When In Doubt…
So I’d made a conscious decision to take a pass on the current animal print trend. Sure, some are rather cute and fetching, but most I’d seen skewed a bit too twee. But then I spied this blouse at Madewell, and immediately began reconsidering my prior disdain. Sometimes emotion just wins out. I mean….HORSES! Perhaps I was also staring down the barrel of another week of very warm temperatures, and figuring this shirt would be a good lightweight layering piece for the office. I liked it a lot at first; I’m less certain now. While the Big Shirt silhouette fits nicely into my long-over-lean wardrobe strategy, it’s also probably not the most flattering top I’ve ever owned. Either way, the tags are off and it’s mine now.
But dogs make everything look better, n’est-ce pas?
Blouse: Madewell, now available online, here.
Tank: Eileen Fisher, here.
Jeans: NYDJ, here.
Boots: purchased in Paris 2008. Similar Shooties.
Bracelets: Stella & Dot here and here. Earrings no longer available, similar.
Watch: Michael Kors, here.
Have you made any “Mr. Right Now” purchases lately?
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Those dogs are so pretty it would not matter what you wore! I do like the blouse, though.
@ ellen, thank you on behalf of Byron and Coco!
so cute…..the shirt and of course the dogs!!!
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@comingafullcircle, thanks so much!
So nice and lovely!
* And also i just loved the dogs!
@Dora, thank you. They always love having their pictures taken.
Awwww Love your fur-kids!!!!
I like the relaxed shirt over a skinny pants…great colors, too! Anything animal is OK by me!:)
@gracefully50, thank you! The dogs thank you too.
No way you could have resisted that — no way!
Too funny, though, because I picked up an animal print shirt on the weekend as well after going through the “no I won’t” process — mine was at J Crew — navy with small stylized hens all over it. Again, too cute, but the lines are clean, the shape of the shirt very neat yet forgiving, all kinds of practical in my list of reasons, cough excuses cough. . .
Now I just need to scare up some distracting dogs — yours are v. cute!
@materfamilias, it’s reassuring to know I hadn’t lost my mind. I’ve seen that J.Crew shirt and it’s very cute but not “cutesy.” They have a scarf in that print too…
I saw the scarf! In fact, I’d resolved that if the shirt didn’t suit, I wasn’t leaving without the scarf. And even after I bought the shirt, I lingered for a moment by the scarf . . .
I have been telling myself “no” to the animal shirts — but your new shirt is winning me over – you look wonderful, crisp and casual, and very of-the-moment. Thanks for sharing your great look, and gorgeous doggies, with Visible Monday,
@Patti, it just takes the right print… 😉 Thank you so much!
Your dogs are very handsome, well groomed and they look like they are well trained as there is no sign of them yanking your arm as they walk!
How wonderful that you are still enjoying the warm weather…I had to put on layers today and am wearing my faux fur vest!
@hostess, thank you. They mostly are good on the leash, unless someone goes by on a skateboard! (For some reason they hate skateboards and go crazy.)
Love love love this outfit – head to toe!
@BigLittleWolf, thanks so much!
Charmant – pas twee – tres charmant!
@Marsha, mille mercis!
You look fab! I’m loving your long over lean look – and the horses and dogs.
@That’s Not My Age, thank you very much! It’s hard to go wrong with horses and dogs…
Dressing for 100 degrees with a fall color scheme would be a big problem for me. Most everything I have for that kind of weather is light colored.
If I’m outside in those temperatures I always wear a hat!
@RoseAG, fortunately by the time I took these pictures (late afternoon) it had cooled down considerably!
Ooh horses! There must be something in the air! I just did bids…now you have horses! WHen do you suppose someone will do a lesser-known animal, like a mongoose or perhaps a sea cucumber. I would be all over that. Love the black print Madewell top, and it complements your two dogs nicely!
@Highland Fashionista, LOL at the idea of a sea cucumber blouse! Those are some very un-cute critters.
Honestly : This shirt is by far one of your best purchases in ages; worn just like as you wear it in the pictures.
