A little exposure

On Sunday (I'll never get caught up with my postings) I had another bridal shower to attend. I was really, really over dressed for this one. Some of the guests were wearing yoga pants... But that has never bothered me before; I love having an occasion to get dressed up for, and this lace top was in need of some love. 

My sister thinks wearing the lace top with my bra being visible is an atrocity. I'm sort of on the fence with the exposed bra issue. Sometimes I truly hate it, but for some reason I don't mind it with this top - maybe because the lace is so thick, and the spacing is tight.

When I was in High School I thought wearing a leopard print bra with a spaghetti strap top looked good, and now I consider that a huge fashion misstep. So I'll let you know how I feel about this pairing in another eight years.

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The Rundown
Lace Top Talbots Thrifted and Altered - Skirt Charlotte Russe - Shoes Oh...Deer! Dizzy - Necklace Simply Vera for Kohls - Starfish Ring c/o LuShae Jewelry Similar - Envelope Clutch TJMaxx Similar - Antique Ring & Bracelet The Cavernous Jewelry Box - Nail Polish Essie Big Spender
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  1. SheyOctober 4, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    This is an amazing outfit! Yay for overdressing, I do that all the time too, I love everything about the outfit and you can hardly see your bra, it's tastefully done!

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  2. Jessica GitlerOctober 4, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    i have to say, this might be one of my favorite outfits on you ever, I really really like it and you can't even see the bra!!
    jess
    www.jesscauseblog.blogspot.com

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  3. eekOctober 4, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    I am like you - I love getting dressed up. Isn't it one of the joys of life? I leave yoga clothes for yoga!

    The lace top is absolutely divine on you. If you hadn't mentioned it, I probably wouldn't have noticed your bra.

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  4. TaraMixandMatchOctober 4, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Why were people wearing yoga pants to a bridal shower lol? I think your outfit is absolutely appropriate :) The lace top is adorable!

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  5. silvergirlOctober 4, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Love that lace top and the necklaces are fabulous
    I am used to always being the most dressed up one and you know what? I love it!
    brett

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  6. BellaOctober 4, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Your hair looks amazing! I don't have a problem with a visible bra, as long as it looks intentional.

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  7. Courtney ErinOctober 4, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    You look beautiful - I dig the exposed bra with this. And yay for dressing up!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  8. Closet FashionistaOctober 4, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Looove this! And I'm the same way with exposed bras, sometimes I like it, and sometimes I hate it XD In this case I love it :)
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  9. Chrysta @ LiveAndLoveWork.comOctober 4, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I think the same color bra showing underneath a shirt can work if the shirt is not too sheer. In this case I think it worked great!

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  10. Style JourneyOctober 4, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I love any reason to get dressed up too! This lace top is a great thrift find. Love it with the fuller skirt :-)

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  11. DanielleOctober 4, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Love the outfit!

    Also, yoga pants at a bridal shower? My grandmother is rolling over in her grave.

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  12. Siena in StyleOctober 4, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    i love your style!!you look gorgeous!!
    kisses from prague and seattle
    have a wonderful day!
    http://sienastyle.blogspot.com/

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  13. MimiOctober 4, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Love the lace top, and that is very much appropriate for a bridal shower! Crazy when people dont dress up at all!!
    Aesthetic Lounge

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  14. NnennaOctober 4, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I love your outfit- totally perfect for a bridal shower I think! And you've got some killer accessories Lydia, especially that necklace! =)

    star-crossed smile

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  15. RebeccaOctober 4, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    I like the lace top. I wouldn't have noticed the exposed bra if you hadn't said anything.

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  16. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    What a gorgeous top - like it was made for you!

    I love this whole look *especially the pop of color with the clutch!

    xx
    thistimeisacharm.blogspot.com

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  17. TiAnna MaeOctober 4, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I love this lace top! I can't even tell you're only wearing a bra under there. Typically I'd wear a cami underneath; I want to make SURE no one can see anything!!!

    tiannamae.blogspot.com

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  18. JennOctober 4, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I love the lace top. I don't think the exposed bra is an atrocity at all. And you're right about the thickness of the shirt and it being appropriate. Oh, how I love it over that skirt!!

