About a year ago I saw a really neat blouse in a department store. Designer. And about a hundred bucks. I couldn’t pull the trigger but I didn’t forget how cool it was. A semi-sheer, red and black snakeskin print shirt. Kind of like this one:
Top: Ross Dress for Less
Tank: Old Navy
Jeans: Banana Republic
Shoes: Seychelles
Cuff: Swapped
I’m glad I resisted the urge to splurge. A few months later, while looking through the racks at Ross, I found a strikingly similar top for a fraction of the price.
Here, I’ve stuck to a limited color scheme: red and black (one of my favorites). But I think this is a prime candidate for pattern mixing and for being part of a more colorful outfit. So I’ll be sure to try it in a few different ways.
I like the “collarless” collar of the shirt. It’s basically a Nehru or Mandarin style and will probably be versatile.
Have you ever bought something and later found it on sale (or resisted a splurge and found a deal later)?
This post is part of What I Wore Wednesday at Transatlantic Blonde and The Pleated Poppy. Be sure to check out everyone else’s outfits!
jeanofalltrades 
“Resist the urge to splurge” love it! I’ll have to try that sometime. 😉 Actually, I do it a lot. I just went shopping on Saturday and I could’ve spent a thousand dollars in one store if I had bought everything I wanted. However, I left the store with a sweet little sundress and a darling vegan purse, minus $50 in my wallet.
Love your snakeskin blouse, I bought a similar style (long, semi-sheer) but it’s blue with tiny white flowers that look more like small clusters of dots. I wore it last week, but didn’t take a picture yet.
Your total look, with skinny jeans and cuff, is so stylish!
I love that shirt. And the styling is perfect. The cuff is just great.
Thank you! I was so happy that having self-control paid off 🙂
Love the snakeskin pattern, such a fun addition to the black and red combo.
love the leaning on the car pose! and outfit.
Thanks! I really like shadows and reflections so I HAD to use that one!