Spring 2018 Challenge -Tops-

For sizing reference: I’m usually size S/M or 6/8.  If I own or have tried one of the pieces linked, I noted it next to the link.  

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WHITE TOP

Featured Item: White top with lace details

Substitution: Any lighter neutral top that can be layered under completer pieces.  

Easy Swaps: White t-shirt for casual style or any white blouse

Shopping Links:

  • Option 1 – casual option featured above
  • Option 2 – lace option featured above in regular
  • Option 3 – I own the previous version of this and looooooove it!  Not sure about this year’s version, but I sized up to 8.  It runs a tad short too.  See it on me HERE.  Again, not sure about this year’s version, but mine is fully lined front and back except the shoulders!
  • Option 3 – casual option.  I own and love this!  I size way down to XS for a more fitted look and S for a looser look.
  • Option 4 – 3/4 sleeve option with cute details

 

 

 

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SOLID COLORED TOP 1

Featured Item: Magenta blouse

Substitution: Any solid colored blouse, top, tee, or sweater of any sleeve length.

Easy Swaps: Any solid top in the pink or red family, from magenta to blush to coral to red.

Color Coordination: Utility Jacket; Striped Blazer; Denim Jacket; Grey Pants; a Colored Statement Necklace

Shopping Links:

  • Option 1 – magenta top featured above
  • Option 2 – light pink top featured above.  I own this in other colors and wear size M.  Could maybe size down to S but I like the oversized look and how it front-tucks really well.
  • Option 3 – cute light pink casual top that could also be dressed up a bit
  • Option 4 – coral peplum top

 

 

 

COLD CLIMATE OPTIONS:

 

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 SOLID COLORED TOP 2

Featured Item: Teal Top

Substitution: Any solid colored blouse, top, or tee of any sleeve length.

Easy Swaps: Any solid top in the turquoise, aqua, or teal family.

Color Coordination: Striped Blazer; Neutral Cardigan; Olive Pants; Grey Pants; 1-2 Colored Statement Necklaces

Shopping Links:

  • Option 1 – long sleeve featured above.  I own this and wear size XS for tighter fit and S for looser fit.
  • Option 2 – business casual top featured above
  • Option 3 – business casual or dressy casual top
  • Option 4

 

 

 

COLD CLIMATE OPTIONS:

 

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 PRINTED NEUTRAL BASED TEE/TOP(LIGHT)

Featured Item: Light floral knit tee with blush or almost-neutral background

Substitution: Any printed top with a neutral background.

Color Coordination: Colored Completer #1; Colored Completer #2; Colored Pants; a Colored Statement Necklace; (Colored Flats)

Note: The top featured above is not technically a neutral base, but the blush subtle enough that it almost serves as a neutral background.

Shopping Links:

  • Option 1 – featured above
  • Option 2 – similar to above with a whiter/lighter background and no knot
  • Option 3 – any of these with a neutral(ish) background
  • Option 4  – long sleeve white floral popover

 

 

 

 

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 PRINTED NEUTRAL BASED TOP/SWEATER (DARK)

Featured Item: Lemon print sweater with navy background

Substitution: Any neutral based printed top or sweater, of any sleeve length.

Special Notes: This will not be layered under completer pieces, so if you need something warmer, opt for a sweater.

Color Coordination: Colored Pants; Olive Pants, (1-2 Colored Flats)

Shopping Links:

  • Option 1 – featured above.  Lightweight sweater.  I wear size M.
  • Option 2 – 3/4 sleeve in Black Floral or Navy Floral options
  • Option 3 – short sleeve tee
  • Option 4 – short sleeve top can be casual or dressy casual

 

 

 

 

 

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 PRINTED COLORED TOP

Featured Item: Both yellow and aqua based tops will be featured in all outfits.

Substitution: Any printed colored top

Color Coordination: Light Neutral Completer Piece; Grey Pants; Colored Pants; (Colored Completer #2); (Colored Flats); (Solid Skirt)

Special Notes: Since yellow does not work well for many people, the aqua-based top is shown as an alternative.

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PRINTED NEUTRAL TOP

Featured Item: Navy based gingham top

Substitution: Any printed top made of all neutrals of any sleeve length.

Easy Swaps: Navy/white striped blouses or tees; navy/white floral, geometric, or polka dot print tops; grey/white striped or printed tops; navy/white polka dot tops

Color Coordination: Light Neutral Completer Piece; Colored Completer #2; Olive Pants; (Colored Flats)

Shopping Links:

  • Option 1 – featured above
  • Option 2 – similar to above but long sleeved version/limited sizing
  • Option 3 – long sleeve in Blue/White Stripe
  • Option 4 – short sleeve blouse

 

 

 

 

 

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 PRINTED NEUTRAL BASED TOP

 

Featured Item: A top with a white background and pink and grey pinstripes will be featured.

Substitution: Any printed top with a lighter, neutral background.

Color Coordination: Light Neutral Completer Pieces; Colored Completer #1; (Colored Flats); Olive Pants

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 STRIPED TEE

Substitution: Any printed tee or top made of all neutrals, including striped tops in different sleeve lengths or silhouettes, a black and white polka dot tee, or graphic tees.

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