Hello Pretties! Are you ready for the newest installment of Style Your Size? This time we are going to focus on how to wear a blouse.
Before joining the GYPO community, I struggled with how to wear a blouse. I work at home and my wardrobe is pretty casual. I would buy a blouse that spoke to me, but it would sit in my closet unused. (Clothes that fill space in the closet, but never get worn make it really hard to enjoy getting dressed.)
I wanted to wear the pretty piece. I really, really did. But something about it felt a bit too fancy for my lifestyle.
Enter Get Your Pretty On. Through the support and guidance offered on this blog and from the Style Challenges, I’ve learned how to dress down this fun piece of clothing to make it just right for me.
Now my printed blouse is one of my most worn pieces.
I reached out to members of the Summer 2018 Capsule Wardrobe and asked them to show us how they made a printed blouse their own this summer. As usual, I was very excited about the variety of sizes and interpretation of the daily prompt. It really shows that Style Challenges by GYPO can work for so many different women.
Stacy wears a size 20. Her pink floral blouse is the perfect backdrop for some bold fringe earrings. I found an adorable pair similar to Stacy’s at Nordstrom. BaubleBar Gabriella Fringe Earrings.
Heather wears a size 4. The big tote bag Heather is carrying really showcases her blue floral top. She was especially excited that “Other than my earrings (Alison + Aubrey Lexi tassel), I shopped my closet for all of this!”
Michell wears a size 16. She added a long tassel necklace to finish off this fun look. Michell shares how she started with the Summer 2018 Capsule Wardrobe daily prompt, then made it work for her. “I adapted the look for work with white pants, floral top, and neutral wedges.”
Stacy / Heather / Michell
How to wear a blouse: add layers.
Melissa wears a size 24. She says, “It poured 4+ inches of rain on day 10, so I had to sub (substitute) jeans for the white. Temps in the 60s called for the sweater too!” Melissa’s take on this outfit also shows how great a blouse can work with jeans!
Maegan wears a size 6. The denim jacket Maegan used to layer over her floral blouse gives a fun peek a boo effect to the pattern, making the shirt an extra rather than the main focus. Nordstrom has a great selection of denim jackets if you are still looking for one.
Tiffany wears a size 18. She coordinated the pink in her floral top beautifully with a pink cardigan. This outfit is perfect for a cooler summer evening.
Melissa / Maegan /Tiffany
How to wear a blouse: let the blouse shine.
Angie wears a size 8. Her blouse has a tropical feel and stands alone to make this a fun and simple summer outfit.
Heather wears a size 18. There is no need for Heather to add accessories to this bright blouse, it makes a statement all on its own.
Nora wears a size 0. She was able to use the floral top from the 2018 Spring Challenge, a GYPO perk. Nora says, “These challenges truly help me get more wear out of my clothing.”
Angie / Heather / Nora
Do you have a favorite blouse? We’d love to see how YOU style it… in your size! Tag us on Instagram @_getyourprettyon!
Author Bio: Jill Riley is in charge of sending big hugs through customer service emails. She spends most of her time with her husband, son, daughter, and pup. When her nose isn’t buried in a personal development book, you can find her playing games with her kids. Discovering audiobooks and true crime podcasts has helped make sure her pup gets plenty of walks.
Like many of you, I have tons of respect for our teachers and all that they do for our kids. We are so very fortunate to have a quite a few teachers in the GYPO community. This time of the year, for all that they do, I try to make back to school an easier transition for them. One small way I can do that is by helping them out with what to wear for the perfect teacher outfits!
Today I’m partnering with J. Crew Factory with some “wear it now” and “wear it later” looks just for our hard working teachers! If you haven’t checked it out yet, J. Crew Factory is the perfect shopping destination for teachers. Their pieces are classic, comfortable, high quality and affordable. Plus they offer a teacher discount every day! Teachers (and college students too) get an extra 15% off every J. Crew Factory purchase with a valid ID. Click here to verify eligibility and you’re good to go!
These teacher outfits do double duty for the transition from summer to fall. You can wear them now as is and add on some layers later when the temps start to drop.
Sizing Tip: All pieces fit true to size. I’m wearing a size 2 or XS in all items and am 5’4″ and 125 lbs.
Day One – Wear it Now
The only thing better than a great shirt dress is one that has POCKETS! This dress is so soft and comfortable and it doesn’t turn into a wrinkled mess when you sit down.
The ruffled sleeves on this dress are all the embellishment it needs. Add a necklace and flats and ta da! Instant outfit. You’ll want more than one color!
This outfit already has double duty built right in! Just take off the chambray blazer on warmer days – a white oxford shirt and navy pants always look sharp.
Casual Friday calls for soft chambray and denim. These gray skinny jeans fit great and are oh so comfortable with just the right amount of stretch to keep their shape.
Our little guys tend to get left out here at GYPO, so today they’re getting some back to school love! Last week, I showed you 8 mix and match outfits for girls from J. Crew Factory. This week, the boys are getting their own mini-capsule wardrobe of versatile back to school pieces.
