Today, Sam and I celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary! Just thought I’d let y’all know. ♥
And this is what I wore yesterday… 
Date? July 31, 2012
What for? Another CopyCats inspiration outfit, this time by way of Erin of Loop Looks, who was herself inspired by Lilly’s Style. A family friend recommended I try out this maxidress look myself! So here’s to you, Apryl.
The inspiration look had a tucked-in shirt, which I started out the day with — but I soon untucked that shirt due to comfort and personal preference. I included both versions here — which do you prefer? I ended up really liking the neutral palette, as well as the washed-out look of these photos (no retouching, this is how the pics turned out). And obviously, the Olympics have affected my subconscious, as I picked out a scarf (a thrifted find — it’s Oscar de la Renta!!!) with a watch print that looks like gold medals from afar.
Details?
- Brown maxiskirt: Marks & Spencer, UAE, 2008
- Grey chambray shirt: Old Navy (new)
- Sandals: Target (new, on sale!)
- Scarf: Oscar de la Renta (thrift find!)
- Belt: Kohls, years ago
Love it! Thanks for taking on the challenge! For some reason I can never seem to pull off the belt with a shirt look – maybe because I never feel comfortable doing so? Definitely going to try with a wider belt, as you have here. I like both the tucked and untucked look, but lean a little toward the untucked as I’m pretty casual by nature – I’d probably do tucked for work, then untuck for post work socializing.
Thanks, Apryl!
I think the untucked look works in this instance, too, because of the pretty curved hem of this shirt. Makes it look dressier than a straight hem.
I think the untucked is a winner
Yay for untucked shirts!
I do like the tucked look but I think we must be similar in the torso department. That is, we don’t have one! Which means that untucked usually makes us look more proportional.
I think you’re right, the untucked look does make us look more proportional!
The wide belt is awesome. I love that you’ve knotted a scarf in your hair for a little colour – it pulls it all together
Thanks so much Notchka! I love this scarf… what a find!
Love your sandals. I have been debating whether to buy a similar version by Dolce Vita (unfortunately we don’t have Target here…yet)
Thanks, Laura! These sandals are soooooo comfortable — I bought them as a substitute for the embellished sandals I picked up in Amsterdam (which have a similar shape).
Love the scarf in you hair! And I like both tucked and untucked versions. Happy Anniversary!
Thanks for stopping by, and the anniversary wishes!
Cute ensemble – I like the way you have put your outfit together and the scarf in your hair too
Thanks so much, Miriam, for stopping by!
I think I prefer the untucked look more. Both look super cute!
Thanks Jaclyn! I prefer the untucked version, too. And it’s more comfortable, always the deciding factor for me
I really need to get a brown maxi skirt, you look great!
Thanks Jenny! These maxi skirts from Marks & Spencer (a UK-based company) have seaming and bit more structure, so they’re especially good for work. I bought one in every available color they had at the time (grey, brown, and tan) when I lived and worked overseas in the UAE.