This outfit appeared in a recent e-mail from Anthropologie:
While I don’t wear pastels–only because they don’t do much for my coloring, not because I have a particular aversion to them–I’m truly taken by the freshness of this look. I’ve always loved the incongruity of a scarf with a sleeveless top, and the intricate, yet casual, way this one is tied is particularly appealing.
…the more I love them.
1. A racerback tank with a non-racerback bra
2. Feathers
3. Flannel
4. Fishnets
5. Sequins
6. Pants with a dropped crotch
7. A loose-fitting top with loose-fitting pants
8. A cropped top with skinny jeans
9. A fur vest
10. A traditional blazer with a skirt (instant uniform)
1. Pale lipstick
2. Dark nail polish
3. Lipstick that’s not long-lasting
4. Drugstore perfume
5. Foundation makeup
6. Black liquid eyeliner
7. Blue eye shadow
8. Green eye shadow
9. Pink eye shadow
10. OK…any eye shadow that’s not a neutral color
These espadrilles from Nordstrom are surprisingly comfortable, given the heel height and low price point.
I usually shy away from inexpensive shoes because they invariably hurt, but I spent the better part of a day walking around in these, and I was fine.
1. Denim with denim
2. Colored jewelry that matches what I’m wearing
3. White-framed sunglasses
4. Large hoop earrings
5. A long, hippie-style skirt or dress
6. Leather pants
7. Pleather anything
8. A white bra under a white shirt
9. A black bra under a white shirt
10. A seamed bra under a T-shirt
1. Loafers
2. High-waisted pants or skirt
3. A bulky sweater
4. A turtleneck sweater
5. A top with only one sleeve
6. A babydoll top
7. A tie-dyed T-shirt
8. A unisex T-shirt
9. Anything that looks like it was recycled from the ’60s
10. Plaid
1. Husband-and-wife matching outfits
2. A track suit
3. Loungewear on an airplane
4. Matching earrings, necklace, and bracelet
5. Earmuffs
6. Animal-print clothing
7. A poncho
8. A lace shawl
9. A cowboy hat
10. Fringe
1. A visor
2. Seriously torn and tattered jeans (mildly distressed is OK)
3. Overalls
4. Sneakers with jeans (à la Seinfeld)
5. Sneakers anywhere but at the gym or on a walk, unless they’re Converse, in which case, anything goes
6. Khaki pants
7. A belted raincoat
8. Peep-toe booties
9. Sweatpants
10. Pastels
1. “Mom” jeans
2. A T-shirt with a saying on it
3. Pants with side pockets
4. Drawstring pants
5. Elastic-waist pants
6. Anything with a large pattern
7. Horizontal stripes
8. Cheap shoes
9. Pumps with heels lower than 3.5 inches
10. Quarter socks
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