Making All-Over Khaki Work

Written by on February 21, 2011 in All About Style, Outfits - 10 Comments

Friday was another unseasonably warm day in Charlottesville – 73 degrees isn’t bad for February, and was strongly welcomed here after some pretty cold weeks this winter.  It gave me a chance to break in some new pieces and to experiment with khaki.

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Hat (new) and shoes (0ld):  Target
Top:  Anthropologie
Necklace:  JCPenney
Belt:  H&M
Pants:  Ralph Lauren, secondhand from Divine Consign fall sale

I’m usually wary of going for an all-over khaki look, for the risk of looking washed out, too monotone, or dull.  Or looking like the Sand People from Star Wars.  But this look seems to work well, due to several factors:

  • The contrast of the matching dark brown in the necklace, belt, and shoes (and also the dark blue of the hat’s band) creates more interest to the eye while keeping the outfit balanced.
  • The stripes and unique neckline of the top are also visually interesting and provide a focus for the eye.
  • The belt adds shape to the outfit – important, really, for any ensemble.

Now for Part II of this post – my new Michael Kors bag I nabbed with my sky miles!  (Much due to the encouragement from my dear readers.)  I can’t wait to carry this on the plane with me to Jamaica.  It’s easily the biggest handbag I’ve ever had.   Some would possibly argue it might be too big for my frame.  No matter – I think it’ll make, if nothing else, a great travel bag.

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Michael Kors “Hamilton” bag

I went with a different bag than I had posted about earlier.  I thought this one was a little more classic, it was cheaper (miles-wise), and I don’t really need the matching wallet the other bag had (my little Nine West wallet from many Christmases ago is holding up pretty well).  I love it!  I highly recommend it if you’re in the market for bags.

(FYI Charlottesville, you can find Michael Kors bags at Belk, and sometimes even a small selection at T.J. Maxx.)

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10 Comments on "Making All-Over Khaki Work"

  1. Jeannine @ Small & Chic February 21, 2011 at 8:33 am · Reply

    Yay! I could actually do this!

    I love the bag…it’s fantastic!

    • dana February 21, 2011 at 1:20 pm · Reply

      Yeah, you could! I can totally see you in a similar outfit.

  2. Jen on the Edge February 21, 2011 at 10:13 am · Reply

    You look lovely. The bag is great.

    • dana February 21, 2011 at 1:19 pm · Reply

      Thank you!

  3. Donna February 21, 2011 at 10:39 pm · Reply

    Thanks for taking the time to brainstorm with me about the possibility of a fashion show made up entirely of Charlottesville designers. I’ll be following up various resources I did’t know about and keep you informed. Who knows? Maybe this will even develop into a Charlottesville Fashion Week.

    • dana February 21, 2011 at 10:41 pm · Reply

      I am so happy I got to meet you! I’ll be brainstorming away this week and updating the blog with some info. :) You’ll be hearing from me.

  4. Sean February 22, 2011 at 1:01 am · Reply

    ooh, great bag! love the hardware.

    • dana February 28, 2011 at 8:27 pm · Reply

      Thanks! The hardware is actually really interesting. In the center of the outside of the bag, it’s actually a working lock. The tag hanging from the handle contains the key. It doesn’t really serve any purpose on the bag other than as a decorative detail, but still kind of neat. :)

  5. Terry February 23, 2011 at 2:56 pm · Reply

    I love that outfit! :)

    • dana February 28, 2011 at 8:27 pm · Reply

      Thanks Terry!

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