After going pretty casual on Friday, I wanted to swing things to the formal side for KCFW Saturday night but still wanted a tough vibe. What’s a girl to do? Wear her version of a men’s tux, that’s what. I grabbed elements already in my closet: a fitted white dress shirt, black dress pants, classic + super sexy Louboutin pumps. and then shopped ASOS for a men’s bow tie. I left it untied and the shirt unbuttoned to femme up the outfit, and chose a faux leather fringe jacket (rather than a blazer) to add some attitude. (And to avoid looking too much like a waiter in a fancy restaurant.) Voila!
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This makeshift tux was perfect for the KCFW finale. I was able to grab pieces from my closet to build the outfit, only dropping about $20 on the bow tie in order to complete the look. (Bonus: I was actually really comfortable. Pants for the win!)
Saturday Night at Kansas City Fashion Week
I can’t believe another KCFW is in the books! Saturday night did not disappoint in terms of talent: so much polish at Architexture, who did a cool take on classic coats, while Andrea Marie Long’s show was one amazing velvet piece after another. (Seriously, it was glam Grecian warrior in the best way.) Tomboy Designs put together this super moody + modern color combination I’m going to be wearing nonstop come fall. Lucia’s Sarto closed the show and sent this incredible collection of over-the-top gowns down the runway. I loved the hooded fur cape, that interesting quilted gold matchy-matchy number, all the lengthy beaded trains, and that retro wedding gown. Now if I could just find an excuse to wear it all.
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that fringe jacket is amazing! super cute look!
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Killin it as usual! Love the trendy fringe look and that fashion show looks so fun!!
Chelsea
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That’s adorable! Great take on a tux!
Paulina
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Super classy and elegant!
x
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Very nice look and the show looks amazing! x
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So hot and creative! That polka dot bow tie and your open shirt were a fabulous combination. The show looks amazing and like a really great evening. Thanks for linking up with Fabulous Friday! Hope to see you back next week.
Jennie – A Pocketful of Polka Dots
nice photos!
love your look, so classic and chic
you look beautiful 🙂
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Awesome pictures! You are such a stunner!
xx
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Wow! you look so classy <33 Happy Easter!
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Super chic and sexy! I love that shirt.
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Looks like you guys have a pretty awesome fashion week! Look look stellar as always!
Erica
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I always love when a woman rocks a menswear inspired look. You look so sexy and chic.
LaToya
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such a fun look!
love the undone tie with the fringe
-Andréa
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I adore your version of a tux lady! x
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wow!! you look amazing!! love that jacket! 😀
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Cool look, very dapper? LOL Anyway, the collection was lovely as well 🙂
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Fabulous event and you look great! I love the shirt and your sunglasses! <3
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Love your post!!
Hope you had a great long weekend!!
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Have a blessed week! By the way, there’s a new post up on my blog! =)
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xoxo,
Jessica
you look so gorgeous! I love the fringe jacket!
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Amazing photos!
I hope you will have an great Monday.
Many Kisses
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Just love your style, looking fab as always babe
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xoxo
such an adorable look!
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You look amazing. Very cool and cute at the same time.
Love your style.
Maria
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Me encanta el look, estas preciosa como siempre
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Fabulous outfit. It suits you so well.
Beautetude
Love this means wear look! So chic Ashley!
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You are SLAYING in this. I love the pop of red from the shoes: ties it all together!
Julia // Little Miss Haute Couture
This outfit just screams “bad ass!” I love the detailing with the untied bowtie! So cute!
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Um, OBSESSED with your fringe jacket! You are killing it girl!
Tina
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That fringe jacket is amazing!!
Chiara
OMG I am just loving this look of yours! That shirt is perfect!
Sxx
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Hi,, I always love girl with white shirt..
This one is my favorite
The Fashion For Men
Hot, hot, hot! Love this look on you, girl!
xoxo, Kacie
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Thanks so much, babe!
Such a great take on menswear!
– Ana Luiza
Northwest Blonde
Thanks, lady!
Love your version of the tux! It’s great for events.. but I also think it’s awesome for work! 🙂
As always, love your heels.. they’re perfect! 🙂
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