Ruffle White Shirt Two Ways // The Lodge at River Run

The sweetest white ruffle shirt styled two ways! Both looks work for that summer/fall in between weather. 

White Ruffle Shirt // Cut Off Shorts Styled for Fall // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

location: the lodge at river run

top {available here too} // shorts // c/o handbag // flats // sunglasses // c/o watch // cuff 

Happy Thursday y’all! Are you loving this short week? I am! Just one more day between us and another weekend. Woohoo! Anyways, I’m excited to start sharing looks from my recent trip to the mountains of NC and looks that are a little more fall. As I mentioned Tuesday, I’ll slowly be diving into fall style. While it might be right around the corner, several of us are still dealing with 80+ degree weather. Today I’m sharing two looks. Really one, with the change of some accessories. 

First, an easy slightly dressed up casual look. This white ruffle shirt is just about the sweetest thing ever, isn’t it? The feminine ruffles really take the shirt up a notch and give the traditional white button down shirt a girly twist! To me, the ruffles really elevate the top as well. Giving off dressier vibes. I wanted to keep this look neutral and slightly casual. A look you could easily wear out for a day date, to run errands, grab lunch with friends, or explore a new town. Therefore, I went with easy cut off shorts {y’all these are the BEST cut off I’ve ever worn and they’re a little highwaisted, which I LOVE} and the comfiest neutral flats

White Ruffle Shirt // Cut Off Shorts Styled for Fall // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

White Ruffle Shirt // Cut Off Shorts Styled for Fall // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

White Ruffle Shirt // Cut Off Shorts Styled for Fall // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

White Ruffle Shirt // Cut Off Shorts Styled for Fall // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

White Ruffle Shirt // Cut Off Shorts Styled for Fall // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

White Ruffle Shirt // Cut Off Shorts Styled for Fall // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

top {available here too} // shorts // backpack // boots // sunglasses // c/o watch // cuff 

To take the look even more casual, I switched out my flats for boots. Also, my handbag for a backpack. Both are definitely more casual and also functional for exploring a new spot! While visiting The Lodge at River Run we ventured out to a couple of creeks/rivers. I’m not going to lie, I was basically a five year old splashing around.

Rain boots are honestly a must for your summer and fall wardrobe. One, so you can act like a child and splash around. Two, you’ll find yourself reaching for them quite often actually. They look adorable with dresses, skirts, shorts, and denim. Rain boots also help make the transition from summer to fall easier! They’re warm, functional, and cute. A total win! 

White Ruffle Shirt // Cut Off Shorts Styled for Fall // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

White Ruffle Shirt // Cut Off Shorts Styled for Fall // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

White Ruffle Shirt // Cut Off Shorts Styled for Fall // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

White Ruffle Shirt // Cut Off Shorts Styled for Fall // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

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29 Comments

  1. Konstantina Antoniadou wrote:

    I don’t own many white shirts but this post inspired me to get another one. I loooove the styling
    kmeetsstyle.com

    Posted 9.7.17
  2. Jessica Camerata wrote:

    Love the backpack you wore! A good white top is always a good idea, love the ruffles.
    xo Jessica
    My Style Vita

    Posted 9.7.17
    • Thanks Jessica! I’m newly obsessed with backpacks aka this one haha.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 9.7.17
  3. Such a cute outfit! Loving the Hunter boots with this white!

    Brittany šŸ™‚
    http://www.kingdomofsequins.com

    Posted 9.7.17
    • Thank you love! I’m hardcore into my Hunter boots right now so I’ve been playing with different ways to style them. Glad you love this look!

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 9.7.17
  4. Neha wrote:

    U look so beautiful babe..in this outfit..great post hun…xx, Neha

    http://www.theinstylejournal.com/

    Posted 9.7.17
  5. Morgan wrote:

    With just a change of accessories and shoes you totally TRANSFORMED this look! I just love your ease of styling!

    -Morgan
    How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com

    Posted 9.7.17
    • Ah thank you! That’s so nice of you to say. I love how much the boots and backpack changed up the look.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 9.7.17
  6. Courtney wrote:

    That outfit is so cute! I just love the ruffles on that top.
    http://sugarcoatedbears.blogspot.com/

    Posted 9.7.17
    • Thank you lady! Aren’t they so sweet? The perfect feminine addition to the top.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 9.7.17
  7. Sara wrote:

    I love this shirt with those cute shorts and hunter boots – the perfect transitional look! And I’m obsessed with that lip color!

    Posted 9.7.17
    • Aw thank you lady! That lip color has been my go to for almost two years now, obsessed. It’s Make Me Gorgeous by Mac.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 9.7.17
  8. I love both looks! The look with the boots is so cute! Perfectly casual, and I like the backpack too.

    Posted 9.7.17
  9. Ashley DTKAustin wrote:

    This is the cutest outfit!! I’m loving those green boots!!

    Posted 9.7.17
    • Aw thanks girly! I’m all about my hunters lately. Can’t get enough!

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 9.8.17
  10. that crisp white top is so gorgeous!! perfect for every season!

    Posted 9.7.17
  11. Stephanie wrote:

    You’re too cute in BOTH of these looks! I love the classiness to that ruffle top. It’s such a versatile piece to own! Glad you had such a great trip!

    Posted 9.8.17
    • Thank you sweet gal! I completely agree, it is surprisingly versatile. Happy Friday gal!

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 9.8.17
  12. Such a cute blouse, I love it styled with the cuffed denim!

    Birdie Shoots

    Posted 9.8.17
  13. Maggie wrote:

    Oh this top is so so cute! I love the pretty ruffles and your lipstick is the prettiest shade of coral! the hunter boots are the perfect shoes for this outfit!

    Maggie
    http://www.polishedclosets.com

    Posted 9.11.17
    • Thanks Maggie! I could 100% see you wearing this top. This lipstick has been my go for two years now. I am obsessed with it. It’s called Make Me Gorgeous by Mac.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 9.11.17
  14. Maggie wrote:

    LOVE this look!!

    Posted 9.11.17
  15. nita wrote:

    Your photos turned out amazing!

    Posted 9.13.17

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