Petite Fashion Challenge #13: Professional Outfit For Under $100

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Blouse: Ann Taylor – size 00P (buy hereBlazer: H&M – size 2 (similar here)
Skirt: Theory {see old post here) – size 00 
Belt: Ann Taylor – size XS (similar hereShoes: Ann Taylor – size 5 (similar here)
Necklace: Pearls from Mom (similar here and here)
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This month’s challenge is:
Stylish for under $100: Put together a professional outfit (excluding shoes and accessories) for under $100. Bonus points if you can put together a completed outfit including shoes and accessories for under $100.
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Grand total = $99 
I included everything except my shoes : )
Here are the list of participants:

Couture Coco                                      



Here is Ji-Hye’s email entry from Hawaii: (she is 5′ tall) 

Orange tunic $15.8 + Purple mini skirt $6.5=$22.3 (Forever 21)
White ribbon cardigan $13.5 + Navy tweed mini skirt $19.8 = $33.30 (Forever 21)
Leopard cardigan $29.97 + Black mini skirt $29 = $58.97 (Lucky brand, Banana republic factory-old)
Shoes : Ralph Lauren $49+15% off, Clutch : LV (old), Accessories : 
e-bay auction (necklaces under $10, rings under $2.5 each)

This has been Petite Fashion Challenge #13:

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  1. Neutrals are always a good way to go. 🙂 And the outfit looks super expensive too! I love it!!

  2. i totally should have used gifts, didnt even think of that!! you always look perfect 🙂 i wish i felt that comfortable in skirts and blouses!!

  3. I was afraid to use gifts since it would completely increase the price. Besides, it's more of a challenge to put together outfits with items you bought yourself.

  4. Thanks for hosting, Annie! It was definitely a bigger challenge than I originally though. BTW, Love the outfits by Ji-Hye! I can't believe she created 3 outfits for this challenge.

  5. Pink and pearls – always a can't-go-wrong professional outfit! And $30 Theory skirt is such a steal! Love the blazer too, how do I always miss these things at H&M?

    Let Ji-Hye know that I love her outfits and she should start her own blog soon! 🙂

    Thanks for hosting Annie!!

  6. You look so luxury! I can't believe the price of your skirt and belt. I want those !!!!

  7. love your outfit! it looks so expensive and i'm quite surprised that everything is under $100. i also like the colors and the textures of each piece.

  8. Impressed that you could do a full look (with a jacket no less) for under $100! Thank you for hosting! I'm always on a hunt for a good deal and this challenge really appealed to me 🙂

  9. Wow. You did a great job on a putting together a outfit for under $100. Love the outfits by Ji-Hye. She did an awesome job.

  10. love the under $100 pfc idea, but i think including gift items and excluding shoes
    and bags should not count. Rather the entire outfit should be under $100.

  11. What is your criteria for "professional"?

    In my field, all the skirts shown are too short to be considered professional. At the knee is acceptable, a TINY bit above the knee if you are more daring. This would be for a professional corporate environment.

  12. Thanks for hosting Annie 🙂 This was my second PFC and enjoyed it 🙂

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  13. Thanks for hosting, Annie! Shoes are such a killer when it comes to budgeting, isn't it? 😉

    Ji-Hye, your outfits have got to take the cake on professional outfit on a budget. Well done!

  14. I figured that it would be much too difficult for everyone to do an entire outfit including shoes and accessories for under $100. That's why I opted for bonus points if you can do that.

  15. My criteria of professional may be different than others. It all depends on where you work and the type of environment. I agree that most skirts I wear may not be suitable for other's but I own my own business so I can wear what I want. I think being petite, you can get a way with shorter skirts and still look professional.

  16. What a great look! And I love how you put your prices in the layout. My goal this summer is to learn photoshop– I'm so behind the times! Thanks asain for hosting!

  17. Sorry I was a bit late in posting mine. Thanks for including my link anyway, Annie! You did such a great job with your outfit!

  18. Great neutral, Annie. Love it. Thanks for hosting.
    Oh, an Ji-Hye's outfits are all adorable. 🙂

  19. Are you talking about Jie Hye's outfits? Yes her items were from F21 but she still did an amazing job putting together nice and professional outfits for this challenge.

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