{style session} plus size tunic / two ways

I have to be honest… I get sick of my clothes very quickly, especially if it’s a trendy style or print.  I love it, wear it, then I am usually over it. That being said, I have built my wardrobe with a solid collection of great fitting, classic basics that stand the test of time, and can always be paired with the various trendier pieces of the season.  I splurge on the basics, then save on the trends, making it easier, and less expensive to recycle items out of your wardrobe once you are sick of them.  I always try to be creative with the items in my closet that I have worn over and over, but am not quite ready to part with.  Case in point… this animal print plus size tunic by Torrid…

I have had this piece in my closet, which was originally a dress, for a few seasons {I bought it online a few summers ago}.  When the package arrived and I tried it on, it was a bit too short for me to wear as a dress, and a little too long to wear as a top, so I had it altered into a tunic top! Since then I have gotten TONS of wear out of it.  You may remember seeing it here…

The surplice neckline of this top is a bit too open for me to wear without a cami underneath, and sometimes I feel like that is still too much cleavage, depending on where I am going…

…So, the other day I was heading out to a meeting and I wanted to be a bit more conservative,
so I was inspired to get creative with my top and I turned it around!

The high neckline is perfect for the bold statement necklace,

and the open plunge in the back offers lots of drama,

which can be easily covered with a layer if its too much!