Chambray and Sequins

I wandered into J.Crew this afternoon looking for gifts for a few gift exchange parties happening this week. While browsing among some darling sequined headbands (the person whoever picks the small square box will be quite happy), something else sparkly caught my eye. I glanced up and what did I spy? The most adorable gold sequined mesh bell skirt I have ever seen. You’d be surprised at how many I’ve seen…

Then, I started to think (a dangerous pastime) about what I could wear that sequined skirt with (so I wouldn't feel guilty for buying it). And I came up with these options:

Dressed down: Chambray and Sequins

I really like to pair opposites with each other.  For example, the ruggedness of a chambray work shirt mixed with the flirtatious nature of sequins juxtapose each other perfectly. A open chambray work shirt, like the Selvedge chambray shirt from J.Crew, with a plain white tank (Gap), tucked into the gold sequined mesh bell skirt from J.Crew with a black headband (forever 21), black Reva flats from Tory Burch, and a thin black belt from anywhere. When the weather gets a little chilly, warm up with some black tights and a black cardigan from J.Crew. 

Dressed up: Sequined Sophistication

It's super easy to make this skirt dressed up. Just swap out your chambray shirt for a thick black cowl neck sweater (I would suggest any sweaters from Vince or Theory), flats for heels, add a smoky eye and you're golden.

I've already started planning occasions to wear these little ensembles to. However, I will have to debut these looks after Christmas. Why, might you ask? Let's just say I know what's going to the top of my Christmas list!