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WIW: Olive & Black

March 10, 2015

Late to the Olive and Black party - hope you can stand one more iteration!

Today's outfit started with my trusty olive cargo pants (one of my BEST fast fashion purchases EVER!). I didn't have a black and white striped tee as per Angie's ensemble, but thought my black/white ballerina tee would work to bring in that bit of white. I topped the tee with my black suit blazer to bring in an element of "office wear" and then added my Docs for comfy footwear. Finishing touches to the outfit included my large chrome/white watch, red specs and red lip and my black leather handbag.

I've worn olive and black many, many times since I bought these pants and I never tire of it. Thanks for keeping us inspired Angie :)

Thoughts on this outfit ladies - proportions, combination? As always, all comment/suggestions welcome.

Blazer: Nygard
Tee: Smart Set
Pants: Ricki's
Boots: Doc Martens (eBay)
Watch: thrifted
Handbag: Danier Leather

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16 Comments

  • replied 9 years ago

    You look comfy! I like the injection of white a lot.

  • replied 9 years ago

    Looks fab Shannon! Sassy, edgy and modern. I agree with Ceit, love the touch of white too.

  • lyn67 replied 9 years ago

    Your tee makes for the pop of white needed in Spring and the doc's make for the edgy, rebellious Shannon, isn't it! Love this!

  • Sara L. replied 9 years ago

    I always love that ballerina tee - every outfit with it looks good and this is no exception.  The suit jacket and cargos are a fun and different combination.

  • replied 9 years ago

    I love that shade of darker olive - really suits you - and makes more of a statement than some of the wishy-washier  versions out there.  And Miss Ballerina!  Love her:)

  • TraceyLiz65 replied 9 years ago

    A fantastic edgy version! Great job!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    I'm realizing Angie is quite right (as usual!) in that white is magical in an outfit. And what am I going to do when Miss Ballerina needs to retire? I had no idea how versatile and how much I was going to love this tee. She's starting to show her age, poor thing - need to find a replacement.

  • Jaime replied 9 years ago

    You definitely need to replace Miss B - she is an essential!

  • citygirldc replied 9 years ago

    This is one cool outfit with an edgy vibe. I was almost wore a similar outfit today but decided against it.  You look fab.

  • Karie replied 9 years ago

    I can see why those cargo pants are a favorite! I love the injection of white, and those boots make the outfit look ultra cool.

  • Joy replied 9 years ago

    I want to steal that ballerina tee every time you wear it. Lots of love for the whole outfit. I have a black Nygard tuxedo jacket that doesn't get enough wear. Hmmmm.

  • Angie replied 9 years ago

    Cheeky and super cute. 

    You can also roll your pants a little to showcase the lacing detail of the boots. 

  • kkards replied 9 years ago

    yes, its amazing what adding a blazer can do to "office up" an outfit. nice verison of olive and black.

  • rachylou replied 9 years ago

    I like the dark olive. That's different. Great top :)

  • Thistle replied 9 years ago

    Fabulous interpretation!  You look terrific.

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 9 years ago

    Super cool outfit! I like all the different ways you wear that ballet tee. It's so versatile!

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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.