Pencil Skirt POW: Casual, Chic, and Coxy Tuesday

Outfit Mission Statement: Mix easy basics and comfortable pieces with your chic pencil skirt for a nice twist on casual

No place like Tuesday outfits are casual, comfy clothes for working from home, working at home, parenting (at home), and anything else where comfort is key and you are home. Although they will work for errands and anything else casual. The POW (Piece of the Week) is the pencil skirt in general, and the cabi Fall 2016 Sigourney skirt in particular. Pencil skirts may give off a certain va va voom, but with a cozy cardigan sweater or plain tee you can dress them down for a fun alternative to a tee shirt (or sweater) and jeans. You can opt for a plain pencil skirt or go fancy and have fun dressing down a lace one, as shown below. Focus on mixing the pencil skirt with comfortable pieces that are forgiving and even loose to balance the pencil skirt, and make sure your feet are comfortable.

I’m showing two outfits here, a cozy winter one for those of you in more northern climes (and may have just gotten snow), and a cooler spring version for those of us getting hotter temperatures. Both follow the same concept, and both can be a fun way of dressing down a pencil skirt.

Tips:

• Choose comfortable tops with a forgiving and even loose cut to balance out the smooth, body hugging pencil skirt 
• Opt for a fun, but more casual accessory, like an animal print belt or funky necklace 
• If you have a solid pencil skirt (like the Sigourney skirt), you can mix print for a fun, more whimsical way to dress it down 
• If you have a fancier pencil skirt, like the blue lace one, go for basics in solid colors to dress down
• Go for comfortable, practical shoes, such as canvas sneaker or fuzzy boots
• You can treat the long lean shape of a pencil skirt like leggings or skinny jeans and wear longer, even bulky layers over it, like with leggings and skinny jeans, you’ll end up with a longer, lean line
• Don’t be afraid to dress the pencil skirt down and take her to the park or running errands—you’ll look great and feel just a bit more sophisticated

Outfits:

Sigourney Skirt outfit:

• Skirt: Sigourney Skirt from cabi Fall 2016, which is no longer readily available. See my introductory POW post for ways to get this skirt, turquoise alternatives, or other pencil skirts
• Sweater: Belted Open Front Cardigan from JustFab (use my referral code to save money)
• Boots: Duluth boots from JustFab, which are no longer available, but there are some other options (use my referral code to save money)   
• Tee: Bowie Tee, also from cabi Fall 2016, and no longer readily available (same buying options for the Sigourney, see my my introductory POW post), but there are some great options in the Spring 2017 cabi line, such as the knit Carousel Tank, the Confetti Cami for the mix of colors, or the sporty Cross-Strap Tank
• Belt: Zebra Belt, also from cabi Fall 2016 (same buying options for the Sigourney, see my introductory POW post), or consider the Furry Zebra Belt from Yonder Leather Company, the Zebra Printed Belt from Lucky Brand, or got for leopard print with the Leopard Print Haircalf Leather Skinny Belt from Ann Taylor or the  Leopard Print Calf Hair Belt from Target 
• Earrings: Baroque Gunmetal Earrings by eSBe
• Nails: A winter Jamberry wrap no longer available, but check out the others!

Lace skirt outfit:

• Skirt: Cyndi Lace Pencil Skirt by Brixon Ivy via Stitch Fix (use my referral link for $25 of your first Fix)
• Tee: Origami Pocket Tee cabi Spring 2015, and not readily available (same buying options for the Sigourney, see my my introductory POW post), consider instead the Double-V Tee or the Sleeveless Laidback Tee
• Shoes: Monterrey Lace-up Sneakers by SeaVees from Stitch Fix (use my referral link for$25 of your first Fix)
• Bracelet: Soleil Bracelet from eSBe 
• Necklace: St. Tropez Necklace from cabi Spring 2017

 

 

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1. Pleated Star POW: Pretty Terrific Geek Chic Thursday Posted September 29, 2016: Mix a pretty skirt with geek pieces for and edgy, feminine geek chic look!
2. Run Around POW: Muted, Playful Contrasts at Home Tuesday Posted April 26, 2016: Dress down your black skirt in muted tones, with pops of fun and sunshine
3. Margherita POW: Easy, Breezy Contrasts Tuesday Posted May 10, 2016: For coverage and/or added casualness, wear a contrasting tied tee shirt over your favorite sundres

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Destructed White POW: Take me out to the ballgame Tuesday

Outfit Mission Statement: For a cool, casual, and stylish outfit for a ballgame (or any occasion where cool and comfortable is key), wear layers in the colors of your favorite team

No place like Tuesday outfits are casual, comfy clothes for working from home, working at home, parenting (at home), and anything else where comfort is key and you are home. Although they will work for errands and anything else casual. The POW (Piece of the Week) is the cabi Spring 2016 Destructed Slim Boyfriend jeans.  While Tuesday are my comfortable, casual “outfits for home” outfits, this one is more of a comfortable, casual outfit for going out to the ballgame—whether it be pro or your daughter’s softball league. But, never fear, this outfit also works for home too! Just remember, you can be stylish and comfortable at home or the ballgame! And, of course, nothing says casual and comfortable like these jeans!

