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! |
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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, Nina! I lucked up on this one on sale at letrainbleu.com.
cute looks! i especially like #2 for work.
Nice. I’m a fan of some of the other lines they carry, too.
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.
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.
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!
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
Luv your style you should do video on youtube i will subscribe to ur channel =)
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!
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…