I’m over basics. I continuously see brands promoting their “basics”, such as white tees, plain jeans, and grey cardigans, and while it’s good to have a solid foundation in your closet, nothing excites me fashion-wise quite like something different and a little “out there”. Whether it’s wearing neon printed Lilly Pulitzer shifts, or pairing bold colors with interesting textures and cuts, I prefer to stand out a bit more with my clothing. Rather than investing in basics, which don’t get me wrong, if that’s your style, that’s fantastic (I’m a firm believer that you should wear whatever you want, regardless of what anyone else thinks), I prefer to wear more interesting pieces. I love massive sleeves, large ruffles, bold and interesting prints, and pieces that really stand out, and especially love pairing them with other bold pieces!
More is more in my book, and when I saw this massively wide sleeved top from Free People, I was immediately in love with it! It comes in a few different colors, but I went for a bright orange-red color, and wore it with my ruffled, crinkle linen apron skirt by J. Crew, and realized the colors of the top were the same colors as one of my beloved Mary Frances cross body bags (you can see more of her beautiful handbags here, here, and here)! I’ve linked these items above for you, and although they’re sold out in stores (the Free People top went really quickly!), a few sizes are still available around the internet!
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Liz says
What a cute outfit! I especially love the bag! I’m don’t have enough basics in my closet hah!
anniewearsit says
Thank you so much! The bag is one of my favorites, lobsters are so cute and colorful!
Cathy says
Beautiful blouse! I love the lace, those sleeves are fabulous!!
XOXO
Cathy
anniewearsit says
Thank you! I just love details like these big sleeves!
Rach says
Love how dramatic the blouse is!
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Lily says
Such a cute outfit and your bag is darling!
Lily says
Your outfit is too cute and that bag is darling!
anniewearsit says
Thanks so much Lily!
joevans29 says
Loving that lobster purse! So fun! Love your bold, colorful look.
Ruthie Ridley (@RuthieRidley) says
Love the eyelet top! This is stunning!!
anniewearsit says
Thanks so much Ruthie!
Laura || Walking in Memphis in High Heels says
I am loving the sleeves on the blouse! I need to get more basic pieces for my summer wardrobe.
Stephanie says
I love adding fun and bright colors and textures to my wardrobe. Basics and basic colors are great, but all the other stuff is just wayyy more fun to play with hehe!
Stesha says
beautiful top!
xo
Stesha
http://www.stesharose.com
Danielle says
Girl, amen to being over basics! Of course, you need them – but I’m all about the statement pieces too! Love the top.
xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco
Jessica Malinowski says
Love the sleeves!