outfit post: mint dot tie-neck blouse, black ankle pant, pointed toe pump

This blouse was another F21 find. Sometimes I walk into that store and feel completely overwhelmed. So much stuff. Such weird fits. Mostly not my age group. But in the times that I find that I have the energy for hunting around the overflowing racks and to deal with trying on a pile of 95% terribly fitting clothes – there are some cute & cheap items to be found.

I typically have the most luck with the crepe/polyester, slightly loose fitting, impossible to wrinkle tops. They’re great for cheap, colorful, trendier wardrobe additions to nicer basics like slacks and pencil skirts. They don’t always last but by time time they fall apart the color/trend is probably over anyway… 🙂

Blouse worn in very similar outfit August 2012.

Top: Mint dot tie-neck blouse – Forever 21 shop inspiration, similar, similar, similar wrap, Bottom: Black ankle pants – Ann Taylor  shop same, similar, similar, similar petite, plus Shoes: Pointed toe black pumps – Nine West shop same, similar, similar cute pointed toe ankle strap flats Accessories: Gold link watch – Michael Kors shop same,  very similar,  similar