I have had the pleasure of working with some amazing women to create stylish, complete looks by helping them integrate their recent purchases with the items they already have hanging in their closets.
Success Story 1: The Denim Shirt
Question: Manda, what do I wear with a denim shirt? I bought this great shirt, but not sure what options I have for it!
Answer: I gotcha covered!
The key to a denim shirt is in the details! Any denim shirt you purchase can be worn with jeans, but following some of the tips below can help take the look to the next level!
1. Fitted denim shirt (Be sure that it is not too fitted. The buttons should not gap or pull in the bust area. It should also be comfortable enough for you to raise your arms easily, because you could end up dancing or going to a sporting event in this shirt. Comfort is a must!)
2. Roll up the sleeves when going for an extra casual look!
3. If you purchase a lighter denim wash shirt and you want to pair it with blue jeans, pair it with DARK denim. Dark denim shirts look best when paired with a patterned jean or colored jean.
4. If layering to keep warm and/or change up your look, a white tank is a basic, classic addition. Adding a chunky necklace adds pizzazz. Striped or patterned tanks can add flair to your outfit as well.
Example: I found an awesome, successful woman to model just one way to wear a denim shift.
In the picture, this lovely lady models skinny red jeans and a light denim top layered over a simple tank.
We added a cross-body bag, neon sandals, hat, chunky necklace and aviator glasses to give the look a little more flair. All were items she owned!
This is a great example of how to use items you already own to make a simple shirt look fabulous!
Below are some other denim looks that illustrate the right ways to way denim shirts!
Success Story 2: Long Necklace
Question: Manda, What Do I Wear With a Long Necklace?? I have this great long necklace, however, I not sure what will work with it? What do you advise?
Answer: I gotcha covered, lady!
The key to a long necklace is to make it versatile. In this case, the necklace purchased was green.
1. You can pair the necklace with a crew neck top or tank tops in summer time (Navy, bright colors, or basic neutrals are all options.) and match it with a pencil skirt, basic blue jeans or bright colored denim!
- If worn with jeans and a t-shirt, a brightly colored or basic crew neck top and wedges or flats, it will make a cute casual look.
- If worn with a skirt, wear heels or wedges! If the skirt is a mini, a small wedge shoe or a flat will be the best addition!
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Long necklaces can also be worn with button-up shirts or cowl necks or crew neck sweaters in the winter.
- Stay away from wearing long necklaces with ruffles or detailing at the top of the shirt, because it will detract attention from the necklace!
Here is a stylish look incorporating the green necklace! Looks fabulous!
The following is a great casual look for fall or winter showing how to layer with a long necklace!
If you need advice, email me at
mandafashiongal@gmail.com!
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