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WIW: summer top and jeans

August 17, 2017

Today I'm wearing a summer top and the step-hem jeans I got at the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. The top is a sleeveless shell that I made with a tie at the neck, made out of a soft rayon woven fabric with orange diamonds printed on a soft blue-gray background. I knew the fabric would go with my bright coral-orange cardigan and platform sandals, though this morning it was a little chilly for the sandals, so I wore gray closed-toe shoes instead.

Here's the outfit, worn for a day off: gray and orange diamond-print sleeveless tie-neck top (made by me); blue step-hem cropped flare jeans (Mother, Insider crop step-hem); bright coral 3/4-sleeved cardigan (Halogen); light gray Mary Janes (Think!) or orange platform sandals (Kork Ease, Austin); medium-gray cross-body bag (Olbrish). Also included a close-up of the fabric for you!

Thanks for looking! I appreciate any thoughts you wish to share.

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33 Comments

  • Mirjana replied 6 years ago

    I can only say lovely outfit on you. Beautiful color of cardi and sandals, I adore coral.

  • Jenni NZ replied 6 years ago

    Oh I love this FC ! Do you know about me and orange?! Of course I prefer the matchy-matchy look of the sandals but the grey look good too toned in with the bag x

  • Joy replied 6 years ago

    I keep going bsck to the photo with the coral cardi and sandals. Beautiful and elegant summer casual

  • Scarlet replied 6 years ago

    Super cute. I like how the jeans make it very now. Gorgeous top!!

  • Jane replied 6 years ago

    Lovely! I like the top! 

  • Angie replied 6 years ago

    Killer x2

  • Dianna replied 6 years ago

    Fab x 2!  Both options are fantastic.

  • Ginkgo replied 6 years ago

    Love the jeans and the orange color on you.  And your hair is looking magnificent!

  • Susie replied 6 years ago

    Such a great color for summer! I love both stylings. Those jeans are fab on you- go team wear!

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 6 years ago

    thanks, all!
    JenniNZ, I'm guessing you like orange?? Thanks for your comments!

    Scarlet, I was hoping for that effect (jeans updating the look)! Thanks!

  • Laura G replied 6 years ago

    Two great outfits. And your hair does look beautiful!

  • Joyce B replied 6 years ago

    Both are fab! I need to learn to sew like you, you make such beautiful garments.

  • lozz_oz replied 6 years ago

    Fabulous combinations! You inspire me to get some of my fabric out + start sewing again.

  • Berkeley Girl replied 6 years ago

    Great outfit, and it's adorable on you! Both shoe options are terrific. The way the platforms pick up the color of the sweater is great, but I am dying for those grey Mary Janes... did you get them recently enough that they might still be available... ?

  • Beth Ann replied 6 years ago

    Fabulous color combination I love the vibrance of the orange against the serene cool of the grey --- This outfit has a great mix of classic and updated elements:  slightly Euro shoes and step hems.  You look terrific!

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 6 years ago

    Beth Ann, thank you! It is a mix, isn't it? I think it's a mix of different things I like, and you put names to them for me!

    Berkeley Girl, I got the shoes a couple of years go, okay, maybe three. It's a style that Think! keeps making year after year, though. Here's a similar pair, currently available on Zappos (also in Finds below)--and I have the same style in black, which I've had several years longer than the gray pair that I wore today.

    Thanks, Joyce! The top is a pattern I have made many times before. I tend to get some styles that I repeat again and again. So if you found one pattern that is easy and works well, you can get started pretty quickly.

  • Jaime replied 6 years ago

    Beautiful outfit. I love the colors and the jeans.

  • AndiB replied 6 years ago

    This is divine. Simple yet so youthful. I adore those Think shoes!

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 6 years ago

    Thanks, Shevia!

    Berkeley Girl, here is the same shoe, different color, at 6pm.com.

    Go for it, loz_oz!

    Thanks, AndiB!

  • Brooklyn replied 6 years ago

    Great outfit. And your hair is looking fab.

  • Elizabeth P replied 6 years ago

    You are such a clotheshorse! The jeans look much better on you than the model. The top lies perfectly over them. Perfect proportions.

    Can you tell I love this on you?

  • Stagiaire Fash replied 6 years ago

    Wow, nicely done!

    I actually like the pic with grey shoes better. Something about your posture in them.

  • Chris987 replied 6 years ago

    Lovely outfit ! Grey and orange is such a fab color combination. I especially like the pattern mixing of the small print in the top and the "striped " effect of the orange sandals. Your home-made garments are always such gorgeous designs! I used to sew a lot, perhaps you will inspire me to find a simple dress pattern to make fit well and then use over and over.....and i must check out the think! brand.....I had one pair a few years ago that was a random thing but I loved them and they lasted a long time.

  • RobinF replied 6 years ago

    Great outfit! Love the step hem of the jeans and the fun shoes. And the talent of making your own clothes of course!

  • anne replied 6 years ago

    Really lovely. The top has a 60s look about it

  • JAileen replied 6 years ago

    I love the touches of orange. The top is perfect for summer.

  • Bijou replied 6 years ago

    I love this on you - the top and jeans are a great combination. I really love the orange sandals with this, perfect for summer.

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 6 years ago

    Gingko, Laura, and Brooklyn, thanks for your compliments on my hair. I just got it trimmed, and it seems to have perked up!

    Chris, I hadn't thought about the stripe effect of the sandals--good observation. For me one of the tricks to sewing is staying with less fitted and less tailored pieces, so it's easier to get a garment I'll want to wear. I generally like to make knit tops because they are so simple and forgiving.

    Anne, yes, I thought the same thing about the 60s vibe. I don't know if it's the print or the style, or a bit of both.

    Thanks to all for your nice comments!

  • Style Fan replied 6 years ago

    I love this look on you especially with the orange sandals.  The print of the top is a bit 60s looking. 

  • replied 6 years ago

    This is Awesome!
    I love the jeans. The slight flare at the bottom is so good on you.
    I love the top and the complimentary cardigan. A super graphic quality.
    Everything looks like it fits so well too.
    Well done!

  • jill58 replied 6 years ago

    I love this--perfect casual outfit. You have the best shoes!

  • frannieb replied 6 years ago

    Love everything about the top and i always adore those mary jane shoes.

  • kkards replied 6 years ago

    easy, clean and super fab!

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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.