When I’m making a purchase for myself or a client, my main goal is to think of three ways to style it. So this week, I’m sharing three of my current favorites: dressy kitten heels, khaki pants, and a brown denim skirt…plus three ways to style them.
Recently, I was gifted a pair of Prada heels from my dear friend and neighbor, Elsie Blum. She even wore them to her granddaughter’s wedding in New York in 2009! The first place I wore them was to the Open Door gala benefiting the Samaritan House at TX Whiskey Ranch. I copied my look from Pinterest…wearing them with an embellished skirt and a black blouse. How “TX Chic” does that sound?
For a party vibe, dressy kitten heels go great with black skinnies…just add a dressy top. And did you know wearing fancy shoes with jeans is a thing? My husband and I love sitting at the bar at Eddie V’s, listening to jazz and sipping a glass of wine…the perfect setting for a pair of jeans and my fancy shoes. Don’t you agree?
My favorite substitute for jeans this fall has been a pair of khaki paper-bag pants from Zara. Though I realize the paper-bag look isn’t for everyone, please know any pair of khaki slacks or crops will do the trick. For an everyday look, wear your pants with a button-down blouse, and when needed, add a denim jacket. Fall-bulous!!!
The highs were in the 60s when we vacationed in Carmel by the Sea in mid-September. All I needed to add to my paper-bag look was a checked blazer and a clear tote. A great way to style your khaki pants this winter is by adding an oversized sweater and a pair of booties. A Pinterest look from NYFW (New York Fashion Week), features a zebra sweater with paper-bag khakis.
Have you ever ordered from ASOS? They are known for having trendy looks at reasonable prices. Their brown denim midi skirt with a side buckle definitely got my attention and has been my go-to this fall. I think I’ve mentioned I’m a style copy-cat…copying looks at a fraction of the cost. Like the look I copied, I’ve wore my skirt with a white button-down blouse tucked in and paired with animal print block heels.
Now that it’s finally turned a bit cooler, I’m adding a denim jacket and snake print booties. Other ideas are a bomber jacket or vest…the options are endless! This winter, I will be styling my denim skirt with black knee-high boots, and one of last year’s sweaters. And please know, brown leather and corduroy skirts are great substitutes for denim.
There you have it….3 items styled 3 ways! So the next time you go shopping…challenge yourself to think of 3 ways you can wear it before you make the purchase!
Holley Williams is a personal stylist specializing in closet inventory, seasonal shopping, closet organization and wardrobe consultation. Contact Holley at [email protected].
Hospitality is in my DNA. I founded Home with a Twist, a daughter’s twist on her mother’s traditions, in memory of my mother to celebrate her life and the gifts she shared with me. Mother loved to celebrate life’s occasions – big and small.
