Clothed with Grace: Stripes and Dots

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Stripes and Dots

 Ok, I'm going to say it.  Forever 21 is really overwhelming to me.  There's just so...much...stuff. I know the prices are great, but the sizing is so random, I guess that comes with the territory.  This keeps me away, even though I see friends who find the cutest things there. However, when I was in Kansas City about a month ago I went in with a friend, because she needed to make an exchange.  I came across this adorable polka dot top and was so excited, because I ruined my own last year and was on the hunt for a replacement. I decided to pair it with my striped blazer and favorite cobalt pants for work.  I'm not going to lie, I really like this outfit.



Blazer: TJ Maxx similar
Top: F21 same (I sized up)
Pants: Loft similar
Necklace: Mariposa Medley c/o similar
bracelets: chloe + isabel c/o same and Stella and Dot same
Shoes: Nine West similar
Bag: Coach


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18 comments:

  1. Charming LucyNovember 5, 2014 at 5:13 AM

    I love it too Ginny!! I have been able to find some fabulous pieces in Forever 21 - you just have to look and try things on. They have amazing prices too! Have a happy Wednesday! Susan

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  2. WhitneyNovember 5, 2014 at 6:09 AM

    I haven't been to Forever 21 in ages for those very reasons. I KNOW there are hidden gems (like this top) but it just seems too overwhelming to find them. This is such a perfect pattern mixing look, by the way. Plus the cobalt is great paired with the black and white :)

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  3. Ashley MoodyNovember 5, 2014 at 6:16 AM

    I don't really go there either...it's such a big store, it is overwhelming and their sizes are super wonky. I haven't had much luck there at all in my adult years.

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  4. Laura BNovember 5, 2014 at 6:29 AM

    I'm not going to lie either, I like this outfit, too! F21 is definitely overwhelming, and you didn't even mention the crowds that typically pack the store! I haven't been there in a while, but if I get the urge I typically shop online!

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  5. Marta CNovember 5, 2014 at 6:52 AM

    It definitely takes time to shop in F21 I usually look online first and then go in to the store so I know what I'm looking for, I find that really helps. This top is a gem so pretty and classic. Love how you styled it with the striped blazer and blue pants. You are just too adorable.
    Marta
    www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

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  6. Becky GoerendNovember 5, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    I love the pattern mix. I agree f21 is so overwhelming... I often just stop in to look at the jewelry and that's about all I can get through.

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  7. TaramixandmatchNovember 5, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    I find it overwhelming too, I have to be in a patient mood to go in there lol...your print mix here is adorable!

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  8. designingfrommyclosetNovember 5, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    Totes adorbs! F21 has been hit and miss for me. The music drives me insane. Props for finding this polka dot gem.

    Janeane
    www.designingfrommycloset.wordpress.com

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  9. Lorna mai ltdNovember 5, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    This is a wonderful look, one of my favourites on you!. I love the shades of blue plus the mix of stripes and dots. I also love the length of you trousers, you look fab!

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  10. tastefulstyleblog.comNovember 5, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    I am totally with you--Forever 21 is SO overwhelming. And the sizing is so wacky that I pretty much just buy jewelry and handbags there!

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  11. Lana L.November 6, 2014 at 1:35 AM

    Love this look - I may have to copy you!

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  12. Jennifer RomeroNovember 6, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    Love the cobalt! Great look girl!!
    oXo
    Jenn

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  13. Michaela FischNovember 6, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    I need an entire day to go through Forever 21 because they have some amazing hidden jems. And I'm obsessed with your cobalt pants! Actually the whole outfit pretty much.

    Michaela || The Monogrammed Midwesterner

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  14. Stylin' In St. LouisNovember 6, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    I feel the exact same way! When I go to the Forever 21 on Michigan Ave, I cannot believe it has separate floors! Where do you even start! They are hit or miss with me!
    xo,
    Jacqueline
    stylininstlous.com

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  15. The Insouciant SophisticateNovember 6, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    Love the dots and stripes! I definitely agree about Forever 21. Have you ever shopped there online? I appreciate being able to filter to just skirts for example and then evaluating them individually though I recognize that sometimes the sizing can be confusing.

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  16. OccasionallyAJNovember 9, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    F21 is one of the craziest stores ever. I usually walk in there and freak out after 2 minutes because its just too much for me. I love a good deal but my patience is too thin!

    -AJ

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  17. Lauren JohnsonNovember 12, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    I'm loving those blue pants - great outfit!

    Lauren
    Disco Daydream

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  18. Simona NeupauerováNovember 13, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    You look so pretty Ginny! Love the combination of stripes and dots :)
    Simimaus

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