You know what they say… never say never. I always swore I would never wear a crop top. Ever. Definitely not my thing. But then I found one that wasn’t that bad! A short boxy top and a high waisted matching skirt? In gingham, no less. “I will give it a try,” I thought.
(Definitely love.)
At first glance, the top and skirt look more like a dress. I don’t think I’d wear the top alone (except for maybe with high waisted white shorts), but the skirt can definitely be worn separately.
The contrast zipper on the back of the shirt is the perfect pop!
I think it's definitely time to retire those cap toe pumps, at least for summer – they don't go with everything and look really out of place in this outfit!
I LOVE this crop/skirt set, and it looks absolutely gorgeous on you! Personally, I love those shoes with the outfit. They definitely go with everything, and work great with this outfit! 🙂
Oh My Goodness. I am incredibly jealous! The moment I saw that gingham duo on shopbop, I fell in love. I've actually been daydreaming about that outfit lately! Love you and your blog!
I swore off the crop top too but hook ups are so different cause you only show a bit of stomach. Love the gingham! I am wearing Navy Gingham today too.
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And then there were three ❤️❄️🎄🌟⛸️ Needlepoint stockings are a huge undertaking… they take hours (and hours and hours) of stitching. The final results are more than worth the effort though. These will hang on our mantle every Christmas and I can’t think of anything more special than that. I finished Mike’s stocking at the end of the summer after stitching almost every night for seven months. I am taking a little break and then I’ll start on the baby’s stocking for next Christmas!! 🥹
This tree feels extra special this year. 🎄💫⛸️❤️🕯️ Jack is fully embracing the magic of Christmas (“kiss miss”) and his enthusiasm is downright contagious!
Not one of my best qualities, but I typically feel immense pressure trying to make things feel extra special and perfect and then I get disappointed when the reality doesn’t live up to my (unrealistic) expectations. I wish I could blame social media for this.... but I know the call is coming from inside the house.
This tree seems perfect to me, though, just the way it is. It was a true group effort getting it here. Another one of my not-so-great qualities is that I’m terrible at asking for help when I need it.... this year, I can’t ignore it though. I needed help, and a lot of it. Mike got every holiday storage box up from the basement (no small feat) and hoisted the into the house and got it up in the stand within minutes (then redid it twice to get the angle of the tree just so); my mom and I took multiple trips to the hardware store and drug store for the “right” colored lights (in case you’re wondering, “bright white” is warm yellow and “warm white” is actually bright white... make it make sense); my mom wrapped the tree in lights a second time when we learned the hard way that when the box says you can’t plug in more than five strands together they mean it; and Jack was there to help and hype us all up to say how “boo-full” the tree and lights are– and keeping us in line by scolding and reminding us that we aren’t allowed to touch the ornaments 🤭
I feel a little pang of sadness that we aren’t celebrating a first Christmas with a baby who was supposed to be here, while also struggling through a third trimester (just feeling physically tired and exhausted), while also cherishing our last Christmas as a family of three, while also getting excited knowing our baby will be here before we know it. Sure, it’s a lot of pressure to put on one single tree, yet here I am. ⭐️
Spent the weekend decking the halls 🎄 the garland is up, the tree is up, the wreaths are up! Fueled by three peppermint mochas, one bag of Milanos peppermint slices, one batch of chocolate chip cookies, and one loaf of zucchini bread… my mom and I got it done 🙏🏻
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It's so cute! I don't wear crop tops either, but I would wear this!
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Super cute! I definitely think you pull it off. 🙂
Natalie
pugsandpink.weebly.com
That outfit looks great on you and you can definitely pull off the crop top!
Lauren,
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I love the two piece suit trend! This set is adorable. I feel like either piece could easily be worn as part of another outfit.
— Alex at Cashmere Kangaroo
i love that top – the pop of color from the exposed zipper on the back is fab!
jenn @ hello, rigby!
I think it's definitely time to retire those cap toe pumps, at least for summer – they don't go with everything and look really out of place in this outfit!
I LOVE this crop/skirt set, and it looks absolutely gorgeous on you! Personally, I love those shoes with the outfit. They definitely go with everything, and work great with this outfit! 🙂
xo Kylie
http://www.dressinsparkles.com
Oh My Goodness. I am incredibly jealous! The moment I saw that gingham duo on shopbop, I fell in love. I've actually been daydreaming about that outfit lately! Love you and your blog!
Carly I love this outfit! The gingham is so cute and adds the perfect touch to such a fun trend!
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
Something like this is the only way I'd wear a croptop too. Super cute on you!
Kristina does the Internets
This outfit is perfection! I love love love the neon zipper in the back.
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LOVE this look, and you pull it off perfectly!
Oh Buoy Boston
Carly this is so Madewell of you! You look fabulous!!
Sunflowers and Sass
I love matching pieces… It definitely suits you & the gingham print is one of my favorite…
Have a great day!!!
xoxo Violeta, your Shoegal Out In The World
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Yep, I swore I would never wear camo. I eventually came around to it in small doses!
xx
I swore off the crop top too but hook ups are so different cause you only show a bit of stomach. Love the gingham! I am wearing Navy Gingham today too.
xox,
Angelina
http://www.cablecarchic.com
I love this, Carly! Especially paired with those heels!
Constance || Prep Northwest
Love your bag! So cute!
-Meg
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http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
Great outfit & the perfect way to wear a crop top!
~Sophia
http://plaidismyfavouritecolour.blogspot.com/
Very pretty it's definitely a great way to transition yourself into the crop top trend.
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com/
Such a great way to style a crop! I'm now on the hunt for a crop and skirt pairing!
Love this!! Perfect spring outfit and I love the mix and matachable pieces too
Annie
A College Confession
I am loving the print on print trend right now, so cute
OMG I love your outfit!!
I felt just like that about crop tops, I am still kind of scared of wearing one.