Welcome to another installment of Ageless Style! Todays prompt is brought to you by sweet Marsha from the Marsha in the Middle blog and we are styling black and white. Sounds simple, right? Sometimes a simple color combination can have multiple styles and looks, and can be recreated from different pieces to suit the season.
On our recent European trip, I really focused on neutral pieces that I could style and reuse multiple ways. We were conscious of our luggage space, and wanted to bring items back (mostly the girls) which meant packing very smart. I purchased these Smash & Tess black overalls in the fall (unfortunately they are all sold out 😔) and have been wearing them tons! They are a great fit, I love the little front tie for a bit of extra fun, and how easy they are to style in different ways and in different seasons; long sleeved layered under here, sweater over top creating a black jean look, leather shacket styled over top, on their own on the warmer days, and I am going to show you how I styled them two different ways using the black and white prompt while on my European adventure.
#1 Tee Underneath!
In Venice we experienced pretty warm weather and honestly ditched the jackets most days by 11 a.m. This was the perfect outfit for our last half-day of exploring and super comfortable for traveling from Venice to Paris. A good white tee is hard to find, but I splurged on this one from Lululemon because I love the fabric, I love the fit and I love that it's not see-through. In hindsight I should have purchased another one just to have as back up. This is a super simple but cute and trendy look, especially paired with some sneakers such as my pink Adidas VL Court Sneakers; honestly these are so comfortable for walking in all day and for reference I would say I have/need a wider fit. You'll never look out of style in this outfit.
#2 Casual in a Button Down
Next time I wore the overalls we were in Paris and the weather was a few degrees cooler but still warm, especially by midday and with all the walking. I wanted some light, breezy and layers to be able to meet the changing weather as the day progressed. Another causal look is just to lawyer a white button down over the overalls. This is a great street style look in my opinion but if it got too hot, I could take the button down off and still look cute. I skipped the belt on this one because I didn't want to add any bulk, and wanted the casual and relaxed look.
What are some black and white looks that you are loving right now? Casual? Work?
Now it's time to check out the other ladies interpretation of the prompt, link-up your own post, and go support and explore other blogs. See you on June 19th when we will be showcasing bold prints!
Super cute outfit!
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What a cute look. I love all the different ways you can style it.
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DeleteThis is so cute! I have been telling myself I need to look for a pair of overalls and maybe I should look into a black pair. Such cute styling!
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I actually love them. They were a great purchase and I found myself wearing them a lot as black jeans in the winter.
DeleteThose are seriously cute overalls! I’m sure you looked as if you were Parisian through and through when you were there!!
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Hahahaha. Well I may have blended in a tad but as soon as I opened my mouth, it was a dead giveaway 🤣.
DeleteBoth of these are really cute looks! I love those overalls. I am so glad they're coming back into style.
ReplyDeleteMe too. I am seriously considering getting a shorts pair, even if it makes me look like I am trying to be a teen 🤣
DeleteI love how you styled these 2 different ways. And thanks for showing us some vaca photos too
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DeleteThanks Jodie. I really need to go through the photos and share them. There are so many. Hahaha.
DeleteThose overalls are darling on you! Love both ways you styled them! Love seeing some of your vacation pics!
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I agree that black and white looks area always a great choice when you are traveling and need a capsule wardrobe of pieces that can be easily styled together. I have not had a pair of overalls in years, but these look SO GOOD on you and you've styled them effortlessly.
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I used to have overalls way back in gr.8 and then I had some denim ones a few years ago but then donated them (that's a regret). Oh well. Thanks for the kind words.
DeleteThese are such cute overalls on you and it's good they were such an essential for you when travelling! I don't wear a lot of black and white - always have to add a bit of colour! But with the cooler weather here I have been reaching for neutrals more often for sure.
ReplyDeleteI know, I love color too but I am finding having neutral base pieces allows me to have staples in my closet that last a long time and then I can add fun seasonal and trendy color pieces along the way.
DeleteWhat a great way to make use out of that adorable pair of overalls on your trip. I like both ways that you styled it and think a blazer would be super cute with it, too. For some reason, I am reaching for blazers a lot right now. Love the photo of you and your Prince Charming lightly touching hands in that beautiful arched building. So sweet. Hope you found room in your suitcase to bring back a few unique pieces of clothing you couldn't get back home.
ReplyDeleteAwe, thank you. I love that photo too. It's so nicely captured by our teen. I need to get my life in order and share some travel content but I also am heading into the busiest 5 weeks! eeek.
DeleteYou look great! You styled both outfits perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
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