OOTD- Striped Up

In an effort to create outfits around this challenging striped top, I came up with the idea to try it with some pattern. I think I might be getting the hang of this mixing business! Since the tee and chambray pants are pretty casual elements, I figured some jazzing up was in order. My crystal necklace and quilted handbag did the trick (I swore to the bf that this was my last bag purchase for the year, fingers crossed I actually stick to it). Although, I felt like this look could have used some structure, probably in the way of a blazer, it has become way too hot for that to be feasible. All in all, I think this striped tee might be a keeper after all.

Have you ever hesitantly purchased something that ended up being one of your favorite things to wear? What was it?

Outfit Details:

Striped tee- H&M

Chambray pants- J. Crew outlet (similar here and here)

Cloth belt and crystal necklace- J. Crew (both via Ebay)

Cat-eye sunglasses- Forever 21 (available here)

Tan sandals- Belle by Sigerson Morrison (similar here)

Brown quilted chain-link handbag- Rebecca Minkoff Quilted Affair (available here in other colors)