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Popular for fall: tops & sweaters with back openings--I like them even though they might seem to defeat the purpose :)  Abercrombie & Fitch Long-Sleeve Tie-Back Top, $39  Zara Back Cut Out Top Limitless Contour Collection, $25.90  Abercrombie & Fitch Mockneck Lace Bodysuit, $49  Anthropologie Ricki Open Back Merino Turtleneck, $128  Dynamite Open Back Mock Neck Blouse, $14  H&M Open-backed Top, $17.99
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Going to the Oscars? Or just dressing the part...  Zara Asymmetrical Satin Effect Dress, $25.99  Zara Draped Crop Top, $12.99  Zara Flounced Hem Belted Skirt, $12.99  Zara Tulle and Taffeta Dress, $9.99  Zara Sequin Dress, $22.99
 Zara Long Belted Jumpsuit, $25.99  Zara Flared Sequin Pants, $9.99  Zara Embroidered Tulle Dress, $25.99  Zara Mixed Print Dress with Tie, $9.99  Zara Ruffled Tulle Mini Dress, $25.99  Zara Embroidered Skirt, $12.99  Zara Flared Sequin Pants, $12.99 More likely we'll be dressed like this & watching from home for the big night :-)  Zara Relaxed Jeans with Rips, $12.99 I love the look of jeans with a tucked-in top. But it does take work:
 Zara Funnel Neck Sweater, $35.90 + ZW Premium Bootcut Jeans in True Blue, $69.90 Even though they feel a bit retro, I love vests--especially long, knit ones. They can replace a blazer at work while looking equally professional. They hide figure flaws. They're warm without overheating. My personal connection: My mom wore vests in her youth, & I passed my dissertation defense wearing a long, navy blue vest.  Poshmark Zara Waistcoat with Lapels and Belt, $25  Zara Full Cut Cable Knit Vest, $49.90  Poshmark Zara Belted Vest, $43  Zara Dress with Side Cut Outs, $49.90  Zara Belted Vest, $69.90 I've always loved high-neck blouses. Wear 'em with jeans to bring down their formality.  Sundance Catalog Everyday Essence Tee, $58  Sundance Catalog Gentle Days Top, $128  Poshmark Gap Black Floral Mock Neck Blouse, $8  Poshmark Zara Sheer Floral Top, $39  Poshmark, New Zara Glossy Satin Blouse, $40  Poshmark New Zara Size XS Gingham Puff Sleeve Mock Top, $39 Graduation ceremonies, holiday services, weddings...  Zara Pleated Dotted Mesh Dress, $35.99  Zara Lace Dress with Jewel Button, $69.90  Zara Ruffled Print Dress, $29.99  Zara Floral Print Dress, $35.99  Zara Dress with Knotted Front, $35.99  Zara Floral Print Dress, $29.99 I haven't told you because you might hold me to it, but I am trying to stop buying clothes--pretty much at all. (Which is an odd thing for a clothing blogger to say :-) But here it is summer, my second-most-difficult-to-dress-for season (spring being the worst), & around comes the Zara sale, full of strange & alluring styles. Here are my fave picks from the hundreds of sale items...  Zara Printed Halter Top, $12.99 (was $19.99), more colors too  Zara Mini Flare Pants, $19.99 (was $29.90)  Zara Animal Embossed Leather Slides, $35.99 (was $45), all sizes  Zara Contrasting Dress, $19.99 (was $29.90)  Zara Gemstone Pendant Earrings, $12.99 (was $19.90)  Zara Asymmetric Top, $29.99 (was $49.90)  Zara Plaid Jogging Pants, $25.99 (was $39.90)
 Zara Hooded Down Jacket, $29.99 (was $49.90)  Zara High Waisted Shorts, $29.99 (was $39.90). I got the navy, which is no longer for sale. Black & white are available but not for sale.  Zara Textured Top, $15.99 (was $25.90)  Zara Rustic Top, $15.99 (was $25.90) I remember many years ago falling in love with a company called Allen Allen that would dye sweatshirts to your exact specifications from a palette of a hundred shades (does anyone remember this company?). I ordered a pale pale sky blue sweatshirt, but did I ever wear it? This question has been in my mind as I study sweatshirts now as we move into spring weather--when you need something to warm you up but not as heavy as a coat nor as wintry as a wool sweater. A couple years ago, sweatshirts were the new silk blouses--you could wear them everywhere--to work, with a dressy skirt--but I think they're back to being weekend wear again now. I remember once buying the sweatshirt to my now-alma mater--where is that sweatshirt now?? I've also bought new sweatshirts now & again over the years that I haven't worn, & I have a couple athletic tops--so do I actually need a new sweatshirt? How many sweatshirts do you own? How many do you need? Have you bought one lately I should take a look at? Well, anyhow, here are a few of my finds from my search for the perfect sweatshirt... This sweatshirt/shirt combo has received rave reviews, & I love navy, so I'm going to give it a try. I always wear a shirt under a sweatshirt, so maybe the built-in collar will save some bulk?  J. Crew Factory Woven ruffle-neck pullover, $32 Sometimes the most basic might be the best of all. No brand name on the chest...
