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Fashion · April 17, 2017

{Fashion Monday} Styling a frill trim long sleeved shirt 

long sleeve shirt

Last week whilst I was enjoying some retail therapy when I stumbled upon a lovely long sleeved frill trim shirt in yellow. Not sure why but somehow I fell in love with the shirt and thought it would be perfect for work. I have preached many times about how I am loving adding colour to my wardrobe. This yellow grill trim shirt is the second shirt in its colour on my wardrobe (the third is being donated). And whilst I had no clue how I was gonna style the shirt I knew I would love it either way.

Spring has sprung but there are days when it feels like winter is still lurking but it’s to be expected with British weather. So I figured wearing long sleeved shirts is still in fashion and one can do damage with them. The menopausal British weather is one to watch with a pinch of salt regardless of what the Met office says. One minute you could be enjoying the sunshine and next you’re running for cover or even need to cover up. Hence why this yellow frill trim long sleeved shirt from New Look is exactly what is required.

What I love about the shirt is it’s light in texture and very fitting depending on your size. I choose 14 due to my bust area and love how it doesn’t tug in my armpits nor crease on the front. The product description from New look is;

  • Rounded neckline
  • Frill trim
  • Simple long sleeves
  • Button back fastening
  • Crepe texture
  • Casual fit that is true to size

Styling a yellow frill trim long sleeved shirt 

For me styling this shirt was a no brainer and decided it would look real good on something black. When most of us dare to try colours, we don’t go all out instead we calm it down and black does that. Yes this shirt pops on its own but the black helps it to be more digestible for many to dare. I thought of two outfits I could try with this top and already tested one out. And that is pairing with a skirt for a date or pairing with black denim for work or running errands. However you choose to style this frill trimmed shirt, remember that your entire outfits focal point is the shirt itself. Not wanting to take too much attention away from the shirt, with the skirt I paired with half boots. And for the denim jeans I paired with ankle boots because it’s spring with a chance of rain in my neck of the woods.

How would you style a yellow frill trim long sleeved shirt? Is yellow a staple in your closet?

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Comments

  1. Gábor Van Tolna says

    April 25, 2017 at 3:21 am

    It looks like a very cool outfit/style for spring. I will suggest it to my girlfriend…

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  2. Aareeba Mohammed says

    April 22, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    loved all your picks, this would definitely make a perfect out fit

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  3. Nichole Freeman says

    April 22, 2017 at 11:05 am

    I love the yellow and black. It makes a great look with the different pieces displayed

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  4. lexhan says

    April 22, 2017 at 12:32 am

    good picks and concept, always good to try new things and style up your way.

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  5. Lubka Henry says

    April 21, 2017 at 11:11 am

    Lovely combination with just a dash of colour and easy to wear in multiple ways basics.

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  6. Frosted Events says

    April 20, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    Such a good tips and ideas these are all looks great and a perfect outfit!

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  7. Rachel says

    April 20, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    Love the colour of the blouse – adds a bit of colour to the day!

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  8. Echo (The Mad Mommy) says

    April 20, 2017 at 3:07 pm

    I love that jacket! Your are so good at putting things together!

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  9. Candice Nikeia says

    April 20, 2017 at 6:51 am

    Great ideas dear! I love where the mules with the entire look – so so cute!

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  10. Angela Milnes says

    April 20, 2017 at 3:48 am

    What a good tips and such a great selection of outfits and perfect for this season, Glad you share this

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  11. yonawilliams says

    April 20, 2017 at 3:13 am

    The black boot is right up my alley in the style department. And, I like that it has a bit of a heel. I used to have a yellow shirt a long time ago that I really liked. But now that I think of it, I don’t think yellow is really in my closet much.

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  12. Derek @DadWithAPan says

    April 19, 2017 at 11:18 pm

    Ahhh retail therapy. The term my wife uses about once a week when she comes home with a crapload of bags in her hands.. lol

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  13. Fatima Torres says

    April 19, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    Such a lovely outfit you’ve got here. I always have a hard time putting together ruffles and other pieces from my closet.

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  14. Kelly Hutchinson says

    April 19, 2017 at 9:10 pm

    Yellow is such a hard color to pull together in an outfit. You did it beautifully!

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  15. Wendy Lee says

    April 19, 2017 at 6:45 pm

    What a great outfit! Having that dash of yellow to offset, perfect! Great for anywhere you want!

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  16. Fatima Torres says

    April 19, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    I’ve always love a little pop of color. Perfect for the season!

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  17. Leigh Anne Borders says

    April 19, 2017 at 6:14 pm

    Love the color of yellow. It adds such a fun pop of color and is so spring summer. Love the idea of the ruffles too.

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  18. Manouk van Zwam says

    April 19, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    Yellow is such a nice color! It certainly gives a spring/summer feeling although it might not always feel that way!

