13.) Rule Breaking: Stripes with Plaid


Unlucky 13, but I think this combo turned out really well actually. I included this striped tank in my 30 for 30 on a whim. Seemed like it might be nice for some casual weekend wear. But um… I love it, I can think of about a dozen ways to mix it. I think this is the type of outfit the 30 for 30 was meant to inspire. Because this is the sort of pattern mixing that I never would have tried without being limited to 30 items in my closet. (If it weren’t 30×30 I probably would have grabbed a different pair of shoes though). I don’t have a lot of rules for dressing but ‘mixing plaid & stripes’ is not a line I’ve ever crossed before.

I do love these colors together though. This thrifted skirt is awesome.

Skirt, Shirt: Thrifted, Shoes: Tsubo, Necklace: Local Artist, Earrings: Chilean Glass from Just Creations, Tank top: J. Crew

 

(P.S. I linked this up to Elaine’s Rule Breaking Monday you can vote for your favorite ‘rule breaker’. It’s me right?)

  • http://www.takeonlymemories.com Vanessa, Take only Memories

    I love your shirt! Very cute outfit!

    • http://hal.cyondays.com Loren

      Thanks! It was a spur of the moment thrift. Now it is my favorite -_-

  • http://mythriftycloset mongs

    they look cute together. The red skirt adds pizzaz to your outfit.

    love~mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

    • http://hal.cyondays.com Loren

      Thanks, but I must have played with the colors on these pics a little to much if it looks res :P It is very very coral in real life, almost orange.

  • http://prettyprudent.blogspot.com Lea

    Ah, there are so many vibrant colors in this. My worst fear! Hehe. I am not nearly as bold. Love the casual way that you’ve rolled your sleeves and tucked in your button up. I’m starting to like the 30 for 30 a lot. It’s definitely making me see the value of some of the things in my closet.

    • http://hal.cyondays.com Loren

      I love vibrant colors. You can mix a mean neutral outfit though, I’m not so great at those…

  • http://aestheticlounge.blogspot.com/ Mimi

    Looks really good actually! Love the plaid over the stripes…great rule to break;)

    Many Layers Monday

  • http://omglydia.blogspot.com Lydia Marie

    The colors in this outfit are definitely gorgeous! Great job on pattern-mixing!

  • Meagan

    I love mixing stripes. Great look!
    -Meagan
    http://spunkychateau.blogspot.com