Lately I’ve gone back to basics and keep reaching for this flowy blouse and distressed pair of jeans. Pair with a wool blazer and printed heels for a more tailored look, or swap in a cozy, oversized scarf and loafer flats for lazy afternoons. For me, each garment in this post is a closet foundation piece that will hopefully stand the test of time. If you’re just beginning to build up a wardrobe and feel overwhelmed by options, starting with pieces in a navy, camel, and fresh white color scheme makes for classic and easy chic pairings.
As an added bonus, all items here also happened to fit off the rack. The H&M; blouse runs true to their sizing (which is on the small/narrow side, for those new to the brand) and the only tailoring I might do is to shorten the sleeves. Please note that the back of the white version is sheer so you need a nude bra or camisole. I reviewed a similar blouse by Pleione before which is pricier and fits roomier (so size down), but thought the polyester quality and overall draping were nicer.
I wore this last outfit on Saturday while playing “director” for our friends’ engagement shoot (it beats us as to how, but Nick’s made a small name for himself within this genre of photography). Coaching picture-perfect smooches all over town is hard work, and I’m glad I dressed comfortably : )
Bought the top immediately after reading your blog. Wore it this weekend at a marriage retreat and my husband loved it.
Simple yet adorable outfit! Love it!!
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Cool outfit!! I like her boyfriend jeans. Find accessories that will add beauty to your outfit.
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Hi Jean– do you have any recommendations for seamless nude bras that would be appropriate for wearing under work tops like this? Nude camis, bras, etc. I used to have a strapless VSecret nude bra but I'm kind of looking more for a nice comfortable cami. Thanks!
Hi Jean! I'm always referencing your blog and am a big admirer of your style, so I'm hoping for your input. Between the leopard flats and leopard pumps, which do you find you wear most often? I don't have the budget yet for multiples, but I've been seriously eyeing a pair of kitten heels by Isaac Mizrahi and those Nine West smoking slippers for winter. Do you have any advice for picking a pair that's versatile, comfortable and chic? Are kitten heels a mistake?
Thank you! 🙂
It's a bizarre thrill to get as excited as I just did to see you wearing something I own! LOL! I looked at that blouse and thought, "Oooh! I have that!" and double checked your description and indeed I do! That is really such a gorgeous, versatile piece!
THank you! The necklaces are Stella and Dot. The arrow is the "on the mark" necklace which is still available.
Thank you so much, Trish!!
Hi there – the blazer fit perfectly : ) The sleeves are not too long, in fact they hit right past my wrists so those with longer limbs may find it to be "bracelet" length.
thank you! It's an old destructed wash from a year ago…hope they'll bring something like that back! Sydney at Sydney's fashion diary reviewed the current darker destructed pair a while back, if you'd like to see what that looks like in a non-stock image!
Got it, thanks!