Silky Tweedy Gloriousness…

Ann Taylor Petite Silk Shell 2 6001
JeansPaige Blue Heights Skinny, size 23 (hemmed)
ShoesCole Haan Carma pumps, size 5
BeltAnn Taylor Perfect Patent Skinny Belt in Granite, size XS
Pin – 18k gold vintage (gift from grandma)

Another way to wear the Ann Taylor silk necktie shell, and I must say, I like this outfit much better. The necktie has been double knotted to shorten the length a bit, and tucked into skinny jeans. Add a cute blazer, some jewelry, a pair of heels, and a belt, and now it’s a glorious take on my favorite look, feminine menswear.

The necktie on this shell resembles a men’s tie, so naturally, I’m ecstatic about it, and like it left loose. I’m also a big fan of pairing tough textures (like the tweed of the jacket) with softer textures (like the silk of the shell). Mixing these two fabric textures really makes the outfit much more interesting and fun to look at.

Tip: Some of the most boring outfits I’ve ever put together have involved garments that are the same texture. A silk blouse worn with a silk skirt is boring! So is a soft cotton top with a soft cotton bottom. Mixing fabric textures is a great way to get an interesting and chic outfit. In this outfit, I have tweed, silk, suede, shine (patent leather) and denim, but it all works together to make the outfit fun to look at.

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Clinton, on the other hand, was not as amused. He slowly made his way into the camera frame, rope toy in mouth, just so I would do this:

Ann Taylor Petite Silk Shell Clinton 1 6001
Clinton – 7 month old Pomeranian puppy

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28 Comments

  1. says: Rinny

    Love the outfit! Especially the necktie blouse – I'll have to stop at Ann Taylor's the next time I'm at the mall :)

  2. says: Frankincensy

    Nice outfit, and great tip about the textures! That's not something I'd really thought about before when putting outfits together.

    And aww, Clinton! The way he slowly creeps into the frame there is hilarious. I have a five-month-old Lab puppy and she loves her rope toy too.

  3. says: J.L

    Gorgeous and classic! Beautifully put together. I especially adore the vintage pin. It is the perfect little accessory for this outfit.

  4. says: curls-and-pearls

    teehee, I love when Clinton makes it into the shots!

    This is a GREAT outfit, I like pairing different textures as well and I'm liking how you left the ties loose on this – I little more of a casual feel.

  5. says: kileen

    i love the mixing of textures and this necktie blouse is so beautiful! i am also a big fan of the menswear inspired looks lately and will have to try out this look!

  6. says: Cee

    This is my favorite way of tying this blouse. The proportions are a bit off when it's tied into a bow. As always, you look fab!

  7. says: Really Petite

    I love this outfit on you Kelly!!! Thanks for the tip about mixing fabrics :) You are the petite community fashion guru…LOL

  8. says: Banhannas

    Mixing fabrics is so .. like you said glorifying! The contrasting textures really makes the silk blouse stand out quite nicely.

  9. says: modern.girl

    love it! so chic!

    i was wondering if you've ever bought jackets in little boy's size? i'm petite too (not as skinny as you), and i just bought a boy's blazer. i hope it'll fit me! i don't really know what the size conversion is between women's and boys.

    cheers,
    yvonne
    modern.girl

  10. says: Alterations Needed

    Thank you for your comments everyone! Sorry I slacked on responding (busy bee looking at new apartments!).

    @DSK Steph – Timmy & Wally sound like just the kind of fellows Clinton would love to hang out with. ;)

    @Frankincensy – Awww…lab puppies are the cutest! I had 3 labs growing up…great dogs!

    @modern.girl – I don't own any boys blazers, but I've always wanted a vintage prep school boys blazer. I think that would be so cool! Just expect the torso to be a little boxy and the sleeves to be short (no problem, just roll them to 3/4 length).

  11. says: PetiteAsianGirl

    I like the ties long! Your advice about mixing textures is spot-on. Nothing beats silk and tweed! Do you own anything boucle yet? Like tweed, but nubbier ; ) I don't have a lot of color, prints, or patterns in my wardrobe so mixing textures is a must.

  12. says: Janine aka J-Ezzy @ *La Dolce Vita*

    i have the same exact rope for my 13 month old pom (as of tomm)! did you cut Clinton's hair? he's such a cutie patootie! Hubs and I did that to our Rocky and boy oh boy, he looked like a lion cub!

    i never think about mixing textures, now i will make a stronger effort to do so, don't want to be boring.

    hope you found a new apartment, that's been me for the past few weeks, i hate moving! ugh…

  13. says: Alterations Needed

    @Janine aka J-Ezzy @ *La Dolce Vita* – Awww…aren't pom's adorable? Nope, we haven't taken the plunge and cut his hair yet. He's a "fox" pom, so his hair lays kidna flat, but we're wondering if we should give him a haircut for summer. I keep reading that it messes up pom's hair though! eek! I LOVE seeing poms with "lion cuts"! So cute!

    We did find a place! Thanks for asking! Good luck on your search…it's such a pain in the butt!

  14. says: Janine aka J-Ezzy @ *La Dolce Vita*

    Yes, much too adorable, people call my baby a fox too, his hair is flat on his back, but poofy in his neck, tail and butt, hehe – my baby must be bigger than yours though, mines is now 13.5 lbs! big boy, haha

    i do think the cut messed up his hair, hence why i was so upset my husband did it b/c of how it was growing out…but in his defense, poms get very hot in the summer and it's healthier to cut it. i do need to do a post on his hair cut, it's just too cute to not post!

    Glad you found a place! I can't wait to just buy a house and fuss about home repairs, lol

  15. says: Janine aka J-Ezzy @ *La Dolce

    i have the same exact rope for my 13 month old pom (as of tomm)! did you cut Clinton's hair? he's such a cutie patootie! Hubs and I did that to our Rocky and boy oh boy, he looked like a lion cub!

    i never think about mixing textures, now i will make a stronger effort to do so, don't want to be boring.

    hope you found a new apartment, that's been me for the past few weeks, i hate moving! ugh…

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