Destructed White POW: Pretty in Pink & Pearls Sunday Best

Outfit Mission Statement: Dress your destructed denim up for a special occasion look with fancy, feminine pieces for a pretty, edgy, feminine, and comfortable outfit!

 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 Destructed Slim Boyfriend jeans. Ripped jeans are not what some of us would think of as an appropriate special occasion look. But, you can dress them up to make them work for at least some special occasions. The trick, as with any casual piece, is to combine it with dressier pieces, even over-the-top dressy pieces. Together the outfit averages dressier. Plus, it can be fun to mix pretty with edgy and dressy with casual! Still, these jeans may now work in some special occasion situations. If you cannot do destructed, consider replacing these with white jeans. If you cannot do jean, consider replacing these with white linen pants, such as the Piazza Pant.

But, if you can do destructed white jeans for your special occasion, this outfit can be a lot of fun to rock! You can be pretty, edgy, feminine, and comfortable all at the same time! This may be one of my favorite outfits I’ve done here (and it is one of my favorite sets of photos!).

Tips:

• Dress up your destructed jeans with fancy, dressy pieces; you can even go over the top if you want!
• Play off the edgy destructed look with feminine, pretty pieces—think pinks, pearls, and sparkles
• Grab a pretty shawl to keep you warm in places with two much AC or cooler nights (plus it adds to the dressiness)
• Add a designer clutch or wristlet in a pretty matching color to add style (and convenience)
• Dress your feet up in those sparkly, special occasion shoes and roll up your jeans to show them off
• Put your hair up in a pretty hair accessory for an added touch of class & sophistication (plus you can show off your shoulders)
• Look for dressy accessories with special touches, like ribbon bows in the back, for added touches of fancy
• Choose a peplum top with a gentle ruffle bottom to hide any tummy issues and add more femininity

Outfit Breakdown:

• Jeans: Destructed Slim Boyfriend jeans from cabi Spring 2016
• Top: Sophia Cami from cabi Spring 2015—not currently available from normal cabi means, but check with the cabi outlet stores (or as your stylist if she can find it), or consider the Vita Blouse or Bella Top, two feminine tops from cabi Spring 2016 (and currently available). For a peplum choices, check out the City Chic Wrap Peplum Top at Bloomingdale’s or the Crepe Peplum Top from Ann Taylor.
• Thicker Silver Bracelet: Part of the Villa Necklace from cabi Spring 2016
• Sparkly Bead Bracelet: Cubist Bracelet by Bauble Bar
• Earrings: Rose Quartz Dangle Earrings by Shine Chaser Jewelry
• Wristlet: Jet Set Travel Large Smartphone Wristlet by Michael Kors
• Wrap: Gigi Cape from cabi Fall 2015—this is not available, but consider the Animal print Poncho from Designed by Brenda H, Beaded Cape by Trendy Vintage, or the handmade knit mohair Orenburg shawl by Vital Lights—all on Etsy.
• Hair Pin: Celtic Infinity Loops by Nicholas and Felice on Etsy
• Necklace: Older covered pearl and ribbon necklace. I have no idea where I got this! Consider instead the Lanvin style Large Pearl Necklace by Annie B Signature (or the black one), the Soft Pink Tulle Necklace with Mother of Pearls and Rhinestones by Lemka, or the Isabelle Double Strand of 12mm Baby Pink Pearl Necklace with Blush / Nude Ribbon Tie and Ivory Tulle Rhinestone Flower by Harley Mae Designs all on Etsy
• Shoes: These are from Target several years ago. Consider instead the Imagine Vince Camuto Gem, Chole from Blue by Betsey Johnson, or the Cascade II by Badgley Mischka.

1. Bardot POW: Boho Southwestern Sparkly Princess Sunday Best

2. Plaid POW: Sparkling & Flannel Sunday Best

3. Margherita POW: Lace & Lockets Sunday Best

Related Posts:

1. Bardot POW: Boho Southwestern Sparkly Princess Sunday Best posted May 29, 2016. To dress denim up for a special occasion look, throw on the fancy—think tulle, sparkly gems, embroidered velvet, statement pieces, and amazing shoes.
2. Plaid POW: Sparkling & Flannel Sunday Best posted February 28, 2016. Turn flannel elegant by adding a dressy skirt and accessories.
3. Margherita POW: Lace & Lockets Sunday Best posted on May 22, 2016. To dress your sundress up for a special occasion look, add pretty lace, a classy mixed media jacket, and vintage accessories.

