take a bow

This is the interesting top I previously mentioned. I got it on sale at Martin & Osa, which is owned by American Eagle Outfitters, by the way. I'm not really sure how I feel about it. I had never heard of the store before this past weekend, so I looked it up on Wikipedia out of curiosity. It's apparently targeted at 25 to 40-year-olds. Typical. My mom always tells me I like the frumpiest stuff.

Here are four outfits I tried with it:




à la Sailor Moon - I tied the neck piece into a bow and layered my basic black tank dress over it. I think I look like an anime schoolgirl, but I sort of enjoy this cutesy look. AA dress.

à la Steven Tyler - Leaving the neck piece in a simple loose knot reminds me of the Aerosmith singer's penchant for skinny scarves. It's a little more rock chic, but it's missing heavy accessories. Ruehl jeans.

à la flight attendant - This doesn't really need an explanation. I tried it untied too, but it just said "off duty flight attendant." Vintage skirt.

à la Katie Holmes - I really love how Katie wears her boyfriend jeans. This is my favorite look of the four. Gap 1969 men's jeans.

Even so, I don't think this top is worth keeping. No matter how I style it, it seems to still retain a schoolgirl / secretary / stewardess vibe. It's going back this weekend.