1) A client of mine had been wearing this blouse tucked in to a black skirt with black shoes. Good looking and safe. Here I accessorized the same outfit with a crystal/gold necklace worn under the collar and pearl earrings and neutral shoes. I also suggested a few updates on shoes and bracelets. A crystal bead necklace is a great addition to any wardrobe as the clear crystal picks up any color underneath.
2) My second option for her was to wear the same blouse, untucked, with a neutral skirt that she's had in her closet, too. Because she always wore this blouse with the black skirt and black shoes, she never thought to lighten up the whole look with all neutral tones. The jewelry is simple, but essential, here. One other small detail: she never wore the sleeves rolled up. It gives an entirely different feeling to a crisp white blouse to wear it this way.
3) The third, and more casual, option for her above. Wear the blouse untucked with wide legged, cuffed trousers. Again, the turned up sleeves of the blouse work so well with the new proportion of the trousers (we customized a pair that was hanging in her closet--notice the pins in the close-up photo). I suggested bolder jewelry here (a large gold cuff and double drop earrings). The extra-large scarf adds interest and color in an unexpected volume.
Styled by maria turkel. Maria is a personal stylist and wardrobe consultant currently living in Greenwich, CT and formerly a wardrobe supervisor on the hit television series, Friends. For examples of her LookBooks, Client Success Stories, and a full list of services, visit www.mariaturkel.com. To schedule a consult, contact maria@mariaturkel.com.
