Hello lovelies! Today I thought I'd try my hand at finding a solution to a fashion dilemma emailed to me by reader Erika. This is a bit different from my Chic for Cheap challenges as she already owns the main fashion piece and is simply in need of a few ideas on how to wear it (I also didn't stick to as tight of a budget as I usually do, but I don't think I went too overboard).
We all have those unworn items in our closet, don't we — the ones we swore we'd wear all the time, but that stump us when it comes down to getting dressed in the morning. For today's challenge the perplexing item is a sequin tank top that Erika purchased a couple years ago from Anne Taylor Loft. Here's Erika's challenge in her own words: "I have a dull gold metallic sequin tank top (totally out now, right?). Any fresh ideas on how to wear it? I've only ever worn it with jeans and a black cardigan, but I feel like I'm "wasting" the garment that way. It seems destined for something more spectacular, and I'm stumped."
I've actually been seeing sequins popping up all over the place, so this is a perfect time to breath new life into this top! I decided to go for two looks (one for daytime and one for evening). It's always fun to see how an outfit can change so much with just a few tweaks, don't you think?
The Look: Lunch Date
- Sequin Top (owned)
- Skinny Ankle-Zip Trousers - Old Navy | $29.50
- Black Croco Tab Watch - Nine West | $49
- Willow & Clay Sweater - Piperlime | $70
- Pouch in Distressed Leather - Rennes | $40
- Style's My Middle Name Flats - ModCloth | $27.99
The Look: Dinner Date
- Sequin Top (owned)
- Pretty Plumes Skirt - Madewell | $98
- Wool Pea Coat - American Eagle | $89.95
- Ring in the New Year Heels | ModCloth | $89.99
- Baroque Earrings - Banana Republic | $39.50
- Solid Tights in Black - American Eagle | $12.50
Psst...If you are looking for a similar sequin panel top for your closet, Madewell carries one that I love right here.