One-Dollar Wonders

WIW: Variation on Slouchy Blousey Manly

May 9, 2012

As you may remember from Monday, Angie helped me realize that my outfit was indeed more manly than boyish - fine with me, once it clicked that there are different styles of menswear!

Today has meeting set up and a fire drill on the agenda, so I'm going with a variation on that same outfit - soft blouse, trousers, rugged belt, and my faux-flat 80%20 boots.

Citron blouse - Christmas/Bday money via Ann Taylor
Gray cardi - $10 via Target
Leather belt - $3 via swap meet
BR Sloan pants - Christmas Money via BR
80%20 Rina ankle boots - Christmas Money via Karmaloop

(Wow, I really went on a spree beefing up my work wardrobe in December!)

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15 Comments

  • Amy replied 12 years ago

    MMMM....eye candy :)

    I love your interpretation of this look. Please tell me you aren't going to have to deal with ROUS's at work today, lol.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 12 years ago

    Love citron and grey together!

  • cheryle (Dianthus) replied 12 years ago

    Amy I love the Princess Bride reference and got a good chuckle out of it.

    Rae the outfit is wonderful. It is bright and cheery and fits you beautifully. Well done!!

  • kellygirl replied 12 years ago

    You had me at Captain Tighty Pants. I love Mal : ) Fab slouchy, masculine outfit. You still look hawt though!

  • ironkurtin replied 12 years ago

    Cute!

  • Sara L. replied 12 years ago

    I like this outfit and your interpretation on manly. Personally I think a necklace, something sort of rustic (leather, wood, etc) would complete the look. That's just my opinion though so take it for what it's worth :)

  • Angie replied 12 years ago

    VERY FAB! All the pics and your outfit!

    Men can be very snappy dressers. We need to give them more credit. I love wearing manly styled ensembles too. Very close to my heart.

  • rae replied 12 years ago

    ROUSs? I don't think they exist.
    *Tackled!*

    Heh heh heh... love that scene!

    LOL at Captain Tighty Pants as well!!

    Sara, I wanted to wear my bullet necklace, but I figured it be better to leave it off with clients around. :T

    Angie, yes, credit where credit is due. I might even have more male style icons than female!

  • catgirl replied 12 years ago

    Your posts are making me covet so many new things! Love the inspiration and your interpretations.. less princess, more swashbuckler.

  • christieanne replied 12 years ago

    Anything Princess Bride is fine by me :) I suppose the blouse could be called Buttercup as a nod to the feminine in your masculine vibe-d outfit?

    I like it!

  • Kiwichik replied 12 years ago

    Love it especially citron sleeves peaking out from grey cardi

  • jayne replied 12 years ago

    Oh Carey Elwes! I like the outfit. Now show more CE!

  • replied 12 years ago

    Perfect for a fire drill! Now we just need to get you some lederhosen!

  • rae replied 12 years ago

    *frantically searching for pic of CE in lederhosen*

    LOL, you guys are the best!

  • bella replied 12 years ago

    Can I just say that I am a big fan of Nathan Fillion and Firefly? It is one of those shows that gets watched over and over in our house.

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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. :)