Bardot POW: Boho Southwestern Sparkly Princess Sunday Best

Outfit Mission Statement: To dress denim up for a special occasion look, throw on the fancy—think tulle, sparkly gems, embroidered velvet, statement pieces, and amazing shoes

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 Bardot Shirt. There are many ways to dress up a denim shirt. Check out Sparkling & Flannel Sunday Best for dressy look you can make work with a denim shirt (denim and a lace pencil would be Fab-u-lous!). One fun thing you can do is choose a very dressy skirt. Denim tends to dress things down a bit, so with very dressy bottoms, you can average somewhere dressy, but not overly dressy. Tulle can easily be very dressy. Add denim, and bam, nice special occasion look that does not go too far. Adding fancy, statement pieces as accessories ups the dressy too. Together, you can end up with a fun, sparkly, pretty special occasion look with a touch of boho. I love the tulle and denim combo. Opposites attract, right?

Tips:

• When dressing up a denim shirt, feel free to go far on the dressy side for the rest of the pieces to average the perfect amount of dressy
• Add special, striking, and/or fancy statement accessories to further emphasize the dressiness (or go the other way and add casual accessories [like cowgirl boots, a distressed leather bag, and rustic jewelry] and end up in a casual, fun look with a touch of princess)
• Mix metals for a lighthearted touch that may also allow you to bring together pieces you might not otherwise consider
• Consider tying the denim shirt in a knot at your waist to emphasize the waist and continue the lighthearted touch
• Keep colors in the same general tones for a more put together look, such as the blues and greys I focus on here, making sure each element has at least one of these colors

Outfit:

• Shirt: Bardot Shirt from cabi Spring 2016
• Skirt: 6-layer Tutu Ballet Ruffle Bridal Petticoat Princess Skirt Mini Dress (long name, huh?) from Amazon—this is only $14.89, which is a cheap way to try this trend. However, they only seem to have the red one left. For a similar skirt, but slightly pricier and higher quality (I ordered one of these too) try the V28 Women 6-layer Mid Tulle Tutu Ballet Ruffle Bridal Petticoat Princess Skirt (for $18.99).
• Clutch: This Peacock Feather Embroidered Velvet Clutch is based on a print in Combinaisons Ornementales—“the ‘bible’ of decorative Art Nouveau elements according to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Store. R While this is no longer available, there is a jewelry roll with the same design. Or consider the Peacock Feather Clutch from Its So Clutch, the Teal Feather Clutch from Red Ostrich (actual feathered clutch), or the Embroidered Peacock Feather Clutch from Paulownias all on Etsy.
• Shoes: These are from Target several years ago. Consider instead the Imagine Vince Camuto Gem, Chole from Blue by Betsey Johnson, or the Cascade II by Badgley Mischka.
• Necklace: I think this was a Charming Charlie necklace from a few years ago. For other striking pieces, contemplate the Pearl Bib Necklace by Bella Emy Jewels, the Floral Rhinestone Assemblage Necklace by Holly Glimmer, or the PICO - statement necklace by Les Bijoux De Joe—all on Etsy.
• Earrings: Vintage Crystal Studs from Stella & Dot
• Bracelet: INC International Concepts Gold-Tone Beaded Faux-Leather Bracelet at Macy’s

Related Posts:

1. Plaid POW: Sparkling & Flannel Sunday Best

2. Plume POW: The Stylish Safari Princess Thursday

1. Plaid POW: Sparkling & Flannel Sunday Best posted February 28, 2016. Turn flannel elegant by adding a dressy skirt and accessories.
2. Plume POW: The Stylish Safari Princess Thursday posted April 14, 2016. For a trendy outfit with masculine and feminist touches, mix tulle and military/safari style.