21 May 2010 – Black and Tan, originally uploaded by academichic.
Sources:
- Black top: BR Factory
- Necklace: Target
- Belt: Old Navy
- Skirt: thrifted (The Limited)
- Shoes: Target
End Notes:
Yesterday, the New York Times published an article on khaki’s comeback: Khaki Gets Street Cred. My favorite line from the piece? “More dressed up than jeans without getting all fancy-pants.”
You may recall my previous vacillations over the place of khaki in my wardrobe past and present, but after reading that NY Times piece yesterday I decided to give this skirt another try. I may not have “street cred,” but I figured that layered necklaces, a belt with hardware, and cage heels could combine forces to fight the khaki skirt’s inherent preppiness. Plus, I figure that any outfit that you can name after a duo of beers has to be worth a shot.
(Hmmm, that’s an idea for the weekend…)
How are you giving khaki “street cred” this spring? Or does the entire notion of khaki-with-edge confound you?
21 May 2010 – Black and Tan, originally uploaded by academichic.
Ha ha, I love your khaki dilemma! I have the same one. In junior high and high school, I always HAD to have khakis in my wardrobe… there were certain tops I felt like I just could NOT wear with jeans. Now, I never wear khakis. They seem too preppy to me and I would definitely shy away from khakis now.
HOWEVER!
You look fantastic and not too preppy or too… anything. Just the perfect balance with the black. I’m so happy you got your amazing heels from Target… I’m happy because I like that stylish things can be found for non-designer prices!
I absolutely LOVE this. You look great, and it’s a look just about everyone can pull off with minor modifications. Definitely one of my favorites from you girls!
You look terrific. This is a nice blog, I always see really nice combinations with affordable clothes on it, and you ladies are really good models. I like the colours and combination of preppy plus hardware. I love every piece in this outfit. Do you have any close ups of that necklace? Is it made of wood?
I really like how you styled this outfit–looks very current AND comfortable. I may try a “black and tan” myself!
Love the spiky heels. TOTALLY street cred-ing the khaki!
Those shoes are so, so great. Good ol’ Target.
I love this. So chic and adorable. Definitely wearing something similar to this on Monday at work! Thanks for the inspiration :)
I love the black and tan combo in this outfit! So chic.
And now I want a beer. ‘Scuse me while I go look for one. :)
I’m not a huge khaki fan either, but I’m really loving this take on it — the silhouette and color scheme are classic and timeless, but the belt and heels anchor it firmly in the present. You’re rocking two really strong fashion trends in a way that’s not remotely trendy or fluffy, and THAT is seriously edgy. ;)
Love this. Classic and hard to “mess up.”