Go-To POW: Classic Pearls and Lace Sunday Best

Outfit Mission Statement: Sometimes simple is special—keep it simple with black pants, a lacy sweater, and classic accessories

Sunday Best POW outfits are special occasion clothes for dinning, theater, opera, holiday parties, church, and other such occasions that need something special. The POW (Piece of the Week) is the cabi Spring 2016 Go-To Trouser. The classic elegance with a modern silhouette of these trousers keeps suggesting to me simple styling, as I have for this Sunday Best and for Date Night Friday. The can also be dressed in less simple ways (check out the Black & White Manic Monday). But they do work well playing off the classic and simple styling of the trousers. To create a Sunday Best outfit, just add a lovely lace sweater, some pretty sandals, pearls, a purse, red lipstick, and a variation on a classic French twist. The looks is simple, elegant, and ready for many different special occasions.

Tips:

• A classic pair of black pants and a lovely sweater with special lace details can make an elegant and simple special occasion outfit
• Add classic details, like red lips, a French Twist, and pearls
• Look good coming and going with details in the back of our top, like the lovely lace on the Sophia Sweater
• Black and white outfits bring with them a certain classic sophistication that you can draw on with styling
• Keep in mind that black and white outfits are hard to photograph, so look for something different if you know you will be photographed at your special occasion
• Wearing classic, quality jewelry, such as pearls, increases the style and dressiness of any outfit
• When layering with lace, wear a different color under the lace to accentuate the lace—this soft pink adds to the sophistication of the outfit but a bolder and brighter color can be fun in a more playful and/or sexy outfit

Outfit Breakdown:

• Trousers: Go-To Trouser from cabi Spring 2016
• Sweater: Sophia Sweater from cabi Spring 2016
• Cami: This is the Simple Cami from a previous season of cabi, but the current Nude Simple Cami would work well
• Jewelry: These pearls were a wedding gift from my husband and they are from Robert Lance Jewelers; similar can be found at most finer jewelry stores
• Handbag: This was a gift, but seems to be the L&M convertible reversible black and gold handbag or clutch
• Shoes: Unisa Eavvi Sandal sold at DSW
• Lipstick: This lipstick is Sizzling Red by Mary Kay

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An outtake for your pleasure. I think my kid may have been modeling too!

Michelle POW: Backwards Lace and Some Flutter Sunday Best

Outfit Mission Statement: Don’t throw a cardigan on, choose a special cardigan and plan your special occasion outfit around it!

Sunday Best POW outfits are special occasion clothes for dinning, theater, opera, holiday parties, church, and other such occasions that need something special. The POW (Piece of the Week) is the cabi Spring 2016 Michelle Cardigan. Often cardigans get thrown on over a dressy outfit to add a bit of warmth. However, the Michelle Cardigan, with the chiffon layer in back, is a perfect cardigan to make part of your dressy outfit. A navy pencil skirt keeps things simple and elegant. The navy in both create a lean line and a consistent look. Another color pencil skirt could work, but may not look as sophisticated. The, add some lace to really bring in the dressy. Any lace top could work. A black would be dressier and give a nod to French style.  A bone of off white cold be striking. Since navy is a neutral, any color could work, but be weary of bright colors, as they could bring down the level of dressiness (but, that may be perfect for you). A classic, romantic piece, like this locket, is the perfect accessory—dressy without being over the top. Then add nice shoes and fun, classy clutch and you are ready to shine!

Tips:

• Don’t let your cardigan be a layer added just for warmth, choose a dressier one and plan your outfit around it
• For a lean, elegant look choose a cardigan and pencil skirt in a dark neutral, such as navy 
• Add a lace blouse as dressy layer for under the cardigan for an additional touch of “fancy” when done in white or black or fun if you choose a bright color
• Classic, romantic accessories, like the locket and clutch, increase the dressiness of the outfit and add some good old-fashioned romance
• Don’t limit your clothes or wardrobe by only wearing tops with the front in front—this lace top is actually worn backwards—the lace is the back of a lovely sweater. So, look for pieces that can be worn multiple ways, even backwards, and you can multiple its versatility (and pack much lighter)

Outfit Breakdown:

• Cardigan: Michelle Cardigan from cabi Spring 2016
  
• Cami: Simple Cami in nude from cabi Spring 2016
  
• Skirt: Lido Skirt from cabi Spring 2016
  
• Earrings: Dolce Charm Earrings from cabi Spring 2016
  
• Necklace & Bracelet: Both part of the Locket Necklace from cabi Spring 2016
  
• Lace Top: This is actually the Sophia Sweater from cabi Spring 2016, backwards
  
• Shoes: Jennifer Lopez’s Women's Metallic High Heels—I’m surprised they are still available at Kohl’s! I got these last year and now they are only $34.99!
  
• Clutch: This is a vintage clutch (I’m guessing from the 1950s or 1960s) that my mom bought me for Christmas. I’ll put the shop name in where she got it when she gets back to me.