Outfit of the Day – American Prep

Today I took on another huge challenge for Bloggers Do it Better. This week was called American Prep. You were required to use a tie and accent it with a blazer. This was so challenging at first, but I thought hard and got super creative. I did not buy anything for this challenge and just used items in my closet and stole one of Coach’s ties. I took my tie and wore it a couple different ways for this challenge. I really loved the idea to wear the tie as a belt.

I first took the tie and wrapped it around my waist and tied it in a bow.
This gave me a form fitting look to my prep style blazer jacket.

 
The second take on the tie is I took off my prep blazer and took the tied tie to my waist.
I also used the hanging tie as a form of belt again and cinched in my waist on my dress and oxford.

 The third take on the tie for this shoot was around my neck.
The normal use of the tie around my neck loose, simply as a necklace.

 Which use of the tie was your favorite?
My favorite look is with the blazer and it in a bow, that is how I am wearing it right now. This look was out of the box for me but I really love the way it came together. I need to get creative more often when I style my outfits each morning. Thinking about them a little harder totally pays of and brings your look together.

Outfit Details:
Dress: H&M {similar here}
Oxford: H&M {similar here}
Navy Prep Blazer: H&M
Tie: Tommy Hilfiger
Nude Pumps: {similar here, and here}
Jewels: Michael Kors watch, David Yurman, Juicy Couture, Tiffany, H&M, HRH Collection

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