The Sweater Skirt Conundrum

I like sweater skirts because they allow a sleeker silhouette while still allowing me the ability to ride my bike or take the stairs or otherwise move in other-than-baby steps.  But I'll be damned if they don't show every single lump, bump and wrinkle!  It's a conundrum, I tell you, a conundrum.

And, apparently, between the tucked shirt, the tights, the slip for extra warmth/modesty and my body's natural contours, I have a lot of lumps, bumps and wrinkles going on:

Shirt: LOFT  Skirt: Thrifted  Boots: Splendid  Tights: SPANX

Which is too bad, because I otherwise really liked this outfit.  I love the combination of the cinnamon-colored skirt with the striped shirt.  And I love the combination of the black/aqua/coral necklace with this look:

BaubleBar necklace

I think the black plays nicely with the shirt, but that the coral also plays nicely with the skirt, being shades of orange and all.

So, I guess what I'm saying is that even with the lumps, bumps and wrinkles, I still love sweater skirts and I'd totally wear this outfit again.

Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

Peplumesque

I am wearing a striped top once again today but, more importantly, it's also peplumesque:

Well, it's not really.  But I belted it into a peplumesque shape and I think it kind of works:

I haven't been too keen on the peplum trend because I haven't been able to find one I like.  I realized the other day (while watching Pretty in Pink, no less) that many of today's peplums are just too limp for my tastes.  I prefer a stiffer fabric.  And belting this vintage silk jacket was pert near perfect.  It could stand to be a little longer and even a little more stiff, but it'll do in a pinch.

Because I was adding volume at the waist, I tried to keep the bottom of my outfit sleek with a cinnamon-colored knit skirt (Jones New York via Goodwill).  I finished the look with my neon necklace (Target) and abstract print sandals:

 Seychelles Women's Mum T-Strap Sandal

Image via Amazon.com

What about you, Reader Friends?  Are you fans of the peplum trend?

Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

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