One-Dollar Wonders

Ombre + Circus Stripes

August 22, 2013

Statement pants, statement shoes, statement bag, classic shirt. Really relying a lot on black and white lately, especially since I have more colored pants in my life on the job. I'm feeling like one color per outfit is my limit on many days. 

A coworker today asked if my Jolt jeans were Rag & Bone - yay, look for less! 

Didn't take a close up, but I'm also wearing the cat necklace in pic. 2. 

Brooks Brothers Spago shirt - BB
Men's belt - flea market
Jolt jeans - Marshall's
Brahmin bag - Nordies
Worishofer sandals - DNA
Cat necklace - flea market
Elizabeth & James sunnies - Nordies

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20 Comments

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    That bag was a genius purchase for you, Rae. You look wonderful -- simple, classic, but hip. 

  • replied 10 years ago

    Love how the white shirt and metallic shoes let the ombré jeans shine!

  • catgirl replied 10 years ago

    The bag is sold out now!  I almost bought it myself.  And kicking myself for not getting the ombre pants.  You look streamlined and fab!

  • annagybe replied 10 years ago

    Nice!

  • FlorenceFearne replied 10 years ago

    Everything good is happening here at once; b&w stripe,burgundy, metallic shoes, cute jewelery. Love it. 

  • amiable replied 10 years ago

    Absolutely stunning!

    I hear you on feeling like one color at a time is enough.  I'm not sure what's up with me, but I feel that way too (most of the time) right now.

  • Jaime replied 10 years ago

    The burgundy jeans are outstanding, no wonder your co-worker asked. Great!

  • CocoLion replied 10 years ago

    I am glad to see a colored jeans outfits, I am not quite ready for this look to die (referring to Inguun's thread).  The proportions are all flattering, not easy with cropped pants.  Love the shiny footwear being bookened with the BB shirt.

    Are Jolt jeans comfortable?  Do they slide?  That is the problem I have with non-premium jeans.

  • deb replied 10 years ago

    I love your colored pants, all of them. And the black and white adds the right amount of contrast.

  • rae replied 10 years ago

    Una, I know! I happened to check the other day and was so glad I didn't wait to see if it went on sale. 

    FF, those are some of my favorite things, too. :)

    Amiable, maybe this is part of the minimal trend seeping into us? 

    Denise, the Jolts are very comfy, yes! I weigh a little less than I did when I bought them, but they still look good, too, not thin and saggy. I am not sure about sliding, because I always wear belts with all my jeans. 

  • Beth Ann replied 10 years ago

    Burgundy jeans are on my list!  I don't think my DH will allow me to wear cats, however.  Puppies?  Maybe!

    You're doing a great job of balancing simple and statement, classic and fashion forward.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago

    Yet another perfect example of why Angie reminds us of the power of classics - you make a white button down shirt look "cool" Rae.

  • merwoman replied 10 years ago

    Less is so much more - you look amazing!

  • Sara L. replied 10 years ago

    You look great!  I love the ombre jeans with the white shirt and silver shoes. 

  • AnnieMouse replied 10 years ago

    Oh! I have a similar pair of ombre jeans from JustFab - loving seeing them on someone else! ^__^

  • texstyle replied 10 years ago

    Simple perfection! I love how your bag and shoes are the perfect embellishment here.

  • replied 10 years ago

    Wow!, stunning. I love the fresh white next to the deep ombre jeans.

  • rachylou replied 10 years ago

    Circus stripe!!

  • Mo replied 10 years ago

    I thought I commented yesterday, but I guess not.  Oops.  I love love love this.  Funny, I am one who usually doesn't think of a bag as part of one's outfit but this proves me wrong.  So wrong.  It's absolutely perfect with this.  I have paired stripes and burgundy before and plan to again after seeing this! 

  • Day Vies replied 10 years ago

    I adore these jeans. I've not seen ombre in a colored jean these are gorgeous!

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I'm just your average working stiff who loves nice things and hates to pay for them. This blog outlines my efforts to navigate that treacherous shopping/saving divide through swappin', thriftin', and even a little resellin'. Many of the pieces in my wardrobe cost me just $1! We've heard a lot about people "living above their means" in recent years; I'm championing the concept of living large *below* your means - whatever that means for you. :)