Yes darlings, it’s TGIFashionFriday! I’m totally pumped up this week, I think it’s this hot pink mani/pedi that breathed life into my usual boring nails situation. Now that I went all out with the nail polish, I’ve been overthinking my outfits and living in fear of clashing colors. I had one of those stare down sessions with my wardrobe, you know the one where you look at all the clothes that you own and then declare you have nothing to wear. Just before I got to that point, my eyes landed on this black and white print shirt and I decided that was the shirt that would complement my pink nails really well. I decided to pair it with these white shorts for no other reason than it’s summer. I’ve never worn black and white on white before but I love the combination.
So much, I think I’ll do some more experimenting.
If you want to recreate this look but you’ll be running around with your kids, you can swap the ankle strap heels for sandals or a cute pair of loafers.
This is one of the few print shirts that I own, I tend to shy away since I have a bit of a chest so that’s why I ensured that my proportions were well balanced in this outfit. Just because you have a chest doesn’t mean that you can’t wear prints. I think it’s important to study your body type and determine ways in which you can create a proportioned silhouette.
Don’t punish yourself, Make it work for you!
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Tucking in the shirt, minimizes the amount of print so it’s not overbearing, polishes the look and pulls it together creating the balance that I need to look like a woman.
Personally, I think that a pair of white shorts is a summer essential, it can be worn over and over with basically any shirt. My only advice would be to get a length you’re comfortable wearing.
Get the look:
Shirt: J. Crew (Old) Similar
Shorts: Express
Nail polish: Sinful Colors 920
What are your tips for creating a proportionate look?
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Cute for days!!! Prints are amzing on all body types , you just need to find the right print. Where did you get your ankle straps? And, are they comfortable?
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Thanks Ayana, these are from Lulu’s they aren’t too bad but I’ve never done a lot of walking in them.
Love this look Adanna. The print looks great on you.
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Thanks MJ 🙂
I love how you could wear this look in the day and evening. Your legs are amazing in shorts and your monochrome blouse is Summery and classy.
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Yes, you’re right it’s a great day and evening look. Thank you!
Love it! You look awesome ma’am <3
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Thank you Vee
Loving the print top and cute look. 🙂
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Thank you, Mo
Love that top! What a great print!
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Thank you Kristen
Very cute fit. I love your hair too. Oh yeah + that lipstick is BOMB!
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Thank you, it’s Wet & Wild Dollhouse pink
Nice outfit! And your hair looks even more amazing against the monochrome palette of your outfit!
Tiffany
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Thank you.
I love this black and white look! Those white shorts are a must have for summer
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Thank you Charnele
Great look! I love this black/white combo.
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Thank you Kathrine
Haha I do the stare down thing too all to well.
Only more reasons to go shopping.
You always look so pretty to me.
Your style is impeccable and I look forward
to seeing what you’ll wear.
Love this outfit from head to toe!!
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lol that’s true. Thanks Shea 🙂
Cute look! I love the shorts with button down! Such a great look!
xo, Kenya
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Thank you Kenya 🙂
You look so fabulous! Your hair is EVERYTHING too!
Xoxo,
MaRae
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Thank you!
You look fabulous in this black and white outfit. You look fab!
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