Hello lovelies! Sorry that today's post is a little late. Marichelle and I just finished updating our etsy and big cartel shops with sweet Holiday goods. We're also having a special gift with purchase promo from now until December 1st, so you won't want to miss that.
Anyhow...today's Chic for Cheap look comes at the request of reader Carolyn who will be getting married December 29th in an small ceremony in the park. Here's how she describes her challenge:
"I’m getting married on December 29th. It’s not a normal wedding, there will be just 15 of us (mostly family). We are getting married outside in a park (in southern California, so it won’t be snowing or anything) then going to dinner afterward. I’m trying to find an elegant ensemble that will be appropriate for the wedding but that I can wear later also (it doesn’t necessarily have to be white). I’d like to be warm and my hunny is wearing a gray suit, to help with the image. I love vintage styles and I have a curvy body type (not full-figured, just curvy). If you can provide any help, I’d really really appreciate it because I’m so lost!"
I loved this challenge and wanted to find something glamorous for Carolyn (every bride deserves some glamour on her big day). I immediately fell in love with the beautiful silhouette of the pencil skirt from J.Crew and think it's a great option for curvy girls. Such a great vintage vibe to a skirt like that! I took inspiration from this beautiful floral arrangement when selecting the shoes. They are bright, but I love the addition of a statement piece like that...and my Twitter friend's all unanimously agreed that colored shoes are fab on a bride. The total for this look is a bit more expensive than a regular chic for cheap outfit, but with classic separates that can be worn time and time again (unlike your standard wedding ensemble), the value seems pretty good to me.
I hope you like the look Carolyn. Congratulations and have a wonderful wedding! xo Ez
- Bling Cardigan ~ American Eagle Outfitters
- Sequin Tiered Ruffle Tissue Tank ~ J.Crew
- Wool Crepe Pencil Skirt ~ J.Crew
- Handmade Sivery Belt ~ Little White Dresser
- Jeweled Disc Earrings ~ Banana Republic
- Mixed Media Heels ~ ModCloth
P.S. Melissa's put together a Chic for Cheap look inspired by art on etsy over on her blog. Be sure to stop over and see.