We challenged two style bloggers, Ryan Michael Cheung (of four1sixfive1four.tumblr.com) and Afiya Francisco (of thestylehouse.ca), to put together a party outfit for $200. They did it, shoes and all
Preppy grey blazer, $78.
Urban Outfitters, 481 Queen St. W., 416-203-8633.
Nerd-chic bow tie, $19.90.
Zara, Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St., 647-288-0333.
Oxford shirt, $24.50.
H&M, Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St., 416-593-0064.
Dark denim, $34.50.
H&M, Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St., 416-593-0064.
Sleek boots, $33.90.
Forever 21, 302 Yonge St., 416‑260-9019.
Leopard-print beret, $60.
Le Petit Beret, 647-888-8968, petitberet.com.
Beaded skinny scarf, $10.
Forever 21, 302 Yonge St., 416-260‑9019.
Risky Business–style dress shirt, $12.
Joe Fresh Style, select stores, joe.ca.
High-waisted silver crackle-patterned leggings, $38.
American Apparel, select stores, americanapparel.ca.
Chunky platform booties, $33.80.
Forever 21, 302 Yonge St., 416‑260‑9019.
(Image: John Cullen)
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preppy blazer? nooooo. it’s not ‘prep’ at all. and get it tailored for a little more money.
January 13, 2011 at 11:06 am | by Pinkusgeek chic bow? noooooo. buy a real one. and make sure it is tight enough.
it is possible to spend less and look better.
I could do a whole outfit for under 100 dollars, seriously.
January 13, 2011 at 3:27 pm | by MThis is disappointing. They both could have been done better, for even less. Their outfits are merely “okay.”
I like his denim, and her shirt and tights. They could have purchased nicer shoes (each of them) from Aldo, which has amazing sales at this time of year.
He could have scoured many other stores to get a better blazer (and that’s the best he could do for $78?). The jacket is more “pauper” than “prep.”
January 13, 2011 at 4:25 pm | by deebeeAfiya looking gorgeous as always! Great look!
January 13, 2011 at 6:39 pm | by ShannonLeggings should never be pants, I don’t care who you are.
January 13, 2011 at 6:52 pm | by SkuldaPut a high-cut mid-length or knee length skirt over them and it will improve it.
????????!!!!!!!!!!!
January 19, 2011 at 9:13 am | by Catherinashe could do without the hat.
January 22, 2011 at 7:35 pm | by samThis is called lazy styling. Please put some thought into it next time. Nothing exciting at all.
January 23, 2011 at 12:52 am | by WendyIt would have been more interesting if you outfitted your models with stylish, vintage pieces from local thrift shops, instead of dressing them in tacky clothing from big box retailers. Just a thought…
February 18, 2011 at 6:42 pm | by Matt