Thursday, August 20, 2015

Pencil Skirt Remix

I'm excited to be linking up with Briana from Work Clothes, I Suppose for Third Thursday Threads! This month's challenge was to remix a skirt two (or more!) ways. I immediately thought of my mustard floral pencil skirt that I love, but am continually stumped on how to wear it. (You can see how I wore it last here). But now, thanks to this fun challenge, I have four more looks to throw into the outfit rotation!

Because I'm a nerd, and everything has to rhyme or be an alliteration, or something clever, I give you The Professional, The Preppy, The Playful and The Potpourri.



The Professional

I love the color combination of cream and mustard. The lace is feminine, the pearls lady-like and the skirt adds of pop of color. The neutral accents help keep it work appropriate. 

Shirt: Loft Factory (love this option)
Shoes: Nine West (similar)
Necklace: Target (exact)
Watch: Fossil (very similar)
Earrings: J. Crew Factory (exact)
Bag: Lulu's (exact)

The Preppy

Pops of leopard, chambray, layers and a pearl necklace - it doesn't get much more preppy than this. This outfit makes me feel like I'm back in Tennessee where the outfits are classier, the hair a bit bigger and the lipstick a touch brighter.

Chambray: Loft (similar)
Sweater: J. Crew Factory (very similar)
Skirt: Loft (light yellow floral, yellow and purple floral)
Clutch: Nine West (similar envelope)
Shoes: Lands' End via Sierra Trading Post (exact)
Necklace: Ann Taylor (exact, see how to lengthen here)
Ring: Charming Charlie (similar)
Watch: Target (inexpensive similar, upgrade)
Earrings: Baublebar (very similar)

The Playful

As I mentioned Monday, I'm a self-confessed weekend slob. Pairing a fun graphic tee and sandals with a pencil skirt, blingy necklace and clutch makes for a fun juxtaposition. Way better than my usual attire of sweats and one of my husband's tees.  

T-shirt: Out of Print (exact, exact-plus, purple)
Sandals: Target (similar)
Clutch: Clare V. (exact)
Necklace: J. Crew Factory (exact)
Watch: Fossil (very similar)
Bracelets: J. Crew Factory (exact), Kreations (cute alternative)

The Potpourri

Since this is a remix challenge, for my last look, I took an item (or two) from the first three outfits to create a completely different look. The necklace and shoes from The Professional, the chambray, watch and earrings from The Preppy and the clutch from The Playful.

Chambray: Loft (similar)
Shoes: Nine West (similar)
Necklace: Target (exact)
Clutch: Clare V. (exact)
Watch: Target (inexpensive similar, upgrade)
Earrings: Baublebar (very similar)

I plan on wearing the first look with the lace and pearls to a work event tomorrow night, and I can easily see myself wearing the other three looks in the near future. Thanks to Briana for a fun challenge!

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10 comments:

  1. LauraAugust 20, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    Love all your looks, but being a professional myself, the first look is my favorite. I also like the way you paired the leopard with the skirt. I never would have thought about mixing those two patterns. Enjoy your Thursday.

    P.S. I follow you on IG!

    TheHortonFamily

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    1. Teal and Polka DotsAugust 20, 2015 at 9:50 AM

      The first look is definitely my favorite too. I can't say the leopard was all my idea. Seriously, what did we do before Pinterest? :)

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  2. AnneAugust 20, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    I can't believe you were ever stumped on this skirt, because all four of these are perfect! I love the range of casual to dressier. So fun with a graphic tee, and I believe you can never go wrong with a pencil skirt + chambray shirt :)

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    1. Teal and Polka DotsAugust 20, 2015 at 3:13 PM

      Thanks Anne! I did lots of Pinterest searches and idea borrowing to come up with the looks. For example, I saw a pin where a girl had on a graphic T-shirt and pencil skirt and thought, oh, yeah, I have that gray Jane Austin shirt. Maybe that'll work! Same thing with the lace and pearls. Then for the last look I just picked items that seemed like they would work together. Before this challenge, I'd only thought to wear it with the gray sweater. You can't go wrong with gray and mustard, right?

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  3. AndiAugust 20, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    These looks are great! It's so fun when you figure out new ways to wear a tricky item!

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    1. Teal and Polka DotsAugust 21, 2015 at 2:22 PM

      Thanks Andi! I'm trying to be better about buying items I know I can wear several different ways; so it was nice to find a older piece that can be like-new again now that I've come up with different ways to wear it.

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  4. Inge JaneAugust 20, 2015 at 5:23 PM

    This skirt is so pretty, and I love the different ways you've styled it here!

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    1. Teal and Polka DotsAugust 21, 2015 at 2:23 PM

      Thanks Inge! I typically stick to solids on bottom, so it's nice to have a fun piece to mix things up with!

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  5. UnknownAugust 23, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    Love all the ways you've worn this pretty skirt, love it with the touch of leopard! Thank you for joining TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you next week.

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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    1. Teal and Polka DotsAugust 24, 2015 at 8:22 AM

      I'm convinced EVERYTHING is better with leopard...and glitter, but that's another story. :)

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