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The Look for Less: Aqua Cinched Waist Ruffle Top



Aqua at ShopStyle


One of my favorite, incredibly addictive fashion blogs called The Look 4 Less recently featured this blouse by Aqua (a relatively affordable clothing label carried by Bloomingdales) as a great budget-alternative to Alice + Olivia's "Bianca" ruffle blouse ($253). This fab Aqua blouse is on sale now for $57.80.



Xhilaration at ShopStyle


J's great find reminded me of another lovely blouse that I had seen at Target. This Xhilaration Cascade Blouse in Hardware Grey is another option to help you get this look on a budget, and it only costs $12.98 at Target.com. Pair it with white jeans and heels for a chic going-out look. DEAL ALERT: $5 Off Purchases of $50 or More at TARGET.com • Enter Code TC6543RT at Checkout • Ends 6/13

Comments
LOVE that top, its so frilly and girly
#1 Neira (Homepage) on 2009-06-11 11:33 (Reply)
i love the romantic structure of that last blouse and the color too!
#2 Cupcakes and Cashmere (Homepage) on 2009-06-11 11:40 (Reply)
Both lovely, but I definitely prefer the stiffer definition of the Aqua version.
#3 Sal (Homepage) on 2009-06-11 11:41 (Reply)
I love this look! I think the Alice + Olivia blouse will look good if you're smaller on top, and the Target version will look good if you're top-heavy due to the softness of the fabric. I can say this because I have a hot pink silk chiffon top that looks almost exactly like the Target top (though mine has a deeper neckline) and it looked just gorgeous when I wore it to a dinner-dance with skinny jeans and gold sandals!
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#5 RecessionistaBaybee on 2009-06-11 14:43 (Reply)
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