By Sheila Arkee
For me, a busy blogging mom with a decided artsy side, my daily fashion has to be functional and yet entirely indicative of my creativity. When I’m editing my closet and figuring out what should be tossed and what should be purchased, my main goal is to find pieces that work with each other. One thing I’ve learned through the years is that you really do not need a ton of clothes, just the right items that work with each other and can be combined to form an endless possibility of options.
With spring right around the corner, I’m currently coming up with some fun yet functional wardrobe choices. Much like cooking, or putting together the perfect makeup look, an outfit is made up of several ingredients. My choices for the perfect spring outfit include the following:
- A tunic that goes right above my knees – zebra printed and sequined, please!
- A trusted pair of jeans
- Basic black leggings
- A ruffled cover-up
- A fun pair of fuchsia heels
With these basics, I can make 3 fun and functional outfits that work for many occasions.
1. The tunic and heels by themselves are perfect for a nighttime outing.
2. For something I would wear for professional purposes, but to show my artsy side, the tunic, plus the cover-up and leggings.
3. And for a more causal, weekend outfit, the tunic with a pair of jeans is a winning match.
My clothes have to survive the beating of running around after a 5 year old Boy (with a capital B), so it’s really important that I am able to keep them looking good for a long time, with no fuss. If I can throw my clothes in the washer and know they’ll come out looking great, all the better!
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I have some black leggings that are very versatile. I can wear them with sandals and a sundress for a summer look, with UGG boots and a sweater during the winter, and with sneakers when I exercise.
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/303899661918425088
I have a mini dress that I can wear with sandals in summer, with leggins an boots in winter and with jacket and high heels for a night out
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/303910795857784832
Sheila – we need to see you model these looks!!! Cute outfits!
Oh and I wanna win that prize. LOL
LOve tide pods they are great and also tunics they ae comfy with leggings
I have a few tank tops that have lace at the top. They are very versatile. I can wear them with jeans or slacks. I can put a hoodie over them, a cardigan or jean jacket.
My short length white wrap dress. Can be a dress, a tunic to go over leggings, flared/boot cut jeans, or over a pencil skirt. So versatile.
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2nd entry tweet – https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/303968229095776258
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The most versatile I have is a dark blue tunic. I can wear with everyday jeans or over many colors of leggings. I can even get by with wearing as a short dress.
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https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/303968908854046720
My tan cardigan is very versatile. It can be worn with jeans, dress pants or a skirt and different shoes that coordinate each look.
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https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/304006677403926529
Tweeted it! https://twitter.com/LeHobbylobbyist/status/304032115341795328
For three-in-one style, I love my bright blue bubble necklace. It’s great to up the style on casual, work, and cocktail attire.
my brown leather jacket goes with any color and any style of bottom.. jeans, dress etc
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https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/304232796606582785
I have workout clothes that easily transition to casual wear
my old jean jacket is pretty versatile, i wear it all the time in the spring
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I have plenty if dresses and skirts that I wear in the summer with sandals and in the winter I add stockings and boots with a jean jacket.
I have a couple of long sleeve, scoop neck, black knit shirts that are very versatile for me. I can wear them in any season with sleeves pushed up or pulled down. They can be worn with jeans, with skirts, dressed up with jewelry or a scarf or worn plain and simple.
I tweeted:
twitter.com/Kismetchris/status/304349440234356737
I have a black blazer that can be used for dress up as a suit, dress down with a pair of jeans and casual with a skirt
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/304352231329783809
My sweater works for a nice casual outfit but actually doubles as a great dressy sweater with the right accessories
my black flower leggings. I love them, I can create any look with them. I can wear a t-shirt or tank top with them, a long sweater dress, a denim shirt. I can wear boots, sandals or pumps with them. They look good with anything.
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https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/304380394663473152
I have a nice black sweater that I can dress up or down. I wear it with jeans or a skirt or tied with shorts. All works great
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/304388337152688128
My black leggings with larger pockets on the booty – great for all seasons! Also my asymmetrical black light sweater – dress up or dress down.
i have a white tank top it goes with everything!
https://twitter.com/akronugurl/status/304584635910873088 .
I have a black knit dress that has a fold down top. It can be worn as a skirt, beach cover up or, with a little jewelry, an evening dress. Really versatile!
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https://twitter.com/clc408/status/304606738563338240
My grey jeans do everything from church to work to date night. Love them! And they’re comfy
I have a pink cardigan that is versatile. I can dress it up, down, leave it open, button it up, etc.
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I have a dress that I wear by itself in the Summer with sandals that I wear with leggns and boots in the Winter
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/304626655866023937
My black jeans. I can add a blazer for work, or wear a sweatshirt for play.
My most versatile wardrobe staple is a black 3/4 length cardigan. I can wear it year round with dresses, jeans, and everything in between.
http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/304641338241085442
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Lace tanks can go with so much. I have never worn leggings but am going to start this year since I lost so much weight!!
I have a cardigan and a black blazer that can take me through all 4 seasons (I’m always cold) and day to night to party depending on the accessories/other pieces.
I wear khakis almost every day to work. I find they are very versatile. I can wear a school tshirt or a nice dress up shirt. Thank you
My sequin black flip flops are what I pair with everything and I’ll wear those babies anywhere. Love!
yoga pants and several tees
Black jeans. They can be casual or dressy depending on the top, the shoes and the accessories.
Lightweight scarves are awesome! They can be worn around your neck, in your hair or as a belt!
Tweet: https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/305723697031966723