#StyleMe Classic
Monday, May 21, 2012 at 8:00AM 
I don't wear t-shirts. I have a super short torso, so they're always too long. And not a flat stomach, so they make me look barely preggers. I'm not a tomboy, & they make me feel shleppy.
But then a few months ago a sweet package arrived from Everlane {their tagline is "designer goods under $100" ... my kind of people} containing not only my now beloved red tote {pictured left}, but a handful of their tees {pictured in muted black}. They were so soft. They fit so well. I got inspired to find a way to make em work. Voila: High waisted skirt & tied at the waist. Flattering & feminine.
So inspired was I that I added in this prompt for #StyleMeMay both to encourage you too to get creative & to see what you girls came up with to inspire me further. There were lots of darling ensembles, but today I'm gifting classic Everlane tees to Gemma of Primrose Pretty in London & Megan of Because Jackie in Florida!
I love how Gemma showed that you could dress up a tee with your accessories: a lovely hair bow, scarf on the purse & cute boat shoes. Imagine the skinnies, tee & chambray button-down without all that. Fine. But it's the extra touches that make it remarkable & darling.
Meagan made me realize the if I got the Ryan tee from Everlane, I could wear it untucked & belt it, for a more flattering fit with a tight skirt. She also showed how a plain white tee can be part of a chic ensemble if you put color everywhere else from your shoes to your waist to your wrists & hands. If bold colors like this scare you, this is a great example for trying them out in small doses.
But, wait! There's more!
I also have a gift for EVERYONE! {Cue this as my "You get a car! You get a car!" Oprah moment.} When I started #StyleMe I didn't anticipate the genuine community that would develop amongst all of you. Whether on Instagram comments, Twitter replies or blog comments it's been so delightful to see y'all meeting one another, forming friendships, getting inspired. And I've recently discovered that we not only have bettys from all over the US & throught the UK but also into Germany, Israel & Tel Aviv! So now, like any good elementary school club, we've got I'm a #StyleMe Betty buttons: 3 sizes, 3 designs, all linking directly to the #StyleMe page so new friends can join the crew.
To grab a button simply copy the code below the button & paste it into your sidebar.
ONE {200 x 120}
TWO {200 x 160}
I based the size of these buttons upon my own sidebar & what works for me, but if you need different sizes, please just leave it in the comments! I'd love your feedback & to make sure everyone has an option that works for them.
with grace & gumption, Hilary
P.S. Rumor has it Everlane is about to come out with version 2.0 of my tote. And weekenders bags. Oh so excited ...
Reader Comments (7)
Oh my goodness this is amazing Hilary, thank you for your lovely words. I love the #styleme series and have looked forward to seeing what people wear and how they can make even a pair of pumps jazz up a pretty outfit. I think what is so nice is the 'girl power' element to this challenge. Girls who maybe in the past have been afraid of a new top or wether they can pull of stripes going across. They need not worry. Everyone is really nice offering sweet words of kindness, or a 'You go girl' (I can't quite pull that off said in a British accent) but you know what I mean. I think everyone should have style me in their life. It definitely makes me happy, and I know I'm not the only one who thinks you are great Hilary.
Much love from across the pond xx
Hiya! I looked into SquareSpace and think this is what you mean? When you're editing the blog entry, hit the HTML button in the top right of the editor (if you hover over it, it'll say 'Edit HTML Source'). Then add the following around each block of code: <textarea> (your code goes here) </textarea>
If you've already tried this, I apologise! It worked on my test entry here.
I have that same schleppy feeling problem in tees sometimes too - usually my solution is to tuck into a skirt and add some good accessories, but I love these ladies' ideas too!
Um, I MUST know where you got that striped skirt from. Is it ASOS?
Gemma, your comments warm my heart so much! Thank you for sharing this. I was just saying this morning how blessed I feel that #StyleMe has turned into a genuine community of truly loving & supportive gals from all over the world. With as much as I'm proud of with Dean Street Society, perhaps nothing speaks more to me than the caliber of people that have followed me. I'm so excited to take these friendships & connections to the next level with the addition of the Facebook group this month. So happy to be making friends literally all over the world. :)
Julie! Thank you thank you thank you! You are the female Sherlock Holmes of HTML & I am so grateful you took the time to help me!!! Hallelujah that we all have different fabulous gifts & talents!
Rachel, yes it's ASOS! I just did my first order with them in April & have 4 skirts from them I now love. I rarely shop online as I hate guessing on size, but in my case it fit similar to Anthropologie. And because there's free shipping both ways I'd just order everything in 2 sizes.