Chic for Cheap: Dinner and a Benefit Concert

Ametrine and Vermeil Drop Necklace (Yanis07) . Nicole Necklace (Bunny Luxe) . Stack Bangles in Gold Fill (Michelle Chang Jewelry) . Color-Block Satin Clutch (Old Navy) . Thistle Pocket Blouse (Adaire) . Solid Washed Favorite Tank (J.Crew) . Penelope Straight Denim (Ruby Republic) . Michael Kors Shoreham Boots (Nordstrom)

Reader Jill wrote in with a chic for cheap challenge for us this week.  Here's how she describes what she's looking for:

"I have a mini-reunion with some high school gals this weekend in Chicago - some I haven’t seen in 10+ years!  I need to look great, but I have hit a road block!  I already have some great brown Michael Kors knee-hi boots... and I'm thinking of wearing those with some skinny jeans, but for up top I need ideas and suggestions!

The evening will include dinner at a steakhouse, then drinks at a local bar that is having a benefit concert for a guy we graduated with that recently befell some very serious medical issues.  So the dinner will be maybe a touch fancy, but the drinks part will be very “hometown” fun with a little solemnity mixed in."

MY PICKS: I think a slouchy top looks great paired with skinny jeans and boots.  The tank top adds just a spot of color underneath it all and the accessories bring it all together.  Pairing two (or more) necklaces adds a funky (not too tailored) and chic note to the ensemble.

If you want to help Jill our with some ideas, please include a link to a look you create (with Polyvore or another program) in the comment section below.  Don't forget to check out Melissa's look right here. Have fun at your reunion and concert Jill!

Comments

[Melissa de la Fuente]

Oh! i love this hun! Love the purple, the necklaces and bangles!Great look and great prices!xoMelis

[Abbie]

Love the fairly inexpensive jewelry! It gave me a few new Etsy sellers to check out for bridesmaid gifts!

[Jackie]

Once again, another fabulous ensemble! I love plum and brown together. I checked out the etsy shop the bangles are from and she has some great affordable pieces!

[MsUnreliable]

I can't wait til it's boot weather here again! Only 6 months to go :D

[Rachel B]

ooooo....boots....must ...not....buy...more....

[Sal]

Well played! Picking up the brown from the boots in the clutch, and the purple from the clutch in the tank ... clever and lovely.

[Jill]

I LOVE IT! It's perfect! Thanks to you and Melissa! I will be lookin' good this weekend! It is something I never would have put together - thanks again!

[Aran]

so cute!!

[nichole]

Fantastic eye! Love it all. The hues are subtle, yet bold. Hard to pull off, but you nailed it!

[Holly]

http://www.polyvore.com/steakhouse_dinner_bar_benefit/set?id=4707467

[BunnyLuxe]

This is a great blog. Thank you so much for picking my "Nicole" necklace <3

[Alix]

Love it! The accesories really make the outfit come together. I wanna grab that clutch and take it with me. =)

[megan]

I love the outfit you put together. That drop necklace is absolutely gorgeous-I just might have to have it! Here is my outfit:

http://sweet-low.blogspot.com/2008/11/chic-for-cheap-dinner-benefit-concert.html