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  19. FussFreeJen says

    April 19, 2017 at 7:59 am

    I am liking the frills of ruffles of the season very much. That said, some are a little much, and not too flattering. But this one is fab, casual enough for everyday wear. Great outfit.

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  20. Homemade for Elle says

    April 19, 2017 at 4:12 am

    Thanks for the tips! The whole outfit put together is perfect!

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  21. Lorraine says

    April 19, 2017 at 4:07 am

    Cute shirt! It’s definitely spring and we are all bringing out very bright and vibrant colors. As the temperature increases our clothes will become even bolder and brighter.

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  22. Emily, Our house now a home says

    April 19, 2017 at 3:10 am

    That shirt is so cute! I love spring time, the colors of clothes are all so bright and cheery!

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  23. danasia says

    April 19, 2017 at 2:49 am

    I’m so bad about adding color to my wardrobe! I love the yellow top though and would love to try to add that color to my wardrobe.

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  24. WEMAKE7 says

    April 19, 2017 at 2:25 am

    These are all great picks. I really love the looks of the black skirt.

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  25. Mai C. says

    April 19, 2017 at 1:40 am

    I don’t usually wear yellow but I can imagine how it’s going to look with a black skort or black pants. It’s a stand out! I love the shoes that you picked as well.

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  26. Krystel Seijo says

    April 18, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    Loving the style of that skirt. I stick to neutral colors a lot with a mix of dark blue in.

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  27. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says

    April 18, 2017 at 9:54 pm

    The yellow frill shirt is love! Does it come in short sleeve too??

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  28. rika agustini says

    April 18, 2017 at 9:18 pm

    Great picks! I love spring colors, bright colors! The leather jacket looks fab!

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  29. Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says

    April 18, 2017 at 8:55 pm

    I love the yellow tones for spring! I really like the accessories and shoes too!

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  30. Stephanie says

    April 18, 2017 at 8:51 pm

    I love the colours together, yellow is a great colour to wear, so bright and colourful

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  31. Shannon Graham says

    April 18, 2017 at 7:40 pm

    I just can’t bring myself to wear frills. I love the watch though!!

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  32. Tanya Brannan says

    April 18, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    That yellow shirt is lovely! So bright and sunny and I love the combination of black and yellow too. I have fallen in love with that cute little bee too x

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  33. erin fesperman says

    April 18, 2017 at 6:00 pm

    I love the bright yellow and contrasting black! It’s so classy. That little bee is just too cute!

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  34. Michelle Kneece Waller says

    April 18, 2017 at 5:37 pm

    I just love the jacket. The pop of color is perfect for this outfit. I think everyone needs this jacket in their collection.

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  35. Sushmita Thakare Jain says

    April 18, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    Loved the shirt and it’s color will look for one out here 🙂 Thanks for sharing dear.

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  36. Chei Pangan says

    April 18, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    Oh these are all awesome items! I love all of it!

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  37. Stephanie Merry says

    April 18, 2017 at 1:57 pm

    What a gorgeous shirt – love the colour and the way you’ve styled this x

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  38. Belema Ronabere says

    April 18, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    I have exactly one yellow piece of clothing and I wear it only when it feels right and when I do, i love it. I always go to black to style it but once i wore it with a burgundy and color blocked it. It looked amazing.

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  39. Melanie Williams says

    April 18, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    Not thought about yellow, but love this colour and style. Easy to wear day or evening too. 🙂 x

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  40. lisa prince says

    April 18, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    oh i am loving the mustard shade its a colour i would wear

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  41. Jaime Nicole says

    April 18, 2017 at 11:23 am

    The yellow shirt is SO cute but I’m totally obsessing over those earrings. They go with this outfit perfectly!

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  42. Enjoy London says

    April 18, 2017 at 10:08 am

    I love the combination, yellow is my favorite colour and with black is just perfect, brilliant decisions

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  43. Musings of a tired mummy...zzz says

    April 18, 2017 at 8:27 am

    I love the flare oft he skirt and both pairs of shoes are fab!

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  44. Kara says

    April 18, 2017 at 8:18 am

    I love the yellow frill shirt and think it will all look stunning worn together

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  45. Rebecca Swenor says

    April 18, 2017 at 8:10 am

    These are all awesome items indeed. I actually love this yellow frill trim long sleeved shirt. Yellow and oranges have been my colors lately for my clothes. The half boots I love in that style. Thanks for sharing this awesome outfit.

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  46. Natalia Molinero Mingorance says

    April 18, 2017 at 6:36 am

    really nice outfit! I love a black look with a strong color to break the monotony 😀

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  47. My Teen Guide says

    April 18, 2017 at 6:19 am

    The blouse looks pretty, although yellow is not my color of choice. I’d let my niece know about this cute long sleeved blouse. I know she’ll love it with black skinny jeans and those mustard colored mules. 🙂

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  48. Heather - Heartfully Heather says

    April 18, 2017 at 5:10 am

    I like that yellow pop of color. I think it makes the outfit less boring, yet still professional.