Tips:

• When you will be outside for several hours and may face greatly changing temperatures, chose layers that look great together and on their own
  • Consider a slouchy short-sleeve or half-sleeve sweater for a comfortable top layer (this one has a touch of silk, for the home run of can be comfortable and luxurious at the same time)
  • Add a tank top that covers your bra strap for a cool bottom layer that you can wear alone when it is hot
• For ballgame dressing, show your team spirit by rocking your team’s colors
• If you are going to be doing a lot of sitting, feel free to wear some fun heeled sandals, like these platform wedges
• To add visual interest, make one of your layers a pattern—this works especially well for the bottom layer that can peek below or under the top layer(s)
• When wearing a mix of the same colors (beyond black or white), go for contrasts, such as a lighter shade and a darker one
• To keep a casual air (and support small businesses if you buy it), wear handmade jewelry
• For sun protection and team spirit, top the look off with a baseball hat (Yes, this is a Red Sox hat. I’m from New England and they are still my home team, even after more than ten years in Atlanta)
  • This also is a great way to hide hair that should have been washed
  • It’s also a fun way to wear a pony tail—through the hole in the back

Outfit Breakdown:

• Jeans: Destructed Slim Boyfriend jeans from cabi Spring 2016
• Sweater: Lounge Sweater from cabi Spring 2016
• Tank: Striped Favorite Tank by Merona at Target
• Shoes: Meredith Espadrille Sandals by Merona at Target
• Bracelet: Customer ordered Sandstone cuff by Solid Treasures
• Necklace: Athena Necklace by Kelly Annie
• Earrings: Shimmer Hoop Earrings from Vera Bradly—which seem to be unavailable. Consider instead Silvertone Hoop Earrings with Pave Crystal Accents by Kenneth Cole New York at Lord & Taylor, Giani Bernini Thin Textured Hoop Earrings in Sterling Silver at Macy’s, and Textured U-Hoop Earrings in 10k White Gold at Macy’s.
• Ball cap: A Boston Red Sox cap—check them out on the MLB site

See? It works without the sweater too!

Perfect for play ball with your kid too! (Although maybe different shoes for running)

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2. Go-To POW: No Place Like Tuesday for Sky & Earth Explorers posted March 29, 2016. Dress down those work-appropriate black pants with a boxy tee, explore vest, and handmade jewelry
3. Michelle POW: Flutter & Sea No Place Like Tuesday March 15, 2016. For a casual nautical look, limit the nautical, but add a flattering cardigan and white jeans for a comfortably on-trend and classic look.

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Bardot POW: Vibrant, Fun, Playing-in-the-Dirt Contrasts Tuesday

Outfit Mission Statement: Mix up the jean, tee, and shirt look by wearing bright colored jeans and a denim shirt for a fun, casual, vibrant look

No place like Tuesday outfits are casual, comfy clothes for working from home, working at home, parenting (at home), and anything else where comfort is key and you are home. Although they will work for errands and anything else casual. The POW (Piece of the Week) is the cabi Spring 2016 Bardot Shirt. What is more casual and comfortable than jeans, a tee, and a shirt thrown over? Not much. But, why be plain and boring and wear your blue denim on bottom? Why not wear it on top? And why make those jeans blue all the time? Change it up with some on-trend color. With a few simple touches you can take a super casual, go-to look and make it interesting and trendy. Mom bun is optional!

A denim shirt is inherently casual. As such, it is the perfect layer to a casual outfit. It is easy to throw on over almost any casual outfit. It is the perfect match for this bright, fun, and casual outfit.

Tips:

• To change up your jeans and a tee look, go for some of the on-trend colored jeans, such as these bright citron ones
• Play off the expected blue denim on bottom by wearing your blue denim on top, through a denim shirt
• Wear contrasting colors to create a more vibrant and dynamic look that will stand out—this may cheer you up and put some vigor in your step
• Up the playfulness of your look with fun jewelry, such as this gold measuring tape necklace and moon earrings
• Pull out one of the secondary colors in your outfit with your shoes (ballet flats are great for casual days!)
• For an added casual air, roll those jeans up, but don’t worry if it is a messier roll

Outfit:

• Shirt: Bardot Shirt from cabi Spring 2016
• Jeans: Citron Curvy Skinny jean (also available in regular) from cabi Spring 2016
• Tee Shirt: Double-V Tee from cabi Spring 2016
• Measuring Tape Necklace: Goldtone Measuring Tape Necklace by Zad—I originally bought this on Zulily, but it is no longer available. However, Amazon has a very similar one.
• Long Blue Necklace: Druzy Ball Chain Pendant from Bauble Bar
• Earrings: These are very old—no idea of brand. For some moon earrings with blue, consider Silver Moon Kyanite Earrings by Bo and Ho, Moon Earrings (with photos—very fun) by Jewellery Chain, or the Gold tone sun and moon stud earrings by Matono Design—all on Etsy.
• Flats: These are blue velvet flats I purchased a few years ago from L.L. Bean and they are not available. Consider instead L.L. Bean’s Embossed Indispensable Skimmers or Bow Ballet Flats from Canvas by Lands’ End, or Caroline String Tie Flat by dexflex on Amazon.

So casual and comfortable, I can dig in the dirt with my toddler

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2. Plume POW: Staying or Leaving Home Tuesday posted April 12, 2016. Travel in versatile, comfortable neutrals and add pops of color for fun and adventure.
3. Run Around POW: Muted, Playful Contrasts at Home Tuesday posted April 26, 2016. Dress down your black skirt in muted tones, with pops of fun and sunshine.