Great Plains Night Lights Sequin Skirt*
H&M Basics Lace Vest
Love Hearts & Crosses Gold Chain Bag
Love Hearts & Crosses Pyramid Triangle Necklace
Black Blazer.
Black Heels.
A few weeks ago I was gifted this truly stunning full skirt with rows of pretty sequin details from Great Plains, a store I wasn't familiar with but am currently a little bit in love with. Full skirts are my favourite kind of skirt, especially when they're knee length because my hips and thighs are where it shows that I'm a little bit too partial to a chocolate digestive biscuit or three and I just find this style to be the most flattering for my body shape. When it comes to clothes I play it very safe and I fear that my slightly boring style doesn't do this piece justice at all. The colour I gravitate towards naturally is black, not just because it's flattering, but also because it's the colour I feel most comfortable wearing.
This basic vest from H&M (please excuse the bunny and puppy hairs, it needs to see a lint roller stat!) is one I have multiples of because it's one of those really handy pieces to have. It's everything I like: it's very simple, it's black, it's quite form fitting without feeling overly tight and it has a touch of lace that just gives it something to make it a little more than just a basic vest. A nice blazer is something I always reach for too, it's a step up from a cardigan without being a chunky coat and I really like wearing them.
I would totally wear this skirt with flats, in fact I already have but I think it's that little bit more flattering with a heel and these are my only pair of heels - surprise surprise they're also black! When it's really cold I've worn this with some adorable polka dot tights but they were nigh on impossible to photograph so they're not pictured above and I do think it's a piece that looks nicest with bare legs.
Gold toned accessories are my favourite to pair with an otherwise all black outfit. I've had this bag for years and it's held up so well even with regular use and I just adore the chain detail and matte finish. This triangle necklace is also from Love Hearts & Crosses and one I wear all the time because it's statement without being too much and it just seems to go with almost everything.
This has been one of my go-to date night outfits and I have a feeling it'll stay that way for a long time. I don't tend to dress up too often, my most worn clothes are probably my pyjamas, but it's so nice to have a beautiful piece in my wardrobe that I get to bring out and wear every once in a while.
Do you have a piece of clothing in your wardrobe that you love to wear?
Love, Jennie
xoxo
This is such a simple but gorgeous outfit. The necklace is perfect x
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DeleteThat skirt is gorgeous, Jennie! x
ReplyDeleteI love it so much! xo
DeleteI love that necklace - I am so bad for accessorizing and need to remind myself to buy pieces like that, as I think they really can pull an outfit together which you've shown there!
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I'm the same, I usually forget but a simple necklace can really make all the difference <3
DeleteYou've put together a really gorgeous outfit there :) I love all my skater dresses, I must have about 10 now! x
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Deletegorgeous outfit, that skirt is so pretty!!! x
ReplyDeleteI love it a lot <3
Deletecute skirt, i love pieces like these, and i love how you styled it :) i've been on the hunt for a pair of heels like yours for a long time now! x
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They're so comfy, the chunky heel means I don't fall over too much either hehe xo
Deletelovely outfit!the bag is gorgeous xx
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DeleteI love this outfit its simple yet elegant and perfect for date nights the necklace is gorgeous. My go to outfit if I'm dressing up is a blue skater dress for asos which has some sparkle I usually pair it with tights or leggings and a cardigan but like you I don't get dressed up very often as I live in pjs or jogging bottoms xx
ReplyDeleteOhh that sounds stunning! xo
DeleteThis outfit looks gorgeous, I thought it was a dress at first, it suits so well! The necklace is gorgeous and I adore the shoes, I bet you look amazing in this Jennie! :)
ReplyDeleteAww thanks sweet <3
DeleteWhat a beautiful skirt! Great Plains have some really lovely pieces. I think my go to pieces are my oversized Wildfox sweaters! Not very glamourous but hey ho. ;)
ReplyDeleteTara xo
Ohh I bet they're super comfy though! <3
DeleteGorgeous outfit! I love it! :D
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DeleteThat skirt is absolutely beautiful - i feel you girl on a full skirt! I love wearing them!
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You look amazing in them! xo
DeleteSimple but gorgeous! I love the skirt.
