I have been on the hunt for the perfect chambray shirt for months now. I’ve been very picky, wanting it to be a darker color with one or no pockets. Random fact: I don’t like double pockets on shirts.
This past weekend a trip to the outlets resulted in me finally finding a chambray shirt that I liked. But I came up short finding a pair of ponte pants that fit well.
After work this past Monday I got an email that LOFT was offering 40% off their 5 pocket ponte pants. I have heard fabulous things about these pants so I asked Josh if he was up for a quick trip to the mall. They had one pair left in stores and it happened to be my size. I tried them on and they fit like a dream. They can be dressed up or dressed down and feel like you’re wearing sweatpants.
At last I had everything I needed for my chambray look! I celebrated by wearing this outfit the very next day. 😀 Please excuse these blurry photos. I was mortified when I went to upload them off my iPhone and saw the effect the sun setting had on the crispness of them. Lesson learned: I need to start using my professional camera.
The change in seasons means it’s time to break out my big bags! I love mixing browns and blacks so I decided to go with this Mulberry beauty. When the weather gets cooler I’ll break out the brown boots for this look but for now it was the perfect weather for my brown flats.
Oh hey, iPhone camera. I’m glad you decided to start working properly. 😉
Outfit Details
Shirt: Brooks Brothers 346 (I can’t find it online but it is in outlets right now.) 1. Similar from GAP
Pants: LOFT (exact, and 40% off right now!)
Flats: c/o Earth
Purse: Mulberry (Older style that is no longer available.) 1. Similar Mulberry 2. Similar Mulberry 3. Similar Mulberry
Earrings: Ebay (exact)
I am in love with all the small details on this shirt. From the one pocket, to the texture, to the adorable purple lining that peaks out when I roll up the sleeves.
I have been living in these earrings since I bought them off eBay. They are so cheap, look so cute, and don’t irritate my super sensitive ears. That’s huge!
I’m still warming up to accessories and think these earrings are a step in the right direction. 😀
Questions of the Day: Are you a fan of chambray shirts? If you have an iPhone 6 do you find it takes better photos than the iPhone 5? Does anyone else use more compact purses in the summer and bigger purses in the winter?
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Ah I’m so glad you found your pants! Cute look
I love them! I couldn’t believe they only had one pair and it was my size!
I love the floral detail on the cuff! And those double sided earing are amazing!!
I am obsessed with the earrings! And I’m loving the shirt! It’s my first BB purchase!
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Me too girl! haha
I’m seriously wearing those earrings right now!! Only mine are from Target. Are they not so stinking fun and cute. I love them. I am on the search for the perfect chambray too. I got one for like $11 from Gap years ago before Chambray shirts were cool. Now, years later, I need to get a new one! Loving the outfit too – super classy. 🙂
Aw thanks Jen! Ohh good to know Target sells the earrings too! Perfect for picking up a backup pair when I inevitably lose the backing to one of mine!
I still am in search of the perfect chambray shirt! I like the lighter colors of the style. My problem is that I hate stiff and uncomfortable shirts which is how most button up shirts feel to me. I need a chambray shirt that looks like an Oxford, but feels like a t-shirt. My quest may be never ending haha.
Mine doesn’t feel as stiff as an oxford but is definitely not as comfy as a t-shirt. If you find one, let me know!
The chambray shirt I’m actually wearing today (with black skinnies and boots, obvs) is from Old Navy of all places! It’s super comfortable and flexible, and not stiff! I’ve got a darker one from Old Navy as well but it’s MUCH stiffer than this lighter one. I think the material must be slightly different. But, both were very affordable 🙂
I’m glad you ended up finding pants you love! And how perfect that they just happened to be the right size! I am with you on double-pockets on chambray shirts being weird… though maybe I would benefit from them because it might give a fake illusion that I actually have some boobage 😉
I could be totally wrong but I think they look better on people with boobs! I just feel awkward with the double pockets and no boobs. haha
Cute shirt! I have the new iphone and find it does take better photos
I want the new iphone so badly!
Can’t go wrong with chambray! And I love those earrings!
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Thanks Dana! I can’t stop wearing the earrings. I love them!
Love your earrings so much! And I didn’t know it has a name for that kind of top! lol
Thanks Alissa! And yep, this type of top is a chambray! 😀
I love the details on the sleeves! I have yet to find a chambray shirt I like hha. I bought one from Forever21 a while ago and then it shrank =( I have been loving gingham shirts though! I found such a comfy one at the JCrew Outlet store
I want to get a gingham shirt! I found one I liked at the JCrew outlets but they didn’t have my size. 🙁
I hate clothes but I LOVEEEEEEEE handbags – soooooo I AM DROOLING over that bag! 🙂
I love it so much! I’m excited to finally be wearing it this season!
