By the By: The Forgotten Top

Fashion Tales Bow-tie

Summer inspires me to be a bit more causal with my clothing than normal. Often with seasonal change it encourages me to analyse items from my closet that have not received much wear throughout the year.

This printed gathered-neck top was one of those items that I acquired years ago. I’m certain when I purchased it I was contemplating whether or not the top would get plenty of wearing moments. But, no! I only wore the top once and kept it I suppose, because it was different from many other casual tops that I possessed.

So, I decided to go for a pink, grey, and black combination (although at first glance the outfit seemed too dark), however an easy bow adornment was the perfect addition to set a more colourful and playful tone. 

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I’m off to several engagements in the next few weeks that will likely need easy fashion fixes or special occasion attire: weddings, visiting family, summer gatherings with friends, and work related events. This outfit was fitting to prepare for the agenda ahead. 

All of this packing and planning had left me exhausted, therefore the only garments that I wanted to wear over the weekend were comfortable ones. And there’s nothing like knitwear to give you exactly that!

Do you have any items that you’ve acquired over the years and haven’t worn much at all? Perhaps you love the item more now than you did when it was initially bought? Share!

Wishing you a lovely week!

The goods: Printed top-H&M, Clutch-DIY/Ladyofashion, Knit skirt-Express, Sandals-AE, Bow-Ladyofashion, Leather dull-to-daring cuff-DIY

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  • The Dolls Factory says:

    oh love the shirt 
    looks great 

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  • The Foolish Aesthete says:

    What a playful outfit!  Perfect for the season.

    I know what you mean about comfort.  I have been living in jersey knits, even for parties.  And it suits the California atmosphere 🙂 

    http://www.thefoolishaesthete.blogspot.com 

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  • Caitie Schlisserman says:

    that top is way too cute for words!

    xxxwww.ladyalamode.com

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  • Always Maylee says:

    LOVE the bow, so cute!

    xo, Yi-chia

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  • Fashion By Alicia says:

    Great color combo.  The pink bow really makes it pop!

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  • Oh to Be a Muse says:

    The added bow really made the top come alive, and it matches with your sandals. I have a top that I bought 2 years ago and only wore once, but recently found that it went perfectly with a particular skirt, so now I'm super happy I didn't throw it out.

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  • Fashionistable says:

    yes the pink accents really lift the whole look. Xxxx

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  • Fashion Pad says:

    I always have to re-evaluate my closet after each season. I LOVE the top especially the addition of the pink bow

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  • Clara Turbay says:

    Your ideas are lovely tasteful and stylish

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  • Fashion Pad says:

    I always have to re-evaluate my closet after each season. I LOVE the top especially the addition of the pink bow

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  • Ceri says:

    I have just been having a sort out of my wardrobe too. I love the top and the bow definitely brightens it up for summer. I have a cream crochet waistcoat which I bought a year or two ago and have only worn once or twice. I definitely need to wear it this summer.

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  • Da Paura says:

    SOOO chic!  Adore that bow!

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  • beautyandlechic.blogspot.com says:

    hey sweetie! thanks for the darling comment! i'm happily following you now <3

    x james

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks! xo

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  • Adamalexmommy says:

    great bow!  love this look on you. 🙂

    xoxo
    jasmine
    AdamAlexMommy

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks! xo

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  • Adrienne says:

    The pink sandals and the bow really make this outfit pop, looks great!

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  • A Brit Greek says:

    Love the pretty pink bow accent! You always know how to make something come alive! Like that Peacock feather belt in previous post! 

    Packing, organizing – all of it can really take it out of you (especially the laundry afterwards!) – take it easy love!  Have a great weekend!
    x.o.x.o

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  • Nicole says:

    Packing is such a mission. But you look amazing 😉

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  • Adrienne says:

    The pink sandals and the bow really make this outfit pop, looks great!

