One Top, 2 friends, 4 Ways

When I met Nicole, I was surprised to find out that we wear the same size because our body shapes are quite different.

She’s 5’10 and I’m 5’4. Finding out that we wear the same size, yet look really different in clothing presented tons of ideas that we’ll be shooting this spring! We went shopping the other day at Forever 21 and found this adorable peplum top.

Similar available here:  http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=463309259&pid=uid4161-26464881-25

I thought it would be fun to pair this top with bright colors, but for those of you who prefer neutrals, I’ve got you covered!

So I’ve been dying to wear this Taxi clutch…

and I threw in one of my favorite statement necklaces for the neutral outfit.

We wore the top backwards because the peplum on the back is two layers – which creates a more lady like shape in the front. Tip: Don’t be affraid to wear a top backwards if you think it looks better that way!

Find out more about the top:

These looks demonstrate my belief that peplum is a plus size wardrobe staple. Let me know in the comments if you own a black peplum top!

DETAILS!

black and white Isabel Toledo jacket from Lane Bryant [last season] similar here: http://goo.gl/ifrazn

black pencil Skirt: http://goo.gl/uEDU9G

black slacks: similar here: http://goo.gl/LMB8ZL

pink Sweater is Kate Spade [size xl]; similar here: http://goo.gl/l2M8QP

black crop top- Deb; similar here: http://goo.gl/poaOCT

JEWELRY + HANDBAGS

gold necklace [worn with crop top] is Tory Burch last season; check Nordstrom Rack; similar here: http://goo.gl/gY0UkV

pink statement necklace [worn with white & black jacket] is Kate Spade; similar here: http://goo.gl/pBh8v0

pink Clutch – Ted Baker; buy here: http://goo.gl/hes2A4

black crossbody bag from Forever 21: http://goo.gl/l2M8QP

dark gray tote – L.A.M.B last season; similar here: http://goo.gl/n9pnBW

Taxi clutch – Kate Spade last season; similar here:  http://goo.gl/VUVeRZ

gunmetal chain necklace – forever 21 old; similar here: http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=460052384&pid=uid4161-26464881-25

SHOES

leopard hair calf smoking flats – dvf – http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=460727123&pid=uid4161-26464881-25

black ballet flats with chain ankle strap- BCBG last season