Feeling the effects of a chocolate hangover this morning?

In my case it’s the aftermath of steak and shrimp (two things in a long list of what I love more than chocolate), but either way it’s a good day for looser fitting clothes!

Which is why it’s good sometimes to buy a size up. Today I’m wearing a button down that I snagged on clearance at Old Navy. It was a shirt I wanted in my size but was only available on SUPER sale in a size larger, but I’ve made it work and I’ll tell you how…

Wear a solid cardi over the looser fitting shirt, roll the sleeves so that the color/pattern of the button down is on the outside then throw on a low slung belt around the waist so it doesn’t look like you’re trying to hide a baby bump.

I tried this and paired the top with wide legged jeans, which didn’t look bad (normally I wouldn’t recommend voluminous pants with a larger top but it didn’t look bad because the belt and cardi gave me some “cinch”) but it also works with skinny jeans. It wouldn’t work with a boot cut, because both your top and lower half shapes would be too similar.

It’s definitely working for me today seeing as how I’m still full from last night’s feast!
Happy Post-Valentine’s Day, I’m sure the doctor would recommend some small doses of chocolate to help you get over your chocolate hangover ;)