A few weeks ago I mentioned that I was having a problem with getting my life figured out layering shirts. I couldn't get the button down/sweater look to work without my entire torso turning into one big blob. Bri suggested I try layering a tank top in between the two layers to help smooth out the button up. Duh. This is why I blog - so I can complain and you guys can teach me how to dress myself.
Sweater: J. Crew Factory {exact}
Button-up: J. Crew {similar}
Jeans: American Eagle {exact}
Watch: Fossil {similar}
Shoes: Tory Burch {exact}
Nails: seen here
That is such a great idea! Why am I just learning this??? Bloggers are really the best!
ReplyDeleteGenius! Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea
ReplyDeleteK at www.beautystyleandgrowth.blogspot.com
That is GENIUS.
ReplyDeleteThat's the mother lovin' best thing I've ever heard. omg.
ReplyDeleteHa! Awesome idea. I have been having the same exact problem!!
ReplyDeleteKristin
Adorable outfit. Also so a great idea.
ReplyDeleteGlad Bri shared with you and glad you shared with us! That is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteUmm, genius! I'll have to give this a try :)
ReplyDeleteLife etc
That's genius! Definitely going to try it out!!
ReplyDeletei have not heard of this before - great idea!
ReplyDeletethis is so SMART! and the blue+leopard combination is a keeper!
ReplyDeletedash dot dotty
genius!!! i was having the same issue over the weekend!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering this myself! Duh! Thank goodness for you blog or I wouldn't be able to dress myself either.
ReplyDeleteGenus!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I have the same bunching problem, so I will definitely try it.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I never thought of this before. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI'm totally trying that out next time! I hate when you can see buttons through sweaters :)
ReplyDeleteLove this blue color on you!
oh my gosh, that's such a good idea! i usually size up in my sweaters, but then that means I can't wear the sweater without layering it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a freakin fab idea. Thanks for sharing and saving us from the frump
ReplyDeleteI am obsessed with this outfit!
ReplyDeleteWell there you go, I just learned something new myself now. I never thought about that tank top thing, what a genius idea! I am always pulling at my inside layers.
ReplyDeleteWait, what?? What a ingenious idea!! Also, I LOVE the blue and leopard together. Totally copying this look with items I own.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a genius idea - I need to pick up a couple of tight tanks to do this, because I definitely get irritated with how the shirts bunch up when I layer up!
ReplyDelete1) Not to be redundant, but I love the leopard and blue combo.
ReplyDelete2) I never realized how beautiful you are in blue!
3) My favorite thing about reading your blog is that your own voice totally comes through in what you write.
MINDHOLE BLOWN. What a freaking great idea. Times like this make me wonder if I'm really super dense or if everyone else is just crazy out of this world smart.
ReplyDeleteSamantha @ Sam ipsa loquitur
Love the blue and leopard together! So cute :) I FINALLY got around to reading your comments, and it's cool you can relate!
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Ooooh good to know! So helpful! - J
ReplyDelete2girlsin2cities.blogspot.com
This is seriously the best piece of advice I have received all year-- Bri is a genius! I even did a post on this very same idea here. Love the leopard and blue together!
ReplyDeleteKate @ A Journey in Style
Ohhh nice, now I learned something new for today! I'm going to have to try and layer a tank under my sweater after I put on my shirt!! I love the leopard print top, I've been loving prints lately!! Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
ReplyDelete-Sarah
The Weekend Diary
Dude. Such a good idea! Also, I'm obsessed with that cobalt sweater with the leopard button down. Stop being so cool.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea, seriously - Bri is so smart! Love this combo too, I need a sweater that color in my life!
ReplyDeleteThat is actually the smartest tip I have ever heard. Thanks for that! lol
ReplyDeleteSarah
that bri is a smart girl! it looks really great and the leopard print shirt is awesome! im on a blue kick lately so im in LOVE with your cute lil outfit.
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have a great week!
oh wow! that's such a great idea! It looks great!
