What I Wore: Something Different

by | Feb 23, 2012 | What I Wore | 12 comments

Yesterday was date night once again (went to a fun Italian place called ASTI – quite good), and when putting together outfit ideas for the evening I decided to do something a little different. I’ve been mulling over Audrey’s tips for re-imagining your clothes, and after several weird layering attempts and switching out of belts, the below is what I came up with. I’ve been looking for ages for a way to wear the yellow slip that is the base of this, as well as the cardigan (which has a really fun flounce in back, though I didn’t get a picture of that). Bonus? This was actually really comfortable to wear, despite all the layers. And since I was mixing it up, I decided to make another go at curling my hair. And you guys? It didn’t turn out horrible! All in all, a very satisfying new look venture. 🙂 Witness below:

Colors: Medium Grey, Mustard Yellow, Dark Brown, Brick Red

Cardigan: brown short-sleeved cardigan with flounced back, by A. Byer. Pretty sure I got this from Kohl’s.
Top: 1960’s vintage mustard yellow thigh-length slip, from local Austin Etsy seller Love Dove Vintage.
Belt: Braided Leatherette Belt in Brick from Forever 21
Skirt: from Target
Shoes: inherited from my younger sister. Hand-me-ups? They don’t have a brand name on them anywhere, so who knows where she got them.
Necklace: from a local store in Fredericksburg, TX.
Bracelet: from Etsy seller Kiss of Venus

12 Comments

  1. Audrey
    Audrey on February 23, 2012 at 11:48 am

    I think it looks great, Amanda! The belt really pulls the whole thing together!

    • Amanda
      Amanda on February 24, 2012 at 3:29 pm

      Thanks! It’s my new favorite belt. 🙂

  2. Michelle
    Michelle on February 23, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    Cute!

    • Amanda
      Amanda on February 24, 2012 at 3:29 pm

      Thanks!

  3. Aunt Lin
    Aunt Lin on February 23, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    And are these self-portraits with your new camera and tripod. Good job!

    • Amanda
      Amanda on February 24, 2012 at 3:30 pm

      Yup! Loving the tripod & remote. Makes these types of things so much easier!

  4. Tamara
    Tamara on February 24, 2012 at 8:25 am

    I love it! At 23 weeks pregnant, I just have to drool over dress fashion lately, rather than partake. What did your date think?

    • Amanda
      Amanda on February 24, 2012 at 3:30 pm

      Thanks! The outfit was definitely boyfriend approved. 🙂

  5. Ketrin
    Ketrin on February 24, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    ADORABLE. can you please come over and do this with all of my clothes. I am in desperate need of re imagining my wardrobe!

    • Amanda
      Amanda on February 26, 2012 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks lady! I’m kind of a newbie at it myself; glad this one turned out good. You should definitely check out Audrey’s site (linked to at top of post) – she has some good tips.

      PS, if you ever want to grab coffee and meet up in person sometime, lemme know! 🙂

  6. jo
    jo on February 25, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    This outfit is adorable, and it looks so comfy!

    • Amanda
      Amanda on February 26, 2012 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks! It was quite comfy. All the different pieces had soft materials. I just wanted to curl up. 🙂