Closet Challenge - My Friend or Foe The Denim Shirt

Denim is and should be a staple in most wardrobes. It's trusty, flexible and goes with most everything. But I just can't figure out the denim shirt which, unlike everything else, does not go with jeans. Can you say denim suit? Gross. I realize they're back and as popular as ever but I can never figure out what to wear on the bottom.

Well, this happens to be the denim shirt I have in my closet. It's from Sim Sim by Javier Simorra, a line from Spain. The details, like the contrasting stitching, and asymmetrical pockets keep it fresher than the 80's version, but it's still a tough piece for me to pull together, and I have not worn it more than once since I received it, so you know the rules...if I can't wear it 3 different ways then it needs to go away. I really want to like it, so into the closet I go...

I was worried that I would look like a hairband groupie if I paired it with leather like materials, but I wore it to dinner with the lace up oxfords and I think it came out more modern than I expected.

I know, I know! I need a haircut but my stylist is sick! Here it is with the floaty skirt, (which I'm happy to say I altered within a month.) A good contrast to the heavier material of the shirt and this time I did keep it a little old school with the broach at the collar...


I love this gem and I've been dieing to wear it!

So what for number 3? I need help! Recommendations please!

J.

7 Dollar Fashion and Vintage Belt

Life has been crazy busy as of late! It's crunch time at work (as you can see by my leg bruises,) we've been preparing for a kitchen remodel at home and I'm not even going to mention the dental problems! (Hell!) But tonight I just wanted to feel a little pretty.

I bought this dress and another jersey number at Express for something like $7 each. I just wanted a few easy summer styles that I could just throw on. Of course I didn't try anything on in the store, it was just grab and go so I had to take it in, but it was an easy fix.

I was excited about the cowl neck because it's the perfect frame for my big chunky 80's choker, but I've recently developed a belt addiction and was dieing to wear this vintage belt...

The dress turned out to be the perfect background for it!

It would also be perfect over a swimsuit and I think I'll be wearing it into the fall with black leggings or skinny jeans and boots. Who knew that this little $7 find would be so versatile?

J.