Another day, another graphic tee. Or in this case a graphic tank top…
As I’ve mentioned previously, not just any graphic tank top or tee makes the cut and finds a home in my tee shirt drawer (okay, “drawers” plural). This one actually meets both of my criteria; it means something to me and it amuses me. If I had a dime for every time either my husband or myself says this in a week, I’d have enough money to retire to my beach house in the alternate reality in my head.
It’s one of those phrases that has become trendy making it somewhat trite. But if you think about it though it’s really a good catchphrase for life. I had an epiphany a few months back where I realized that some people just aren’t worth the time and effort that you put into them. There are a few people whom I have spent almost all of my years on this earth trying to please and needless to say it hasn’t worked. Some things occurred in recent months that made me realize it’s them, not me and there is nothing I can do to change that. I’m too old for games. So I just needed to cut them lose and let it go…it is what it is.
It also applies to the less serious moments in life. For example, women in pajamas with no bras at Walmart…it is what it is. Chickens who enjoy camping…it is what it is. See what I mean? It really applies to any situation. You just need to accept things as they are and move on because some things in life you’ll just never understand.
The reason I decided to layer the lace vest over the graphic tank is twofold. First of all, I needed a third piece to add some visual interest to the outfit. Second, and maybe most important, I needed to add something that gave a longer line to the cropped joggers. Although they’re linen, they are somewhat bulky. I think it might be due to the waist band. Since the vest is long, but lightweight, I felt like it camouflaged the bulkiness of the pants. If I had wanted to go dressier, I think a fitted blazer would have done the trick as well.
Linking up with: Fun Fashion Friday, Fashion Friday at Mummy’s Got Style, Passion For Fashion, Favorite Fashion Friday, Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop, Style Elixir’s Friday Fab Favorites, Charming Friday, Friday Finds.
Tank top: Zulily (Similar); Vest: Nordstrom (Similar); Joggers: Forever 21 (No longer available)
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