9.21.10a
9.21.10b
9.21.10c
9.21.10d
9.21.10eSo this was my one purchase from the Tucker for Target line. I wanted so much more but I’m on a bit of a shopping break (just a break you guys, not a full on separation. we will work things out.) This shirt was a) my favorite and b) the cheapest — which never happens. I have a keen ability to hone in on the most expensive item in the room and fall madly in love with it. $24.99? Yes please.
This is going to sound weird but I wish my pants were higher. I imagined my pants coming up a lot higher on my waist than they actually do. I was really going for a 70’s vibe, which I think my sweater vest that I pulled out of a box in the garage really helps. Do you ever do that? Imagine that your outfit looks like something that it’s not? (Not desperately pulling clothes out of boxes from your garage) This happens most of the time. I blame getting dressed in the dark every morning and/or a lack of planning. Or maybe I just have a really good imagination. Yes, let’s go with that.
(By the way, I think Mary Tyler Moore would really like my outfit. Rhoda would hate it.)

Shop the Outfit

Fit Details

Monthly Capsule Wardrobe

Each month I create monthly capsules out of my favorite pieces, perfectly curated for each month.

77 Responses

  1. Love that line! I picked up this exact shirt as well as the blue floral dress. I think it's one of my favorite Target collections so far.

  2. I just started following your blog – its just lovely. I love your soft bow blouse! So pretty!.. and mary tyler moore would def love your outfit lol 😉

  3. The blouse is awesome. I only wish I could pull off orange polka dots so poshly!

    And I do that pretty much every day of my life, imagining outfits differently than they appear. I totally blame a good imagination.

  4. ahh I'm in love with mary tyler moore. And yes she would love that outfit. Correct once again Rhoda would not. Is it weird that I totally wish I had pants that went higher on me too. I have an awesome pair of high waisted trousers but I just need a couple more inches….okay yeah that's weird.

  5. Kendi,

    You look so beautiful all the time! Just glowing 🙂
    I love this blouse, it suits you to a t!

    I would love to buy some of the Tucker for Target line but I live in Canada, and Target does not ship to Canada 🙁

    Sometimes I imagine how the outfit is going to look on me, and then I put it on and it does not pan out so well, hahaha. Have a lovely week!

  6. I totally snagged this shirt too, but I haven't worn it since I'm in the middle of my 30-for-30. Looks great on you! I'm dying to buy some high-waisted 70's bell bottoms, but I'm just not sure how long they'll be in style.

  7. OH MY WORD!!!! WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS HOW MUCH I LOVE THE TUCKER FOR TARGET LINE, HENCE THE ALL CAPS POST!!! I GOT MYSELF A DRESS, A TUNIC AND A BLOUSE AND AM IN LOVE WITH ALL THREE PIECES. IN FACT I LOVE THEM SO MUCH I AM GOING TO SEND YOU A PICTURE OF ME WEARING THE TUNIC! Okay, sorry, that was kinda scary.

  8. I'm so glad I checked my Google Reader tonight and came across this post. Literally 30 minutes ago I had that shirt on (playing dress up in my closet)and I was considering returning it since I wasn't sure how to wear it. I don't have any sweater vests but I can certainly search for one! Thanks so much for the inspiration and for saving me from buyers remorse. Love your blog!

  9. I'm really digging your 70's look. I think it looks just like I would have imagined, but I get what you're saying. Sometimes I'll snap my blog photos and think, yick, this looks nothing like I planned.

  10. that top is awesome, do you know if its still for being sold? on second thought, i'll just head over to target.com and take a looksy. 🙂

  11. I totally wish I had a pair or two of high-waisted trousers! Not the gross, unflattering kind we all remember from the early 90's. More of a 50s-70s vibe, definitely. I think this comes from wearing so many high-waisted (ie, natural-waisted) skirts lately and wishing I could replicate the look with pants.

    Plus, I don't know about anyone else, but pants as they're currently cut just dig right into my belly when I'm sitting down, even on a skinny day. I altered a pair of pants into a pair of high-waisted shorts by adding enough extra fabric to the inner thigh to give an extra 5" rise, and I gotta say, they are the most comfortable pant-like garment I've ever worn, outside of my knit gauchos. I guess I will just have to figure out how to make myself a flattering pair of high-waisted pants.

  12. Such a cute outfit. I can't believe you had that vest in a box… it's so cute. You have an eye for putting together cute outfits, even if they don't turn out exactly as you hope.

    modest-apple.blogspot.com

  13. I love how you wore this! I was wearing the same top mad men style but it totally channels MTM as well! I also have the butterfly cami that I wore in my post today and I love how silky the material feels.

  14. I saw that blouse in my Target yesterday and didn't try it on, just oohed and ahhed as J and I picked up cleaning supplies and personal hygene products. You have now confirmed that another trip to Target today is necessary.