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  • Christy U Lam says:

    Lovely lovely detail, look so pretty with you wardrobe !!!
    xoxoChristyhttp://www.am2pmchic.com/

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  • Filipa says:

    Like the skirt… and the shoes are also cute…
    XOXO

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  • Stylethroughhereyes says:

    I love the way you styled your blouse! The colors are perfect 🙂

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  • Johanna says:

    That top is the cutest top ever. I want one!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    haha! I understand … Recent years I've learnt to wear most all things, even the luxury items, because I got sick of them collecting dust. 🙂 Can't wait to see you bring them out!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    aww, thanks Ellie! Hope you're having a joyous week! -x 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Amy

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    lol. you're so sweet. Thanks dear!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Oh you're very welcome. Love your blog! I love bow ties! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks! So glad that you were able to stop by. Have a great week. xo

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  • Kristin & Megan says:

    Packing is totally exhausting. Ugh. Love the sweet bow!

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  • hautepinkpretty says:

    that top is adorable! love it! So parisian cute! Xox <3 hautepinkpretty.com

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  • What_sadie_did says:

    Gorgeous details, love your bowtie 🙂

    Sadie xx
    http://whatsadiedid.blogspot.co.nz/

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    haha! I understand … Recent years I&#39ve learnt to wear most all things, even the luxury items, because I got sick of them collecting dust. :) Can&#39t wait to see you bring them out!

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  • IndieByHeart says:

    Nice job! 🙂 I love these kind of little projects, making something old look fresh ^^

    SatuIndie by heart

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  • Adeola Naomi Aderemi says:

    You look stunning!!!!

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  • Catherine Summers says:

    Thanks so much for your lovely comment on my blog, Madison! So glad I came to check yours out… this outfit is just perfect with the pink bow – I LOVE bow ties and scarves!! It really makes the outfit 🙂

    Catherine x
    notdressedaslamb.com

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  • Alessia Milanese says:

    Love so much the blouse with the bow!!! Great outfit, you are fab!

    Alessia

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  • Ellie says:

    Oh I totally love the color scheme of this outfit. You look absolutely beautiful…and that bow is awesome!

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  • Amy B. says:

    adorable bow

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  • Bravoerunway says:

    The truth is, I have a lot of stuff…and I have a tendency not to wear/use any of my awesome items.  Case in point…next month you'll begin to see archives from my closet…a brand new pair of Pollini heels never worn because I thought they were too gorgeous….  And it makes a whole lot of sense for them to be displayed inside their box? lol

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  • Megan Zietz says:

    love that top!

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  • Jasna says:

    Love the way you styled your outfit hun! xx

    my new blog address- http://www.fashionjazz.co.za/blog/

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks for your comment Anna! I like making the most of (neglected) items. Glad that you did too!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Dawn!

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  • Amy B. says:

    adorable bow

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  • Bravoerunway says:

    The truth is, I have a lot of stuff…and I have a tendency not to wear/use any of my awesome items.  Case in point…next month you&#39ll begin to see archives from my closet…a brand new pair of Pollini heels never worn because I thought they were too gorgeous….  And it makes a whole lot of sense for them to be displayed inside their box? lol

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  • Daniela Monier says:

    "
    Do you have any items that you've acquired over the years and haven't worn much at all?" oh, definitely! I had a shirt from two years ago and only now I think it looks really good on me, so I'm only starting to wear it now

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  • A Fine Balance says:

    I love the pop of colour! I like that you didnt pair it with the traditional red and polka and went with pink instead.

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  • Cafe Fashionista says:

    I LOVE the color combo of this look; and that pink bow is the perfect embellishment!  🙂

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  • Jasna says:

    Love the way you styled your outfit hun! xx

    my new blog address- http://www.fashionjazz.co.za/blog/

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  • Hsboschke30 says:

    This is so romantic and cute – you look lovely 😉

    XO
    http://www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks for your comment Anna! I like making the most of (neglected) items. Glad that you did too!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Dawn!

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  • kim bim says:

    u got style. come visit me @Anna  http://rock4less.blogspot.co.uk/
    will lurv us to follow each other if u like.

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  • Couture Carrie says:

    Lovely look, darling!
    Those sandals are so cute!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  • Sam says:

    Ohhh you look amazing, love the pretty pink bow and sandals!

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  • Daniela Monier says:

    "
    Do you have any items that you&#39ve acquired over the years and haven&#39t worn much at all?" oh, definitely! I had a shirt from two years ago and only now I think it looks really good on me, so I&#39m only starting to wear it now

    Reply
  • A Fine Balance says:

    I love the pop of colour! I like that you didnt pair it with the traditional red and polka and went with pink instead.

