Look for Less: Mary-Kate Olsen at Wool & the Gang
March 1, 2009 by Erin Balser
Mary-Kate Olsen opted for a black and white casual look when she attended the debut of the knitted clothing line Wool & the Gang during New York Fashion Week.
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Blazer
Mary-Kate loves her Elizabeth & James boyfriend blazer. She also wore it to the Proenza Schouler fashion show that very same week.
You can get the exact match for for $395 from eluxury. Alternatively, you can grab a less expensive version for $59.50 from American Eagle.
Scarf
Like the blazer, MK’s black scarf is a repeat from the Proenza Schouler fashion show.
To match MK’s look, any large black scarf will do. I love this silk jersey and cashmere number that’s $39.50 from Martin & Osa.
Shoes
MK’s mesh heels are hard to match. She’s wearing the Stella McCartney mesh sandals, which are pretty pricey at $995.
Decent alternatives are the Joy Chen peep toe pump from Endless, available for $175.00. A cheaper option are the Mennie mesh heels from Jildor, which are only $73.50.
Peace Pin
Mary-Kate has a small black and white peace pin affixed to her right lapel.
You can get your own peace button for only $1.00 from Peace Buttons. MK is wearing the lapel pin version, which is available for $8.00.
Pants
Mary-Kate is wearing very skinny black pants. I like the skinny leatherette version from Urban Outfitters, available for $78.00.
Shirt
It’s difficult to tell exactly what sort of shirt Mary-Kate is wearing, but any oversized, long-sleeved black shirt will do. The bigger the better – the hem needs to drop below the hem of the jacket and you need to be able to scrunch up the sleeves to achieve the most MK-like effect.
Your best bet is to go with a men’s shirt. A collared shirt gives you more options (belt it for a shirtdress look another day). The shirt above is available for $78.00 from James Perse. I prefer the coziness of the thermal top, like this classic from Zappos ($73.00). The cheapest option? Steal something from the boyfriend, father or brother!
As for the jewelry, think lots of edgy gold and silver! Urban Outfitters and Forever 21 have lots of great, cheap, MK-like options!
