Tuesday, August 21, 2012

If There's One Thing You Should Have In Your Closet...

It's a chambray shirt.

Seriously. It is so versatile and can be worn with just about anything, dressed up or down. I decided to put my theory to the test and see how many different pieces I could mix with it, and I must say, I was pretty successful! There are a ton of other ways you could wear this, and many other pieces you could mix it with, so this is meant to just be a little inspiration, and maybe the nudge you need to go out and buy a shirt of your own!

Look #1: Colored Denim
This is probably the easiest look to pull off. Just pair it with your favorite pair of colored jeans, throw a cute tank on underneath, and you're ready. I paired my neon coral skinnys with a lacy gray tank and nude flats. Gray is the perfect neutral for fall, and it goes great with the chambray. I threw on a tribal print scarf at the last minute too, I feel like it ties all the colors together really well!
(Please excuse the cell phone pics, my husband was too busy shampooing
our carpets to come take pics for me!)

1. Chambray Shirt: Old Navy similar
2. Neon Coral Jeans: AE here
3. Gray Tank: Old Navy similar
4. Scarf: Charlotte Russe similar
5. Flats: Old Navy similar

Look #2: Crochet Shorts
I love the country vibe of this outfit. Tie the shirt at your waist (you can put a cami underneath, tucked into your shorts if you're uncomfortable) and rock a long necklace. You can definitely dress this up, by adding some cute wedges, or keep it casual with flat sandals.

1. Chambray Shirt: Old Navy (same as above)
2. Crochet Shorts: Charlotte Russe similar
3. Turquoise Cross Necklace: Forever 21 similar
4. Brown Sandals (not pictured): Target similar

Look #3: Colorful Skirt
This one is definitely for the "younger" crowd, or for those not afraid to rock a super colorful, super tight, and super short skirt. You can always pair it with a more subdued or longer skirt, but my skirts are two lengths: mini and maxi. ;) I paired this look with a black tank underneath and wore it unbuttoned as well. I prefer it buttoned and tied, but you could also tuck it in and add a thick black belt. The possibilites are endless!
1. Chambray Shirt (same as above)
2. Black Tank: H&M here
3. Bodycon Skirt: Wet Seal similar
4. Sandals: Kohl's here

Look #4: Maxi Skirt
I think this is my favorite look, especially for fall. It's cooling off, but it can still get a little warm, so a maxi skirt will help to keep you cool! My gray maxi skirt is super comfy, and can also be worn as a strapless dress. Love that! A chunky necklace gives you an extra pulled together look, and some white sandals will complete the look (even though I wore brown)!
1. Chambray Shirt (same as above)
2. Gray Maxi Skirt: TJ Maxx similar
3. Necklace: Burlington Coat Factory similar

So...are you convinced? What do you pair your chambray with?

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