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DeleteLove everything in this post! especially the necklace and shoes. :)
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DeleteI think gold goes beautifully with your skin :) That skirt is ever so pretty! I seem to gravitate towards black too, although I'm slowly trying to inject some different colours into my wardrobe! xxx
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DeleteI love the bag! And the entire outfit is really cute. The heels are gorgeous too and I need a pair like that, though I am not a heels-kind-of-person, way too clumsy for them.
ReplyDeleteI have a cute red dress with geometric print and it looks so cute under fluffy jumpers!
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hehe I'm clumsy too! xo
DeleteThis is a gorgeous outfit, I love the necklace and the sequin detailing on the skirt is super pretty!
ReplyDeleteYou can never have to many basic vest tops :)
Jess xo
I agree! x
DeleteThat's a lovely skirt, I love an all black outfit!!
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DeleteLovely outfit! I really like gold toned accessories for all black as well. I also happen to have one pair of heels that are very pretty, but I'm so clumsy when I walk in them. Sometimes I wish I was more of a heel person, I love how they make feet (legs?) look.
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Ahh I'm the same, love how they look but I'm so rubbish at walking in them! x
DeleteWhat a perfect outfit! Each piece fits together beautifully, and it comes together looking elegant and well-planned. I love that necklace!
ReplyDeleteAww thank you <3
DeleteLove the accessories and skirt :) really lovely outfit, I never put this much thought into them
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DeleteAdorable outfit - all the little details make it so perfect! Love.
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DeleteI thought that was a dress at first haha. I really like the skirt, it's got just the right amount of detail on it.
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DeleteLooks lovely Jennie! xx
ReplyDeletethank you! xo
DeleteA pile of gorgeous black clothes? Yes please!
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DeleteI love the look of this bag, classy and chic in one!
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DeleteThat bag is absolutely gorgeous!!
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DeleteAwwwww<3<3I LOVE this outift!GORGEOUS!!!!
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DeleteThe skirt is absolutely beautiful - really very pretty! Gorgeous bag too x
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DeleteThis is totally up my alley! Black on black on black on black <3
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DeleteI love some black and gold together. The gold really lifts the black and stops it being too somber. The subtle sequins on the skirt are so very pretty too.
ReplyDeleteSorcha x Bright Field Notes
I agree, it's a lovely combination <3
DeleteSuch a simple yet gorgeous outfit!
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Deletelooks so beautiful!
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DeleteGorgeous bag, I've been looking for one like that xxx
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DeleteWhat a beautiful, classic yet stylish look! <3
ReplyDeleteThose shoes are so, so pretty x
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I love them a lot! ox
Deletewell now, isn't this a very chic sleek and stylish outfit? i' always bee-line for the full skirts too, because that way i can eat cookies with abandon and not have my thighs judging me, haha. and vests are seriously my *life*- i think they finish off every outfit. this is lovely! :)
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DeleteWhat a pretty and classy outfit! Can't beat a bit of all black, especially when there's some sparkles involved xxx
ReplyDeleteSparkles are always a must <3
DeleteThis outfit looks so pretty. -Hanna Lei
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DeleteBe still my heart, gold and black are just the classiest of classy combos. I love it all esp. that necklace and the detailing on the skirt!
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The skirt is super pretty <3
DeleteThis is such an amazing and classy outfit. Adorable.
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DeleteI can imagine you looking gorgeous in this outfit! I particularly love the accessories that you've picked out - the shoes, necklace and bag - I think they really make the look :)
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet! <3
DeleteThe skirt, top, and blazer are amazing! I absolutely love dressing up in all black!
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DeleteThe skirt is so precious, love how you have teamed it with a simple top and gorgeous accessories x
ReplyDeleteThank you lovely <3
DeleteThe skirt is just gorgeous! I love the necklace too, so simple yet pretty.
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DeleteLove this outfit - especially the necklace! x
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely necklace <3
DeleteLove the outfit!! x
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DeleteBeautiful outfit! Love the necklace and the pretty skirt - the detailing is lovely!
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DeleteI love this outfit, the skirt is so pretty and the sequins make it that little bit more fancy :)
ReplyDeleteI really like Great Plains, they're so much more affordable and have nicer prints in my opinion than FCUK. I have recently bought a few things in the sale.