Here's my version of today's outfit! I took a very old boat neck J. Crew linen tee and knotted it at the waist. Pulled on my skirt. C'est tout!
Easy outfit formula. We're going for Japanese food with friends this evening so it should work.
These J. Crew tees date from my first year on YLF. They are a fluid fit, not as current now as back then, but cool, and knotting them brings them into "current" territory.
Very nice ! Must try knotting my tees!
Runcarla replied 4 years ago
I've always loved that skirt of yours. Looks perfect with the T and new sandals.
Jules replied 4 years ago
I love the outfit but to be honest would prefer to see silver sandals, I think.
Suz replied 4 years ago
Thanks, Jules. I could switch them up. Was trying on a bunch of other stuff and happened to have them on.
Knotting the fluid tees is a pretty easy trick.
missvee replied 4 years ago
Love the idea to knot the tee. Thanks!
kellygirl replied 4 years ago
Ooh, love this. I've knotted skirts but never tops. I'm going to have to try this with some of my orphan skirts.
Cardiff girl replied 4 years ago
Lovely skirt and what a great idea to knot your T-shirt.
Diana replied 4 years ago
Ooh, nice. I am also reviving an old linen tee today (mine is from Ann Taylor I think) by knotting it. Mine is a little bit stretched out from age but the knot really gives it back some shape and makes it look more current.
I was very tempted to go try on those liberty midi skirts at J Crew, but I'm really not supposed to be buying any more skirts since i have so many already!
Becky replied 4 years ago
Nicely done!
Angie replied 4 years ago
KILLER
How fun that you tried this after the post today. Thank you!
LOVE how you wear dangly earrings. They glam things up so nicely.
nuancedream replied 4 years ago
A knotted shirt/ fluid top with a flared skirt is my all-time favorite look. Ladylike without being twee. Parfait!! Winner all the way!!
Helena replied 4 years ago
Beautiful!
Brooklyn replied 4 years ago
Gorgeous! Now this is your sort of skirt. Truly fab.
What a great skirt! I used to knot tops, but they'd get stretched out from doing it. Then there were the little belt buckle like things to pull the shirt through. Wonder if they bring those back?
My favorite part is the shoes with the skirt. I like the similar colors but different graphic.
Firecracker (Sharan) replied 4 years ago
Gorgeous, Suz! I am going to have to try knotting my tees.
Style Fan replied 4 years ago
What a great idea! I may try that with one of my tees. Your outfit looks gorgeous.
rachylou replied 4 years ago
Pretty! I love the deep blue of that skirt.
Jaime replied 4 years ago
This works beautifully on you! The top is one of those deceptively simple, but actually just right, essential pieces.
Jenni NZ replied 4 years ago
Beautiful earrings Suz. I only own 2 T-shirts now, one is a bit long so maybe next summer I could try it.
RobinF replied 4 years ago
Great idea to knot the tee, works so nicely with the skirt.
Sara L. replied 4 years ago
I love the knotted top. I need to try that. You look perfect for a nice dinner out.
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