ReplyDelete~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
you know i love this look! i am so into the preppy sweater layering lately :)
ReplyDeleteChioma
C's Evolution of Style
What a GREAT idea! I've had to buy shirts a full size smaller that I only wear to layer and then shirts that fit me without gapping without an additional layer. This is genius!
ReplyDeleteThat is so clever! will have to remember this. the print + the blue is so pretty :)
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Angie || sundaybelle.com
Ok, that is just plain genius! I usually buy popovers to avoid most of the buttons and rumpling, but will definitely have to try this out!
ReplyDeleteAnd you look gorgeous of course :)
~C
http://ohshedabbles.com
Ummm, BRILLIANT! This is why I read blogs. Because I don't know how to do crap and I learn genius things from genius people.
ReplyDeleteOk, yeah I never would have thought of this. I just got 2 of the Factory sweaters and I know I'll be working this tip!
ReplyDeleteWow that is an awesome idea!!! Why didn't I think of that!? This looks great!
ReplyDeleteSara
i feel like i have seen this tip before but it obviously didn't stick in my mind because i've never tried it before, but now that you've reminded me about it i really need to try it!
ReplyDeleteDude, this is brilliant. I've been trying to layer button-ups under sweaters for years and I end up looking like I'm smuggling tires out the store. (Somehow, chest plus short torso just does not seem to lend to shirts and sweater lying flat.) I will have to give this a try, thank you!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'll just say that I like your shirts leopard print, the spots on top of the white background is a classier version of the spots-on-brown-background versions. (Eek, I'm not even sure if that makes sense, I'll just say that I like this shirt's particular style of leopard print.)
I know, I always try it and it never worked out. I always wondered how everyone always looked so good and I just looked chubbier.
Deleteand I agree with you on the leopard. I have found the only way I can wear the shirt in general is layering it or else I feel like Peg Bundy!
And now I can try this! Such a great tip! I've been wondering how people wearing this look didn't look all bunched and wrinkled since I did, haha. Thanks for this!!
ReplyDeleteDon't know how I missed this post, but so glad you're trying this multiple times and sharing the wisdom!! I've wanted to tell people on the street when I see big buttons or pockets sticking out under a sweater...maybe the blog world will help all of them out :)
ReplyDeleteHuh. I never would have thought of that.
ReplyDeleteGENIUS IDEA! i have a bigger chest so the button thing always bugs me with the button downs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea...I guess that's why I blog, to learn! Thanks for passing along this tip.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't seen this post until Kimmie over at Blue Paper Lanterns linked to it today and that is a BRILLIANT idea! Does the tank top add too much warmth? Looks fantastic regardless.
ReplyDeleteUm, this is BRILLIANT! I'm so glad I'm not the only person who has this problem. So glad you commented on my blog yesterday; I've been perusing yours all morning and have already added several things to my shopping cart. Hooray for Christmas money :)
ReplyDeleteHow have I never heard of this?! Genius! Also, I LOVE this blue sweater & patterned top together.
ReplyDeleteStealing this idea to work today:-)!!!
ReplyDeleteStraight. Up. Genius. Now I can feel like a growed-up (finally, at 26)!!!
ReplyDeleteOne of my readers told me to check out your post on this topic as I wrote about the same issue of lumpy bumpy frumpiness with button-ups and sweaters. This is BRILLIANT! And your blog rocks, thrilled that we have common (obviously stylish and intelligent) readers :)
ReplyDeleteThank yo so much! I think you might have just saved my life.. uh I mean helped me figure out the layering thing ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Thanks for the tip!!!! Will definitely try this next time.
ReplyDeleteMoy
Moysfashionlife.blogspot.com
How have I not thought of this before?! Best. Tip. Ever!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of your work on this web page. I am looking forward to reading more of your posts in the future.
ReplyDeleteVery good idea. I'll have to give this a try. I just ordered some of the cutest shirts and blazer tonight. I can't wait to get them.
ReplyDeleteOh my. So it really is this easy huh? How come I never thought of this!!??
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