Last weekend, I took advantage of what looked to be one of our last sunny days of summer to wear the silk Etro tunic I “rescued” from consignment earlier this season. The truth is that it’s not a super versatile garment, and I’m not entirely sure how to make it more so, given that what I assume to be its actual function (fancy beach cover-up) is useless to me, 99% of the time. Still, let it not be said that I don’t try. I did enjoy wearing it as a top, and I kind of wish that it was. (Although, I’m sad that half of the print can’t be seen when worn as such).
Here for comparison is how it looks “untucked”:
I’ve written about my compulsion to “rescue” closet “orphans” from consignment (and thrift) stores, and it has not abated. The problem arises when, as much as I may love them, they don’t really fit my style or wardrobe needs. This tunic is a case in point. It’s not so much that it doesn’t spark joy; I just don’t get to wear it enough to justify keeping it in my closet … if the goal is to have a purely functional wardrobe, rather than a “collection”. Since you guys are also familiar with my collecting tendencies, I’m sure you can appreciate my struggle here.
It’s lovely. Maybe it will make an appearance at a clothing swap. 😉
That’s not entirely unlikely 😉
What about a black layer underneath for colder weather? Over black leggings.
Totally. As I mentioned above, the issue is more of a “me problem” – or rather, “my closet is over-flowing” problem 😉
Great idea to wear the tunic as a top! Though I like it even better as a tunic because you can see the complete print. Even if it’s not work appropriate as a tunic, what about weekends? I think it would make an awesome fall outfit with leggings/tights, a long cardigan, and boots.
You’re definitely right about that, although I’d have to add a few layers because the tunic is silk and very, very lightweight. The issue is more that I have a lot of “special occasion” weekend clothes (this one falls into that category because of the silk) and not enough opportunities to wear them all regularly. So I end up feeling guilty about just keeping these clothes hanging in my closet …
That skirt!!!!
Tunic as a top makes sense to me. I also like it just like that with some flats. Why not?
The skirt is an old BCBG piece and it’s one of my long-time faves. I think the style is called “Stella”, and you can still occasionally find it on eBay. Um, I was looking for a friend 😉
Too casual even for a Friday with leggings? Those flats look so cute but like they’d be impossible to walk in!
For my office, yes. Otherwise, I would totally rock this with leggings (as I have in the past).
The flats are actually fairly comfortable, though I’ve never worn them for longer than 2-3 hours at a time, and not for super long walks. I do find that my feet get easily over-heated in non-leather shoes (like these), so I don’t know that I would wear them for 10-12 hours a day at the office. (I also like to kick my shoes off under my desk, and that’s a bit more of a process with these ;))
i feel your pain, and that print is too pretty to hide behind a skirt all of the time. What about wearing it with a chunky sweater and/or scarf in the winter? Could that extend its use in your closet?
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I’m definitely going to try that come the cold season … I’m hanging on to warm weather for dear life in the meantime 😉