I was in the mood for some small shopping a while ago, so I strolled down the stores near my workplace. I didn't want to spend all that much so I just went to Forever 21, mainly to just look around, grab some stuff, and leave them there (this is how I cure my shopping hype vs. frugality - makes me feel like I actually shopped but not really).
I came across this great top from their Fabulous Finds collection. Its a really cute flouncy ruffled top, very reasonably priced at $13.50 (See it here). Before I actually bought the top, I stood there and try to come up with some outfits I can pull with this single top.
In conclusion, I bought the top. I thought it was versatile enough to wear with many different outfits.
To give you some inspiration or ideas on how to wear this top, you may look at some outfits I put together.
To give you some inspiration or ideas on how to wear this top, you may look at some outfits I put together.
RUFFLED TOP PAIRED WITH SHORTS
LOOK#1 - The top paired with your regular blue (denim) shorts, tucked in, and paired with a chunky dark colored heel can make the look dressy enough for after work dinner or movie date.
LOOK#2 - The same top paired with the same shorts, tucked in, and paired with a dark colored menswear looking flats (english oxfords, or any flats really) creates a more casual look but not overly casual that you will look sloppy.
RUFFLED TOP PAIRED WITH CROPPED PANTS
LOOK# 1 - The top tucked in with cropped pants creates a more formal and pulled together look. Paired with a somewhat light colored peep-toe heel (anything you already have) elevates the look even more. It can be worn to work, interview, meetings, but still be playful enough to wear to dinner or movies.
LOOK# 2 - The same top with the same cropped pants, paired with menswear inspired flats (or any pointy flats for that matter) makes the look more casual but still pulled together enough to be worn to work.
RUFFLED TOP PAIRED WITH JEANS
For this collection of looks, I wanted to show the top un-tucked.
LOOK# 1 - Even with the top un-tucked and paired with your everday light wash skinnies, the look can still be as pulled together as it was when paired with the cropped pants. Mixing the look with a t-strap wedge (or any wedge you may have) balances the fluonciness the top creates when un-tucked - if you have a cute colored wedge, all the better to make the look more interesting.
LOOK# 2 - So this top is not all about "formality" or "pulled together". The cut and silhouette itself should be easy and fun. You can pair the top with your everyday skinnies, plus your everyday chucks or sneakers and you can still create a good outfit - Simple and Casual
LOOK# 3 (BONUS) - The outfit that you can create with this top is endless. A very smart item indeed. PLUS, it can go from summer, right into fall. The F21 top has a mauve-ish pink color that is perfect for fall. Just wear it with your fall jacket, and your trusty boots, and your all set.
Please let me know what you guys think. xo Ciao
Notes: All looks have been created using Looklet. The outfits used are for visual purposes only. I want to give credit to the items I've used (Top-SIlence & Noise, Shorts - Marc Jacobs, Cropped Pants - Acne, Jeans - Acne)
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