Chic for Cheap: Aviator Winging Ceremony

Melissa and I have been having such a fun time with our chic for cheap outfits each week... and love the challenges you've been writing in with.  This week we had a tough one (for me at least - Please promise that you will ignore the fact that almost every outfit I ever create has blue in it).  Reader, Natalie's husband is a Marine Corps aviator and will be getting his wings in a ceremony next month.  Here's how Natalie describes the specifics of the look she needs, "It needs to be fairly modest (no excessive cleavage) and not
formal/cocktail but not casual... it can be creative and cute and
stylish. Also, we live in Florida so it will be in the seventies still
at that time."

So what do you think everyone?  Can you help Natalie out?  If you want to put together an outfit (using Polyvore or your own software) we would love to see your results (please leave a link to your set in the comment section).

{WINGING IT}

• Trois Bangle Bracelets by Dreams and Jewelry
• Pebble Stud Earrings with CZ's by Catherine Chandler
• Olavera Pumps from Nine West at Piperlime
• Silk Metal Beaded Dress from Banana Republic
• Storm Stack Made to Order Rings by Tre Anelli

Comments

[biz]

this polyvore thing is FUN! thanks for sharing it... and here is my lame attempt at Natalie's outfit (more of a look guide than a chic and cheap outfit though...)http://www.polyvore.com/creature_comforts/set?id=4226533

[shelby]

http://www.polyvore.com/aviator_winging_ceremony_creature_comforts/set?id=4227941

well, i didnt realize it would be that expensive! but i like it :)

[Lynne]

Love that blue dress. But I just can't buy any more silk dresses - my wardrobe is full of them and they cost me a fortune to dry clean.

[Lynne]

I like the (London) cushions at Lisa Stickley:

http://www.lisastickleylondon.com/

[Lynne]

oops - think one of my comments was meant for elsewhere! Love your blog, by the way.

[Melissa de la Fuente]

SO rockin! I love this hun! That dress is great and I love all of the stormy accessories.xoMelis

[Natalie]

Wow! Thanks, Ez! I love the look! I'm having a hard time choosing between yours and Melissa's. Maybe I'll get both and decide the morning of the winging. You guys are the best! And you can never post too many blue outfits for me. :)

[Jill]

Here's one... coming in at just over $100 from head to toe!http://www.polyvore.com/sophisticated_cheap_chic/set?id=4232586

[Sal]

Sigh. You really can do no wrong, lady. I'd happily take one of each item!

[little house on Green]

Oh My Gosh!!! I just blogged that exact dress on the 19th because I don't know what shoes to wear with it. I bought the dress a couple months ago - pre sale price, boo hoo - and haven't worn it yet b/c I'm having a shoe crisis. I love your choice of black shoe!!!