My friend Jessica just sent me the links to the clothes in this outfit! And I LOVE them! Jessica should really be the one running this blog because she seriously dresses super cute all the time. Me on the other hand… I’m all talk Thanks for the outfit Jess! (She sent me more outfits that you will be seeing throughout this week and next)

Gathered Cowl Dress at Banana Republic for $98.00 (coupon code to get 25% off BRSAVE25  – ends today!)

Cropped Cardigan at Old Navy for $19.50

Rumer peep-toe high heel huarache at Banana Republic for $120.00

I think this hoodie is cute, do you?

At ModCloth for $47.99

Is it just me or does this look like a perfect swimsuit cover up? Yes, I know… it’s pretty covering for the beach, but I get burned so easily, I tend to lean towards being more covered if I’m not in the pool anyways.

At Old Navy on sale for $10.00! 35 inches long

Hapari sells these half shirts that are great for layering under a low cut shirt or dress, without the added bulk! Thanks for the great find Jessica!

At Hapari for $15.00

I think I’m in love. This is the type of cardigan that I would wear everyday… seriously.

At Gap for $49.50

This jacket is super cute! It was sent in by our reader Suzanne, thanks!

At Old Navy for $19.50.

Another cardigan. This one costs a little bit more but I think it’s worth it. This pretty pattern would look so stinkin cute with a pink  ruffly tank underneath! I love it!

At Forever 21 for $19.90.

It’s nice to own a few cardigan’s to layer over tank tops and t-shirts. I love this royal blue color and holy cow it is only…

$8.90 at forever 21! That is a steal!

Cute, cute, cute! Thanks for the link Jessica!

At Anthropologie for $88.00

Love the sleeves on this cardigan! And I also love the color charcoal… I know… boring.

Ruched Sleeve Cardigan at Charlotte Russe for $24.99

Although I normally wouldn’t spend this much on a sweater, this sweater would be a classic piece for me, and I would totally get my money’s worth! This is the type of sweater that I would wear with everything. Totally my style! (Just imagine it paired with skinny jeans and some cute flats… yum…)

At J.Crew on sale for $79.99

This jacket looks super warm, and considering it was 6 degrees here yesterday… super warm is what I need!

At JCPenney on sale for $59.99.

Thanks for the link Jessica!

Love this! And it can be worn in so many different ways! Thanks Jackie for sending in the link, what a great find!

On sale at Victoria’s Secret for $39.00

This cardigan is so cute! It would look awesome over a dress or camisole!

At Urban Outfitters for $38.00

Another great find from Jessica! Pretty sure that belt is perfect for this sweater!

At Urban Outfitters for $48.00

My friend Jessica sent me the link to this sweater, isn’t is SO cute! And it looks so cozy! Thanks Jess!

At Urban Outfitters for $48.00.

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

If Elaine from Clothed Much could choose anything to wear on Thanksgiving… this is what it would be! Thanks Elaine for putting this outfit together!

Old Navy Trench
Old Navy dress in blue
Forever 21 cardigan
Forever 21 belt
Forever 21 tights
Charlotte Russe knee-high socks
Forever 21 knit hat
Kohl’s leather gloves
Old Navy bag
Brown boots

I have two holiday parties this season that I need an outfit for.  Semi-formal/holiday attire is expected at both. I would love your ideas on how to put together a festive look with out breaking the bank. (Under $100 would be preferable.) If I’m spending the money, I would really like to invest in some pieces I can use at other events too. You know, stretch the dollar and all that.  Can’t wait to see what you come up with.

Thanks!
Rachel

Hi Rachel!

I think the best way to make your dollar stretch is to find a dress that can be accessorized in several ways. What’s better than a black dress? Also, because these parties you are going to are semi-formal, rather than wear a sweater or jacket, I think it would be fun to wear a wrap… I picked out a couple that I LOVE (a little spendy, but gives you an idea of what to look for). I think the purple one would be great to wear for some added color, but posted both because really, they would both look amazing, and it shows a couple different ways they can be worn. Another fun way to add color is by doing a patterned shoe, but as cute as patterned shoes are, they are hard to wear more than once without people noticing. So, for holiday parties, unless you want to invest in a couple pairs of pumps… I would go with a solid. Have fun! And I’m sure whatever you wear will look amazing!

