By Design Pointelle Sweater, size S | Banana Republic Striped Button Back Shirt, size 00P | Paige Blue Heights Jeans, size 23 (hemmed) | J.Crew “Eddie” Handbag in Pecan | Cole Haan shoes, size 5
Until I brought this little pointelle sweater home from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I didn’t own anything beige. None. Zip. Nada. Is that weird?
Normally, when I try on something in a beige color, it blends in to much with my skin tone and I just look…boring…or naked…whichever.
But when I saw this little sweater styled on a mannequin, with a button down layered underneath, I thought it was so completely adorable that I had to at least try it. The ingenious thing about this outfit is the button down collar frames my face in a complexion-friendly color, keeping the beige from blending into my skin tone.
This little sweater is in juniors sizes, and luckily, runs quite a bit small. I’m wearing a size small, which is amazing considering I just dropped off a bunch of extra-extra-small-petite items at my tailor to take-in. I dug through a mess of sweaters and sale items, frantically in search of a size extra-small, because I just assumed a size small wouldn’t cut it. As it turns out, a size small is the smallest this sweater comes in, and I was pleasantly surprised in the fitting room when it fit!
This little sweater is currently on sale for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, which ends August 1st.
Do I look ready for fall or what? You’d never guess that earlier this day, it was in the 80’s and humid!
Readers – Who shopped the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? What did you pick up?
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I used to feel the same way about beige, and after seeing how well you’ve made it work I’m even more determined to get a light beige sweater for autumn! The button-down really enlivens the whole outfit.
Aside: that is such a pretty garden.
Beige really looks pretty against dark denim, which is a major staple of many people’s wardrobes. :)
The garden is pretty isn’t it? We’re lucky to live with a landlord that loves gardening. Hehe.
Love the look, but I am loving the bag even more! Gorgeous!
I love that sweater on you! It looks amazing layered over that button down shirt!
The best part is the see-through detail on the sweater. Love how the button-up peeks through! Great outfit and gorgeous pictures, Kelly!
No buys from the anniversary sale for me. Though there was a scarf that looked promising, but I couldn’t find it in stores to see how it looked/felt in person. So I passed.
Thanks Cee! My favorite part of the sweater is the little see-through details too. :)
Too bad about the scarf. I don’t blame you, I like to rub my grubby little hands all over that kind of thing before I buy too. LOL.
I love this look! It’s so put-together but a bit playful too. I have
to say that your bag is out of control – what a beautiful color and
classic shape.
I like this a lot! Very polished chic! Ready for Fall alright!
I am always ready for fall, love that bag. Love.
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge July giveaway
How funny! I just pinned a similar look this morning! http://pinterest.com/pin/82090252/
LOL! It’s me! Except taller. And with straight hair. ;)
fall is definitely my favorite season and this is such a classic look!! i love the blue button down layered underneath the beige sweater. i’m pinning this look once i get home so i remember to try it out too! and the new J. Crew bag is perfect with this look. it’s so lovely!
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kileen
cute &
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Thanks Kileen! Honored to be “pinned” by a stylish lady such as yourself. :)
I skipped this year’s anniversary sale…much to my own surprise. I love this beige sweater you picked out…it’s an unexpected choice for you but I think you wear it well!
I am so excited for fall because this summer has been brutal but also sad that we are slowly leaving warm weather behind.
Beige is one of my favorite colors! (Does it count as a color?) I wear beige BECAUSE it blends into my skin–it’s such a great neutral that I can wear another item in a really bright color without looking silly.
I love the pairing of the button down under the sweater. This is perfect for fall.
Thanks Sage! I need you to give me some beige wearing advice. ;)
I know I said this recently, but this is outfit is one of my favorites on you, too!! You look great! Beige is such a great color, but you are right about wearing only beige. Great trick!
I picked up a bra during the sale. They happened to have the same Calvin Klein bra that I bought full price at the Nordstrom in Seattle. I finally have a bra collection that actually fits…thanks to the petite community! I threw away lots of the old ones…I noticed a 34C in my collection!! What was I thinking?!? What was the SA thinking?!
LOL! I threw out some 34B’s during my last bra purge. I’m a 28 band!! What was I thinking? *shakes head*
I ditched my 34s after realising they were big enough to fit *over* a heavy sweatshirt without stretching. And I wore that size for years…
I bought a Calvin Klein convertible bra in black to add to my last year’s collection (I also have On Gossamer bras, although the padding crinkles easily). I discovered the Nordstrom Bra Fitting service after I googled bras for petite. Then I discarded all my Victoria’s Secret bras!
I absolutely love that pointelle sweater! Gorgeous on you – I just clicked over to it :)
Thanks! If you pick it up, be sure to style it on your blog! I’m curious to see how other people would wear it. :)
You look great Kelly- the sweater looked “meh” when you tweeted it but on you looks fabulous!!!
I always revamp my bras during the anniversary sale. And snag a pair of premium denim jeans on sale too. This year, I also focused on footwear and a pair of CH ballet flats with a small, cute wedge and CH tall boots followed me home too.
Looks very versatile Kelly, I love it!
Your bag is so chic! You always look so put together and nice!
Briggs
http://shortsisterstyle.blogspot.com
Super cute! But how did you stand the heat???
Oh my goodness! I love how you’ve layered your tops, very very classy and stylish (I would do it, myself, but I can’t until the weather gets cold…something tells me that trend is a little warm for 90* weather). Still, very cute.
Jessica.
http://www.jessicawearspearls.com
Ha I was going to say isn’t it a bit HOT for you over there? I’m so loving this casual layering Kelly! You’ve got me rethinking getting some good button downs. I don’t have ANY sweaters like this, most are cardigans. I have a few sweaters I can pull over my head but they have deeper necklines. Love this look!
A great look pulled together with color. I don’t wear much beige myself for the same reasons as you. Pulling it away from the skin is a great idea.
thanks for the tip as always, you look fabulous!
I saw that purse online then I saw your blog post about it. Now I have a better idea of how it looks against a petite (although I probably look mesomorphic compared to you). Like you I thought beige looked blah on me until I discovered cooler beiges. I’m still bad at incorporating beiges into my wardrobe so thank you for the ideas.
amazing look! I adore you brown bag! And amazing pictures too ^-^
xxx London
http://www.themadtwins.blogspot.com
You look like you’re so ready for fall, Kelly. :) I could use these pictures and add a bit of changing leaf color background, and it would be a fall catalog.
I want the sweater….. right now!
Loving the chambray under that sweater. You’re totally ready for fall, girl! And I don’t think I’ve had the chance to say this yet, but great work with the new platform! Your blog looks a lot cleaner : )
I really like the sweater on you! I like beige, but I always have to wear it with some pop of colour because it totally washes me out! Love WP upgrade, btw.
you’ve made me want that bag so bad.
http://www.addicted2etsy.com
I love the purse, so elegant.
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