I especially enjoyed Ms. Cho's list of "Little Lifts" for your wardrobe. Here are some of them I would definitely use, and recommend to my readers:
- Button the last couple buttons of your cardigan, and blouse it over a belt. OK, not rocket-science, but it does give me an additional way to style a cardi, more like a soft jacket.
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| A cardi can look like a blouse, or add a belt, and it's a soft jacket |
- Twist two contrasting scarves together before tying them around your neck. I keep wanting to try this, and forgetting to do so on busy mornings. It sounds like fun, and no sewing required!
- Fold over the top of your boots for a new look. I hadn't though of this, but I have a couple of soft pair that this might work with.
- A fabric flower in leather or silk is a nice touch. Indeed. I love the idea of a leather flower for Fall/Winter. Always-stylish Kasmira of What I Wore Today has a cool leather flower cuff that I admire.
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| Leather flower pin, so cute |
- If you can't figure out the right shoe to wear with a skirt, boots work best. So true. Boots make most any outfit more modern and chic.
Keeping with the keep-it-simple, make-it-fun theme, I'd add these little lifts:
- Colored tights, or even gray or textured black, will make most any look more interesting.
- A bold cuff bracelet is a fun touch, even if you're not a big accessory-lover.
- Mix a winter pattern skirt (hounds-tooth, checks, pinstripes) with a floral blouse or sweater if you're feeling a bit bolder. I just started doing this since I created my blog, and it's too much fun to stop.
- Mix moods, if you feel like it. Wear a floaty skirt with a chunky sweater and add boots. We don't have to be matchy anymore, yay!
The very kind people at Karina Dresses featured me yesterday in their blog, The Karina Chronicles. Thanks, Karina people! Love your dresses.
I like your houndstooth skirt!
ReplyDeletePatti, these are great lifts! It's the little touches that really make an outfit! Your houndstooth skirt is so cute with the summer pattern top! Great job! Hugs girly! ~Serene
ReplyDeleteExcellent ideas...I have also wanted to twist two scarves together, but I keep forgetting to try it!! Sounds like a good book! Love your skirt....
ReplyDeleteI had that book years ago. I must've gotten rid of it a while ago.
ReplyDeleteI love your houndstooth skirt. I think it is one of those neutrals that can be worn with almost anything.
These are all great tips! Love the twisting the 2 scarves together idea. Dressing brightly and wearing colored/patterned tights are always a good lift in getting dressed. Your houndstooth skirt is fabulous too!
ReplyDeleteI remembering seeing a tutorial video for how to braid two scarves together, which makes kind of a chunky fabric necklace effect. Your post reminded me of that, and I just tried it. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you like mixing patterns too! and such a great way to freshen the wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips--ones I use too.
Happy thanksgiving if I dont get back in time!
I love love your mixing of patterns. I especially like the green with the black and white. Those are great tips you shared. I have tried the double scarf with a lemon yellow and gray combination and got a lot of compliments on it. have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Debbie http://thriftygirlvintage.com
ReplyDeleteYay Patti, i'm very glad to hear you're getting some good ideas from our Ms. Cho! One nice aspect of searching a vintage book for tips is that you can't take the advice too-literally, as the moment is past. You automatically have to inject your own flair and creativity into your outfit 'solution'!
ReplyDeleteI love your list of lifts. I can't tell how many times one of these little 'one liners' has helped me to get dressed in the morning! Have a great evening, steph
I think you nailed all of mine! I'm wearing the textured tights today. I do the cuff bracelet a lot (and then when I get to work I always take them odd because I can't stand them jangling on my wrist while I work! And lately I do the bots because I can never figure out what shoes to wear! I like the idea of the floral with houndstooth. I need to try that one!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! Love your pattern mixing with the boots. Great feature on The Karina Chronicles! Thank you Patti, for the mention.
ReplyDeleteThese are some great tips. Belting a blazer is on the top of my list this season.
ReplyDeleteI love the two scarves tied together idea, but it does sound like something I'd forget to do too!
ReplyDeletevery useful tips, I love the idea of a leather flower accessory!
ReplyDeleteMany many great tips! I agree with the cuff thing. And there are so many different types that anyone can find one that fits.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm... I'm going to try the belted cardigan tip!
ReplyDeleteI, too, have been meaning to try the double scarf idea. Can't wait to see yours when you try it! Recently, I tried the scarf-as-sash technique (tied on the side), and that definitely gave my plain black top a lift.
ReplyDeleteI like your ideas. Am so sick of my classic type wardrobe, want to be more creative with my look, and have more fun with my clothes. Thanks for your tips. Lizzie
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips!
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