This is a second inspirational look using my newly-acquired Gap cardigan in winter ochre. In case you missed yesterday’s post, I had a reader request that I do some looks including this cardigan and I couldn’t have been happier to help out!
Today’s look including this cardigan is a bit more of a formal look and definitely something that would be great for those of you working in a dressy corporate environment. My original intention for this cardigan was actually to wear it alone as a top, but unfortunately the material is way too loose and ends up gaping around the buttons. But the problem was easily solved with a little cami action underneath! I think the lace details of the camisole actually worked out well and balanced out the lacy details of the skirt. And because I wanted a slim silhouette for this look, I tucked everything into the pencil skirt and thew on a skinny belt to cinch everything in. Easy!
Sorry the belt kinda escaped me in the last few pictures. What a sneaky little thing! 🙂
So tell me, which cardigan look do you prefer: casual or dressy?
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I love that skirt!
I definitely have a similar red belt that adds the finishing touch to many a outfit. I have yet to venture into using cardigans as shirts but it is an idea that intrigues me. You have been the last bit of inspiration to get myself out there and do it. (: Also, one last note, I really, really, really want that lace skirt. I'm dying to find a lace piece for my wardrobe!
how do you get your belts to tuck in like that?
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you should definitely check out the BB Dakota one that i linked up as a
similar skirt. it looks so pretty!
love the skirt and I love how you style you outfit with great pop of colours!!
You are definitely one of my inspirations! (Thank you)
Agreed- the skirt is fabulous, but I love the mary jane platform pumps to go along with this otherwise lovely outfit. Very stylish outfit along with your cute face, cute smile, and lovely hair.
The skirt is gorgeous on you! I like the cardigan BOTH ways. haha
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OMG HEART YOUR SKIRT!!! i love lace anything your skirt is gorgeous!
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i adore lace and red – so your skirt/belt are awesome!!!
the skirt is HOT, i love it on you. i think i like the "dressy" outfit. just bec i like to dress up for officework everyday.
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I love your skirt! And that sweater is so versatile!
you have a great style!!you always look so beautiful!!
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I prefer the cardi dressy!! The color is just simply amazing!
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Love the outfit!
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i love both looks…well done! but i think i'm leaning towards the casual because it was a different look for you 🙂
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Gorgeous! Amazing pictures!
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Oh I love this. I prefer this one, just because I am in love with that lace skirt. I like the other one too though. Great way to show how you can dress a cardigan up or down!
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Wow, I've always been afraid of wearing brown and black but this works so well!
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What a beautiful skirt!
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Kileen, I LOVE YOUR SKIRT! It looks fantastic on you. You wear this cardigan so well. I have to try this look with mine. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Love your skirt Kileen! 🙂
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i prefer the casual version…perhaps b/c i adore the pants that go with it, hehe.
great combo! I love the lace skirt and your black cami peeking out from the cardigan. I would never have thought to pair the red belt with it…I'm not creative enough like that. I think sometimes I try to be too matchy-matchy. haha
yes, brown and black is actually one of my fave combos! 🙂
love love love this lace skirt!! i seriously just love everything with lace haha!!
What a pretty skirt! You find great things at F21!
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thanks!! the trick is to go often (~1x/week for me!). i leave empty handed
maybe half of the time. 🙂
That skirt is so feminine and classy, I love it! Can't think of a better bag yo go with it!
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i love that lace skirt so much, and the bag is so cute!
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That skirt is to die for!!! I like how it's not black lace on black ….adorable!
I LOVE this look Kileen! May be my favorite on you, yet. The coloring is gorgeous with your skin tone, and the lace skirt is just perfect. Also, that second photo looks like it could be straight out of a catalog. Great styling!!
kileen– i am in love with that lace skirt. beautiful!!
I like this look much better than yesterday. Simply stunning.
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I loveeee your skirt!! It looks so great on you!! 😀
Love the street photos sweets!! And the lace skirt is fabulous on you:)
I HELLA love this outfit! The colors, the length and scallop edge of skirt (best lace skirt I've seen to date!).. you are so stylish every day!
lol, thank you!! i haven't worn this skirt in ages (i've been choosing the
H&M lace pencil skirt instead) and i was reminded of how great this old F21
one really is!
Ooo, I'm really loving that skirt! So cute with the cardigan and heels! Also, I love your new photo shoot locations. All of the green is so pretty!
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adore this outfit so much, especially the lace skirt! btw, do you know of good instructions to making a blog button? thanks!
hm, i don't know of good instructions that are already out there
actually… for me, i just took a picture that i liked, resized it to my
blog sidebar width (I set mine to 180 pixels) and have the image scale
proportionally. then I just took a Text tool and added my blog name to the
image. it's not too hard.
let me know if you have questions!
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Wow..this is such a pretty, classy outfit Kileen…I love it!
Fantastic job with this sweetie, I love the lace skirt and I could not tell that it was the same cardi as yesterday. well done.
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Wow! What an inventive transformation! I wouldn't even think to pair this with a lace skirt let alone a little channel bag, bangled bracelets, and a strand of pearls. This look is totally classic with a contemporary color pallette! Just plain lovely 🙂
This is so pretty, and I love the skirt on you.
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I like it dressy! But I kind of like everything dressy. Love these "not your roof" pictures. They're such high quality.
Strangely, I do find myself missing your roof. That came out creepier than I meant it to be.
lol, not creepy at all. and i was getting really tired of seeing my roof
pictures myself, so now i'm venturing out. i'm seeing my neighborhood in a
whole new light now! 🙂
I definitely prefer the dressy version– but I'm way girly. Love that you paired this with the red belt. It's unexpected but it's pretty cool together.
We're all seeing your neighborhood too! Is that creepy? Haha.
Love the street photos sweets!! And the lace skirt is fabulous on you:)
omg i love all your outfits…