Date Night Outfit of the Day / Alexander McQueen Blouse
11:05 PM
Blouse: Alexander McQueen
Skirt: Loro Piana
Belt: Revolve
Earrings: Forever21
Nailpolish: H&M in Bordeaux
Yes, I am going to post an all-white outfit after Labor Day. Let’s be honest, that’s just a guideline, and if you live in the West like I do, we are still pulling triple-digit temperature days. The weather drives my wardrobe choices much more than the date on the calendar does. And what better time to pull together an all-white ensemble than at the end of summer when we all still have some color and rosy glow left in our cheeks.
The Alexander McQueen blouse is classic yet has a sleeve that fits right in with this year’s exaggerated bell and ruffle options, but you’ll get the last laugh because you’ll still be wearing your new blouse next year. The buttons are concealed which is a huge help in getting rid of the dreaded gape for those of us who are a little more well endowed.
Take the classic, tailored blouse and pair it with a flowy maxi skirt for date night. All right, I will. This skirt is actually a light-weight knit, so you can pair it with the blouse now or with a heavier, shruggy sweater when it finally does cool down. I see it in my future with a pair of tennis shoes and a cross body bag when I’m out running errands.
Tying the blouse and skirt together is another piece that takes a trend and makes it more wearable and realistic for women over 40. Instead of a corset, this wide-laced belt will give the look without the discomfort. The back zips so you don’t have to worry about lacing it on and off. Wear it over the untucked blouse to add some waist definition, and you get to widen the laces after dinner to give yourself a little breathing room.
Adding the date night glitz to the outfit are these inexpensive drops from Forever 21, and for a spot of dramatic color, you can’t go wrong with this deep wine polish from H&M. Your nails can lead the way into fall with this one-coat wonder.
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