I was getting ready for an evening out with a few couples this weekend and wanted to wear a pencil dark-wash denim skirt by Citizens of Humanity but kept looking through my color-coordinated closet for a “fab” top! 

I couldn’t find anything until I went to my “dressy” section and found a casual sequin top that outfitted perfectly with the skirt, stepped into my pumps, grabbed my vintage olive green clutch and hubby and I were out the door in 10 minutes!

Girlfriends, if you had the same trouble as I do sometimes, I can tell you know how to wear dressed-down sequins.

Casual sequins? Not a contradiction in terms.  The key to pulling off this look is contrast.  Pair a sequined piece with a simple tee or shredded denim for the ultimate in effortless glamour.

Here are ways to get the look ~

A style for our inner dancing queen by T-Bags.  Metallic-pinstriped voile top with V neck and T back. Sequins at shoulders. 2″ straps. Lined at front and semi-sheer at back.

T-Bags Sequin Top

Perfectly paired with dressy bottoms, this Pleated Sequin Top features a pleated mesh fabric, contrast satin halter neck with sequins, back keyhole with button closures, an A-line shape, and an interior lining.

From Free People a fitted mesh tunic with all over sequin embellishment. Low scoop back line and ribbon adjustable straps and great for layering.

Sequined Mesh Tunic

Purple Sequined Mesh Tunic

Glittering sequins trace the billowy woven front of a stunning halter top with an adjustable drawstring waist.

Sequin Silk Halter Top

From Diabless, a  short-sleeved cotton shirt with sexy sequin stripes in navy .  Featurin a fitted-look, crew neck and 100% cotton.

Tellus Sequin Top

How about this top with skinny Joe’s Jeans?  This brown printed cotton knit tank with racerback shimmers with allover sequin treatment by XOXO.

XOXO Sequined Tank

Also from Free People, this stunning sequined kaftan with flutter sleeves. Elastic banded waist and keyhole on the back.

Flutter Sequin Kaftan Top

After considering a few of these style looks – pull out  your skirts and jeans and pair with a sequin tank.  You have a lot to look forward to in your next casual/fab outing – stay sequined!

Until the next style adventure,

Monica

The days of wearing pleated skirts is back. Pleated skirts are classic; nowadays you can wear this skirt with confidence!

Tummy-Smoothing

With flattering lines and delicate details, these reinvented classics are polished for work and comfortable for play. Stitched-down pleats on this tweed skirt smooth the tummy, then flare out to add volume in the right places. Try this one by the Gap’s pleated skirt.

Beyond Basic Black

All the details—the intricate laser-cut floral hem, the built-in belt, the wide pleats—take this wool blend skirt well beyond basic black; Robert Rodriguez Ruffle-Hem Skirt.

On Trend

A delicate silk skirt illustrates three of this season’s big color trends—yellow, gray, and ombré from Victoria’s Secret Catalogue.

Until the next style adventure,
Monica the Urbanista