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WIW: end of summer white & brown

September 9, 2014

Finally tried out the summer white and brown ensemble. I wore white jeans with a brown and white top. I'm not sure that I've ever worn this top with white jeans before, even though it seems an obvious pairing.

I tried two versions, one with metallic high-top sneakers and the other with brown metallic booties. I went with the booties. Which do you like better? 

The outfit, worn for a day off and piano lesson (1-3): white bootcut jeans (Lucky, Lola); white and brown wavy stripe knit cowl-neck top (made by me); brown belt (B-low the Belt); brown metallic booties (Donald J. Pliner), bright coral coat (Eddie Bauer, Christine Trench); brown and taupe croc-embossed tote (Brahmin).

Same outfit, different shoes (4-5): with metallic high-top sneakers (Paul Green).

Thanks for looking! I look forward to your comments and suggestions.

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11 Comments

  • Mona replied 10 years ago

    I almost fainted looking at your photos and as soon as I thought where did she get this top...I answered that she must have made it herself. Reading your description, yes you did. I think the wavy stripes in the shirt echo your hair so beautifully that is why it looks so awesome. The coral coat is also one of my favourite items in your wardrobe. 

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 10 years ago

    Aw, thank you, Mona!

  • Tanya replied 10 years ago

    I eccho Mona on the top, ridiculously gorgeous!.. You are an artist.  Awesome outfit, the coral coat adds a nice dose of happy color.

  • Aida replied 10 years ago

    GREAT top, wow what a fun piece that is. It looks super with the white flares. I vote booties (the point makes it for me) over the sneaks, but I think with non-flared white jeans the sneakers would work really well. Fab outfit!

  • Lantana replied 10 years ago

    Oh yes, an obvious pairing. The top is all kinds of fabulous-great with white denim, great with your hair, interesting statement on its own. I prefer the sleeves scrunched. Cant tell the difference with the footwear due to reflection on my iPad. ( We are driving into the setting sun)

  • Lisa replied 10 years ago

    I have also been sporting brown and white lately, I just need to make time to post the WIW photos.  And I really like your Lucky jeans!  My jeans all feel so 'tight' lately, I think I'm starting to crave a slightly looser fit.

  • Joy replied 10 years ago

    What a gorgeous top! It looks like it has its own built-in scarf. You are a master at manipulating patterns. The whole outfit looks great for late summer. I like it best with the booties.

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 10 years ago

    Thanks, all! I was eager to wear my booties, so I'm glad you liked them with the outfit.

    Lantana, I got a kick out of imagining you, reading YLF in the car!

    Joy, good analogy--the neck is like a built-in scarf! I like that part so much; I've made this top four times, and this is the only knit one. I'll have to do it again.

  • Zibbets replied 10 years ago

    I had to go back and look at your fabulous top again to make sure I was seeing it right. Wow, are you ever talented! I love how you split the pattern to set in the collar. Gorgeous.
    I think it's fab with the booties or the sneakers and the orange coat is amazing with all the white. Well played!

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    Exactly what Aida said! 

    It's a great top for you, and I like it with the booties as well. 

  • Marley replied 10 years ago

    Much prefer this with the pointed toe booties over the sneaks!  This is such a pretty outfit.  When I opened up that first pic my immediate thought was "where did she find that top?" - 'cuz I've been looking for one with that type of neckline.  I should have known that you had made it yourself!  It's lovely -and as someone else said, it echos the waves in your hair.  You look great!

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Welcome to my style blog. Dressing is something all of us do each day, but for me it is also a hobby. I like to find new ways to wear the clothes I have, make new clothes to add to my wardrobe (yes, sewing is another hobby!), shop for clothes, read and discuss fashion. Following You Look Fab has fueled my interest in taking outfit pictures to see where I've been and to get different perspectives on style. Thanks for joining me. I always appreciate hearing your thoughts.