I don’t know about you but once I’m dressed for the day, I like to stay that way. Once I’ve chosen an outfit and shoes and accessories, well that’s sometimes a lot of work and I certainly don’t want to do it more than once (a day).
So when I find that I can take an outfit like this, for example, which consists of a pair of longer shorts, a patterned blouse, one simple necklace and bracelet, a pair of flat sandals, and wear it comfortably all day, I’m in clothing heaven.
Then to be able to simply throw on a jacket, a hat . . .
And a change to some high heeled booties . . .
Well, I’m now ready for an evening date night.
It’s simple and carefree and even a little fun.
How about you, do you do this often as well? Especially on weekends?
As always my friends, thanks for dropping by. Have a wonderful day. . .
and pop on over to Patti’s for Visible Monday.
Patti says
I love the way you transitioned this look, Trina. Gorgeous for day or night. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday!
trinagrandinetti says
Thank you Patti, its always such a fun treat to visit Visible Mondays.
Dawn Lucy says
That blouse is fabulous! And you look gorgeous, dear! Love your style!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
trinagrandinetti says
Well, Dawn, your style is beginning to become one of my all time favorites.
Glenda says
I love it both ways, but I’m partial to the hat. Regardless, you rocked it!
trinagrandinetti says
Glenda, I’m partial to the hat as well, I absolutely love any opportunity I have when I can add a hat for an accessory.
Happiness at Mid Life says
I am a big and of switching up a few things to up to go from day to night. I usually do this on Fridays after work and head out to dinner with my family. I love the night look of this!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
trinagrandinetti says
Alice, I can see that you would be one to easily switch up an outfit, especially when it comes to mix and matching a few items. Love to see some of your tricks and trades for this.
Laurie says
Gorgeous blouse! I used to have a hat like that, wish I still did, they are so cute! 🙂
Connie Nelson says
Both looks are so great and of course you look absolutely stunning in either one.
trinagrandinetti says
Thanks momma dear.
Stillblondeafterall (@stillblondeaaty) says
I have shorts in a similar length. I am going to try this outfit. Pinned your top picture to my Pinterest board for Women over 45! Here: http://www.pinterest.com/stillblondeaaty/outfits-modeled-by-women-over-45/ LOvely!!
trinagrandinetti says
Well, you are the sweetest! Can’t wait to see how your outfit turned out.
nofearoffashion says
Both outfits are very good. And yes I like to wear an outfit the whole day too. Layers are beautiful, but I don’t always have an outfit I can layer.
Today I was wearing my checked blouse, green skinnies and high heeled fuchsia slingbacks. I changed the trousers for jeans and the high heels for boots. From office to evening casual.
Greetje
trinagrandinetti says
I love the idea of your green skinnies with fuchsia sling backs, and sounds like a perfect evening casual change.
suzannecarillo says
Love the sexy booties.
bisous
Suzanne
trinagrandinetti says
Haha, I actually kind of like these sexy booties as well. When I first wore them this summer, my 21 year old son even noticed them. His comment, “wow mom, you’re really trying to rock it tonight”. I’m still trying to figure out if that was a compliment or not.
Spashionista (Alicia) says
I don’t do it as well as you do, that’s for sure! Lately I have been changing up one or two pieces to go from one event to another. It’s honestly been so hot it’s hard to wear anything for more than a few hours without looking very wilted!
Alicia
spashionista.com
trinagrandinetti says
I bet with your humidity it gets down right miserable.
Aitana says
I love both of them!!
http://ladytrendy.blogspot.com
xoxo
jangrahammcmillen says
I’m beginning to associate that yellow with my sweet friend Trina! You look fabulous in it, and love your white suit going into a South Western late summer. Great hat, T, and am glad to see you moving gracefully and seamlessly into fall! Enjoy your break!
trinagrandinetti says
You know Jann, I used to believe yellow looked awful on me and I just love this joyous color so I chose to wear it anyways. Kind of glad I threw that thought in the garbage.
Jess says
Hi Trina, been on vacation at the beach, so I missed Visable Monday, been trying to play catch up, but dont want to stress over it. I love both looks, love the yellow with the white and black. The jacket looks fab on you with the shorts and I love those black heels, looking great!
from the link up
please stop by, jess
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
trinagrandinetti says
Jess, a beach vacation is so much more important than Visible Monday. Don’t get me wrong, it’s always so much fun to see and interact with one another but vacations are a must for the soul. Hope you thoroughly enjoyed yourself.
stylecrone says
A hat has the power to change many an ensemble. Love your creative additions and I adore your yellow patterned blouse.
trinagrandinetti says
Isn’t that the truth? Thank you for your ever growing example of this.