While I certainly have something to wear to each of these formal or less formal occasions, I can't help to be attracted by sparkly things at this time of the year, especially tops that I can dress down. I am usually more challanged in the casual events dressing department, I can't seem to find the right balance between showing up in my everyday clothes and be overdressed.
I recently purchased two tops with just the righ amount of sparkle to make me feel like I am wearing something special but without trying too hard to look festive (which is the feeling that I usally have when I am covered in sequins).
The first is the JCrew sparkle row cami. I have been late to jump on the bandwagon on this one and I didn't try it when it came out, mainly because it was expensive and I didn't think I needed another cami. When it went on sale I vaguely looked for it in store but my size soldout fast in NYC at first markdown. Then one day, when it was already deeply discounted and with 30% off to boot, it popped back in all the sizes/colors on the website and since FS had just went into its short hibernation period I pulled the trigger on the navy one (the other two colors would wash me out, I think).
Well, I don't know why I waited so long and almost missed on it, this top is a beauty. It is very pretty in a feminine and almost old-fashioned way and it is sure not to go out of style anytime soon.
The 0 fit me perfectly. I had tried a 00 in store and I could barely pull it over my boobs, so I would say that if you are a little bit busty you cannot size down in this one (in case it pops back).
This one can be easily dressed up (with fancy pants or a mini) or down with jeans and I plan to wear it to my class moms night out.
The other top is from the Loft and I feel like I found the Holy Graal of the evening casual tops. It is called Rhinestone Studded Sleeve Sweater and it appears to be sold-out right now in regular sizes (but was available in all the sizes yesterday). For starters is a long-sleeved knit in a cotton/viscose blend that will keep me warm without having to layer on my way to parties but won't make me sweat once there (I am talking to you confetti-stripe merino dress). Second, it isn't another iteration of the sequined tee/top like we have seen many times: the sequins (rhinestones, actually) are only on the sleeves and rarify towards the cuffs (it also has a bow-tie on the back of the neck). It is brilliant and it is a top that has a very cool vibe to it, I would totally see it selling for much more at Sandro or other "cool" brands. But being the Loft this is very reasonably priced at &59.50 and I got it for half of this price with their cybermonday promo (after regretting not picking it up on Black Friday).
This is the XS, but I could have gone with the S, there wasn't much of a big difference (I apologize if the pictures are a bit dim but it is very dark here today. Under the light the rhinestones really sparkle):
I am going to wear it with black pants to another moms night out in a casual place this Thursday.
My holiday party season actually kicks off tonight with a cocktail party at my daughter's school. I had planned to wear the outfit below with the polka-dots sequin tee (also because I am volunteering at the party and I thought it would be a nice "bartendering" outfit):
Top: JCrew
Collar: Marc Jacobs (it comes from the sonia cashmere sweater (the tulle collar is entirely detacheable so you can wear it as a regular crewneck)
Skirt: Sandro
but it is snowing today so I am probably going to wear something more weather-appropriate as I tend to be cold. In fact I think I am going to add a fancy necklace to this outfit with the abstract-diamond merino turtleneck, that I wanted to show you in case you have the lolli pants or the bright dahlia cafe capris:
Not sure what kind of shoes I am going to wear though, since I am probably going walk in the snow!
Ok, that's enough sparkly tops to last me a few years. What about you? Did you give in the sparkle-mania?
Tried the navy version and passed, just wasn't in the mood before the holiday season. Now I regret it, but sure something else will catch my eye before Dec. 5. Enjoy all your festivities Ema. Fun that you have moms' nights during the holiday season.
ReplyDeleteI love the navy top! I have it too and am anxious to start wearing it! This weekend is my husband's 50th so we are getting ready for a big christmas shindig!
ReplyDeleteHi Ema! Funny that you posted thie bright dahlia capris and the turtleneck. I received my abstract diamond turtleneck today and it looks great with my dahlia capris. What a cute outfit. I grabbed 3 sweaters during the sweater promo and was able to double discount at midnight so they were nearly half off! Love all your outfits especially the sequin polkadot pairing. I'm trying to resist it since I have the b/w sequin zigzag one but those polkadots are so cute.
ReplyDeleteLove the Sequin Row Cami on you! The fit looks perfect. I really wanted to love this top as I was drawn to the peach and mint green colors, but it just didn't fit me. That Loft sweater seems like a great idea too, and I like it when clothes are functional temperature-wise!
ReplyDeleteI never saw the Loft sweater, but I only hit the store once. I see why it sold out. Super cute. I like your sweater/pants combo, too. Have fun at all your parties. :)
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