Since I’m a pack rat at heart, another one of my resolutions is to find new ways to wear things that are already in my closet. This philsophy also happens to be a little easier on my bank account than my usual “I have nothing to wear so let’s go shopping and spend money I don’t have” line of reasoning.
Inspired by Marian over at The House of Style looking fab in her strapless velvet top, I picked a piece that I love but rarely get a chance to wear: a military style bustier from Grey Ant. (Full disclosure: I really had to suck it in to get into this thing. Good thing resolution #137 involves hitting the gym! )
To me, it’s always been more of a “going out” piece, but I wanted to find ways to wear it casually, and a way to make it appropriate for work:
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| Wearing it over a cotton tank tank with cuffed jeans and a thrifted army shirt takes advantage of the military style and brings it down a notch. | Pairing it with a classic button down, pearls, and a pencil skirt adds a bit of refinement while still, as Puffy would say, “preserving the sexy.” | Layering it over another bustier with cropped pants, purple heels, and Claudia Kishi worthy feather earrings makes it ready for a night out! |
ROCKING!!! darling you worked that bustier out! it looks great in all three looks. A little creativity goes a long way,as see how it works even for work.
I adore it!
big kiss and have a fabu week ahead my sweet.
x
Marian
congrats, this looks appropriate for every occasion.
I love what you did in look #3! It’s a bold way of looking chic without looking like a clubhopper as most girls would do with it. Kudos!
Thanks, Juley! I find that I have more fun if I only look a little bit like a hooker.
Thanks, May. Off to check out your blog…
Had to give you a shout out–thanks for the inspiration!
cute looks! i especially like #2 for work.
All three looks are fantastic!
Wow, I love your style! casual with style for eaveryday look. Good job,girl!
oops, I frogot to ask what’s brand of the jeans for #1 ? Thanks.
Let’s see…I think those are from the Limited.
Thanks, Whistful! The photos on your blog are gorgeous…
Thanks, Chica! Now let’s see if anyone has something to say when I wear it…
yes yes yes…I love it!!! the bustier is on superhero status innit.
damn. you look seriously fierce in all 3 outfits! i have been searching endlessly for a bustier that works for me but i have yet to find one. i love your grey ant one.
Thanks, Nina! I lucked up on this one on sale at letrainbleu.com.
I love how Grey Ant has maintained its cool during the premium denim fall out. La Rousse in Seattle has a bunch on sale for 50%-70% off. Even the new styles including the overalls. Really cute. Check Shoplarousse.com out!
Nice. I’m a fan of some of the other lines they carry, too.
Very cute! I love all three looks!
i like casual look !
Love it!!! How the heck did I not know about this blog sooner?? Wow..But I’m loving it all