A few months ago I pinned this top to my pinterest board...even though it was out of stock and I couldn't have it. Though even if it had been in stock, it was 40 buck-a-roonies. And who has 40 bucks to spend on a shirt? Maybe some of you. But not this little cheapskate. Only in my dreams do I buy expensive items. But that is what pinning is all about, right? Dreaming.
But then sometimes dreams come true. And sometimes the reality is a little bit different than the dream. Like this top, for instance. Not quite as fabulous as the modcloth version but the same idea, nonetheless.
The cut is a little bit different, the stripes are a little bit thinner, it was 70% cheaper, and it came with this belt-- that may or may not be placed in an awkward spot.
I put it on my body and thought, "Are belts supposed to go right under your chest?" I mean I know belts are used as accessories these days instead of for logical reasons--like holding up your pants.
But, I can't tell how I feel about the belt. It's not holding up anything...it's not really accentuating my waist..it's just kind of there- right under my chest.
Belt:
No Belt:
Do you think I should get rid of the belt and cut off the little loops?
Or do you like it better with the belt?
35 comments:
I like the belt.
I like it better without, definitely.
definitely on the fence. Either way looks good to me
no belt! cute top!
no belt!
don't cut the loops, i think it looks cute both ways!!! that way you can switch it up!
no belt!!
Looks super cute! And lovin' it with no belt :)
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
I like better without the belt, but I wonder how it would look with a thick black belt down lower than the skinny one.
I like it! But if the consensus to get rid of it since its in an awkward place, then you need other accessories. A long Statement necklace would work.
I think it looks better without the belt because the belt is in kind of a weird place. If the belt sat more on your natural waist (just down an inch or two) it would look great though.
i totally love the peplum part of that top. adds such a girlie element to this look!
it's so adorable.
xo kaitlin
kaitgirl
without.
no belt! and kohls has a very similar shirt to the one above but instead of stripes its polka dots! i just got it last week and i think it was on sale for $20. it has the same structure and bottom ruffle as that one but it comes with a hideous orange belt. i took the belt off and used a black dress die from some target dress!
i agree that the belt is odd. i say no belt or a thicker belt down lower.
No belt!
I say with a belt but not where it is sitting now. Try a fun colored skinny belt, cut the loops and let it sit at your natural waist.
Option 1: definitely remove the belt and get rid of the belt loops; wear with no belt
Option 2: Wear your Own belt with it and place it at your natural waist line. Probably a bright color to contrast the b&w :)
such a great look alike find!!!
The House of Shoes
No belt, or wear it lower. :)
NO BELT!!! cut off the loops but if you want to wear the belt wear it at your natural waist, that would be way better! cute shirt!
I would like to wear my belt and pants up high like that cuz that's where my waist is....but Chickee won't have it. At least not yet.
I like the belt. :)
No belt!!
I like it belted, but I'd cut off the loops and wear the belt at your natural waist.
Found you yesterday via Clothed Much and am following you now! :)
preethi
lace, etc.
I don't really like the belt.
Adorable. I think I like it without the belt. I LOVE black and white stripes and you did such a good job of creating the "look" you were going for!
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I actually really like your version better than your inspiration! AND I think I am in the minority in that I really like the belt :)
love ur blog <3
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I love your top! Very good and affordable copy-cat. Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I am happy to find Ask the Duplex. I love supporting fellow teachers!
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Katie- Hems For Her
pretty. <3
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I love your top! I think I like it best without the belt, it kind of elongates your torso! :)
Cute outfit.
xx,
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I love the top... and the belt! But I'm not be the best person to ask since I am sort of a belt addict. I love belts as a "decoration" item. I say keep the belt!
no belt :)
I like the belt! then again I wear belts right under my chest sometimes so maybe I'm not a good example...?
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