    Reply
  • Cafe Fashionista says:

    I LOVE the color combo of this look; and that pink bow is the perfect embellishment!  🙂

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  • Vanessa, Take only Memories says:

    I am loving the bow tie! That is super cute!

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  • Penny dreadful vintage says:

    What a great idea – I always mean to do this kind of thing but never get around to it. You have inspired me to hunt through my tops and see what I can customise! x

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  • Hsboschke30 says:

    This is so romantic and cute – you look lovely 😉

    XO
    http://www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  • kim bim says:

    u got style. come visit me @Anna  http://rock4less.blogspot.co.uk/
    will lurv us to follow each other if u like.

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  • Couture Carrie says:

    Lovely look, darling!
    Those sandals are so cute!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  • Anna says:

    I think the bow fits perfectly with the top! I usually buy clothes that are going to be worn a lot. But yes I do have a couple of ones that I don't wear much initially like a pair of white shorts that I neglected for some years because I thought they were a bit sheer (they weren't btw) but last year I made the most out of them!

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  • francesca romana capizzi says:

    The forgotten top is amazing!! I love the pink bow on it!

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  • Vanessa, Take only Memories says:

    I am loving the bow tie! That is super cute!

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  • Penny dreadful vintage says:

    What a great idea – I always mean to do this kind of thing but never get around to it. You have inspired me to hunt through my tops and see what I can customise! x

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Hi dear. Always great to hear from you. Thank you for your sweet comment. Hope your week is going marvelous!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Rocquelle! I loooove bow-ties of course! 🙂

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  • Courtney Erin says:

    Wow – this whole outfit is beyond cute!

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  • Anna says:

    I think the bow fits perfectly with the top! I usually buy clothes that are going to be worn a lot. But yes I do have a couple of ones that I don&#39t wear much initially like a pair of white shorts that I neglected for some years because I thought they were a bit sheer (they weren&#39t btw) but last year I made the most out of them!

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  • francesca romana capizzi says:

    The forgotten top is amazing!! I love the pink bow on it!

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    Me Fashion Blogger

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  • Dawn {The Alternative Wife} says:

    Totally love that top!  Especially love that bow!  Have fun at all of  your engagements 🙂

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  • MOSAMUSE says:

    i like the bowtie 🙂
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    MOSAMUSE.com

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  • Kirstin Marie says:

    I LOVE the bow on your blouse. You look fantastic! This color & print combination is fabulous. 

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Hi dear. Always great to hear from you. Thank you for your sweet comment. Hope your week is going marvelous!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Rocquelle! I loooove bow-ties of course! 🙂

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  • Courtney Erin says:

    Wow – this whole outfit is beyond cute!

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  • Bella says:

    I think the pink bow has made this top quite whimsical! I love how it fits on you. Only you can make pull off such understated elegance so seamlessly! You look wonderful. And I'm loving how the studded sandals complement the bow! 🙂

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  • Dawn {The Alternative Wife} says:

    Totally love that top!  Especially love that bow!  Have fun at all of  your engagements 🙂

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  • MOSAMUSE says:

    i like the bowtie 🙂
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    MOSAMUSE.com

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  • Kirstin Marie says:

    I LOVE the bow on your blouse. You look fantastic! This color & print combination is fabulous. 

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  • Bella says:

    I think the pink bow has made this top quite whimsical! I love how it fits on you. Only you can make pull off such understated elegance so seamlessly! You look wonderful. And I&#39m loving how the studded sandals complement the bow! 🙂

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  • Milesoffashion says:

    Love that shirt, especially the color of the bow tie.

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  • Alexis Grace says:

    I think the top is adorable!   I love when I rediscover a piece that excites me more the second time around than it did the first.  

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  • Rocquelle P. says:

    Love the bow!! So cute Madison.

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  • Milesoffashion says:

    Love that shirt, especially the color of the bow tie.

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  • Alexis Grace says:

    I think the top is adorable!   I love when I rediscover a piece that excites me more the second time around than it did the first.  

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  • Rocquelle P. says:

    Love the bow!! So cute Madison.

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