I'm Glad I Kept This In My Closet-The Denim Shirt

I remember when I first started this blog, I had debated whether or not to keep this denim shirt in my closet...

 At the time, I had hardly worn it at all, I think because I remember the denim/chambray shirt from the 80's and wasn't in love with it back then.  Now I can't get enough of it.  It's the perfect layering piece, striking the balance between the heavier denim jacket and the simple white button down. 

 It works over dresses and with skirts but I still can't bring myself to do the double denim.

What item in your closet are you happy to have held on to?
J.

Closet Challenge -Denim Shirt Outfit #3

Outfit #3 is a little stretch for me, but comfortable. The pants, second hand Marc Jacobs, are wide legged which I don't normally wear. Does it make the shirt look sloppy? I'm undecided, but it's not out of the question. Maybe good for a cool weekend day sitting outside or going thrifting.

However, inspired by Ms. Pearl Westwood's advice to try it on with everything in my closet, I went for the trusty tweed aline skirt.

This skirt was sitting in the Goodwill pile but I pulled it out, and really I should try to save it, it's a classic. (I let my boyfriend talk me out of it...never again!) I got it at the Gap about 5 years ago and it still goes with everything from a tshirt to a buttoned oxford shirt...and now this!

I can work with this, literally, I could probably pull this off at work for a meeting or a shift in sales.

So the denim shirt is a keeper and I'm not scared of it anymore...in fact, it's great for inbetween weather and I'm looking forward to getting more use out of it.

What do you have in your closet that you have no idea how to wear?
J.

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.