  15. Love that top! I have definitely bought low rise jeans, with the intention of buying jeans with a higher waist and then saying, wait, these aren't high rise at all. I think it's because I am so used to low low jeans, that when it is something with a regular waist I am fooled.

  16. I came so close to buying a Tucker for Target sweater vest the other day, and now I just may have to go back and get it… Love the Mary Tyler Moore comment, by the way, and I have to agree: I can totally see her wearing that outfit to lunch with Lou, Ted, and Murray. Love it!

  17. i love your new header( idk if it's new or not,,but i just realise). And yes!! i love ur blouse,, so vintage!

    xoxo

  18. I have that shirt – and it's great to see other people wear it/style it! Tucker for Target is AMAZING! (Congrats on controlling your spending … I bought WAY too much!)

  19. That happens to me almost every day where my outfit doesn't quite match what I thought in my head. Eh. Oh well.

    I love this outfit on you! That shirt with blue denim is great.

  20. I LOVE Mary Tyler Moore! Such a great show, I have all the seasons on DVD. This outfit would fit perfectly in the show. Love the fun pattern!

  21. Love the shirt! I also picked it up and wanted to pair mine with dark denim. However, I don't have a similiar vest or I would try to a complete copy of your outfit =) Thanks for the inspiration!

  22. I think a higher waist would look great! But this looks really nice too. I love the shirt/vest combo! Now I'm off to check out the Tucker collection online (our Target only got like one or two things. major bummer)

  23. You definitely have a way of showcasing pieces. I saw this shirt online at Target and never would have purchased it because it looked really bad on the model. But you just sold it to me by wearing it with this outfit. Target should send you free clothes.

  24. very very cute! I know what you mean- you have grand plans for the way the outfit is supposed to look (in your head) but then you put it on and it's all wrong. happens every now and then- in fact, it happened to me yesterday!

    I am now coveting that shirt! Thanks! 😉

  25. Just got the JessLC email promo with your pic in it! I think it's really cool that she used you as her jewelry model. ::high fives::

  26. OMG! I can't believe I did not see your blog until now!! I 100% love your style, your humor, your love for you husband and most important I love how you love yourself enough to look so good everyday! 🙂

    Today I became your fan!

  27. The same thing happens to me! I always manage to fall in love with the most expensive (insert object of desire). So I'm glad there's hope for us in finding the fab, but less budget-breaking item.

  28. I just got the vest from Gap! I am going to buy this shirt from Target and wear them together it's just perfect. Hope you don't mind. xo!

  29. I'm digging the retro vibe of this outfit. Would it be crazy to say that I've never seen the Mary Tyler Moore show? I'll have to take your word that she would like the outfit. 🙂
    I saw this top in Lucky and thought I have to get it when it comes out, but the sleeves and where it hits in relation to the girls just doesn't work. I'm very disappointed. I'll live vicariously through you and enjoy the one dress I did pick up from the line.
    And I'm always having a head creation outfit to reality discrepancy. I hate when that happens!

  30. I have the same shirt and love it too! I expect a lot of other people do now as well : ) I like how you styled it. I kind of feel like watching Mary Tyler Moore re-runs now.

  31. That blouse is adorable! I haven't been to Target in a while for the safety of my wallet, but I may have to drop by today. So cute!

  32. I'm wanting a few pairs of high waisted pants, too.
    You can make skirts high waisted by buying 3 sizes smaller and wearing on high waist – but, of course doesn't work with pants.
    No idea why these aren't available to use over the last six months = going into fall.
    They are in demand!!

  33. Love the shirt! I will have to pick up one for myself. However, would it be grandma-ish (yes that's a word) to pair it with a long blue pencil skirt? I hope not because that's my imagination.

    PS. Love the new header!!

  34. I applaud your restraint with the Tucker for Target line. I, on the other hand, went bananas and purchased the shirt you're wearing, plus another one in a different print, and a floral dress, and a skirt.

    Oh, and did I mention that I'm on a so-called shopping break too! *SMH*

    Kendra
    http://closetconfections.com

  35. love that shirt! i almost bought it! i bought a dress instead…but i may just have to add that shirt too.

  36. When I saw this line I was so excited! In fact I tried on that exact shirt with the cute lil skirt that was with it…sadly it did not look that cute on me…booo

  37. Such a cute blouse! I need to get myself to target to check out that line… lovely outfit!

    <3 Alison
    alisonscampusfashion.blogspot.com

  38. Fantastic styling! I have been trying to resist buying anything from the Tucker line, but now I am rethinking…

  39. Hi Kendi,

    Thanks for the inspiration – I used this as the base for a recent outfit.

    You have awesome style. Thanks for sharing.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Favorites from the Week

this week’s most loved posts