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Outfit Inspiration | March 29, 2016

Where To Find The Best Tops For Spring

Nordstrom Madewell Stripe Cotton Shirt

I purchased this top from Madewell at the same time I purchased my green jacket. I can’t stop wearing it! It’s been on repeat (see “real life” pictures below), and I can tell it will stay on repeat all Spring and Summer! Why? Because it’s comfy and cute -ha! Then I was with my sister, and she was wearing this DARLING shirt! Guess where she got it? Yup, Madewell. So, if you are looking for cute tops you can wear now and through the summer, check out Madewell! Look how cute these tops are:

Where To Find The Best Tops For Spring


Outfit Links: Jacket- Madewell, Top- Madewell, Jeans- J Brand, Shoes- K. Jacques for similar, Necklace- Argento Vivo for similar, Bag- Madewell, Bracelet- Miansai, Earrings- Noonday

The blue and white top is sold out at Madewell, but we are in luck, because it’s fully stocked at Nordstrom. And on a side note, one of my friends was wearing the blue and white shirt on Sunday at church, and she gave me some good insight. She usually has a hard time wearing button up tops, because they gap at the chest. However, she doesn’t have that problem with this top. There’s no gaping! Yay! Oh, and she was wearing it with navy linen trousers, and she looked darling!

The top on repeat. The “real life” pictures:

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Top left: I wore it on a day date with my husband to the MFAH for the Structured in Steel Exhibit. I highly recommend it! The audio guided tour is a must. Right: Here is an everyday outfit selfie in the shirt. I’ll post the outfit links to Instagram. Bottom left: I wore the top to the Rodeo. We are on the ferris wheel! He loved it, can you tell?

A special thanks to Georgia and Kelsey for taking pictures of me.

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  1. Nancy Sullivan says

    March 30, 2016 at 9:54 AM

    The picture above you are wearing the striped Madewell shirt and flared white jeans? What brand are those……I am in love with that look also!!!
    thank you

    Reply
    • Carly Lee says

      April 1, 2016 at 8:23 AM

      Hi Nancy, The flared white jeans are by Mih, here’s a link- http://bit.ly/22P3icd
      Thanks for your comment!

      Reply
  2. Lindsay Wagner says

    March 30, 2016 at 1:14 PM

    What size are you wearing in the JCrew cardigan??? I’m planning to order online, and I never know with their sizing!

    Reply
    • Carly Lee says

      March 30, 2016 at 2:47 PM

      Hi Lindsay! I’m wearing an xs.

      Reply
  3. Larissa Gibson says

    June 27, 2018 at 11:55 AM

    Hi Carly, I love the Central shirt and bought it in mint green stripes in a Med (I’m 5′ 5″ and 130lbs), but I’m not sure if it’s too big. When you lift your arm straight up, are you able to see into your shirt as well (see your bra)? Perhaps its meant to fit oversized. Thanks!

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    • Carly Lee says

      June 28, 2018 at 11:42 AM

      Hi Larissa! I think your shirt may be too big. You would have to look really hard to get a glimpse of my bra. I think you are more like a small or xs. I wear an xxs. I hope this helps!

      Reply

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