One of my favorite looks-classy casual

If you haven't figured it out yet, I absolutely love anything that's casual and classy. The reason: it gives someone the opportunity to dress up a little but still be comfortable at the same time. The great thing is you can practically turn an casual outfit classy and more dressy by adding just a few key accessories. After you figure out which key items turn that casual outfit more dressy, you will become a pro at the classy casual look.

Today's template is an inspiration from an outfit that I have and absolutely love! Even better, I got the entire outfit at bargain prices! So here's the low down on this amazing outfit!

The wardrobe picks:

• the shirt: lace and in a dark grey shade
• This in and of itself speaks class. I got my shirt from Plato's closet(brand: Express) for $8.00. The high collar gives it some conservativeness, but then the little poof at the sleeve and it being short sleeve tone the conservative aspect down. It is definitely a business-like shirt, but totally says class.
• the camisole
• RED. What other color do you think of besides black when you think about something classy? Not only does the red compliment the dark grey, it is also perfect for that wonderful little holiday coming up, Valentine's Day. Another reason why I chose red for the under shirt to show through the lace is because of the shoes I wanted to wear with this. I got my camisole at Forever21 for $3.
• the shoes
• Now my shoes do not look exactly like these, but they are similar. I know heels may seem like the complete opposite of casual, but the heels for this look aren't extreme. They are very small and just give it that little element of being more dressed up than what you actually are. The bow on the top gives also helps give it more of a relaxed look, per se. My shoes that are similar to this, I got at CATO on sale for $4.
• the pants
• White pants are a definite hazard and risk to wear anytime, especially on a date, but it is well worth it. By having the pant color white, it offsets the darker top and draws the eyes down all the way to your feet(so they can see your wonderful red shoes). Depending on what kind of pant leg you like, you can go for either the skinny leg or the trouser leg. I prefer the skinny leg for this outfit because it looks more casual than the trouser leg. Skinny leg will also allow the shoe to be shown off completely, something trouser legs do not allow you to do. I purchased my skinny leg white jeans at JCPenny for $10.
• the purse
• Although it may not seem like the color nude goes well with this color scheme, it fits perfectly. Because the shirt and other accessories are bold, the purse needs to be plain and simple, which this purse totally fits the description. Normally a clutch would be called for to bring in the class, but because we don't want to look extremely dressed up, we go with something larger. Plus, you can put a lot of stuff in it, a definite not if carrying a clutch. I got my purse that is nude and similar to this at Charming Charlie for $40(I know it isn't totally a bargain, but it goes with everything and the quality is great so it will last a very long time. You have to splurge on something every once in a while!).
• The accessories
• the necklace
• Owls are totally in right now. There is something about them that is fun and playful, yet sophisticated too. Any silver owl necklace that is longer will work for this. I purchased mine at $1 Jewelry Galore(pretty sweet place if you have never been) for obviously a $1.
• the bangles
• Every girl needs a good set of silver bangles that she can wear with anything and everything. They add a little sparkle and fun to the outfit and match the silver to the necklace. I got mine at Forever21 for $5(it may sound a little on the higher end, but again it is good quality and you get several bracelets that you can wear all at the same time or just by themselves).
• the earrings
• Because the necklace and bangles provide some boldness, texture, and pattern to the outfit on top of the lace shirt, a simple hoop earring is great. If you do not have hoop earrings, simple diamond studs work, too. Do not go any more fancy than this. Just like the purse, the earrings need to be simple and casual.  I purchased my hoops as part of a set of studs and dangly earrings from $1 Jewelry Galore for a $1.

Put all of this together and you have the perfect combination of class and casualness to wear the entire day. Also, notice that besides the purse, I didn't spend anymore than $10 on a single part of this outfit. Split apart the pieces and you can have many more outfits to wear with other items you have in your wardrobe already. You will look amazing and dressed up for whatever you wear this to, but will be very comfortable and casual at the same time. Many compliments should be coming your way!

I hope you have fun on the Valentine's date, or wherever you wear this to, and remember you can have the expensive looks for bargain prices.

Your Fashionista,
Justina