Text on clothing has become more popular over the past few years; the placement of the text is fun on this sweatshirt. H&M also often has the lowest price on basics.  H&M Sweatshirt, $9.99 Of course, I love this sweatshirt. Or do I? Does the embroidery make it or ruin it?  Poshmark J Crew Women's Embroidered Flower Sweatshirt, every size, new $39 If you did pick a logo to wear on your sweatshirt, which one would it be? I like the color of this A&B sweatshirt. Would we ever put a blazer over our sweatshirt like this...?  Abercrombie & Fitch Print Logo Sweatshirt, $36 As always Zara has about a billion sweatshirts, some like works of art, & some basic, & I semi-love them all.
I'm a sucker for this marled blue...
Here are some outfits I might wear for this wonderful outing... I love the idea of a jumpsuit! I tried one, & it made me look like an airplane mechanic, but this one looks simple, easy, & pretty. Maybe it's time to try again...  ZARA JUMPSUIT WITH BELT AND BUCKLE, $25.99 I'm in love with this retro-feel co-ord suit! I know the pockets are odd, but I could give it a try with a friend! I love the bare legs & tall boots. Feels so much like something from The Graduate.  ZARA POLO SWEATER WITH CONTRASTING PIPING, $29.99, + SKIRT WITH CONTRAST PIPING, $25.99, + HIGH-HEELED LEATHER BOOTS, $199 Comfy & fun & look at those boots!!  ZARA JOGGING PANTS, $22.99, + MOCK NECK T-SHIRT, $17.99, + ZIPPERED ANKLE BOOTS, $49.99 So pretty yet almost impossible to wear to any event except a party or brunch... :-))  ZARA FLORAL PRINT WRAP BLOUSE, $25.99 + FLORAL PRINTED PANTS, $29.99 Look at the lovely bow at the back! I love this blouse, & I know my husband would say I look like a nun if I wore it. I also love her cropped brown wide-wale cords!
Such pretty, pajama-like pants! Perfect for brunch!  ZARA PRINTED PANTS, $29.99 As usual, the Zara sale is so huge that you could really just take one category each day to explore (just shoes for instance). I've also discovered that as I suspected, all the old trends have just been absorbed into the new--so front-slit skirts, pompoms, animal print, low-rise jeans--they're all here, still in style, not a flash in the pan.  ZARA A-LINE KNIT SKIRT, $29.99  ZARA V-NECK BODYSUIT, $15.99  ZARA WINDBREAKER WITH BAG, $29.99  ZARA TECHNICAL FABRIC SHOPPER, $19.99  ZARA COLOR BLOCK CABLE KNIT SWEATER, $45.99  ZARA PLAID PENCIL SKIRT, $29.99  ZARA CROPPED SWEATER, $29.99  ZARA VINYL SHOPPER, $19.99  ZARA MIXED NECKLACE, $12.99  ZARA SPARKLY SNAKESKIN PRINT LEGGINGS, $29.99  ZARA SEQUIN SKIRT, $39.99 |
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