Monday, January 18, 2010

Smile, because what else are you going to do?

White tee: American Eagle
Boyfriend cardigan: Urban Outfitters
Necklace: Guess
Skirt: Simons
Belt: Olivia in Montreal
Tights: H&M
Boots: Steve Madden


I think I put this outfit together in like 5 minutes. I don't believe people when they say dressing comfortable can only be done in jeans/tee/sweat___ combinations. There are plenty of ways to be comfortable and somewhat stylish. This outfit is actually super comfortable and often skirts are more comfortable than pants! This long cardigan always automatically makes me feel slightly edgy, yet also super casual because of its long length. The boots and accessories are what really ups the style factor in this outfit. It's all in the details: the studs on the boots, the patent sheen of my belt, and the multiple stones of the necklace. Details are what takes what is basically a tee and a skirt, and makes it an outfit.

19 comments:

Dream Sequins said...

You look so sweet in your mixes of grey and black! My fav combo. I totally agree with you about skirts being the most comfy combo-- at least for me... Personally, I'll take a loose tee dress any day over tee and jeans.

Leah said...

I love this black and gray ensemble...you know that I'm obsessed with these colors. And the smile....I love it.

Viva La Fashion said...

super cute cardigan. :)

Pia said...

love black and gray. my friends call me boring cause it is basically all i wear :)

Teresa said...

I've been wanting studded boots and shoes...but ugh..saving up for having a life in forever debt (ie mortgage)

Marz said...

Love this outfit. I love the subdued colours, very nice and chic.
-Marz

WendyB said...

Cute -- the long sweater works with the shorter skirt.

Fashion Therapist said...

Love this outfit...as you said there's many ways to be comfy and cute. This is one of them.

Cafe Fashionista said...

Oh, I so agree! I'm ALWAYS comfortable in my clothes, and I never resort to sweats! Just because it looks fancy doesn't mean that it has to be uncomfortable! You look stunning - coveting those boots!! :)

tris1978ton said...

I agree! There's comfortable and then there's sloppy. Can't mix the two.

Love that outfit. Can I copy? I have a long gray card just like that.

Niki B. said...

i totally agree with you. i wear dresses ALL the time and my boyfriend (even after 3 years) is always like "why are you so dressed up?" haha. I just find a dress MUCH more comfy than my skinny jeans.

Livie said...

i'm a big fan of the white tee esp. with edge, high waisted skirt. i'm in search of a nice raggedy pocket one myself.

love your casual look, and i totally agree,skirts and dresses are so much more comfortable than pants.

Elisse said...

Sometimes the best outfits are the ones we put together in a flash! And you're right about the details with the accessories really making the outfit. Love the boots!

monica w said...

long cardigans = life.

Blair said...

I love your outfits! And I definitely need to snag some accessories to jazz mine up

Couture Carrie said...

Cute look, darling!
Love your cardi!

xoxox,
CC

Corie said...

very cute outfit...I really dig the boots!

Hanako66 said...

i love this outfit! you can wear it anywhere!!!

MissNeira said...

whoa hot momma..love this outfit