I've had this shirt for several months, but so far have only worn it with shorts or jeans to run errands, certainly nothing special enough to call an outfit. This photo inspired me to get out my plum jeans, a leopard purse, nude heels - and for the first time in this shirt, I felt "dressed." Which got me thinking, when do clothes become an outfit? Is it a certain number of accessories? An amount of effort or creativity? I'm sure this answer is different for everyone, so tell me what you think. What makes the difference between feeling "dressed" versus just wearing clothes?

Inspiration photo: Gucci
Shirt: Marshalls, $10
Jeans: c/o Ross, $13 ( similar, similar, similar)
Shoes: Colin Stuart c/o MJR Sales, $17
Purse: River Island, $60 ( similar)
Necklaces: My Stella & Dot website single chain $59, double chain $41
Rings: LOFT pink ring $11, My Stella & Dot website $49
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Bracelets: Banana Republic, My Stella & Dot website $49


1. BCBG stripe top, $104
2. Mango stripe top, $39.99
3. Forever 21 stripe top, $12.80