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05 July 2016

GUEST POST: SHELLIE from The FABulous Journey

So excited to have my dear friend Shellie from The FABulous Journey
Guest hosting for me today!! Here she is......

I am excited to be guest posting for my sunny little alter ego, Andrea. She’s as blonde as my hair is black, but we are sisters of the smile and I always enjoy seeing her fun take on fashion. We both are also sharing the journey of graduating kids this year and we co-host My Refined Style each month, so we have a lot in common.

Today I am showing you how to wear a bandage skirt over 40.
The bandage skirt is so named because it’s typically worn skin tight like a bandage. However, if I have learned anything about fashion, it’s that you are only limited by your imagination when it comes to clothes.
I like the bandage skirt because it does have a nice stretch, so it’s comfortable to wear. The key to wearing the bandage skirt over 40 is…
• Go up a size (or two) so that it skims your body instead of hugging it.
• Cover the stomach and rear area with a flowing, close-fitting top.

The idea is to adopt the comfortable aspect of the style, while abandoning the cliché night feel often associated with this type of skirt.
I paired my white bandage skirt with a flowing, Jersey tee. Then, I chose two types of shoes that each add a little different feel to the outfit. 


Notice, I also wore a little white tee under the black Jersey tee since the arm holes are quite low. 

I hope you had a fabulous Independence Day celebration. This is a great outfit to beat the summer heat and look super cute doing it! 


xoxo

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36 comments:

  1. BLovedBoston5.7.16

    Love the pop of yellow in your outfit Shellie and that skirt - such a great length! xo, biana -BlovedBoston

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    1. The Fabulous Journey6.7.16

      Thanks Biana! We can all use a pop of yellow in our lives ;)

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  2. Carlee5.7.16

    What a great way to style the skirt! I love the idea of it being stretchy and comfortable, but using it in a way that doesn't look like you're going clubbing ;-)

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    1. The Fabulous Journey6.7.16

      Hi Carlee, isn't it fun to wear pieces of clothing in an unexpected way?!

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  3. Ashley Lillis5.7.16

    Both outfits are so cute! I love how she added the yellow converse to the outfit to give it a more casual feel!

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    1. The Fabulous Journey6.7.16

      Yes, colored converse are really the only kind of tennis shoes I like to wear outside of the gym.

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  4. Laura5.7.16

    Thanks so much for guest posting, Shellie! And I love the outfit!

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  5. awhite5.7.16

    I love the yellow sneakers with this! So cute!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  6. Emelia at Dream Big & Buy the Shoes5.7.16

    I just LOVE the outfit...the pop of color with the yellow converse is so awesome. What a fun outfit idea!

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    1. The Fabulous Journey6.7.16

      It really is nice to mix things up every now and then!

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  7. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style Blog5.7.16

    Perfect styling of that skirt! I love it with the yellow Converse!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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  8. Lana5.7.16

    What an adorable outfit. Love it with the yellow!

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  9. Mary Murnane5.7.16

    Those yellow converse! So cute.

    Mary
    www.marymurnane.com

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  10. Debbie@debbiethisandthat.com5.7.16

    Great to see two of my favorite bloggers working together! You both are awesome fashionistas!!

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  11. Midnight Cowgirl5.7.16

    What a cute way to style the bandage skirt, and I love those yellow sneakers :)

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  12. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis5.7.16

    I've never heard of a bandage skirt before but this outfit looks so comfortable and I'm all about comfort yet stylish outfits.

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    1. The Fabulous Journey6.7.16

      It's a skirt that young girls typically wear skin tight and A LOT shorter than I did ;)

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  13. Nancy's Fashion Style6.7.16

    I like the yellow with it! Last week I wore a bodycon dress in those colors. Lovely collab, that is such fun!
    www.nancysfashionstyle.com

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  14. Nancy's Fashion Style6.7.16

    I like the yellow with it! Last week I wore a bodycon dress in those colors. Lovely collab, that is such fun!
    www.nancysfashionstyle.com

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  15. ap6.7.16

    Love the look! Also, love the chucks! There is nothing better than a relaxed shirt in the summer time. xo

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  16. Laura Yoder6.7.16

    LOVE the yellow Chucks!

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  17. Leslie Roberts Clingan9.7.16

    Good gravy, woman, you look so snazzy. Those yellow tennies are just as spunky as your great hair and warm smile. Great tips for wearing a bandage skirt (and other skirts, too) for the over 40 crowd.

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  18. The Wardrobe Stylist10.7.16

    I love how you each have the same dress but paired them in different styles! You both look amazing! Would love if you can link up to http://the-wardrobe-stylist.com/2016/07/05/home-decor-tips-designer-look-less/

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  19. Shelbee on the Edge10.7.16

    I love this easy look! And you are totally rocking this bandage skirt over 40! I think I need to get some yellow Converse!

    Shelbee
    http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com/on-the-edge-of-the-week-link-up-4-and-tee-shirt-giveaway/

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  20. Michelle19.8.16

    The pop of yellow was a great touch :)

    http://www.michellespaige.com

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