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  19. A Very Sweet BlogOctober 4, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    You looked beautiful Lyddie. Another blogger paired lace and navy. I think it's an awesome combination!!! Super love your necklace. I wish people would stop dressing down on special occasions. Hardly anyone dresses up anymore. You look very elegant! Great job! :D
    http://sassyuptownchic.blogspot.com/
    SassyUptownChic xoxo Kim

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  20. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Can't even tell about the bra. Love it. The lace looks extremely good against navy.

    The last bridal shower I went to most people wore jeans and t-shirts. Yoga pants? Umm...

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  21. MeganOctober 4, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I can't believe someone would wear yoga pants to a bridal shower?!?!?! I love, love this look and I'm a big supporter of the somewhat visible bra. I think when paired under a sheer or lace top it is a nice combination and adds a bit of edge to the look. Apparently though, as in your case, I'm the only one in my circle that feels that way....lol

    It's Giveaway Time On Naughty Baubles

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  22. EliOctober 4, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Picture yourself seeing this in 8 years!! Oh my gosh I dont even want to think about things like that hehe. I went through my old blog posts recently and even some of those scared me

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  23. tima i.October 4, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    beautiful! great accessorizing and i love you hair!

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  24. Gray SkiesOctober 4, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    I really like the exposed bra look when done right (and you did it right!). I haven't tried it yet because I feel like it would look trashy on me :)

    I too am always overdressed! Better than under-dressed, though, right?

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  25. Frannie PantzOctober 5, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I love this lacy top. I actually dig the bra through the sheer/lacy tops. I think it's fun (depending on the occasion and the way it is showing of course). I love your pretty skirt as well!

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  26. SarahOctober 5, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Your lace top is gorgeous!

    Dont forget to enter my $50 La Posh Style giveaway!

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  27. MOUSEVOX VINTAGEOctober 5, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    i think it looks just lovely! you really can't see your bra (in the pictures, at least) and the weave on the lace is so tight that it doesn't seem to show off too much. i kind of like exposed bra looks (i.e. sheer blouses w/ bras) on other people, but i am personally way too modest to even attempt to pull it off!

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  28. Keep Warm (Danielle)October 5, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    I usually don't like tops that show the bra but there is a classy and elegant way to do it and you certainly have. You look beautiful and perfect for a party!

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  29. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    This is great! Somehow the bra thing doesn't register - probably because the top has such a high neckline. And...yoga pants??!! For shame.

    Lydia x

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  30. Audrey @ Putting Me TogetherOctober 5, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    GOSHHHH, I love that lace top! And that pink clutch is fabulous!

    Audrey
    www.puttingmetogether.com

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  31. welldressedmakerOctober 5, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    I think the whole exposed bra thing can be done stylishly, and I think it's perfectly done here. I used to be super trashy in high school (gah, it was a phase) but now, that's over, thank goodness!

    I also don't understand how people don't dress up for special occasions? I mean, yoga pants? what's the deal, people?
    ♥ laura

    the blog of worldly delights

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  32. KiOctober 5, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Now that I have a blog - I dress up even for the supermarket! :D

    Love the top and cannot see the bra at all :)

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  33. JuliaOctober 5, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Ultra Chic!
    The layered necklaces look stunning & that pretty lace blouse is lovely xo

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  34. a!k0October 5, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    I love dressing up for occasions even tho if I am overdressed :P I love this outfit, esp the lace top :D I am crazy about lace for now! :D

    x0x0

    lifelittlesurprises.blogspot.com

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  35. RachelOctober 5, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    I'm always the most overdressed of my friends too; I really don't mind either! I personally dislike it when my bra shows, even through something sheer (I try and get nude bras so they don't show).

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  36. Crazy for fashionOctober 5, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    You looked so gorgeous! I love the clutch! <3<3

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  37. BEAUTYEDITER.COM – Beauty BlogOctober 5, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    love the neck candy, that top is so dainty.

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  38. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Marvelously ladylike look!

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  39. Autumn VangorOctober 5, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Love this! Adore the top with that skirt and the necklace is killer!

