Inspiration...Skirt & Blouse

 If I was stilling working in an office, the following outfit would be a big plus.  Here are the individual pieces:

This is the Scottie Stamp-Print Button-Down Silk Blouse by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $798.00.  Details:  Approximately 27" long from shoulder to hem, point collar, hidden button placket, bracelet sleeves, button cuffs, shirt tail hem, relaxed fit.

This is the Pleated Stamp-Print Midi Skirt by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $898.00.  Details: Sits high on hip, elasticized waistband, hem falls around knee, a-line silhouette, pull-on style.

Here is a glimpse of the two pieces together:

Both pieces are dry-clean only.  The model is 5'10".  

Pattern suggestions:

This is the Liesl & Co Classic Shirt pattern.  The pattern would require minor changes to look like the inspiration photo.  The cuffs on the inspiration photo look longer than a typical cuff.  This is a style decision on your part.  Just remember, if you add in one spot to subtract in another spot.  The hidden button placket is a definite change.  Again, it is a style decision on your part.  Here are a couple of  tutorials on how to create the placket -  How To Make Hidden Buttonholes and  How to Make a Hidden Button Placket.   The second tutorial is my favorite method but I would think that both have advantages.

 This is McCall's 7844.  It is a pull-on elastic waist pleated skirt. It sounds very much like the inspiration photo. The waistband looks different in the inspiration photo but you do get a pleated skirt with four length options. The pattern is OOP but it looks like it can still be purchased.  I would either wait for a sale or look for second-hand.

Be sure to check out the photos on Neiman Marcus website for these items.  There is a lot of inspiration for outfits.  I can see this being the basis of a capsule wardrobe by adding a navy jacket, pants, skirt, and a camisole or short/long sleeve top.  Then, perhaps pulling another color out of the print and making another couple of tops.  

Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!