TAGStyle! Sneak Peek.. This week: Sandy’s Closet!
Talk about a totally fun project! Getting to go through your bosses and co-workers closets isn’t something you find at any old job! Tags is, of course, not just any old shop!
This week Sandy is up.. I shop for Sandy all the time (my partner in crime as I refer to her), so this one was cake for me. Sandy has a very classic style with a cool funky retro flair. Always a kick back to the 80’s, minus the blue eye shadow. Sandy has a fun laid back vibe for daily life and working at TAGS, then a more professional side for her other job.
We decided to pull one of Sandy’s (MANY) white collared tops, and make it fresh and new.. white collared shirts can be the base of some stellar creations… we were quite successful!
For a simple quick upgrade.. belt it and add some bling.. this would work for a casual work setting.
Your office a little more heels and jackets? Another easy add on.. one of my favorites.. the Jackie O style jacket..retro and fun but still a classic.
Tap into your preppy side (which Sandy also has) and switch out the jacket for some totally chic argyle… same necklace. Loosen up the feeling by rolling up your sleeves. This outfit could go from office to anywhere, just throw on some jeans instead of the slacks!
So how do you do retro right? It is a little tricky. Clearly you are on the wrong path if there are shoulder pads or bustiers involved! Retro can be done if it is an updated look, which on a side note, vintage is a lot harder to pull off.. Tanya does it great and we’ll look at her closet next week!
Up next is one of Sandy’s favorite purchases.. if you’ve been to TAGS when she’s workin’ you’ve probably seen her in it! A unique Pac Man tee… this is so much fun.. we’re going to spice it up a bit.
ACCESSORIZE! Found a cool madonna inspired belt, white circles with a little bling in the silver of the chain.. then a quirky necklace.. chunky chain with a lock pendant. Still really comfortable, just a little more put together and polished.. let’s add one more thing…
What? Yep, you guessed it.. the little jacket! This one is Calvin Klein.. so lovely.. but you can see how it makes it a complete finished outfit! So easy.. all these pieces could be interchanged with so much in your closet.. if it’s easy, it will work out every time!
One last white collar idea..
Pull a cami over the top.. brings it all in for a more defined waistline.. that everyone needs.. a hint of sexy. Careful.. no HR nightmares! Just a HINT..
Ready to push your style a little out of the dreaded ‘comfort zone’? Here’s a fun retro idea for Sandy.. find a cool vintage-y print, pair it with an updated necklace and belt.. voila! Stunning! Add a mod vintage bag and you’re an instant fashionista.
Join me again next week to get a peek in Tanya’s closet… her vintage classic style is something we all try for.. but few ever succeed in! Maybe we can get some tips for choosing vintage pieces that won’t make you look like you’ve had it for 80 years!
Have fun with your style!
Know, first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly. ~Epictetus
