Looking forward to seeing the hat.
ReplyDeleteYes, the belt rescues the shirt a bit, but it violates my internal "rules", wherever they came from!
DeleteI really love the shirt belted!
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