A Spirit Week Guilty Pleasure

During Spirit Week, there is one day that I celebrate with more zeal than most of the students.  I secretly can't wait for its arrival, and each year, I carefully plan my outfit days -sometimes weeks - beforehand.  That day, my friends, is 80s Day. 

Jacket: a.n.a. JCPenney

Tshirt: Something I bought in 7th grade

Skirt: l.e.i. from 10th grade

Black tights: Merona for Target

Red leggings: Claire's

Leg warmers: Claire's

Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars

Believe it or not, I didn't have to go out and buy anything for this outfit.  I bought the jacket on super sale last year, and I've had the Rainbow Brite shirt and jeans skirt since I was a teenager.  I bought the red leggings as part of a Courtney Love Halloween costume several years ago, and the legwarmers were part of an outfit I wore to a Lady Gaga concert last year. 

I'm not sure if I'm proud or ashamed of the fact that I can pull off 80s Day with items I already own.

I didn't even have to do anything spectacular with my hair or go out and buy new makeup.  I literally just ran a brush through my locks (They're that big of a frizzball.), and I used a Sephora makeup palette.

The only negative aspect of 80s Day?

That hot pink lipstick showed up on everything that came within 3 feet of my lips. 

OOTD: Monochromatic, not quite at its finest

This week is Spirit Week at my school, culminating with the homecoming football game and dance this weekend.  Each day during spirit week is themed; students (and some spirited teachers) dress to fit the theme.  Monday was Color Day, so I took the opportunity to wear my J.Crew Liquid Silk Skirt.

Sweater:  J.Crew Tippi in bright dahlia, size small

Skirt: J.Crew Liquid Silk Skirt in bright dahlia, size 2 (reviewed here)

Shoes:  Cole Haan Nike Air Peep Toe Pumps, size 7.5

-I'm going to try to be better about posting sizes when I post OOTDs.-

This is not one of my prouder outfit moments; I felt very sloppy.  I kept accessories to a minimum, because I didn't want to clutter up the simplicity of the look, but I still felt unkempt.  I tried tucking in the sweater, and that just looked lumpy, so I scratched that idea. 

Finally, after homeroom, I had had it with the shapeless grape of an outfit, and I added a black belt around my waist.  That made me feel a bit better, but I still don't know that I'd ever wear these pieces together again for anything other than "Color Day."  However, if the colors weren't so bright (One of my girls told me she got a headache looking at me.  Thanks, child.), this outfit might just work.  I think the navy liquid silk skirt would look great with a navy or camel tippi.  It would probably even look great with the bold peri or bright dahlia colors.

I will say that the skirt felt amazing all day.  The fabric is so luxurious, flowy, and feminine.  I can't wait to wear it again with a normal outfit!

Anyone else give the monochromatic look a try lately?  How'd it work out for you?  If not, would you ever try it?  I'm not sure I'd be brave enough if it weren't for Color Day!