I was so happy to hear how much you liked my first installment of Accessorize Me, and I appreciate all the comments! So here we are with our second article. I did get quite a few inquiries about the different items in the last post regarding how much they cost and where to purchase them. Please know that each and every item has a link directly to the product, so if you’re interested in knowing more about a particular piece, just click on the highlighted link and it’ll take you right there. Easy-peezy.
One of my clients received a generous gift card for her birthday, and she decided to purchase something special that she normally wouldn’t have bought for herself — this beautiful Vince suede oversized top.
In order to make her purchase make sense, as it was certainly an investment, we had to make sure she could wear it a variety of ways. The rule is that the more you wear something, the lower the cost-per-wear will be. The first look we went for was one with a very casual, yet pulled-together beachy vibe. We started with a pair of Kut from the Kloth “Mia” skinny jeans. (side note: This is a great brand and cut for a curvy figure.)
Now comes the really fun part, selecting the right accessories to really express her casual, cool California style. The centerpiece is this fab necklace from Anthropologie. It’s definitely a statement in its scale, and the bold horn combined with the cotton cord creates a very bohemian, organic look.
Adding this mixed metal ring and rustic gold hoops complement the neutral tones in the rest of the outfit. I really enjoy mixing metals, and I find it can really add some dimension to an outfit.
But now how to step it up? She wanted to wear the same top to an upcoming outdoor cocktail party at a friend’s house, looking sleek and sophisticated. First step was to find a white pencil skirt. When wearing a fuller cut on top, balancing it out with a slimmer silhouette on the bottom works well. I also made sure the skirt was longer than the length of the top, giving the two pieces an uneven proportion, which is always more flattering than a half-half proportion.
It’s always good to add a bit of texture, though, so this ring by Rebecca Minkoff does the trick. (It would also mix very well with the ring from the first outfit.)
For the finishing touches, these neutral bootie-style sandals (which would also rock with jeans) and a killer Jimmy Choo bag in multiple neutral shades, stylishly ties it all together.
Another thing I’m looking forward to, aside from creating more combinations for her for this season, is also transitioning this top into fall. It’s really something that can be worn 9 months of the year here in the Bay Area, which will continue to make the cost-per-wear go down. I would love to hear your thoughts on these ensembles!
6 thoughts on “Accessorize Me: Vince Suede Top”
I would never have imagined this top could go from day to evening!! Such great lessons to learn from you, Amy. Keep it coming!!
I really enjoy this new column, Amy. There are those of us that get stuck (think more mature women ……) thinking this is day wear, this is evening wear but are wrong 🙂 Great job!!
Thanks. It’s very easy for people of any age to get in a rut and only see certain garments as “casual” or “dressy,” so have fun breaking your own fashion rules!
I would never have imagined this top could go from day to evening!! Such great lessons to learn from you, Amy. Keep it coming!!
Nancy, I bet lots of things in your closet could do the same thing! Just take a gander through your wardrobe with a new set of eyes. Have fun!
I love both looks!
Thanks, Rose!
I really enjoy this new column, Amy. There are those of us that get stuck (think more mature women ……) thinking this is day wear, this is evening wear but are wrong 🙂 Great job!!
Thanks. It’s very easy for people of any age to get in a rut and only see certain garments as “casual” or “dressy,” so have fun breaking your own fashion rules!