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WIW: White, grey, cream & watermelon

July 8, 2014

A bit of a casual outfit for work today - no meetings and no boss! Plus it's windy and a little on the cooler side. 

So out came the white BF jeans. Can you believe I didn't own a single pair of white jeans until two years ago and YLF? Now I can't imagine not having a pair in my wardrobe.

I paired the white BF's with a marled light-weight grey/cream v-neck pullover. I thrifted this pullover a couple of weeks ago and am finally getting around to wearing it. I love the drape on this top, its hi-lo hem and the dolman-like, angled short sleeves. Plus it's just super soft…summer cozy, you know?

I've added my wide white leather belt, cream laser cut oxfords, taupe/silver wrap watch and my watermelon coloured handbag for accessories. Red specs finish off the outfit.

I'm happy with how this turned out - what do you think? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Pullover: Ricki's (thrifted)
Jeans: True Religion (eBay)
Belt: thrifted
Shoes: Dolce Vita
Handbag: Hospital gift shop

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19 Comments

  • replied 9 years ago

    Perfect summer cozy!

    I so need to wear my white jeans, but I have been even making my light wash jeans look visibly dirty at work, so I can't yet!

    I like the pullover!

  • Deborah replied 9 years ago

    This is gorgeous! I love the sweater. You look fab in your white jeans Shannon. It's inspiring because I never feel quite right in mine:).

    BTW and for your info, I tried the grey Metalicus Powell Dress on today, and while it was gorgeous, it showed my lumps and bumps way too graphically:). The dress wasn't bodycon and was reasonably roomy but something about the ruching just didn't work. I think the lighter colour made a difference also, I think black would be more flattering:)

  • Thistle replied 9 years ago

    I hear ya! I really miss my white jeans.

    You look terrific. Summer inspire but still warm enough for a cool day. Just love the pol of,color the purse adds. And the shoes are perfect. A bit dressier to add that element but so fun and fab.

  • Joy replied 9 years ago

    You are inspiring me to get out the white jeans today as it is cooler, a rare day in July that jeans may not be too warm. Your bright bag is just the right touch.

  • Windchime replied 9 years ago

    Great outfit again, Shannon! Your red bag adds the perfect splash of energy to your muted color palette.

  • Beth Ann replied 9 years ago

    I've been loving white jeans, too!  You've done a great job with the silhouette here -- the pop of color and gorgeous shoes add the polish that make it work-worthy.   Well done!

  • Angie replied 9 years ago

    Clean, Modern, Simple and Fresh. A fabulous casual Summer outfit. xo

  • Neel replied 9 years ago

    Cute top and nice and breezy outfit for summer! Love the white oxfords every time you wear them. Fun outfit! Oh I like the semi tuck too :)

  • jackiec replied 9 years ago

    Gah! You get me every time with that fab watermelon bag! Awesome outfit! :)

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    Sorry I'm so late in popping back - busy day today.

    Ceit - I'm sure I wouldn't wear white jeans if my job entailed any sort of dirt - I'm Mrs. Spillypants as it is!

    Deborah - have you tried white jeans in a BF fit? I never felt quite right in them until I found that type of style. Now I love them. Sorry to hear about the dress :(

    Thistle - these shoes have been another stellar buy of mine from a few years ago. They took a bit of breaking in but became as comfy as slippers.

    Joy - hope you wore your white jeans too 'cause you look fab in them!

    Windchime - it is a rather muted palette isn't it? Not something I normally wear.

    Beth Ann - funny how this "gift shop handbag" has turned into one of my favorite summer accessories.

    Angie - thanks for encouraging me to wear white jeans in the first place :)

    Neel - the semi tuck is the best trick EVER!

    Jackiec - :)

  • replied 9 years ago

    That marled texture/pattern is so perfect with your hair and it's magical against the white pants. Love me some watermelon handbag, too! YLF. :)

  • Debra replied 9 years ago

    You look great, that top is lovely, what a great find :)

  • Ingunn replied 9 years ago

    I am the same, Shannon! Never wore white pants until a year ago, and now I couldn't  do without them. You look great today, and I love your bag!

  • MsLuna replied 9 years ago

    Lovely as always, Ms. Shannon!

  • Kristin L replied 9 years ago

    Great summer outfit! The white jeans look great. And your watermelon purse looks fab.

  • Sherryl S. replied 9 years ago

    Great looking summer casual outfit! The watermelon bag is delish! :)

  • Astrid replied 9 years ago

    Fantastic! You had me with the color description in the title and then the look was  even more fab than I expected. Love everything. :)

  • Jaime replied 9 years ago

    I love how that bag punches up your outfits and I know just what you mean by white jeans - me too!

  • viva replied 9 years ago

    This outfit brings several things to mind. First: I love wearing jeans in the summer, white or blue. I don't know why it feels so different from other times of year but for me there is something extra comfy about jeans on a breezy summer day. Love it. Second: you are the absolute best at adding a jolt of just the right color to push an outfit over the happiness edge. This watermelon is fantastic! And third: the shoes. LOVE.

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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.