Outfits Not Just Clothes

Summer just won't quit! Hazy days here this week. I'm keeping my bralette/crop top game going strong in this sports bra top, paired with shorts from this matching set . Actually, this top is also part of a set, matching up with the leggings in this post .   bra top- Gap , shorts-WildFang(similar here ), shoes- Native Shoes One of the tricks to getting the most out of coordinated tops and bottoms is by breaking them up to wear with other pieces. These shorts were purchased WAY back in 2016, and the bra top a recent buy this spring. Because they both feature the same tones of blues and pinks  they totally work together as  a cohesive outfit. 

Last summer these shorts sparked my #funshortsfriday posts . This summer I've been all about bralettes and these high-waisted shorts are the perfect bottom for a cropped top.  bralettes- Three Bird Nest , shorts-Uniqlo(similar here ), sunnies- DIFF Eyewear , sandals- Marc Fisher , necklace-Gifted These are actually two layered bralettes, a basic black one under a lacey version. You may recall the this boho piece from this post back in September when I paired it with a tennis cardi, leather trousers, and kicks.  Here, I'm just trying to beat the heat, but still able to incorporate pattern and texture. 

One of the major trends for this summer was/are crop tops. And I've read at least a dozen articles about how to pull one off.  For instance,  here  from Lucky Magazine and another one here from Refinery29 . Not really feeling all that excited about this trend I pretty much steered clear, until I decided to give it a go all DIY style.  Okay, I have tank blouse underneath a button-up shirt.  Undoing buttons...  ...rolling up sleeves... ....tying up the front ends..... ....adjust and... Voila! My take on a the crop top.  button-up- Style Mint , tank-Olive & Oak(similar here ) via Le Tote , jeans-Asos(similar here ), loafers-DSW(similar here )  This was a fun casual weekend look. A bit more interesting then just standard jeans and tee.  I don't see the crop top going anywhere soon, so I'm sure this summer trend will find it's way into fall. So you may just see this DIY techni...