Hello! Happy Thursday to you! While I love a one-and-done outfit, like a dress, jumpsuit or romper, I must say that I am a separates girl – make that matching separates. There is so much to love about matching separates; when worn together you have a one-and-done look, with the ease of separates; and then there are endless possibilities when it comes to pairing those separates with other pieces. So much bang for your buck!
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Today Kelly is featuring matching separates from J.Crew Factory
The outfit is modeled, and she pulled together 3 alternatives
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How To Wear Matching Separates
1. Matching Separates
(J.Crew Factory)
You may recognize this print, I have a J.Crew Factory shirtdress in this print that I featured here a couple of weeks ago. Today the Liberty-like floral print is featured with classic chino shorts and a puff-sleeve, ruffle top.
Neither of these pieces are offered in petite, and they are currently on clearance, so sizes are limited. I am wearing the top in XS; the shorts are regular size 0.
Chino Shorts (J.Crew Factory) | Puff Sleeve Top (J.Crew Factory) | Boardwalk Slide (Madewell)| Fiona Top Handle Tote (J.McLaughlin)
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2. Other Matching Separates
(Assorted)
Matching separates have been popular for a number of years and I always manage to find a few options at my favorite retailers. J.Crew, Ann Taylor, Madewell, and Banana Republic usually offer several cute options; whether skirts, shorts, or pants to mix with tops in button-up or tank/tee shirt styles.
Whenever I am shopping around online, if I stumble upon a print I like, I will usually search the website for other pieces in that print. I have found that pieces with the same print are not often sold as “matching separates”, so sometimes a little bit of hunting is involved.
Chino Shorts (J.Crew Factory) | Puff Sleeve Top (J.Crew Factory) | Boardwalk Slide (Madewell)| Fiona Top Handle Tote (J.McLaughlin)
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3. Slide Sandals
(Madewell)
I can go a variety of ways with my shoes for this outfit. The print is blue and black on white, so I could go with white slide sandals; brown or tan sandals. I decided to go with black. These suede slide sandals are from Everlane, and they are old. But here are a few other options for black slide sandals:
(Everlane) Black Slide 1 | (Madewell) Black Slide 2 | (Nordstrom) Black Slide 3
We are expecting company at home today, so no need for a handbag, but if I were headed out, I would reach for my newest addition: the Fiona Top Handle Tote from J.Mclaughlin; featured last week for our trip to the Botanical Gardens. The black detailing of the handbag ties into my slide sandals and the black in my outfit, while the shoulder strap pattern has blue and yellow which is a nice color contrast.
Thank you all for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day Weekend!
Chino Shorts (J.Crew Factory) | Puff Sleeve Top (J.Crew Factory) | Boardwalk Slide (Madewell)| Fiona Top Handle Tote (J.McLaughlin)
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Alternative Stylings
Top Left Board: Linen Pull On Shorts Gingham Check | Button-Front Gingham Check (Madewell) | Boardwalk Slide Sandal (Madewell) | Transport Crossbody Tote Top Right Board: Floral Print Side Zip Short (Ann Taylor) | Floral Print Smocked Top (Ann Taylor) | Dolce Vita Slide Sandal (Dolce Vita/Nordstrom) | Riley Clutch (BTB LA/Nordstrom) Bottom Board: Dot Pull On Shorts (Ann Taylor) | Dot Flutter Sleeve Top (Ann Taylor) | Kiera Mule Sandal (Madewell) | Zip Pouch (& Other Stories/Nordstrom)
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Kelly’s dogs — SO CUTE! Who are they? The little black one stole my heart. And oh, by the way, nice separates.
Hi Carolina Girl! Yes, the pups showed up for the photos! The little black one is Dante, he’s the boss of the house. The larger white pup is Sadie, she’s the youngest of the crew. Our third pup, Penny couldn’t be distracted from her chipmunk-watch duties to participate. But I am sure she will show up in a photo soon enough! Thanks so much for stopping by! xo Kelly
I really like this look and it makes getting dressed so easy.
Love you furry friends.
It sure does! Thanks so much, Paula! xo Kelly
You are just so stinking’ cute! Love your smile, and the outfits are adorable.
Thanks so much, Carol! xo Kelly
I loved the super cute separates and you looked great in those pictures. It was nice to see your adorable and famous dogs. Dante is so much smaller than I thought. He’s adorable, and so is Sadie. She looks so innocent and frisky at the same time. How does she do it?!
Hi Mari, Dante is small but mighty (aren’t all chihuahua mixes?) Sadie is innocent and frisky – the look of her completely reveals her personality! Good to see you over here! Happy Mother’s Day Weekend to you, xo Kelly