When out shopping for the last husband goodwill challenge, this shirt caught my husband’s eye and he challenged me to make it look good. I accepted without seeing the piece. Game on! I really had no idea what to expect! When I finally saw this item I was pretty speechless haha. Okay, that’s a lie, I did have words. It was wow, yikes, and wow. 😉
Here’s what he picked out:
It’s not my style and he knew this (it is a challenge after all), but I was determined to make it look somewhat good!
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I chose white skinny jeans for a more modern approach and a blazer because I was not a fan of the color or print and I wanted to cover it up as much as I could 😉 Plus I thought it matched the business vibe of the shirt with the buttons and collar.
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The long ties in the front are supposed to make a bow but it was such an awkward place for a bow. And the ties weren’t even that long so it didn’t quite form a bow. It was like hey everyone, take a look at my nubby nub. So instead, I wrapped the flaps around and I actually kinda liked that new detail.
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I added my black bag because structure makes anything look more expensive. And heels of course, because that always classes up a look.
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His thoughts behind the piece: “I liked that this top was a color and print that she wouldn’t like to make it a true challenge for her. I didn’t like thinking she could actually make it work because I wanted to win. But she did make it work and I lost…but that’s okay. I’m very impressed by how she made it work and used the different features like the flaps in the front to make it look better.”
I think there’s a difference between just being trendy and having style. I feel like anyone can wear the latest trends, but style is about being able to create. Not saying I’m amazing at it, but I like being able to stretch my skills and mind at times!
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Lol, love this post! And a blazer over anything makes a piece look more chic! You look great!!
Can never go wrong with a blazer! hehe!
I think you look GREAT!! Business dress for a full five hours at the office with full array of compliments and then on to an event like a meet cute (with your husband, of course.)
Have fun!!!
AWESOME! I’d like to hire U to HELP me!
where did you purchased your skinny jeans?
I love it you did a wonderful job. Congratulations. Sorry your hubby lost.
You did a fantastic job with the blouse! I loved the blouse color pattern and only wish it were my size and I would take it off your hands!! Ha!
Haha! When he showed it to me I did think of you!
A m a z I n g ! !
I only wish I could style my clothing as well.
definitely not my style either but i think you pulled the challenge off well!
Thanks! I was shocked at first wondering how I was going to do it haha!
This is such a fun challenge! And I think you totally rocked this top girl, great job! Love how you styled it.
Kileen
cute & little
Thanks! It’s fun to do these things every once in a while!
You are one stylish lady! I really love the way you toned down the boldness of the print! So smart and chic!
Thank you, Deborah! 🙂
I think you styled it perfectly! It’s so interesting that he picked that out for you but I’m glad you accepted the challenge.
xo, Laura
Thanks! I’m glad I did too because I think I won 😉
Ok your blog is officially the CUTEST thing ever! I found you because I saw a comment you had made on another blog (barefootblonde.com) and I’m so glad I did! I love how your site is laid out! 🙂 Your hair is really cute, and let’s talk about this post for a second- I’m amazed you were able to take your husband’s challenge and SLAY it! I love how you were able to style the piece, I’m the worst with styling clothes haha, so this really is amazing to me! So cute!
XXOO Sunny
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Wow, Sunny! Thank you so much for the kind words! Checking you out now! 🙂
HAHA I actually laughed out loud at the “hey everyone, look at my nubby nub”! You crack me up. But girl, you rocked this! You actually made this top work really well!
Aww thanks Stephanie! Haha it was a challenge for sure!
Girl, you make everything look amazing! I love how you styled this top with a blazer 🙂
-xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com
Thanks! A blazer always helps!
haha love it! This is funny. Nice pick, Titus! Not surprisingly, you rocked it 🙂
Aw well shucks 😉
omg this challenge is so much fun! i love thrifting and maybe will have to try this challenge one day soon. that top is hard to style but you did such a great job at making it look good!
Thank you! It was a pretty fun challenge after all. I’d love to see how you do it!
Love this
OK so all my friends always find the most amazing things at Goodwill and for some reason I don’t find anything! I think there has to be a trick to it or something! But you totally aced your husband’s challenge!
Haha, I actually hear people say that a lot…that they can’t find anything! But thank you! 🙂
We don’t have Goodwill here but it sounds like a fun challenge!
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It’s fun to do something different every once in a while!
Love how you put the outfit together. The blazer & skinny jeans made it. When I worked in a thrift store we would put together fashion shows utilizing the clothing in the shop-talk about a challenge! 🤦♀️But we had fun with the volunteers selecting their outfits.
That sounds like fun! And this was definitely a challenge for sure. 😉
Looks pretty cool how you did it. With you being you, it might work well under a sweater as well. Then only the collar and cuffs would show. . . A/W, keep up the outside-the-box thinking! 😆
I love that your husband challenges you!!!! I think you did well choosing the white pants. Black bad and shoes evened out. You’re beautiful!!!
You did a great job putting thus outfit together. I often shop at Goodwill and love it when complemented! It’s how you work it, but you do save $$$.
I can’t see how you restyled it. Looks like you tucked it into jeans and covered it with a blazer. Did I miss something.
I also paired it with jeans, a belt, a structured handbag, and heels. I was not repurposing the item – just styling it in a way that I thought looked better!
Girl…You Totally ROCKED it! Good job——you look beautiful!