Tucking it in!

I purchased this sleeveless sweater over a year ago and I only wore it twice.  I was hesitant to purchase it because it is sleeveless;  I mean, how much use can a Wisconsin girl get out of a sleeveless sweater?  But I found it wasn't the lack of sleeves that was the problem, but the length!  It was simply too long!  I couldn't wear it with a coat, because the sweater was longer than most of my coats.  So I was limited to wearing it on warmer days when I could go sleeveless or just throw a long cardigan over it.  I was about to donate the sweater when I saw Saumya's Post where she tucked a super long, yet thin, dress into a pair of jeans.  "Hmmm",  I wondered.  "Could I try that with my sweater?"

Now, I'm not going to lie, it was more of a pain to use the restroom.  I mean, it takes a while to tuck something this long in and make sure it's not bunched up in all the wrong places.  BUT, it did work.  The sweater is very thin, so I tucked it inside my leggings, then pulled it up just enough so there was no bunching below the coat.  Because it's sleeveless, it fit comfortably underneath my faux leather jacket.

The leggings are actually ponte knit pants by Worthington...the only leggings I would ever wear in public without having my butt covered.  They are very thick, and truly more like pants than leggings. These are old, but all of these are similar to what I am wearing. 

I bought this faux leather jacket at CJBanks on clearance this year, but sadly it's no longer available.  I already owned two shorter black moto jackets, but I wanted one with a longer length too to go with longer shirts or to cover my backside.  For only $24.99, it was worth it!

If you read my Sleeveless Knit Duster post a few weeks ago, you would know belts are trending again and I couldn't be happier.  I'm thrilled to blow the dust off of all my old belts and put them to use!  This multi-grommet black and silver belt adds a lot of interest to a pretty colorless outfit.

To keep the silver theme going I wore this modern silver necklace.  It actually came with a different shirt I purchased, but I wear it with other tops too!

I'm still loving my baker boy hat from Target.  It gets more use than any other winter hat in my closet.

Because we have a lot of snow and ice on the ground, I've been wearing my tall, flat boots a lot lately (old).  I carried my Liz Claiborne Elizabeth Tote to go with all the other black in my outfit.

 I should also mention that the ponte knit pants did not have belt loops.  I just buckled the belt tightly in place and it didn't move.  Without the belt, it didn't look like I had a waistline at all when I tucked the sweater inside the pants.

 In my last post about tucking shirts in and wearing belts, several women mentioned they couldn't pull this off because they have no waist.  Guess what?  I don't either!  The trick is to wear pants with a higher waistline to go up and over the tummy flab, then add a third layer...a coat, cardigan, vest, kimono, ...whatever, to cover your backside up leaving just the front open.  You will be amazed at how thin and lean you look!

And here are two other ways I've worn this long olive green sleeveless sweater.

With a long black cardigan:

And alone, with black pants and heels on a fall day.

Have a Great Day!  Amy

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How To Wear A Baker Boy or Newsboy Hat

I love a good hat.  They complete an outfit like no other accessory can.  In Wisconsin, hats are a necessity if you spend any time outdoors.  I normally wear beanies or some other knit hat that cover the ears;  so I wondered when Baker Boy Hats or Newsboy Hats started trending if they would work for my frigid northern climate.  Although I wouldn't wear this hat if spending hours outdoors, it provides all the warmth I need for darting about in the winter since my hair covers my ears.  

I never like to spend a lot of money on a new trend so I was happy to find this cute hat at Target for only $12.99.  Unlike beanies, I find Baker Boy Hats so easy to wear!  I always struggle with what to do with my hair when wearing a beanie;  if I tuck it all under the hat I don't like the way my round face looks.  But a Baker Boy Hat sits so nicely on the top of my head, and it doesn't mess up my hair style at all.  I also think it looks good with my round face because it's a bit wider on top.

 I wore my new Baker Boy Hat with another new item;  a long black sheer tunic from Ross.  It was a birthday gift from my daughter.

I wore a black tank underneath the tunic since it is sheer.  Since the tunic was long enough to cover my butt,  I could wear my black faux leather leggings underneath.

The tunic comes with a tie belt with gold tabs at the end.  I love the option of being able to tighten the top to accentuate my waist.  Sometimes long tunics can be too oversized and create a frumpy look, but this one does not thanks to the cinched waist.

The top also has tab sleeves with a cute gold button.

I played off the gold accents in the top by adding a chunky gold chain necklace and I wore my Michael Kors gold studded gloves.

My fur collared black moto jacket is old.  Would you believe I picked it up at JCP for only $6.00 after  a end-of-season clearance sale?  I know, you all hate me now. :)  Always look for fall and winter coats at the END of winter, during the spring, right before summer.  The stores are dying to get rid of them and they are practically giving them away that time of year.

For footwear, I chose black ankle boots with gold accents (old, Liz Claiborne).  I wore short boots because I didn't want to cover up the faux leather detail in the leggings, and the gold buckles coordinate with the other gold accents in the outfit.

I carried my new Liz Claiborne Elizabeth Tote and I wore a black and gold bracelet on my wrist.  What do you think of my new "Black Tie"  nail color by Sally Hanson?  I was apprehensive of wearing a black nail polish but this one has a bit of violet hue to it which makes it so pretty.  I absolutely love it, and so does my husband.  The color goes with so many of my winter outfits and it wears really well too.

As always, I'm a tad late to the trends for now I see berets are trending too.  I can remember wearing a beret in the 80s and I loved it.  Like Baker Boy Hats, they sit on top of the head nicely too and don't mess up my hair.  Next time I'm out shopping, I'll have to look for one of those!

So what about you?  Have you tried wearing a Baker Boy Hat yet?  I'd love to hear from you!

Have a Great Day!  Amy

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