I've been obsessed with finding a pretty pleated skirt in a fun color. When I look at pieces that are sort of random and maybe not so versatile, I remind myself of something my friend Beth always does. When she's contemplating a purchase, she has to be able to figure out three outfits she could put together with that item. If she can't think of at least three, she won't buy it. Kind of a good way to justify purchases, hunh? — Joy
{BB Dakota Pleated Skirt with 1. ASOS Heart Sweater, 2. J.Crew tank, 3. Elizabeth and James blazer}
That’s a great rule to live by! Love the skirt – such a pretty color.
I love that skirt. You just made my decision to go out and buy a pleated skirt:) I have been debating it for some time now. Thanks for the inspiration on my rainy Thursday morning:)
Your friend Beth is a genius! I’m using that method from now on. Thank goodness I read your blog..this new method could be life changing for me.
Perfect for my new cobalt pleated skirt 😉 thanks
the only one i haven’t tried yet is the striped shirt 🙂
i also like pairing my pleated skirt with a blouse that has horizontal folds…it makes such a contrast!
Thanks for the inspiration Joy! I never know what to wear peach with, so I always end up going with boring choices. these are great!
That is a good advice. Will try and remember that next time. I’m personally not big with graphic shirts, but that one is cool and I can see how that works with a skirt like that.
That is a brilliant idea! I need to start doing that when I shop as I often fall victim to great pieces that don’t go with anything in my closet. Thanks, Beth, for the advice!
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Lovely!! I’ve been looking for the perfectly pleated skirt – one that I can dress up or down. I love your solutions for that!
the striped tank is so cute! great ideas!
so cute!
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Shopsosie has some really cute ones. You’re insipring me now. Need to get me one! and still need to figure out what to wear to my blogger’s meetup on Sunday! Hope to see some of you all there.
I’ve also had my eye on cute pleated skirts! You can also totally do a lace tee with one… 🙂
Oh I love that idea! And I really need to do that, I would love to have more entire outfits and less pieces that don’t go together!
Great styling! I love that one amazing skirt can be worn so many ways-it makes packing for vacations a breeze!
The grey and blue heart sweater is so gorgeous!
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I love all of these choices and especially how you collaged them together.
GREAT way to justify a new piece! and love the styling 🙂
Oooh – I’m loving that striped tank!
great idea(: i loooove the skirt too, the colour’s so pretty x