September Sunday Showcase: Shopping my Closet for Labor Day Outfits
Every year, on the first Monday of September we celebrate Labor Day. The day celebrates the social and economic achievements of American workers. As on other holidays celebrating our country, its history and its people I like to wear patriotic colors without being overly obvious about it. For this day, as I am attempting to refrain from shopping for the rest the year, I shopped my closet and came up with two outfits. I like to have different options, one a little dressier than the other. Don’t forget to stop by Ada’s blog to see more of her outfits.
Shorts and Graphic Tee
First of all, I had my first pedicure in a about a year! It was so nice to be pampered. When I was looking through my closet, this old favorite tee of mine jumped at me! Of course pairing with white shorts was an obvious choice to me as I wore denim shorts for the 4th of July and wanted to create something different. The wreath I have shared several times was an Aldi find a couple of years ago and I love that is is made of wood curls.
I had a number of sandals to choose from but decided a little pattern would be fun. These Old Navy leopard sandals have been in my closet for a number of years now. They always add interest to any outfit. I also wanted to share this easy diy project I made a couple of years ago with the beans and the jars: pour beans in a ziplock bag, add paint and coat beans with a couple squirts of acrylic paint. When they are all coated, transfer to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and let air dry. Do that for each color. You could this with different colors for fall, Christmas or other holidays.
I think the key to any holiday outfit is to give a nod to the holiday without being tacky: no holiday sweater for me. I did use to buy Old Navy tees every year for the 4th but I have moved away from that. My burgundy Nickel and Suede earrings are my nod to red.
Dress and Tee
For my second outfit, I used the same tee but paired it with my dress.
The Target dress is more of a tangerine red even though it is described as red (t is not longer available). I have really enjoyed it this summer with and without a tee. Adding a tee to a dress gives the impression of a skirt and stretches your wardrobe. And navy is a fun addition to the tangerine.
I folded the tee under to give my outfit the proportions I thought worked the best. I chose my fun spotted earrings to replicate the pattern in the heart. Have fun with your clothes!
If you shop wisely and take inventory of your closet, it is pretty easy to come up with an outfit for any occasion. I came up with these 2 in about 5 minutes and I really like both and surpringly never wore either like this! We will be having a bbq with friends on this Labor Day and maybe go to the pool. Not sure which outfit I would wear but I really like my dress so I am leaning towards that one. It sure was a great buy!
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30 Comments
jodie filogomo
I just love how you’ve gotten so much wear out of that dress. Layering a tee over it is brilliant Mireille,
XOOX
Jodie
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mimifce
That dress has been marvelous: it reminds me it is ok to shop if I truly am going to wear it!
Shelbee on the Edge
Oh what cute outfits, Mireille! I love that tee and it really looks great both ways. I have not been shopping much at all this year and then I had the weekend to myself so I went scouring the thrift shops and I couldn’t resist some things! I finally found a white denim skirt that I have been wanting for a while without paying a lot. I hope you enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend!
Shelbee
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mimifce
Thrifting almost doesn’t count as shopping since it is so much cheaper, lol! Looking forward to seeing you feature that white denim skirt!
Jill
Hearts are my favorite shape and I love your tee! So cute layered over the red dress! I hope you’re having a great long weekend!
Jill – Doused in Pink
mimifce
Thanks, you too! Actually ended up wearing the dress with a half tank for cleavage coverage. Will get too warm for the tee.
Ellibelle
Both are such great choices for Labor Day! I don’t really wear graphic tees but this one is fantastic and love it!
Your so good and styling the dress so many ways! It truly was hat a great buy!
Ellibelle’s Corner
mimifce
And its was such a cheap find and has held up several years now. I like the gathering on the side (you can see it since I folded it over and knotted it).
Darlene
I love all your red, white, and blue looks! You and Ada are so cute! Happy Labor Day.
xx Darlene
mimifce
Thanks! It was a fun one!
Ashley S White
I love the trick of layering a tee on top of a dress- it totally changes it and creates so many outfit possibilities!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
mimifce
Yes, can’t wait to do the same with sweaters!
Melody Jacob
Your white shorts are so nice
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mimifce
Thank you!
Kathrine Eldridge
I’m so in love with the tee! It looks great in both looks Mireille!
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mimifce
Thank you, Kathrine! It has been a great versatile tee!
Laura Bambrick
I love the two outfits with your fun graphic tee! I hope you had a wonderful Labor day weekend!
mimifce
It was very fun!
Anna Marcus
You look great wearing those tiny shorts and your favourite tee. I like it worn over the dress too. I also went and got my toe nails done last week in anticipation of upcoming spring. Both the nail lady and myself wore masks, though.
mimifce
Thanks! I guess these are my shorter pair of shorts lol!
Kimberly F Malkiewicz
Thanks for the feature, Mireille! You’ve used your heart tee so well with these outfits. I love hunting around in the closet to find new combinations to wear.
mimifce
Navy works well for so much! Been fun to see what I can wear it with!
Mica
Such cute red white and blue outfits! I really like navy and red together even though I’m not American, haha! I think the second outfit is my fave but both look so good on you! 🙂
Thanks so much for joining the #WeekdayWearLinkup! Hope you had a lovely weekend 🙂
mimifce
Thanks, Mica! I really like the one with the dress but I am very partial to that dress!
Emma Peach
I love your red, white and blue outfits! The wreath is fabulous! Thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
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mimifce
Thanks, Emma! It was fun to come up with outfits.
Michelle
Such a pretty tee that looks great both ways that you styled it! That orange-red dress is fabulous!
Michelle
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mimifce
Thanks, Michelle! I love that dress!
jess jannenga
A very cute outfit for Labor Day! I love your skirt. And yay for a pedi! I havent ventured in to a nail salon yet. I am impressed with your wreath! I have a red wreath and a Christmas tree made of wood like that. Looks great!
jess xx
thanks for linking!
mimifce
Oh, would love to see that tree made out of wood curls! I am sure it is really cool!