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  49. David Elliott says

    April 18, 2017 at 4:49 am

    Yellow is not really my color in any way. My daughter on the other hand looks quite beautiful in it. Then again, my daughter looks beautiful in most things.

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  50. T-Nicole Johnson says

    April 18, 2017 at 3:28 am

    This post is really helpful. I love the frill trim look. Love the jacket pictured.

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  51. Marysa says

    April 18, 2017 at 3:13 am

    This is such a nice combination! I need to do some updating with my wardrobe. These are definitely some great ideas.

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  52. Jennifer Hazel Quisenberry says

    April 18, 2017 at 2:11 am

    I love the soft yellow! And I like the structure of the blouse so that the ruffles accentuate the blouse’s seams. Here’s a question. I was, well, blessed in the chest as they say. How do you think this silhouette would look on me? I’m always a little nervous to try things I see online if I can’t try them on in person.

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  53. Deimarys Colon says

    April 18, 2017 at 2:04 am

    I am more of a pants and jeans kinda gal! Love the skirt though and that leather jackets it’s just perfect for spring!

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  54. Jenn Padgett says

    April 18, 2017 at 12:24 am

    These are some really nice clothes. I’m not much of a shopper, but sometimes I think I could be.

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  55. LaToyia Dennis says

    April 17, 2017 at 11:53 pm

    Yellow is hot this spring. I saw a cute yellow nail polish that I loved. This is cute!

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  56. Melissa Zia says

    April 17, 2017 at 11:39 pm

    These are some lovely clothes, its been ages since I have worn yellow but this top looks nice

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  57. Melanie Edjourian says

    April 17, 2017 at 9:34 pm

    I wish I could get away with wearing yellow. I bought a yellow dress a while back and my hubby said it looked really bad against my pasty pale skin. I was gutted as it was a pretty dress. Love that black coat though ,now that I can wear! Frills seem to be in this season.

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  58. Natalie Loves Beauty says

    April 17, 2017 at 9:14 pm

    I’ve never been a big fan of frills. I have to say though, this yellow one is really appealing to me. I like that you kept the other pieces more neutral too. They blend nicely together.

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  59. Briana Marie says

    April 17, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    I love reading these style/fashion posts. Yellow is one of my fave colors to wear. I’m stocking up on more yellow apparel for this spring and summer.

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  60. Melissa Joy Patiño says

    April 17, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    I love frills this season! I like the way that you would pair it with mules, which is one of my go-to shoes as of the moment. 💛 I’d pair it with jeans as well!

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  61. tara pittman says

    April 17, 2017 at 7:23 pm

    Such cute clothes! Spring has left here as we are in the 80’s so these will have to wait until fall for me

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  62. Ana De Jesus says

    April 17, 2017 at 5:50 pm

    The yellow frill shirt is the perfect way to inject some vitamin D into your spring look and I love the shoes too x

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  63. Candy Kage says

    April 17, 2017 at 5:11 pm

    Yellow and black is a must combination. i have a yellow top that I love to wear it has 3/4 sleeves and is perfect for spring weather. Can’t go wrong with a great looking yellow top.

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  64. Laura Dove says

    April 17, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    Oh I love this colour scheme! Yellow is such a beautiful colour for spring and so flattering too!

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  65. Doria Miyata Murphy says

    April 17, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    Cute! Spring is so fickle here, yesterday it was insanely high for April (we hit mid-80s) and the rest of the week it will be in the 40s and 50s. I definitely still have time for a few warmer pieces 😉

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  66. FreelanceGal says

    April 17, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    I love that jacket! I tend to wear a lot of blacks and greys, so this list is nice for me. I prefer shoes that have heals be a bit more on the chunky side. Can’t get away with much less like I did when I was younger!

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  67. Baby Isabella says

    April 17, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    Our favourite colour is black so teaming it with yellow is a great suggestions to make us more spring like! 😉

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  68. Deepa Malhotra Gandhi says

    April 17, 2017 at 2:26 pm

    Lovely..I loved this look. Yellow is my favourite colour and this look is great. The skirt can be use dwith other things too.

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  69. Christy Maurer says

    April 17, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    I’m not sure how well I pull off yellow with my coloring, but I love what you paired with it! The weather here has been iffy too. I’m really hoping that spring is here for real now though.

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  70. Katie Kinsley says

    April 17, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    I love the leather jacket. I wish it wasn’t so warm in Texas all the time so that I could put on a jacket and not stick to the leather!

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  71. Amber says

    April 17, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    I do have a few yellow things in my closet. Not a whole lot though. I have no idea how I’d style a yellow frill shirt. I’m terrible with fashion.

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  72. Robin Rue says

    April 17, 2017 at 10:53 am

    That is a really great look! I am loving that black jacket – very sexy!

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  73. Alli Smith says

    April 17, 2017 at 10:05 am

    That yellow shirt does look amazing with black. I love how you can dress it up or down. Those earrings are so cute!

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