
Shirt: Banana Republic
Skirt: Tara Jarmon
Shoes: ASOS
Sunglasses: Unionbay
I mentioned yesterday that my wonderful friend, Sara, donated some of her closet clutter to me. As soon as I opened her newly gifted bag of possibilities, I was intrigued by a small ball of what appeared to be lace mesh.
The tags were still attached and as I unwound the lace I realized it was a wonderfully delicate lace, mesh blouse. I recognized the brand also – Rodarte for Target – which appeared a few years ago and I think was quite successful.

As I said the tags were still attached and when I inquired as to why she didn’t wear it, she stated she just couldn’t get it to work with the blouses she added underneath it.
As I’m always up for a challenge, I decided to make this blouse a priority!
I tried 5 or 6 blouses with it until I found the button up Banana Republic shirt you see in my pictures. I just loved the effect…a trendy Victorian high collar complete with bows at the neck and wrists but totally modern due to the sheer fabric!
I paired the blouses with a skirt from Sara’s donation gift bag also – a beautiful Tara Jarmon skater skirt she bought while in Paris! Also with tags still attached!
Once I added my red ASOS heels, the look was complete! I must say, I’ve enjoyed wearing this outfit today.
It has such a structured yet chic look and I love the way I feel in it.
Thank you, Sara Knabe…you are truly one of my favorite people and I really love the items you gave to me! Xx…Cortneybre…
I love it! And, what an amazing friend you’ve got there.
I was thinking the same thing ^ what an amazing friend! It looks fabulous and I LOVE the shoes!!! I want!!! {grabby hands}
Love the look…I think the blouse is truly unique & you pulled the look off effortlessly.
Thank you so much! 🙂 I did get a few strange looks throughout the day at work…and several people that wanted to touch the mesh! xx..Cortney
ha! yes….she’s an awesome friend and I haven’t finished going thru everything she gave me! Its mostly winter clothing so it most of it won’t make an appearance on the blog for a few months but its so nice to have more options to work with. 🙂 xx…Cortneybre
Clothes swaps/friend-declutters are the best, I’ve scored a lot of my favourite things that way! Great look! x
Fantastic outfit 🙂
Thanks so much! Following you now also! xx…Cortneybre…
🙂 Thank you
Thanks so much!! 🙂 Xx..Cortneybre…
Honestly, I LOVE what you’ve done with the sheer overlay! It looks so chic, great styling!! 🙂
Thanks so much! I just love the overlay so I hope you’ll be seeing it again! 🙂 Cortneybre
Love it!!!!
lovely !!! so CHIC <3
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Thank you!!! 🙂 Xx..Cortneybre…
I love that look it such an interesting take on the buttoned up blouse.
You are so beautiful, and look so sifisticated in that outfit. Sexy!