Showing posts with label Atlantic Pacific. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Atlantic Pacific. Show all posts

July 31, 2013

What I Wore - A Lesson in Layering

Layering clothes isn't easy. I love seeing people turn dresses into shirts or skirts, wear three top layers, layer a shirt under a dress, or double up on necklaces. Recently I took a maxi dress that doesn't look very good on its own, added a chambray shirt, a belt, and a jacket, and it was ready for prime time.



Sometimes with layering, it takes a few tries. But don't be discouraged, when you get a look that's right, it's kind of amazing (it's the little things that bring me joy). 

Here are a few layered looks from Atlantic Pacific you could use for inspiration. 









August 9, 2012

What I Wore to Work - Mixing Stripes

A new J. Crew opened in downtown D.C. just a few blocks from my office on F Street last week and of course I had to do a drop by (and you should too if you live in the area). 

Since we just got a new house and have got a wedding and a honeymoon coming up, I really shouldn't be shopping, but I couldn't resist the No. 2 pencil skirt in deck stripe. We all know I'm a sucker for stripes. As soon as I tried it on I'd had my first outfit picked out. Horizontal stripes and vertical stripes do work. 


Here are a few other ways to mix stripes.

via Atlantic Pacific
via Wendy's Lookbook
via A Lacey Perspective
Are you a fan of stripes + stripes?