Chic for Cheap: Graduation from Med School

Today Melissa and I had a special request to put together a sophisticated look for a lovely reader, who will soon be graduating from medical school.  Here's how Kim describes her outfit needs: "I need something for graduation, but not just any graduation.  I'm finally finishing medical training after a combination of 15 years of undergrad, med school, a masters degree, general residency & subspecialty fellowship.  Graduation is a dinner and then awards ceremony.  I'd like to wear something sophisticated, but a little eccentric (& since I'm currently still making a training salary, it can't be too pricey)."

When putting together my outfit I tried to focus on classy pieces that could be worn over and over again for many different occasions (this is the best way to stretch a budget)... and chose the pretty salmon pink to fill in as the "eccentric" flair that Kim was hoping for. 

Congratulations Kim!  Enjoy your graduation immensely... you deserve it! xox Ez

• Draped Top - Banana Republic
• Merino Crosshatch Cardigan - J.Crew
• High-waisted Pique Pencil Skirt - Banana Republic
• Briana Earrings - Armelle
• Verity Platform Pumps - Target

Comments

[Melissa]

Love it! Great top, great shoes! I love the extra special pop of salmon pink injected in there! Beautiful!xoMelis

[Beryl Lynn]

The look is so pretty! Except I dont think the sweater/shirt combo would work, once you put on the sweater the drapery from the shirt would leave really awkward lines against the fabric. Perhaps another top? (Bc that sweater is soo adorable!)

[wide open spaces]

love the muted hues- both sets of heels are gorgeous.

[Sal]

So lovely, Ez. Another gorgeous, feminine palette of colors.

[Lucy C]

Loving the grey top and the pink shoes. it wouldn't be my first choice of colour, but these are just to but to pass up.

[Mary-- The Yellow Door Paperie]

This is beautiful!

[{this is glamorous}]

Completely lovely! Definitely picking up the draped top -- so pretty.

[Caroline @ Patagonia Gifts]

lovely! especially the cardi and the shoes! gorgeous!

[Michelle]

Gorgeous! The salmon is so pretty.

[ashley]

love that sweater! feeling the urge to online shop now :-)

[Nina]

ooh this is gorgeous!

[caroline armelle]

wow! thanks for the shout out on my earrings!

i love the outfits you put together so it was fun to see my earrings in one!

[Leigh]

I'm obsessed with pink shoes lately. Those pumps are so lovely. And affordable!

[Jennifer]

ahh I want those shoes. perfection.

[puglyfeet]

Pretty ensemble here, especially the Jcrew cardigan -- just lovely.

[Down Pillow]

Great outfit - love, love, love those shoes :)