Letting the details take the lead

I liked this outfit today because it has simple clean lines. I didn't wear any jewelry and you can't see the belt that I'm wearing. These trousers are the new cropped style. I actually sized up because my size emphasized what little hips I have and I really wanted a boyish slouch on these. Normally I would have worn some pointy toed kitten heels but with a high of 39 degrees I did not want my ankles to freeze. So I veered off into "school-girl" territory with the super shiny 2 inch heel penny loafers. I wore my glasses all day today so I think that added to the school-girl vibe.

As an aside, I'm awed at how much I look like my mother in these photos. She wore a curly perm during the 80's and I look just like her. (Most of the time I look like my Dad).

Here's what I'm wearing:
Elie Tahari button down shirt 
BR copped trousers 
LE penny loafers 
(Hair by Day Vies ;-D) 

Thanks for looking! 
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27 Comments

  • Nicole D replied 10 years ago
    I can't see the pics!  Don't tease us!
  • Nicole D replied 10 years ago
    Oh, there they are!  ANd wow - worth waiting for.  I love that blouse on you - just perfect for your figure.  I think you are a genius for getting the cropped non-tapered leg right.  That always look gawky on me.  SHoes balance them out.  YLF.
  • catgirl replied 10 years ago
    WHAT A BLOUSE!  I am loving that fit on you.  Gorgeous!
  • Vildy replied 10 years ago
    I was always meh about the knot look but it's out of this world on you.
    Looks like it was designed just for you. Man, that's a shirt!
  • hedgiehog replied 10 years ago
    You are rocking this outfit! You put it together so well. Chic schoolgirl. :)
  • Day Vies replied 10 years ago
    Nicole - I was multi-tasking so the pictures got a little lost in the shuffle and I posted without them. (La la la!)

    Alaska -- this blouse was all alone in the clearance section so when I tried it on and it fit perfectly I brought it home to live with me ;-) 


  • K. Period. replied 10 years ago
    Seriously, you are defying the laws of short pant science. How is it possible that you've managed to make your legs look a mile long even though you are wearing cropped pants?!? How? You are amazing! Law breaker! 

    I love the blouse. That shape is a favorite of mine too.  It looks formal and feminine all while scooting over the middle and not making the ladies look disproportionate. Truly phenomenal.  You look gloriously gorgeous, DV! 
  • Thistle replied 10 years ago
    I love that blouse on you!  You to always look so perfect and pulled together!
  • Day Vies replied 10 years ago
    Aww K -- that makes my day. I think the crops don't look choppy because my socks are the same color so the pant hem isn't such a line of demarcation -- that's the only way I can explain why it seems to work. 

    Thistle -- I really think a blouse like this with the structured lines and knot in the center would look fabulous on you. Maybe you could add to a summer capsule? 
  • Aida replied 10 years ago
    This blouse is amazing on you, what a find! Must admit that I am not a big fan of this cropped pant length so I'd prefer shorter or longer lengths to highlight those miles long legs. And of course, my favorite things is your hair ^^
  • Raisin replied 10 years ago
    What a great blouse!  You look great.  Love your hair today too.
  • celia replied 10 years ago
    Nothing like a clean outfit to brighten the day.
    The blouse is the star for me in this outfit. Not very sure about the fit of the pants but envy your slim hips ;)
  • Karie replied 10 years ago
    Fantastic blouse, fantastic pants, fantastic hair, fantastic...do you see a theme going on here? You look fantastic!
  • Suz replied 10 years ago
    WHOA. All I can say is, your mother must have been one heck of a beauty, because look at you! How the heck can a person have long legs in cropped pants?  But you do! And that blouse is spectacular. I have one with a twist like that in the front from BR last year - it is a summer sleeveless thing. But after seeing you wear yours, I do not think I will have the heart to sport my own. This is how it's supposed to look! 
  • catgirl replied 10 years ago
    I think the trick is the socks elongating the legline the way my boots did with cropped plaid pants.  Although your legs are already mighty long!
  • replied 10 years ago
    So cute! You look a little Whitney Houston with that curly bob, too. You know just how to dress your figure (yeah Suz, I can't fill out those knotted tops either). Brilliant move to size up on the pants, that gives you a bit more hip. And yes, you are defying all science by looking so long-legged in cropped pants. :)
  • Jaime replied 10 years ago
    Agree that you have created PPL voodoo. I think it helps to have super long legs! Your blouse looks amazing on you and your hair is stunning. You must have very good looking parents - you look beautiful!
  • Joy replied 10 years ago
    I have twisted blouse envy.  Like Suz and Claire, I can't fill one out and was delusioned enough to buy one once thinking it would visually add inches. It turned into a sign drawing attention to...nothing.  YLF!
  • deb replied 10 years ago
    Such a cute blouse. I like the shorter trousers but can see them with the kitten heels.
  • Ingunn replied 10 years ago
    You are a beautiful woman! Your hair blows me away. I really like all your hairstyles, but this one is a real natural beauty, and that is always a winner. Your mother must have been a sight to be seen in her time in the eighties. I also love the blouse. Now I can see what they are supposed to do - I've tried one of those, but it didn't work for me. Long legs + boyish fit = great fit in cropped, untapered pants. Now I want penny loafers, too. I can try to copy your curls a little, but the rest is way out of my reach. Thank you for inspiring me! 
  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 10 years ago
    Great outfit on you, Day Vies! I like your take on schoolgirl. The pants and top are both terrific finds, and they go beautifully together. This is such a great look, and I do want to see the pants with the little pointy pumps when you break out that look, too.
  • Lyn D. replied 10 years ago
    I too love tops that don't need further embellishment with accessories, especially in the warmer weather.
    YLF,
  • rae replied 10 years ago
    You totally pull off cropped pants! I love how the waist detail of the shirt and the color of the socks lengthen the leg line for miles.
  • Lantana replied 10 years ago
    Oh, what a superb shirt. You look stunning!
  • Deborah replied 10 years ago
    This looks lovely and the socks do continue the line of the pants.  The simplicity is just lovely.
  • annaj replied 10 years ago
    I love the blouse! Just gorgeous!
  • Parsley replied 10 years ago
    First of all, I love your hair! You need to wear it like that more often- it really looks great . 
    The shirt is also a winner. That style is super-flattering on you. I'm not a big fan of the cropped pants look, but you wear it well.

    I am a big fan of the sleek simplicity of this outfit. You look great!

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