Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about How to Style One top Three ways to maximise cost per wear.
When I first saw this pale blue silk top across a crowded French Connection, it was love at first sight, and even better, it was 50% off. So really, it was inevitable it would end up in my wardrobe.
However, there’s nothing worse than having a favourite top and never the occasion to wear it, so a key test to apply to your sales purchases is the ‘versatility’ test. When it comes to fashion, I love switching the styling of an outfit to recreate a different look or wearing something a different way to change its appearance, so I gave myself the challenge of styling this top in three different ways, from casual holiday wear to dressing it up for an evening out.
Furthermore, styling a staple piece, such as this simple top, in numerous ways reduces your clothes’ cost per wear and that’s got to be good for your purse (and also the environment – in the spirit of recycling!)
Like a simple white tee, this top is so versatile that you can easily use it to transform an outfit from the office to a night out, simply by changing your accessories.
Read on for three ways to style a silk top : Casual, work and day to night.
One top three ways
So for today’s outfit post, I have styled this really classic pale blue silk tank top in three different ways! Actually, my styling options are very conservative as I was limited by the clothes I had with me on holiday, but if I had had access to my full wardrobe, then I think it would be possible to style this top in around 10 different ways!
With a maxi skirt
For my casual look, I could easily have paired this top with denim shorts or jeans, and it would have worked really well – try it if you don’t believe me!
However, I love wearing maxi skirts in the summer, as they are so comfortable and this one (from Forever 21) meets all my criteria for a casual look; including an elasticated waist (so I can eat as much as I like!)
I could have added a belt (and I would have if I had been going out for the evening). In fact, you could easily adapt this look to go out by changing the accessories – add a belt and a clutch and swap the flat sandals for heels and you’re good to go!
With a straight skirt and heels
Smarten it up by tucking it into a high-waisted straight skirt, adding some simple jewellery and your choice of heels to add a bit of glamour.
With a simple silk skirt
For my last look, I paired the silk top with a simple silk skirt from ‘Sud Express‘ and block heel sandals (also from French Connection – no longer available).
So, remember when you invest in a staple piece, make sure to ‘shop your closet‘ and find a whole new range of outfits! You can have a look here for more of our style features.
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Loved this look,You look so cute
Thank you!
All the skirt looks great. The long blue skirt is my fave. And the top looks cute too.
Thank you
So perfect!! I personally love tucking shirts into floral skirts, I always feel like they totally change up the look!! xx
Thank you so much Gigi! xoxo
Nice 3 variations of Top pairing 🙂
Thank you so much Katharine 🙂
In love with three of the looks, great outfit inspiration! Love the second look the most, really polished and feminine !
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Thank you so much! I will definitely head over to your blog! 🙂
Amazing looks!!!! I want them all. SOOOOO GORGEOUS!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Much love, Len
http://www.lenparent.com
Thank you so much Len! Hope you have a great weekend ahead of you! xo
Love it !! The top is so cute all three ways ! Xx, snappedbygracie.com
Thank you so much Gracie xx
I love seeing three different ways to wear something! So cute 🙂
Xx
Molly
Thank you Molly xx
I love how you styled the top in all three ways!
– Cielo
Mermaid in Heels
Thank you so much Cielo x
You have such cute skirts, perfect for summer! xo, Sophia
Thank you Sophia xx
So in love with the 3
Different outfit ideas! Loving your style! Great blog you have, stay inspired!
xoxo,
Thank you so much! xoxo
All three are so cute!
xx Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
Thank you Kelly xxx
Love how you style this top babe!!!
Great looks
Thank you Marcy x
Love the pretty blue blouse ( french connection is a favorite brand of mine, too) styled all three ways! Gorgeous!
xx, Elle
http://www.theellediaries.com/
Thank you so much Elle xx
What a cute, versatile top! Love all of the looks you created, especially the last one!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Thank you Jill x
Hi Babe, I Like the first and the third look.
Great OUTFIT selections!!!!You show us how a simple tank or bluse became to wear chic !!
Xoxo Eva
Thank you Eva x
My fave is the one with the white skirt! It’s very cute and young. REally suits you as you have great legs to go with it 🙂
Thank you so much Rania xx
Love these looks, Julia! All are so beautiful! Love the pale blue as well. Looks stunning and so versatile.
Thank you so much Stacy xx
So pretty! Love everything about this look!
Much love, Hadasah
http://www.styletolove.com
Thank you so much Hadasah xx
Very well styled and you look simply gorgeous in all the outfits. 🙂
Thank you so much 🙂
I love how you styled your silk top. Tops like this one are such perfect summer staples! I love silk fabric.
Christina ♥ https://caliope-couture.com
Thank you! I love silk too! It feels so nice 😉
Julia, I love all the different looks!! What a great top with so much versatility! Thanks for sharing your fashion tips!
Thank you so much Claire xx
What a pretty and versatile silk shirt, I think my favorite (and I love them all) is the last one with the brightly colored floral skirt!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Thank you so much Carrie xx
You look fabulous in all three looks, but I love the last look with the simple silk skirt!
xo
Siffat
http://icingandglitter.com
Thank you so much Siffat xo
It’s a lovely top, seems like it was a good buy for you and it goes with many things.
Gemma x
http://www.jacquardflower.uk
Thank you Gemma! Yes, it was a very good investment! xx
Totaly agree with you Julia, I love versatil items
xoxo
Thank you! Me too!
Loved all the 3 outfit ideas. Great stuff
xoxo
Anju
Thank you Anju xx
Amazing looks. I love your maxi skirt.
Thank you so much x
I too love versatile pieces which I can style in multiple ways…Julia, its a great post..xo, Neha
Thank you so much Neha xx
What cute ways to style your top. First one’s my fave 🙂
Ivona
xoxo
Thank you so much Ivona xoxo
The photos are awesome! I love to see how you mix and style a top in so many different ways! Thank you for the inspiration!
Thank you so much Darina x
This top clearly looks great with any kind of skirt!
Tina
http://www.justatinabit.com
Thank you Tina! It’s a very easy top to style! xo
Thank you for the cool idea to team up a tee with different style of skirts! And you look so gorgeous, love 🙂
xx
Thank you so much Ankita 🙂
I love how you styled this top in so many ways!! What a great way to freshen looks up with a twist!
XO Jenn
Thank you so much Jenn xx
Too cute!
Thank you Aly xx
I love the top with the maxi skirt, so charming! Love the second look too, such a flattering one! Xx
http://www.thefashionfolks.com
Thank you so much xx
Julia, I love how you styled the top 3 ways! All 3 looks are amazing! You are drop dead gorgeous!
I hope your day is as beautiful as you are!
xoxo, Vanessa
http://www.WhatWouldVWear.com
Thank you Vanessa, you are so kind! xx
This blue color is so pretty on you! Love how you styled it so many ways. Yay for versatile pieces!
http://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Thank you Kathrine 🙂
Love this! I think the first outfit is my fave! Love how you paired this top in so many different ways!
Xo Lauren
Thank you Lauren x
bellissima la gonna floreale
Thank you!!
Super cute idea! I love versatile pieces that I can wear in so many ways. Great styling, Julia! xo, sharon
http://www.stylelullaby.com
Thank you so much Sharon! Happy weekend xx
Love it!! Great way of showcasing how a top can be worn so many ways..great for girls on a budget! 😉 snappedbygracie.com
Thank you so much Gracie xx
What a great piece to bring on a vacation since it can be styled so many ways!
@ooofficeny
Yes, it was really useful on vacation 🙂
You look STUNNING, I love how you paired 3 tops with different skirts. I think my favorite is the second one, I just love the color contrast!
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Thank you Camila!