I love fashion and styling-so I was super excited to see Mandi create her own take on my 'Three Ways to Wear it" feature. It's so fun to see how other cute girls style their wardrobes, so inspiring!
Hi friends! If your wardrobe is anything like mine, it might be busting your closet at its seams with a variety of thrifted clothes and online splurges. Lately I've been cutting down on thrift store shopping for myself, and really focusing on buying quality vintage pieces that can be workhorses for my wardrobe. I loved the "Three Ways to Wear it" series Elsie did for her Red Velvet dress line, and thought I would join in on the fun.
This Spring I've been obsessing over white sheer and crochet tops. They're perfect for layering and are so easy to mix in with a variety of styles. This blouse is a vintage 1950's sheer button-up – a piece that's easy to find at antique shops or online at Etsy or eBay. I'm sure this summer I will find even more ways to mix it into some new ensembles!
Who says white can't be slimming? I buttoned up the blouse all the way to my neck, and paired it with a short high-waisted skirt. In combination with the white hat and shoes, I ended up wearing one color (white) from head to toe, which is a great lengthening technique. I also added a different hued, tailored blazer to visually nip the waist and add some interest.Outfit details: Skirt: thrifted and shortened with scissors and fray-check; Shoes: Etsy vintage; Hat: Hidden Pearl Vintage (Cuyahoga Falls, OH); Blazer: thrifted
I love the layered looks from the '90s, but especially adore the refined styles of the '60s. Layering this pretty vintage blouse with more inexpensive thrifted items is a great way to add some '90s funk to an outfit.
Outfit details: Skirt: Etsy vintage; Knit Camisole: thrifted; Tights: Love Colour Love Tights (UK); Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
The bohemian feel of cowboy boots and a floppy hat is a great casual aesthetic for so many occasions. But if you want to dress up the look a bit, and add some extra interest, layer a sheer blouse under a pretty floral dress.
Outfit details: Dress: TopShop; Hat: thrifted; Boots: thrifted
Wearing a sheer blouse with a nude camisole or bra underneath can be quite the daring move. I like to class it up a bit by buttoning up the blouse to the neck, wearing a big floppy bow, adding a modest pencil skirt, and topping it off with a pair of not-too-high pumps.
Outfit details: Skirt: thrifted; Belt: thrifted; Neck scarf: Hidden Pearl Vintage (Cuyahoga Falls, OH); Shoes: Etsy vintage
Thanks so much to Mandi for these rad styling tips!!!
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Sigh, I love Mandi’s style! Her blog is one of my faves.
Fantastic guest post! ♥
Talk about great variety and she looks so cute! :>
Love!
i think the yellow skirt outfit might be my favorite!
So so cute Mandi! Thanks to you!
Word! Mandi’s got style! 🙂
that’s a great special! love the outfits! i might do my own take on “3 way to wear…”. (:
Super cute styles, Mandi! :]
Love the way Mandi interpreted Elsie’s style-mix series 🙂 Mandi – you have a really cute style. I especially like the last option: I would so wear that if I still worked in an office – very cute and sassy retro style 🙂
so cute all those different ways!
ADORE all of these outfits… especially the cowgirl look. that dress is lovely.
I love all of styles, but the librarian would have to be my favorite. I just love a fitted top with a high-waisted skirt.
cute!
she is quite the snazzy dresser. love her style so much!
Great looks! I love the versatility!
♥ Gina Michele
CrochetClouds
Love that blouse. Great idea. 🙂
♥ sécia
http://www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com
so pretty. I want all the outfits!! 🙂 xoxo.
oh my goodness, she is SO PRETTY! i love all of these!
Just had to comment and say that I LOVE the Hidden Pearl – It is right near where I grew up and I still go about once a year when I visit my family!
Oh I love the look with the cowboy boots, very pretty!
I really love the floppy hat 🙂 I was searching for something like that for myself actually 🙂
I love seeing different ways of styling the one garment! All the outfits are fabulous, but I think the look with the blazer would have to be my fav – so chic!
Love it Mandi
Darling!
very cute indeed. what an inspiring post!
Love this! The yellow skirt outfit is my favorite. Also really loving the green skirt.
Cute! So fun!
Kacie
http://www.acollectionofpassions.blogspot.com
Wow! So adorable.
These photos are adorable! I like the first one the best!