This month The Fab 40s bring you their interpretation of menswear. When I saw Geneva’s, from A Pair and a Spare, DIY for an off-the-shoulder dress/top made out of a men’s shirt, I felt a thrill of excitement. Now, I do not have a sewing machine in Hong Kong (I’d like that to changw!), so I went to the expert in my neighborhood: Jilly. I shared with her Geneva’s directions, and she was able to perfectly make what I was after. I didn’t use one of my husband’s shirts; rather I went to our local thrift store in Hong Kong, Me and George. I almost wore this newly style men’s shirt just like Geneva as a dress with brogues for an ultimate menswear take, but then I chose to style my new off-the-shoulder men’s shirt as a top with some skinny white jeans and neutral heels instead.
Guest 40+ Blogger!
Jennie from A Pocket Full of Polka Dots
The Fab 40s have decided to invite a guest blogger each month. Sheela invited Jennie who writes A Pocket Full of Polka Dots. I love how Jennie interpreted menswear–the pink tie is so sharp!
Some Outfit Details:
Shirt–Worthington
Tie/Sash–NY&Co.
Shorts–NY&Co.
Shoes–Bandolino
Jane from My Midlife Fashion
Some Outfit Details:
Biker Jacket–Marks & Spencer
Boyfriend Shirt–H&M
Bracelet–Pia Jewellery
Bag–Zara
Jeans–Zara
Shoes–Mango
Sheela from Sheela Writes
Some Outfit Details:
Shirt–Vintage from Hong Kong
Vest–Forever21
Faux Gold Necktie–Vintage
Mini Skirt with Leggings–Herban Devi
Boots–Bakers
Ring & Cuff–Etsy
Lipstick–TonyMoly Kiss Lover in PK11, Matte Fuchsia
Dixie from Inside Outer Style
Some Outfit Details:
Vest–3.1 Phillip Lim
Pants–American Eagle Outfitters ( my Tai Chi pants)
Top–Gap
Shoe–Sam Edelman
Sunnies–Ray Ban
Dawn Lucy from Fashion Should Be Fun
Some Outfit Details:
Vest–H&M
Jeans–Gap
White tee – Old Navy
Cage sandals–Steve Madden
Necklaces–Happiness Boutique & Lucky Brand
Sunnies–Derek Lam (via Ditto Endless Eyewear)
Some Outfit Details:
DIY Top–Thrifted from Me and George and DIY inspired from A Pair and a Spare
Jeans–Zara
Shoes–Mia
Bag–Zara
Earrings–Ben (4th stall on the left) at Jardine Bazaar, Hong Kong
Necklace–market in Shanghai
Lippy–Wet n Wild Mega Last “In the Flesh”
*This Fab 40s post has been linked up to Fab Favorites, Passion4Fashion (twice), Throw Back Thursdays, and #iwillwearwhatilike.
What a beautiful look! So feminine laid back and super-sexy at the same time…adorable little necklace too!
I love it!
Samantha
XXX
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Thank you Samantha! I have to admit: I’m pleased with how it turned out. 😀
Love,
Ann
Love your interpretation of a menswear inspired look. Your shirt is lovely on you. I like how its off the shoulder.
Thank you so much Lorna. I was happy how this DIY turned out too. And the off-the-shoulder trend is so big right now! Have you tried it?
Ann
That blouse made from a men’s shirt is amazing, Ann. The coolest! Hope all went well today. Sending you good vibes.
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
Thank you DL. I like your little vest too. I can’t believe we’ve been The Fab 40 for half a year now!!
A x
I love the idea of using a men’s shirt and making into off the shoulder top – so sexy!! Hope your healing well!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Would love for you to stop by & join TBT Fashion linkup.
Hi Alice,
Thank you!! And oh, I’m so happy I decided to fix my hip. Already, I can totally tell a difference. Of course there is pain post op, but it’s a different kind of pain.
I’m on the mend! And on my way to your link up!
Love,
Ann
Thank you Mary! Oh wow! I just was looking at your site–so classy and chic. And, Mary, you need to do this exact look because you have legs for days! Tweet me when you do it, k?
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you come again.
Love,
Ann
Thank you so much Jaymie! Ann
Thank you so much!! Thanks to Geneva, I found the DIY. When I saw her post, I knew exactly how I would style this month’s Fab 40 theme.
Come again, k?! Ann
Liyana! Thank you so much for stopping by to say so. I really appreciate it. I hope you end up coming again.
Also, tweet me once you hack one of your husband’s shirt. I wanna see!
Love,
Ann
At first I didn’t realize this was a DIY shirt. I love it! I need to find a local seamstress to do this for me! (Imitation is the best form of flattery, right? So you don’t mind us stealing your awesome ideas?!)
Thanks for the inspiration!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Shelbee! Not at all. I was inspired by Geneva at A Pair and a Spare. Hey, in this blogging business, we gotta share! Have at it. I just always try to link back when I get the inspo. ;D
Thanks for stopping by and commenting Shelbee. I really appreciate it!
Love, Ann
I absolutely love this. If I didn’t have that many wrinkles on my chest, I would do copy this… (Oh and there is this thing … braless? Or a bra without straps? Don’t think so. It would end up around my waist).
You look fab.
Great shirt, great styling, great shoes/bag. You can tell I am enthousiastic, can’t you?
Greetje
Greetje, oh my braless!? Never!! In fact, I’m writing in my pajamas, and I’m wearing a bra! Honey, I just pushed the straps to the side. Easy peasy!! I have a black and nude strapless, but let’s be honest. They barely support. I’m the one who daydreams of having a boob job; I’m just too scared of the recovery and then loss of sensation. Like you Greetje. I’m too honest. I like the foreplay. What can I say!? Heehee! ;P
Thank you for the compliments Greetje. I think with your skinny mini legs this top would look amazing! Who cares about the wrinkles!
A x
Hahaha.. you are my kindagirl, my cup of tea. I love your frankness. Not a common thing with people from the USA.nd I agree strapless bras barely support.
I wouldn’t operate on the girls if I were you. Unless they hurt as in bra straps or back. But indeed you would have loss of sensation. Lots of nerves are being cut.
Been there, done that. Well facewise, not boobwise. They are still natural.
And I do mind wrinkles.