Welcome to my Spring Fashion Ideas Series (2/5)
Chambray and Metallic – Casual, Chic
Metallic clothes get attention. In order to tone it down, I paired it with a chambray shirt to balance out the look. Because the top and the chambray shirt are flowy, it could overwhelm your frame. That’s why I took a skinny black belt to cinch in my waist, so you’ll see that I actually have a waist. You don’t want your body to get lost in the layers, making you look bigger than you are.
Skinny jeans are just my go-to jeans and I have a bunch of different colors. I’m learning that Chambray shirts can be worn year round. They are so versatile and easy to wear.
Metallic Top: H&M| Chambray Shirt: J Crew| Skinny belt: Gap | Jeans: Delias | Shoes: Coach | Earrings: Francesca’s Collection | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff
Styled with Joy 
I love that pleated top! I bet it’s not available at H&M anymore. Good tip about belting it to show your form – I should try that. I bought a chambray shirt last year and I always feel weird pairing it with jeans but I just need to find a different shade of jeans for contrast, like you have here (granted my chambray shirt is a darker shade).
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Thank you girl! Sadly, it’s not available. I got it maybe two summers ago, but H&M always comes out with similar basics. Since you’re petite, you should try a skinny belt instead of a thicker belt, unless you have a long torso and can pull it off! I used to stay away from chambray and then I slowly figured out all the ways you can wear it. Super versatile from winter to spring. Now I love it!
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I’ll have to look for a skinny belt like what you have there, I like how it’s long and you can knot it. Thanks!
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No problem. I’ve seen skinny belts in tj maxx and marshalls, and they have skinny belts in all different colors!
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Cute! I love chambray shirts, too.
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Thank you! They are so versatile, especially transitioning from winter to spring 🙂
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This is such a great look! I actually have a chambray shirt in my closet that I never wear because I feel like I can never make it work! I like how you styled all of these pieces! Chic, but casual!
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Thank you, Laurel! I used to feel like that about chambray shirts too. So don’t worry! They are a really good transition top to have from winter to spring 🙂
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I especially like how you paired it with jeans and made it work!! I’m going to have to experiment! 🙂
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Aww thanks! It’s nice to have contrasting pieces. Have fun experimenting!
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What a great combo, Joy. I love chambray because it’s so versatile and just goes great with everything. You look fab!
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Thank you so much! That’s why I recently found my love for chambray as well! Its versatility 🙂
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Love that top! I like how you made it wearable for daytime!
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Thank you, Bree! I actually haven’t worn it at night yet.
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So gorgeous!! ❤
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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