Thrifting Queen

WIW: A white shirt for Amy

February 12, 2013

About two weeks ago, I had commented on one of Amy's stunning outfits that she was making me reconsidering layering a white shirt under a sweater and she promptly challenged me give it a go. So today is the day.

I started with my simple navy trousers and then added my white button down. On top of the shirt, I added my navy sparkly sweater. The hi-lo hemline of the sweater allows just a bit of the white shirt to peek out in the front, which I really like. I've added my python booties for a touch of lightness to bookend the shirt and my cobalt/yellow snakeskin clutch for a bit more texture and colour.

Happiness scale? Too high to count! I'm surprised at how much I like the stiffer shirt as I thought I was kind of done with them....hmmmm....food for thought. Thank you Amy for pushing me to give this a try.

What do you think? Does this kind of look work for me? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Trousers: NJP Petite
Shirt: Jessica (Sears brand)
Sweater: Laura Petite
Boots: Sam Edelman
Clutch: Trouve

P.S. Gain wants to know if I'm done taking my pics yet as he is sure he's going to starve if I don't hurry and feed him!

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30 Comments

  • Raisin replied 11 years ago

    The white shirt looks great under that sweater. Love the bit of sparkle! Another great outfit, Shannon!

  • Mona replied 11 years ago

    Love this buttoned up white shirt on you. No wonder happiness factor is too high to count.

  • Asingh replied 11 years ago

    Shannon, I like the outfit. The sparkly sweater looks good over the button-up. Even I've been wanting to layer a button-up with a sweater for some time now. Will wear it soon.

  • Inge replied 11 years ago

    I'm a little biased here because this look is very much my cup of tea. And I love everything here: from the dressy, crisp white button-down under your high-low sweater with subtle sparkle to the snakeskin print booties and your animal print clutch (love that both accessories are a different colour). Hope Gain is happy again in the meantime too;-)

  • Day Vies replied 11 years ago

    I love how you dressed up this button-down shirt with a little sparkle. I am studying your shirt-tails and sweater hem --- polished! I love the python panache in the booties and clutch. Very NICE!

  • Jaime replied 11 years ago

    Love! This is just perfect on you Shannon. And I love how you captured Gain's hopeful expression too.

  • lyn67 replied 11 years ago

    Now, I really have to try a white shirt under a sweatter, meeee, too.
    It LF!:-)

  • Suz replied 11 years ago

    Totally PINNED!!

    I want that sweater. You are SUCH a good shopper, lady. I need to come shopping with you.

    Poor Gain...he is beautiful, but he doesn't compare to his lovely caregiver!

  • replied 11 years ago

    Looks great Shannon! I should try something like this, perhaps it will get me to like stiff shirts again, as by themselves they aren't doing much for me!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Suz - I can take no credit for this beautiful sweater. It was my Christmas gift from my son. I'm tickled that you pinned this outfit :)

    Inge - Gain is quite happy now that he's had his breakfast and thanks you for your concern :) Can you believe that you and Angie actually had to convince me that I could wear these booties???

    Ceit - I think you've hit on something with your comment. I was feeling out of love with crisp button up shirts but somehow layering the soft sweater over top of it has taken that "restrictive" feeling out of the shirt. I don't know how else to explain it. Give it a try - it might surprise you.

    Thank you Raisin, Mona, Asingh, Day Vies, Shevia, & Lyn!

  • catherine replied 11 years ago

    As always, every detail of your outfit is a wonder to behold. And you wear it SO well.

  • Sara L. replied 11 years ago

    Great outfit! I've been layering my sweaters over button downs too and really like the look. I love how your python booties bookend the lighter top.

  • Saretta replied 11 years ago

    Love those shoes! But, the cat is your best accessory! ;-)

  • Beth Ann replied 11 years ago

    Polish and shine with softness == brilliant way to feel and look fab!

    I think this would look great with the cuffs folded back over scrunched sleeves. Of course, if you're like me, your sleeves will be filthy by day's end!

  • Sarah A replied 11 years ago

    It is button down challenge day! I love it! The sparkle is fresh with the white and i love the snake print accessories. If i can figure out this pinning thing a bit better... you are pinned!

  • Jjsloane replied 11 years ago

    It looks great to me (but like Inge this is totally my look too) For me the comfort in having a sweater over my button down reduces my having to worry about button gap and therefore I feel much more free. Yours looks super duper cristp too which really makes it pop.
    Pet the cute kitty for me.

  • morethanbeige replied 11 years ago

    I love this look, TS! The button-down with the sparkle and exquisite accessories. The silhouette is beautiful as are all the individual pieces. You're rocking it, girl!

  • replied 11 years ago

    Another fabulous WIW from you! Love the sparkly sweater over that shirt and the lighter shoes peeping from under your pants echo your shirt. lovely. I adore Gains! such a stylish puss!

  • deb replied 11 years ago

    This outfit looks great on you. Poor kitty, looks like he is starving to death.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Gain is soooooo grateful for your pats and concern - lol!

    Saretta - he is quite the diva cat and is positive that orange goes with everything!

    Jeanne - that's an excellent point about not having to worry about button gap - I never thought about that.

    Thank all! I must say I'm feeling rather dapper today!

  • Tina.b replied 11 years ago

    I do not own a white cotton blouse and your outfit makes me want to run out and buy one this moment! You look fantastic!

  • Ingunn replied 11 years ago

    If it works? It is PERFECT, Shannon. You look adorable, shining, polished and sophisticated. I love everything about this outfit - and I'm pinning you, too:)

  • Tanya replied 11 years ago

    Another awesome outfit Shannon! The sparkly navy sweater is very flattering on you. I love the snakeskin booties bookending the white shirt, brilliant.

  • DonnaF replied 11 years ago

    The curve of the sweater's neckline combined with the curve of the shirt bottom really give this look that extra *something* as well as what was said above!

  • Inge replied 11 years ago

    I know, right! Glad we could help persuade you, Shannon, because these booties really belong in your wardrobe;-)

  • pil replied 11 years ago

    This is so handsome and crisp, Shannon. Navy and sparkle - swoon. I would be tempted to retry the white shirt too!

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    Love! Phenomenal pairing the booties with the clutch!! I will never let go of my BB shirt for this reason - you never know when the crisp shirt mood will strike, and it is pretty much always in style. :D

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Well the one thing I was worried about today did NOT happen - I wondered if there would be too high a "fuss factor" with the sweater over the shirt. Not at all! I was totally comfortable. Will definitely be wearing this white shirt again!

    Thank you all for the confirmation that this outfit worked - much appreciated :)

  • Angie replied 11 years ago

    KILLER

    Your style is on fire this year!

  • Deborah replied 11 years ago

    To me this is an incredibly stylish outfit.. so much so that if it wasn't so hot I would be wanting to copy this tomorrow:)

    The simplicity is what gets me! And there is a real ease to this look. It's elegant, sophisticated, yet fun and modern, all at the same time.

    You look fab!

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I started playing dress up when I was 4 years old and haven't stopped since! My income doesn't match my tastes so it's all about figuring out how to thrift my way to a fashionable life while tossing in a few delectable items.