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  40. StefanieOctober 5, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I actually think you look very classy! The lace is a really nice, girly touch :-)

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  41. StyleIDnetOctober 5, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    your top is beautiful. I don't think you will ever look back and not like this outfit, its classy and classic.
    you look Fab!

    http://styleidnet.blogspot.com/
    http://styleidcloset.blogspot.com/

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  42. AshleyOctober 5, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Oooh! Let's talk about the showing bra issue, shall we? I have opinions. I like it in most cases. In fact, I'm getting my pirate on this weekend, and I thrifted this white blouse, and I'm really hoping it's see-thru enough so I can wear a black bra and it kind of shows through.

    I mean, it's not like I'm going to work. If I was, then it would be a different story.

    And I think your outfit is classy as hell. Better to be wearing a bra than not be wearing a bra, right? Right.

    And I like your pops of brightness, too.

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  43. MOctober 5, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    i love the clutch.. I'm suddenly all into BRIGHT coloured clutches! I love it!
    http://spliffedcookies.blogspot.com/

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  44. FASHION TALESOctober 5, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Really yoga pants? Oh my , well I feel it's always better to be overdressed than under any day. I love that lace top of course, because lace is timeless! You look beautiful. -xo

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  45. The AnnachristOctober 5, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Gorgeous! I love all the sparkle in the details!

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  46. rlutzOctober 5, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    It always annoys me when people don't dress up for occasions like that, I would always rather be overdressed! That lace to is fabulous!

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  47. AmberOctober 5, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    You look beautiful and I think the exposed bra works. As for the ladies in yoga pants...have they just completely given up on life?

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  48. Ms. FalconOctober 5, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    very classy, very cool! love this look.

    http://wardrobexperience.blogspot.com/

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  49. Chelsea FinnOctober 5, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    I overdress every single day! Haha Its so much fun. :)
    And I think this looks perfectly fine, very pretty :)

    <3Chelsea Elizabeth
    http://www.organizedxxmess.blogspot.com

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  50. SarahOctober 5, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I only wear yoga pants to yoga. . . and sometimes to snuggle Husband. I would never wear them to a bridal shower! I love the lace top and the skirt. Very lady like.

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  51. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I adore your bright pink clutch and lace top! You look so pretty! :)

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  52. The Closet ShopperOctober 5, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    What a gorgeous look for a bridal shower. That top is amazing.

    xo,
    Tracy

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  53. Style, She WroteOctober 5, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Sensational outfit! Love the navy and fuschia pairing and that beautiful lace top! Great look. xo style, she wrote

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  54. Style, She WroteOctober 5, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Also, is that Charlotte Russe skirt a recent buy? I've been looking for something just like it... Thanks! xo style, she wrote

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  55. Shels415October 5, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    I don't think this outfit would be overdressed at all! Can't really see your bra. Love this outfit!

    XOXO
    Shels
    http://followyourbliss4ever.blogspot.com/

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  56. EmmaOctober 5, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    AWESOME purse,want one of this *_*
    xxxxxxx
    emma

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  57. Shea LennonOctober 5, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I wouldn't change a thing about this look! I think maybe if you paired the lace top with a short, tight skirt maybe the exposed bra would be too much. But the rest of this look is very demure, and the exposure is very subtle. I think it works!

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  58. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    a very elegant combo!

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  59. AnonymousOctober 6, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    You can hardly see your bra so in 8 years you'll still love it. The hot pink clutch was a fabulous addition to this look. Lovely outfit!!

    btw, I think I'm in love with your shoes!! :)

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  60. LorenaOctober 6, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I rather be overdressed that underdressed. Period.
    You look fabulous and just wait a few years, your sister will be doing the same.

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  61. ShelbyOctober 6, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    i think this is my favorite outfit i've seen you wear!! incredibly classy and beautiful, i bet you were turning heads among the sweats haha. the pink clutch is perfect too. i'm on the fence about the bra, it always bothered me on SATC but i've done it a few times...

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  62. So Work Week ChicOctober 6, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Wow you look so classic, I love how you mix textures.

    Living-thesuite-life.blogspot.com

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  63. sisOctober 7, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I am in love with this lace top and the way you paired it with the blue skirt! wonderful!

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