I love this shirt. It is the perfect dark chambray. Side note- I too hate double pockets on shirts, haha.
I’m glad I’m not the only one! Haha Thanks Krista!
Ok, I hate to be the Debbie Downer here….but I’m willing to bet that those pants are totally unflattering on your behind. They look like super tight legging material that is clinging to every curve of your butt and making it all look big and possibly even see-through. Worst fashion trend nowadays. Put some real pants on.
I promise this is not the case. If anything they lift it up and round it out. 😀 They’re definitely not see-through and are made of thicker material than traditional leggings.
I think your phone auto corrected “rude” to “Debbie Downer.” If you don’t like the pants then say that. It’s not like she’s wearing leggings as pants. The Loft is business casual….I doubt they have pants that “aren’t real pants.”
Everybody needs a good chambray shirt — just so versatile! Good choice:)
Thanks Ashley! I know, I see myself wearing this shirt a lot this fall and winter!
I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect chambray shirt too. I think I’m being too picky. I love the one you got!
Thanks Jen! It’s worth it to be picky when you finally find the right one!
I have such a hard time finding any sort of button-down shirt that fits properly but I might give Brooks Bros. a try!
This was my first Brooks Brothers piece and I love it! It feels really nice and like it is made really well!
I’ve eyeballed chambray shirts for several months now, but I haven’t ever been able to commit to one. You’ve given me new enthusiasm to keep after the perfect one! 🙂
You can do it Natalie! Let me know when you find the perfect one!
Love the pants!! So much so that i just came home from buying the exact same pair… So thanks for that! 🙂
Yay! I hope you love wearing them with all your outfits Jamie! Glad I could help! 😀
Like everyone else that has also commented, I am trying to find a new chambray as well! I have one that I bought from Target about two years ago & LOVE it but sadly, it’s getting a bit too tight in the arms (which I like to believe it due to Body Pump). I need to check out some other stores! And I am loving those earrings!!
Yeah for building muscle! And these earrings are awesome, I highly recommend them! 🙂
Great choice on your top! And I love those earrings!
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Thanks Whitney! I’m obsessed with these earrings!
So I have no idea what a chambray even is and was hoping to get some clue from this post haha but I might have to go google it!
Also I’ve never seen earrings like that! Feeling like such a fashion failure! Maybe that’s why I work a job where I wear workout clothes.. 🙂
A job where you wear workout clothes sounds fabulous! I’m all about sweats! haha
Chambray is the denim looking style of the shirt. It could be a dark color or light color but the look is the same. 🙂
You can’t go wrong with chambray. Such a classic piece. You look stunning, love. I’m merging collections on the blog today (Paper Crown + LC Lauren Conrad) I’d love to hear your thoughts when you get a sec. 🙂 xx
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Ohh I can’t wait to see that look! Your blog says it’s down right now but as soon as it comes back up I’ll definitely check it out!
the earring is perfect!
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Thanks Irene! I love them!
Love the chambray – I’ve been looking for a darker one so I will have to check out Brooks Brothers!
I hope you have good luck! I was really impressed with Brooks Brothers!
Very cute! I love the look of those earrings – are they ridiculously heavy?
Surprisingly no! I was worried about that when I ordered them but they’re light and really comfy!
oohhhh, I love that chambray shirt! I own three now – I KNOW. That’s like 2.5 too many, but one has pockets, one doesn’t (I totally agree with you on pockets!) and one popover. I have a problem.
Ohh a popover chambray sounds cute! And I’m glad I’m not the only one with the double pocket theory!
Very cute look! The little details on your shirt are adorable and I Love the earrings!
Thanks Jennie! The little details on the shirt are what sold me.
Pretty and classic. Love the earrings! My ears are super sensitive too; I have the hardest time finding earrings that don’t irritate them. Thanks for linking up with us, I loved discovering your blog!
Thanks for visiting Brooke! People with sensitive ears will love these earrings, I couldn’t believe they didn’t hurt my ears!
I’ve never tried Brooks Brothers shirts, I think I may need to check it out – I love the detail on the sleeves.
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I was really impressed with BB quality! I felt more justified spending the price that I did!
OH MY GOODNESS! I have been on a hunt for a chambray shirt for AGES, and I had never realized that the thing tripping me up was the stupid pockets! (well, that and I am ridiculously tall and want the torso to be long enough that I can tie it around the waist from time to time). Well, low and behold–the Ann Taylor shirt you linked to comes in tall, and today everything is 50% off! It feels like Christmas!
Yay! I love that shirt and am so happy someone is getting it!! You’ll have to let me know what you think!
Chambrays are the best, aren’t they? I love yours!