mix and match.

matching shorts and top from jcrew

black and cream tropical top and matching shorts

tropical jcrew top and matching shorts

mix and match tropical outfit
tropical outfit with a sun hat

tropical top and sun hat

Top, Shorts: J.Crew. (sleeves added and shorts lengthened by me.) Bag: Old. (similar here.) Hat: H&M. (similar.) Shoes: ASOS. (similar here.) Sunglasses: Kate Spade.

I’m a real sucker for matching tops and bottoms.  If you’ve been reading this blog since the very beginning you might remember I used to make myself matching skirt/top sets.  I loved the way they ended up looking like a dress but you can also wear them apart, mixing and matching them with other pieces from your closet.  I called them dress separates.  That’s basically what I love about this set.  Except, you know, short separates.  I can’t wait to mix and match these with other pieces in my closet.  Also, I love the tropical print on this set, A. Because it’s black and cream with a little neon (I love that it’s a bold print in an understated color) and B. It doesn’t look kitsch.

 I added sleeves and lengthened the shorts to make them work for me by buying a spare set of shorts in the largest size I could find and taking them apart to use the material.  The set is on a deep discount so I felt fine buying another pair of shorts since I snagged them for around $12.  I love that I can now wear this top without having to layer it.  It’s been such a hot summer in Seattle, that’s become a requirement for me.  The less layers, the better.

Hope your weekend was lovely!  Onward!

tropical shell and shorts set jcrew

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3 Comments

  1. sasa wrote:

    So cute! Love this look:P

    Shall We Sasa

    Posted 8.3.15 Reply
  2. Liv wrote:

    Loving the matching set. Great summer outfit.

    Liv

    http://www.livforstyle.net

    Posted 8.3.15 Reply
  3. Bella B wrote:

    Great outfit. You look so comfortable.

    http://xoxobella.com

    Posted 8.3.15 Reply