Sequins and Sea Breezes: Dressing Up Casual

Dressing Up Casual

8/20/2014

Some days just require a good mix of dressy and casual. I feel like this skirt allows the best of both worlds flawlessly. I found this skirt at Forever21 as I was walking out considering the trip a complete wash. I have been dying to find the perfect crochet pencil skirt for months now and here it was, right in front of me when I was least expecting it. Don't you love when things work out that way? Right when you're about to give up the shopping trip and call it a fail you find just the thing you've been looking for and suddenly it's like the best trip ever! 


I'm not really much of an in-person shopper, I actually hate trying things on in the store and trying to figure out whether or not I like this {insert random article of clothing here} all while dealing with tags, security tags, and the horrible lighting that seems to inevitably be in every dressing room but I sucked it up and headed back into the dressing room for the third time that day to try this skirt on. I had a hard time envisioning it the way I wanted to wear it since the top I was wearing definitely wasn't the best top for the skirt but my friend convinced me it was cute (and I'll admit, it is) and I could fashion it so many different ways so it went home with me. I definitely have no regrets on this one! I went home to immediately try it on with several different tops (all while texting her pictures asking what goes best - she totally needs to be my new stylist) and we both decided the mix of dressy and casual was best. I love the loose fitting t-shirt haphazardly tucked in and the two-tone wedges paired with the girly crochet of the skirt. What do you think, do you like the mixture of casual and dressy or you prefer to keep these styles separate? 



top: american eagle outfitters / skirt: forever21 / jacket: abercrombie and fitch / wedges: belk {sold out, similar here} / necklace: sophie & trey / watch: michael kors / bracelets: kate spade and 4th and ocean {old, similar here} / clutch:vintage thrift {similar here}

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45 comments

  1. I absolutely love that feeling when you find something you've been lusting after! This crochet skirt is absolutely lovely, kudos to Forever21!

    http://www.abigailalicex.com

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  2. Love that your friend convinced you to get this - looks great!! I love how you paired it with the simple T and jean jacket and I really love that necklace!!

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  3. yes!! love when that happens!! great find!

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  4. This is the perfect dress up casual! I love the lace skirt and jean jacket - so lovely and effortless!

    Maggie
    www.PolishedClosets.com

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  5. You've been killin' it with the lacey finds lately! Gorgeous skirt, I need to venture into F21 it's been too long!

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  6. loveeee the outfit. you know i love a good mix of dressy and casual (leaning more towards all casual). so cute! xo

    cheshirekatblog.com

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  7. That skirt is such an amazing find! I feel like that's how it always happens, you find things when you're not looking for them.

    prosecco in the park

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  8. I love it and those wedges are gorgeous! XO

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  9. Absolutely love this outfit! It's so fun to pair dressy and casual items together because you still can look put together but presentable.

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  10. Those shoes! Love that skirt too! So cute!

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  11. I love a good mix of dressy and casual! Denim is my favorite to pair with something dressy, it makes for a fun surprise!

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  12. Love this! I don't dress up too often, so I like the jacket/skirt combo for a more casual look. Cute!

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  13. I really love this skirt! And you know I'm obsessed with the shoes -- I wear them way too often! xo

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  14. this skirt is perfect! love how fancy it is but easily dressed down. looks perfect with the white tee and jacket :)

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  15. Love how you dressed up that denim jacket!! Super cute girlie!! xoxo

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  16. loving the demin. can't wait to break my out for the fall!

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  17. That skirt is fantastic!! Love the jean jacket.

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  18. I could try on like 40 things in Forever 21 and then on the way out pass by like a dozen things I somehow missed! I love how you styled it & love those wedges!

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  19. i think one of my top 5 outfits of yours, just perfection in my opinion, everything from the jean jacket down to the shoes!! happy wednesday

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  20. Love this look!!

    Pinkandnavystripes.com

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  21. Very cute! I love that you paired it with a simple white tee and a denim jacket. This will definitely be one of those outfits that you can reach for when you don't know what to wear.

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  22. Adore that skirt! I'm going to check it out now! Love the causal but dressy mix!

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  23. I love contrasting a tee with a feminine skirt (actually, recently did a post about graphic tees paired with mini skirts!). Love adding the denim jacket to pull it together!

    www.gochicyourself.com

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  24. totally in love with this look! Such a great forever 21 find with that skirt :)

    xo
    Brittani and Katie
    www.pleasantlypetite.com

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  25. What a cute skirt!! I love the mix of sexy casual you have going on here! LOVE!

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  26. Forever 21 does it again! I'm actually the opposite.. I tend to do WAY more in-store shopping than online... mostly because having to do returns intimidates me. I despise the post office, haha!

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  27. So cute! Love that skirt and those wedges! I just got some that look just like those at TJ!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

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  28. This is why I love jean jackets. They go with everything! Nailed it with the whole look, girl!

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  29. Love the lace skirt and denim jacket! So cute!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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  30. It was meant to be! :) Love the entire look - the perfect combination of casual yet dressy! Glad you found what you've been waiting for! XO

    Anna
    alilyloveaffair.com

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  31. I LOVE the mix of dressy and casual! You look gorgeous!

    xo Kylie
    www.dressinsparkles.com

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  32. Adore this outfit, dressing up casual is definitely my day to day attire, love it.

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  33. White tee and black lace skirt, so lovely!
    xo TJ

    http://www.hislittlelady.com

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  34. i love a good f21 score!
    i like the mix of casual and dressy! the tee and crochet skirt work well with the denim jacket and sandals! you look so effortless chic! =)

    www.simplyxclassic.com

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  35. Love this look! I'd totally wear this. Those shoes are perfect with it.

    xo
    Alexis
    http://thosethreads.com

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  36. i loveee those shoes! so cute!! you look great

    http://carolinapinglo.blogspot.ca

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  37. The skirt immediately drew me in! I love this look especially those heels! That two tone strap is perfect!

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  38. Casual perfection! Loving your white tee and those wedges!!!

    www.taffetaandtulips.com

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  39. That skirt does have an amazing hemline, and works perfectly with the mix of heels and denim. Glad you decided to give it a chance!
    Chic on the Cheap

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  40. Absolutely LOVE this combo!!!! That skirt is to die for!

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  41. Oh wow, you are working it girl! That skirt is gorgeous!

    www.internetlyaddicted.blogspot.co.uk

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