Once again, we’re making the most of your back to school budget by styling 8 different outfits from only 10 pieces, all from J. Crew Factory. If you haven’t checked them out for back to school yet, do it now. You’ll thank me later, I promise! Don’t be surprised if you end up picking up a few pieces for yourself (and hubby!) too.
This mini capsule wardrobe of “wear it now” and “wear it later” outfits easily transition from the playground to picture day and everything in between.
Did you know that teachers and college students get an extra 15% off every J. Crew Factory purchase with a valid ID? Click here to verify eligibility and you’re good to go!
J. CREW FACTORY BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY
J. Crew Factory is having a back to school giveaway of $2500 in cash! Enter here through August 9th, 2018 at 2:59 a.m. ET.
Big thanks to J. Crew Factory for sponsoring this post and making it easy and affordable to send our kids back to school in style!
One of my main motivations behind GYPO is to make style easier, So naturally, when a few of you reached out lately to ask me to make your back to school shopping easier, I was more than happy to oblige.
Today I’m teaming up with one of my personal favorite stores J. Crew Factory to bring you 8 mix and match back to school outfits for girls created from just 12 pieces! I’m totally a #factorygirl in every sense. It’s one of the few places where the whole family can walk in and get on-trend pieces and great classic items that are high quality and affordable. My two daughters helped put these outfits together and were quite honestly a little jealous that they no longer fit into girls’ sizes!
I had a blast creating this mini capsule wardrobe of “wear it now” and “wear it later” outfits that will help your little lady transition into fall in style. These outfits easily transition from the playground to birthday parties and everything in between. Don’t worry – I haven’t forgotten about your little guys! There will be a post coming for them next.
Did you know that teachers and college students get an extra 15% off purchase with a valid ID? Just click here to verify eligibility and you’re good to go!
J. CREW FACTORY BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY
J. Crew Factory is giving away $2500 in cash – now that would come in handy for your back to school shopping! Click here to enter through August 9th, 2018 at 2:59 a.m. ET.
Big thanks to J. Crew Factory for sponsoring this post and making it easy and affordable to send our kids back to school in style!
It’s the day of the week at GYPO where we celebrate what makes us feel pretty. Whether it’s a new outfit, hairstyle, or makeup, the I Feel Pretty link up is about anything and everything that makes your life prettier. Even if you’re not a blogger, you can still play along. Just tell me what made you feel pretty this week in the comments.
The Nordstrom Aniversary Sale is on and the timing couldn’t be more perfect to score some fantastic back to school deals for the kids! But for those who either forgot the sale was on or waited to check it out, some of the items are sadly sold out. But not to worry! There are still some great finds left.
As a mother of three school-age kids, going back to school shopping is always an adventure. I want pieces that won’t wear out in the first few months, but I also don’t want to spend a fortune. Additionally, my kids are getting to the age where they are paying more attention to what they are wearing. They now like to look put together!
Below are some of my top picks still available for both boys and girls and some different ideas on how to put the pieces together.
Do you struggle to put outfits together? Are you stuck in a yoga pants rut? Not sure if you can make the latest trends work for you? You’re in the right place!
I’m Alison, a mom of three and recovering yoga pants addict on a mission to make getting dressed and feeling pretty the easiest thing you do all day! Learn more about my story HERE.
I am so glad I was part of the Fall 2019 Style Challenge. It gave me confidence and so many great outfitt ideas. The ladies in the group were very supportive and I will defintetly be doing another challenge in the future.
Betty Weyandt Lamont December 20, 2019
I’ve been participating in the GYPO Style Challenges for three years now and I’ve loved it. I’ve always loved clothes, but I didn’t know how to put outfits together. My closet is now full of mix-and-match outfits, I have learned how to dress myself, and there is no more stress in figuring out to wear. The private FB group is full of wonderful ladies that build each other up. It’s so fun and is seriously the best group on FB.
Kirstin Rasmussen McFarlane November 20, 2019
Get Your Pretty On has changed my life, seriously. I have always chased what is trendy but found from season to season, that things go out of style and I was wasting money on items that I would only end up wearing a few times. GYPO has enabled me to simplify my closet, helps me make smarter purchasing decisions, and I feel so put together and confident using the outfit formulas that are provided. This program is a GAME CHANGER. I've been following GYPO for a few years now and my only regret is not jumping on board sooner.
Michelle Kline November 20, 2019
Great community of ladies, helping each other look stylish, without breaking the bank, and using much of what you already own.
Chosen Faith November 19, 2019
GYPO challenges have been one of the best things I have done! It had taught me so much more than just creating a closet of clothes that I love but also to have confidence in myself, how to pick and choose colors that work for me instead of against, and had given a wonderful community of Pretties who are so special.
Maraline Freeman October 16, 2019
I love GYPO!!! I finally feel put together and stylish! The shopping lists and outfit combinations make shopping and getting dressed effortless.
Krista Probst October 16, 2019
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