Recently I posted a survey asking you, my readers, what you'd like to see on the blog (there's still time to take it!). I got a good many responses asking for outfit inspiration, and several mentioned this pin that's on my Outfit Inspirations board on Pinterest:
This look is very quintessential preppy and it's almost identical to what pops in my mind when people ask me to describe the word. I love the bright Easter egg colors, I love the chunky necklace, and I love the sweater over the shoulders. What I really love is that this is a very easy outfit to put together.
I tried to find a bright plaid shirt like the one in the pictures but according to the mall it's autumn and color selection was more muted. That's okay, I really like this plaid shirt because the colors work well with a lot of wardrobes. In keeping with the spirit of the ooriginal picture, I wanted to keep the skirt and accessories in the same color family. Hence, the blue ponte pencil skirt, chunky beaded necklace (you could replace with pearls if you like), and blue pumps. I also had also included a blue clutch originally but took it out because it was just too much blue. I'm now also thinking the blue necklace is too much as well, which isn't a big deal because it also comes in red. I threw in a great gold watch and you can fill out the other accessories as you see fit. I purposely left off the cardigan because at that point the entire outfit became more of an '80s party costume than a nice outfit.
If I were to leave you with one bit of advice on recreating this outfit, match the color of your shoes to your skirt or wear nude-to-you shoes. Wearing contrasting bottoms and shoes really breaks up the look in the worst of ways.
This look is very quintessential preppy and it's almost identical to what pops in my mind when people ask me to describe the word. I love the bright Easter egg colors, I love the chunky necklace, and I love the sweater over the shoulders. What I really love is that this is a very easy outfit to put together.
I tried to find a bright plaid shirt like the one in the pictures but according to the mall it's autumn and color selection was more muted. That's okay, I really like this plaid shirt because the colors work well with a lot of wardrobes. In keeping with the spirit of the ooriginal picture, I wanted to keep the skirt and accessories in the same color family. Hence, the blue ponte pencil skirt, chunky beaded necklace (you could replace with pearls if you like), and blue pumps. I also had also included a blue clutch originally but took it out because it was just too much blue. I'm now also thinking the blue necklace is too much as well, which isn't a big deal because it also comes in red. I threw in a great gold watch and you can fill out the other accessories as you see fit. I purposely left off the cardigan because at that point the entire outfit became more of an '80s party costume than a nice outfit.
If I were to leave you with one bit of advice on recreating this outfit, match the color of your shoes to your skirt or wear nude-to-you shoes. Wearing contrasting bottoms and shoes really breaks up the look in the worst of ways.
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