{OOTD} What’s black and white and red all over?

I’ve been wanting to wear this blouse since the day it arrived on my doorstep, but it’s been so freaking cold that I could stand wearing anything so thin. And then for some reason I woke up last Thursday and decided to be wild and crazy and just go for it, despite the thermometer reading 24 degrees. I got a lot of compliments on this outfit, between the chevron and the red shoes (which were also being worn for the first time) — always nice on a dreary work day.

Also, I use these pants as a cautionary tale: I got them from Banana years ago, and they are my holy grail pants. They’re the perfect weight, perfect length, perfect amount of stretch — all around pretty close to the perfect pant. And then Banana stopped making them. So please, for the love of fashion, if you find a pair of pants (more so than tops) that works for you in every way…stock up.

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{Blouse} Ruche Matinee Chevron Blouse (similar in aqua here and another style in black and white here)

{Pants} Banana Republic (similar here and on sale here)

{Shoes} Bandolino Gilla Suede Pumps

{Necklace} Stella & Dot Medina Bib Necklace

Do you tend to stock up on clothing that works perfectly for you?

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  • http://twitter.com/MoiContreLaVie Caity

    Great look – I love a good black, white & red look! :)

    • http://www.beautifymylifeblog.com Jessica

      Thanks, @twitter-461592482:disqus! Loving the outfit you wore for the Factory shoot!

  • Karina

    where did you get the shirt from, your link doesn’t bring it up. It bring up Ralph Lauren. Thank you :)

    • http://www.beautifymylifeblog.com Jessica

      Hi Karina! It’s from shopruche.com, but unfortunately it’s sold out. They have a bunch of other chevron pieces though: http://rstyle.me/n/sc6fcnse