“Your outfit does not match”. I looked at the acquaintance I was speaking to with a puzzled face – I was wearing a black shirt tucked into a white skirt paired with black and white shoes.? Hmm. When I recounted this tale to a coworker a few days ago she suggested it might be the case of the blue dress, well played.
I do not think I am in the minority when I say that black and white match. Always. I have found myself gravitating more and more towards neutral looks this summer for some odd reason, and I wore this black and white skirt during my 4th of July celebrations. My thought was that if you do not dress patriotically in red, white and blue go the polar opposite and wear black and white! While my fitness journey is on its way I love that this skirt hits me at my smallest point (which is recently three inches narrower) and then poofs out to cover all of the areas which that are still getting the lift, buff, and tone they need.
Black Tank Top | Xhilaration Cupcake Skirt Black/White
BaubleBar Stone Stretch Bracelet Light Blue and Gold | Essie Polish in Lacquered Up
Steve Madden ‘Canastel’ Ankle Strap Sandal in Black Suede
And then a photo you have seen before but one that had to make a resurgence on this post, posing with Uncle Sam on stilts. He was just too funny and after all of the five year olds flooded to him for photos I took my turn!
I liked this look so much I wore it last week to work paired with Jack Rogers instead of heels and without a few pieces of the more flashy jewelry. With simple pearl studs and a cardigan it transitioned nicely!
Have you ever purchased a cupcake skirt?

TAMMY says
I love the skirt but I especially love the high heel ankle strap sandals.
Rachael Thomas says
Black and white is my favorite combo to wear! That skirt is so cute, and you look great!
Rachael
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Color Me Courtney says
How cute are you! You can never go wrong with stripes!!
XO Courtney
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ellesees.blogspot.com says
very cute! i love it.
Agoprime says
NICE SKIRT, I LOVE IT!
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Megan says
I agree with you – black and white look great together. Very cute outfit! 🙂
Heather says
So cute! And that skirt does look like a little cupcake – love it!
XO
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Nicole says
Black and white definitely match! They are a staple paired together in my wardrobe. I would love to have that skirt!!
-Nicole
Meet Me in Midtown
Leeann @ Join the Gossip says
Those skirts are not easy to pull off and it looks great on you! And congrats on the fitness journey. Go you!
virgit says
love the skirt gorgeous.
Love,
Virgit
http://www.preppyfashionist.com
Amy says
You can not go wrong with black and white, plus those shoes are so cute!
– Amy
Lucy says
That skirt is so cute – I can not believe it is from Target! Did you get it recently?
Angela says
Gorgeous! That is my favourite shape of skirt, I have a tiny waist but quite big hips so it’s perfect! Xo
Elements of Ellis says
I can’t believe someone said your outfit doesn’t match! Black and white is always a good idea! The giant uncle sam is fun! 🙂
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SANDY "H.C." CALLAN says
OMG Kelly I am seriously wearing that same outfit today!!! LOL #twinsie
Alecz says
This skirt is unreal! I love the length and the stripes AND the simple black and white.
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