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Texture Mixing For A Casually Elegant Look

Part of my style recipe has always included a small amount of elegance. Not stuffy elegant, just kick-it-up-a-notch elegant. Even when my lifestyle and fashion preferences change, the constant always seems to be a dab of dressiness. The truth is, I just don’t wear casual as easily as many women, and I tend to appear overdressed, even in simple outfits. Today’s ootd is a casually elegant outfit combining textures.

casually elegant outfit combining texture

As I read more about the Kibbe system, I begin to understand why. I’ve discovered I am a dramatic classic and apparently, they do have a hard time with casual. More on the Kibbe system after I study the book in more depth.

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woman weaing faux suede jacket and silky shirt combining texture
WEARING –Ā  ELONGATED FAUX SUEDE JACKET on saleĀ  –Ā  SANDWASHEDĀ  BLOUSE C/O on saleĀ  –Ā  DENIM PULL-ON JEGGINGS on saleĀ  Ā –Ā  PEARL DROP EARRINGS C/O on saleĀ  Ā –Ā  METALLIC KNIT SCARF C/O on saleĀ  –Ā  METALLIC KNITĀ  FINGERLESS GLOVES C/O on saleĀ  –Ā  SIMILARĀ  BOOTIES

Casual can run from sweats with clunky athletic shoes to something like this outfit which is firmly in my wheelhouse. Even though I’m wearing pull-on jeans, the espresso color is slightly dressier than blue denim and a welcome change for me. I never thought I’d get tired of jeans, but I have so it’s nice to have alternatives. I love the comfort of a pull-on style, plus the lack of zipper and button means nothing to poke out front and show through my top.

blonde woman wearing brown jacket and pink scarf

I’ve been stocking up on brown this winter. It’s not as readily available as black, so I snapped these items up when I saw them. Espresso is a rich deep neutral that coordinates with things as easily as black. It also looks great worn with black. Black and brown are a very low contrast combination.

You may enjoy –How To Find Your Personal Contrast Level And Why It Matters

 

Last weekend I wore these jeggings with a teal sweater and a plaid blazer (similar)

wokman in home depot wearing blazer and brown jeans
WEARING –Ā  SIMILAR BLAZERĀ  –Ā  MOCK NECK SWEATERĀ  –Ā  PULL-ON JEGGINGSĀ  –Ā  SIMILAR BOOTIESĀ  –Ā  CROSSBODY BAGĀ  –Ā  Ā CABLE HOOP EARRINGS

I wore this look for a run to Home Depot, Lowes, and a tile store. Someone on FB mentioned that I must have been the best-dressed shopper at Home Depot, and I was. Did I feel overdressed? No, I felt like me which is how I want to feel no matter what other people are wearing.

silver haired womkan wearing brown jeans and jacket
WEARING –Ā  ELONGATED FAUX SUEDE JACKET on saleĀ  –Ā  SANDWASHEDĀ  BLOUSE C/O on saleĀ  –Ā  DENIM PULL-ON JEGGINGS on saleĀ  Ā –Ā  PEARL DROP EARRINGS C/O on saleĀ  Ā –Ā  METALLIC KNIT SCARF C/O on saleĀ  –Ā  METALLIC KNITĀ  FINGERLESS GLOVES C/O on saleĀ  –Ā  SIMILARĀ  BOOTIES

This column of color is not as typical as if the sweater were brown and the outer jacket a contrasting color, but I get the same elongating effect by wearing brown head-to-toe. I added a blouse, fingerless gloves, and scarf in soft blush and faux pearl earrings to keep the effect soft.

woman in brown jacket and texured scarf

I am an equal opportunity pearl lover and don’t care if they’re real or faux. The effect always feels elegant to me because the soft luster just glows.

Do you find yourself under or overdressed most of the time?

Thanks for reading and remember to wear what makes you feel confident, no matter what the ‘crowd’ is wearing:)

63 Comments

  1. In the winter months when I’m out running errands, all people see is my coat, hat, gloves and boots. Women tend to notice the boots most of all. We all look pretty much the same in dark winter coats. It’s hard to find a warm-enough colorful winter coat, but that would be the way to stand out in a sea of darkness.

    1. Excellent point and yes it would!

  2. I really like each of those pieces you showed. My style is more casual so I would probably slip only one or possibly two of those into my casual style. You looked wonderful in the outfit. I’m a true biever in you be you and I’ll be mešŸ˜Š

  3. I always am overdressed so it was nice to hear I’m not alone! I love this outfit! Like you I don’t do casual well. Thanks for great inspiration.

  4. Love the pink and brown combo. Daisy Fellows, who was an influencer before there was such a thing, once was asked why she was all dressed up at 8 am in the morning to walk from her train sleeping berth to her car (with chauffer) which would take her home. Was she meeting someone? No. She said, “I do this for me.”. Another author commented that her 8 year old daughter was annoyed when her mother (the author) kept picking her up in her sweaty workout clothes.
    I adhere to much the same philosophy. I want to look good and I want to wear the nice stuff I have. I don’t want to overdress, but right now, I feel most people are erring on the side of same old casual. Everyone gets to do what they want, but I love a good outfit on anyone, where it’s obvious some effort was made. To me, making the effort feels respectful of others. I give a pass to anyone who does not feel well, and the young Moms (and Dads) who are trying to get the shopping done with babies and toddlers.

  5. I think both outfits are wonderful. And who cares if your the best dressed gal in the store; you turned everyoneā€™s heads to see who that classy chick is.
    I too, love pearls and diamonds Fake or Real, they go with everything and add a bit of ā€œwowā€ to the outfit of choice. Sparkle on!

  6. More great looks from you. Especially the jacket in that lovely brown.
    I find that women in my area seem to dress in a very casual style. The epidemic has made this pretty much the norm. Remote jobs and classes for children has taken it’s toll!
    It’s important to me to dress and feel well put together even if it’s to stay home. Of course a nice sweater (like the dipped with blues) and comfy jeans you showed a day or two ago is nice to wear anyplace casual but why not for just you?
    Love your glasses!!!

  7. beth byrd says:

    I really like the mix of textures with your outfits, particularly the brown and pink one. Those are lovely colors on you.

    I’ve included more brown in my wardrobe lately and I find it works with many colors. I’m still working so I tend to dress up most days. But even on the weekends, I dress up my jeans or more casual clothes. My sister always comments on all of my accessories (I’m usually in a scarf)!

    Linking over to the Chico’s site to purchase those earrings … they are beautiful!

    1. They’re lovely and such an amazing sale price. You’ll love them.

  8. If I’m going to Home Depot, it’s usually because I’m in the middle of a project and find I forgot something vital. Even so, I try to sneak in and out in case someone recognizes me in my dirty clothes! Casual, okay. Dirty, no.

    1. LOL, in that case, all bets are off for me too but that’s when bright lipstick and dark sunglasses come to the rescue:)

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