Get Your Gingham On

January 24, 2012

Who else is addicted to the Bravo/Lifetime fashion shows? As I was uploading these photos, the boyfriend and I were watching a DVR’d episode of It’s a Brad, Brad World when the witty Brad told his assistant to “get your gingham on”. Thank you for the post title, Brad!

I love this white blazer, but damn, is it hard to keep clean. I feel like every time I wear it, it’s in need of another dry cleaning. It’s also been suffering from mysterious yellow-orange marks of oxidation that appear out of nowhere. Last time they got cleaned with a “wet cleaning“, and it looks like it may be due for another one.

The fear of getting it dirty stops me from wearing this blazer as often as I would like, but that’s gonna have to change this spring. Wearing it today reminded me of how crisp it looks, and how great it pairs with my growing collection of collared shirts.

Outfit Details - Theory “Amanda B” blazer, size 00 :: J.Crew Crewcuts shirt, size 10 :: Paige jeans (hemmed), size 23 :: Cole Haan shoes, size 5 :: J.Crew “Edie” handbag :: Vintage belt :: J.Crew necklace :: Timex watch :: Bloomingdales pocket square

Do you avoid wearing your whites for fear of getting them dirty?

Tagged as: J.Crew Petite, Theory Petite

http://www.thegirlieblog.com/ Girlie Blogger

Always liked this shirt on you. Looks great withe the jacket.
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jovialjacki

Looks great! I agree that the white jacket looks super crisp and polished; but I can’t imagine trying to keep it clean!

What style of Paige jeans are those? I’m thinking of finally trying a pair, and love how those look.
- http://www.alterationsneeded.com/ Alterations Needed
  
  Thanks! The jeans are called “Blue Heights” and they’re the skinny 12″ leg opening style. I haven’t seen these in a long time, so I’m not sure if they’re still making them. In fact, besides the legging styles, I haven’t found a pair of Paige jeans that fit me well in a little while. I fear they changed their sizing recently. =(
  - Jacki Schreiner
    
    Bummer! Maybe I’ll have to try the leggings.
  - http://www.helloframboise.com/ Hello, Framboise!
    
    Have you worn/tried the Laurel Canyon? They run small, so a 24 is significantly smaller than it is in other brands. They’re bootcut, so I don’t find myself reaching for them as often as I do my skinnies, but still a viable option!
    - http://www.alterationsneeded.com/ Alterations Needed
      
      I have! I own about 5 pairs of them! I wear bootcuts a lot casually and for errands, so they get a lot of wear, but I’m trying to build my skinny jean collection now. =)
      - http://www.helloframboise.com/ Hello, Framboise!
        
        Haha–of course you do! I have two pairs. I wish some of the other styles would run a little smaller.
        
        I have been getting skinnies at Wet Seal. I realize that Wet Seal is kind of ten years ago, but the “Fashionista” style has no weird details or brand markings (reminds me a little of JBrand), and the 00 Short needs no alterations for me.
      - http://www.alterationsneeded.com/ Alterations Needed
        
        Thanks for the tip! I’ll check them out.
      - http://www.alterationsneeded.com/ Alterations Needed
        
        Thanks for the tip! I’ll check them out.
Laura Frost

I love the pocket square! And yes, I do avoid wearing white because of the dirtiness. I also have a 16 month old that likes to leave traces of whatever he ate all over me…
- Laura Frost
  
  By the way, thanks for adding my blog to your blogroll. I really appreciate it and am honored that you read it.
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  - http://www.alterationsneeded.com/ Alterations Needed
    
    Of course! I also added you to the PFC hosting list, but as Petite Sister Style. Are you still interested in hosting? Should I change it to Little Laura’s Closet instead?
Anonymous

This looks beautiful!!! Yeah I can’t wear anything white – first off I’m clumsy so something WILL spill on it or I will write on it with red pen or something. Secondly I always wear makeup and no matter what it will get on the collar!
- http://www.alterationsneeded.com/ Alterations Needed
  
  Yes! Makeup! I was driving yesterday and every time I turned my head to check my blind spot I was thinking, “oh no! Makeup on the collar!”
http://threetenseven.com/ Jacqueline C. Rineer

So fresh and clean! You look awesome. I agree. You are brave wearing white lol when I wear white I have to make sure I’m NOT going to be eating…
- http://www.alterationsneeded.com/ Alterations Needed
  
  Thanks Jacqueline! Yes, food is scary. I’m always afraid I splashed something on it. I also find myself washing my hands a lot so I don’t accidently smudge something grubby on it when I push up my sleeves or something. =P
Anonymous

Those oxidation marks might be from small grease spots – it happens to my silk blouses from time to time :(
- http://www.alterationsneeded.com/ Alterations Needed
  
  Grease spots huh? That makes sense. Do they come out when cleaning your silk shirts? I’ve never had that happen before, but most of my silks are dark colors.
  - Anonymous
    
    On silk, it can be really difficult, but on cotton, it might come out with some dish detergent. Its usually best to get the grease out before the oxidation happens.
  - Anonymous
    
    On silk, it can be really difficult, but on cotton, it might come out with some dish detergent. Its usually best to get the grease out before the oxidation happens. Good luck!
http://www.CurlsNPearls.com Christina Stallings

Cute look! I absolutely adore winter white and cream coats – but I am afraid to buy one because I know that my makeup will end up on the collar.
PF

i’ve been eyeing the purple gingham shirt at jcrew but its just too expensive! love your blazer!
http://newpetite.blogspot.com New Petite

The white blazer, white Jacket, white dress are all sitting neatly in my closet!! Im too scared to try and get them out in this rainy weather!!

This is a very clean and crisp outfit! Love it!
http://respecttheshoes.blogspot.com respect_the_shoes

Oh I can’t wear white as often I would like – I am a stain and ketchup magnet! I love the gingham with the bright white though!
Meg

The white blazer is just gorgeous with the crisp blue color on the shirt! It reminds me of those lovely blue and white delft tiles.

I bought my first pair of white shorts last spring from ON and wore them all summer, but it was agony — my toddler sees anything white and has a physical NEED to wipe his hands/nose/sand shovel/bubble wand/etc on it about five seconds after I get dressed. Looks like I’ll have to get a fresh pair this season, last year’s is looking awfully grungy.
Anonymous

Ugh, I can’t wear anything white. There are these lovely white espadrilles that I’m dying to get for summer but I know I just won’t wear them. I just feel so bad when I see that first smudge, knowing I don’t have the means to get them clean, lol! I have a white sweater I love but hardly wear, and when I do I treat it immediately to prevent those ugly yellow underarm stains! Is that weird?
- Thea
  
  Check your deodorant. The ones that don’t leave white marks on black clothes are probably the culprit. They leave aweful yellow stains on white clothing.
http://petalbypetal11.blogspot.com Carrie

Ooh, love the white blazer. :) I bought a pair of white jeans last year and immediately dreamed up thousands of cute outfits. Then I realized how scared I was of dripping/smudging something on them and promptly shoved them to the back of the drawer where they would be safe! I really should break them out soon. :)
http://www.septemberme.nl/ Anne

I’m in love with this outfit, it suits you well! And yes I’m also guilty of not wearing my whites, mainly because the weather in the Netherlands doesn’t call for whites that often, so when I do where white it makes me very self conscious.