Clapping my hands!
@mette, thank you very much! I guess my first instincts were correct.
Sharp outfit, and I agree that the shirt is a terrific piece for you. And those earrings are lovely!,,
@Gretchen, thanks so much!
I love the shirt! It looks great on you and the color of your jeans is terrific. Your dogs are just adorable. Overall I’d say a big fashion yes!!
@Laura, thank you! These jeans are at the top of my Fall Favorites list.
The boots are perfect with your skinny slacks! The blouse is a great idea and may help you to expand your persona in many ways! See what the future brings! Cats, dogs, horses, birds are all part of the popular culture! We all wear pins with animals, scarves with animals…viva la difference!
@Anonymous, thank you and animals do tend to bring out the best in us, don’t they?
Darling shirt! I love it with the maroon pants. You look comfortable yet stylish…and I just love that spiky bracelet.
@Adrienne, thank you! The bracelet is so fun and very comfortable to wear.
Really like this shirt on you! There’s a liveliness to the print, and it’s so jaunty (or should I say, walkie?) with the jeans. Shake a paw, girl!
@Duchesse, woof! Thank you so much. Jaunty works for me. 🙂
“So I’d made a conscious decision to take a pass on the current animal print trend.” — See? Never is the next new thing 🙂
@WendyB, you are right again.
I too give it a “yes!” and love how you’ve styled it. Very smart-looking outfit.
@Amber, thank you so much!
Fantastic, the light, the dogs, your appearance. Thumbs up!!
@Paula, thank you!
Love the top…and those purple skinny jeans look terrific on you! Your dogs are beautiful, too.
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I’m giving away a beautiful Soft Surroundings top!
@ Cindy, thank you!
Oh my, you wear the dog so well!! Seriously, I love the pants…great color. You look wonderful in this and your dogs are so cute! Loved seeing more of you on the blog!!!
@Pam, thank you! I’ve been so pleased with how versatile the color of the pants has turned out to be.
I really like your horse-print shirt. I didn’t know animal designs on shirts were big… What do I know? The main thing is, you look great. I style-eyed a woman once who said she dresses to match her dog – mind you, it was a beautiful dog in a lovely neutral colour! Your dogs are fantastically adorable.
@Melanie, thanks. Too funny about dressing to match the dog! I think mine are neutral enough to go with whatever I’m wearing. 😉
I love, love the horse print shirt, so up my alley.
I am always glad to see your outfit post, my friend.
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@Sacramento, thanks so much!! xoxo
Following you in bloglovin too.
I’ve been jonesin’ for a horse print blouse, and like yours very much. I can see it tucked into a long, lean pencil skirt. It does rather say FUN 🙂
@Lynne, I actually had planned to try this with a pencil skirt at some point! (Though I’m not a tucker, but think it would still look cool.) Thanks!
A beautiful blouse and pants a gorgeous color. I like this outfit.
@ josep-maria, thank you very much.
Love it, love the colors. That violet is a great fall color.
@Aunt Snow, thanks! This has turned out to be such a wonderful, versatile color. It really “plays well with others!”
Love the shirt, it looks great on you. And of course, adore your dogs, they’re a beautiful pair.
@Kathy Leeds, thank you. They’re my Little Hooligans. 🙂
Oh my goodness, how could you ever have doubted? The shirt is great, and I am loving the color of your jeans. You put everything together so well, your an inspiration!! By the way, the dogs arent bad either 🙂
@Tracy, thanks so much! I was really pleased with how well the shirt and jeans went together.
I bought a blouse from ASOS with dogs on it. They look like silhouettes of Airedales, so how could I resist? It has a bow and a peter pan collar. I thought I could remove the bow, but they sewed it on so heavily it can not be removed. Oh well, I love it anyway.
Your top is really cool, and it goes great with the jeans. The dogs are great models! Really wonderful dogs, such beautiful coats.
@Debbie, oh of course one couldn’t pass up an Airdale print! Thanks so much! They do love to ham it up for the camera.