Top: Elizabeth and James, last seen here
Skirt: Zara, similar
Jacket: Gap
Necklace: J.Crew, similar
Shoes: Kurt Geiger via Nordstrom Rack
I hope your week is going well! I have a big work deadline on Thursday, so I’m looking forward to Thursday evening drinks with friends!
I bought this top during a sample sale and wear it a lot with jeans, but I wanted to try to dress it up for a potential dinner/fancy date. I’ve wanted a skirt with a sheer bottom for a while, but was unsure of how much I would actually wear it. When I saw this version in Zara for $25, I jumped on it as I it is a great way to try the trend cheaply before buying a more expensive version. After trying to wear the skirt with a few different tops, I think I’m okay with the Zara version as I don’t see myself getting a lot of wear out it. I do love it with this top though!
My favorite part of this outfit is the shoes! We all know I have a weakness for great shoes (here, here, here, you get the idea!) and when I saw these at Nordstrom Rack I had to have them! I’ve talked a lot of crap about the shoe selection at my local Nordstrom Rack (after living near the one in downtown Chicago, nothing will compare), but the shoe selection has improved significantly for my last few visits. I love that these are a basic pump, but the heel totally makes this shoe special (and it is actually comfortable!). A win all around!
Have a great day!
Linking up with Shanna, Lindsey, Kileen, Alison, Agi, Elle, Transatlantic Blonde, Rekita, Bethany, Meghan, Erin, Tara
Linking up with Shanna, Lindsey, Kileen, Alison, Agi, Elle, Transatlantic Blonde, Rekita, Bethany, Meghan, Erin, Tara
Dhruvi
April 9, 2014 @ 11:58 am
You look amazing! Love, LOVE this outfit!
Dhruvi
Stilettos & Sequins
Nicole Layne
April 10, 2014 @ 1:37 am
Thanks Dhruvi!!
Kreyola
April 9, 2014 @ 12:25 pm
You look beautiful! Lovely statement necklace!
http://www.kreyolasjourneys.com/
Nicole Layne
April 10, 2014 @ 1:47 am
Thanks Kreyola!
Abby Templeton
April 9, 2014 @ 1:03 pm
The sheer trend is a hard one to wear for sure, but you look great!
Abby
http://www.champagneplans.com
Nicole Layne
April 10, 2014 @ 1:39 am
Thanks Abby!
Merritt
April 9, 2014 @ 1:28 pm
love how you styled sheer and made it look sophisticated! More often than not it looks too showy for me, but I love this look!
The Style Scribe
Nicole Layne
April 10, 2014 @ 1:44 am
Thanks Merritt!!
Kellyinthecity
April 9, 2014 @ 1:47 pm
I adore the shoes, too! So pretty and mature! :)
xx
Kelly
kellyinthecity.com
Nicole Layne
April 10, 2014 @ 1:51 am
Thanks Kelly!!
Rebecca
April 9, 2014 @ 2:52 pm
What a great look Nicole!! I love that the top & skirt are so seamless it looks like a lil black dress. And those heels are killer!!!!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Nicole Layne
April 10, 2014 @ 2:00 am
Thanks Rebecca!
Fashion Lover
April 9, 2014 @ 2:54 pm
Beautiful outfit dear!! I’m in love with that necklace!
XOXO!
KP
April 9, 2014 @ 3:05 pm
Loving those shoes!
Eleventh & Sixteenth
enzaessentials
April 9, 2014 @ 3:15 pm
I think the skirt and top go fabulous together, I thought they were a dress! It shows just enough skin through the sheer to give a little sex appeal without losing class. Very chic.
xx Alison
http://enzaessentials.wordpress.com
Maggie
April 9, 2014 @ 3:24 pm
I am loving this sheer trend lately! I love how you kept it minimalist with all black! I must have that skirt :)
Maggie
http://www.PolishedClosets.com
kileen valenzuela
April 9, 2014 @ 3:58 pm
beautiful outfit, Nicole! this outfit could definitely pass for LBD and is so classy!
thanks for linking up to the Color Brigade!
cute & little
Ashley
April 9, 2014 @ 8:22 pm
Okay, Nicole, you look gorgeous! Seriously, this dress is stunning on you! I love that the sheer-ness is subtle and classy. And those shoes are awesome!
Who is that Girl Mo?
April 9, 2014 @ 8:52 pm
I too thought that this was a dress. Very cute! :-)
Mo
Jennifer Colgrove
April 10, 2014 @ 1:04 am
What a sexy dress!! I love this look on you!!
Jenna from Visions of Vogue
lucia m
April 10, 2014 @ 3:24 am
omg! the dress is amazing!
New post on the blog!
http://www.aroundlucia.com
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Carylee
April 10, 2014 @ 3:43 am
I love that this reads as a dress! So elegant and sexy at the same time!
Carylee | morepiecesofme.com
Melaina25
April 10, 2014 @ 11:33 am
I totally miss Nordstrom Rack!
✰Transatlantic Blonde✰
Kristen
April 10, 2014 @ 2:26 pm
gorgeous outfit!
Jill Barry
April 10, 2014 @ 4:22 pm
The necklace goes so well with that dress!
x. jill
beck daily
awhite
April 10, 2014 @ 7:39 pm
This dress is stunning on you, babe! You rocked the sheer cut-out trend. :)
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
Elegance and Mommyhood
April 10, 2014 @ 10:17 pm
First of all I love that dress Nicole. The sheer panel is gorgeous and it fits you so well. Secondly, a Denim Jacket works with everything, including a Sexy LBD.
I’d love for you to stop by my blog when you can and check out how I am remixing my closet during a 30 for 30 challenge this month. =) Thanks so much.
Enjoy the weekend Nicole!! Ada. =)
sandy sandhu
April 11, 2014 @ 3:04 am
such a stylish dress, love your necklace
Will you like to follow each other?
Sandy Sandhu
Katie Slatton
April 16, 2014 @ 7:37 pm
Oh I love this! I am obsessed with the sheer stripe trend and already bought a dress so I could rock it too. Love how you styled this look.
Katie | Style Diary