Love, Natalie

Satin Sheath Dress $68.90, 38 inches long

Flannel Ruffle Scarf $70.00

Gray Ruffle Wrap $78.00

Ruffle Peep Toe Platforms $29.99

Teardrop Earrings $4.00

P.S. I am going to try to post holiday outfits tomorrow and Friday as well, so stay tuned! And I would love to post any ideas you might have… so email me some outfits ladies!

Pretty much on a daily basis we get emails about tights/leggings and how to wear them. Can they be worn with open toed shoes, how can I pull them off with boots, how do I know what to wear with my colored tights, and pretty much, what are the rules to wearing them? So I put this outfit together with open toed shoes, and colored/textured tights. Would you wear it? (More to come on how to wear colored tights/leggings! And thanks to Emily E. for the link to this dress!)

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Grecian Green Dress at Modcloth for $89.99

Tiered Colorblock Platforms at Charlotte Russe for $26.99

Lace Cardigan at Charlotte Russe for $26.99

Three Looks In One Tights at Charlotte Russe for $9.99

Round Bead Bracelet at Charlotte Russe for $4.00

PLEASE HELP!

First off, I love your blog.  I am so happy to have finally found some like-minded women when it comes to being fashionable yet appropriate.  My husband says I dress like a frumpy housewife – which I am, by the way!  I am a 33yo mom to 5 little ones.  I barely have time to get THEM dressed and off to wherever they need to go, let alone worry about dressing myself!  I recently completed my first triathlon (and in the training process lost nearly 50 pounds and dropped from a size 14/16 to an 8/10!!). I am on the taller side (5ft 7in), but still with some mommy belly (hey, 5 pregnancies in 6 years will do that to you) and larger thighs/hips (mostly genetics, but also from biking).  Husband just came home from work and said we have a dinner with the boss coming up!  YIKES!!!  I have no clue what to wear.  This dinner will be with a bunch of new physicians and their spouses at the Department Chairman’s house.  It is probably business casual dress.  What do I wear?  Thanks for your help!

~GWN

GWN, congratulations on your first triathlon and getting in shape! I love hearing success stories like yours! I have put together a very casual outfit however, I stayed away from blue jeans to help it not be too casual. The boots I put in the outfit (for this outfit) would be worn under the jeans, however, they would look super cute paired over some skinny jeans! I love the blouse and the pop of color it will give this outfit. Have fun shopping for your new figure and I’m sure you will look amazing!

Women’s Sateen Roll-Sleeve Camp Shirt at Old Navy for $24.50

Funnel Neck Cardigan at Gap for $69.50

Trouser Dark Wash Jeans at Calvin Klein on sale for $44.75

Wanted Launch Boots at Piperlime for $80.00

If this isn’t the cutest sweater I’ve ever seen… I don’t know what is! I need to find it in my size!

At Old Navy for $39.50

Doesn’t this sweater look so comfy and cozy?

At Gap for $78.00

p.s. we got over a foot of snow between Wednesday and Thursday here in Denver… hence all the wintry posts!

I LOVE hoodies! And this one is super cute! (usually at Aeropostale you can’t find anything without their logo, or name on it… and this one looks free of that junk… wahoo!)

At Aeropostale on sale for $14.99

This scarf is super cute!

At Aeropostale on sale for $4.99

Love this sweater! Same print as the skirt below but in blue… so cute. (And look how freaking awesome her hair is too!)

At Fossil for $64.00

Cute sweater for fall through winter!

At Forever 21 for $19.80

This coat is SO cute! And the neckline makes it perfect to wear a scarf with!

At DownEast Basics for $39.99

This coat is ADORABLE!

At Ruche for $89.99

Love this sweater vest! It looks so comfy! Paired with some skinny jeans and Uggs… I think this would be my favorite thing to wear!

Cable Sweater Vest at Alloy for $29.90

I really like the big buttons!

Button Hoodie at Alloy for $44.50

We get a lot of emails asking us for ideas on how to cover up an early stage pregnancy… well ladies, I think this sweater would be perfect!

At Forever 21 for $24.80.

This looks like the perfect sweater for fall!

Daniella Open Cardigan at Delias for $49.50

I bought this the other day and really really like it!!!! I think it will be fun to wear over different solid colors.

Find it at Forever 21 for $19.80.

I LOVE this sweater! And I love when I haven’t looked at Charlotte Russe for a while because there is always awesome stuff! And it is SO affordable! YAY!

Pointelle Swing Sweater at Charlotte Russe for $26.99

Never in my life did I think I would be caught in a poncho… however, I think this one is so cute!

Solid Sweater Poncho at Charlotte Russe for $26.99