Earrings: Express (option) | Necklace: Kate Spade (option) | Dress: Marc Jacobs (limited sizes) | Top: Express (in wild orchid) | Bracelet: Natasha Couture (option) | Ring: Kate Spade Saturday (option), BP Bow Ring (Gifted) | Bag: Burberry (gifted) (option) Tights: DKNY (similar) | Booties: Vince Camuto (option)
I got this dress during a Black Friday/week sale *last* year at the Mall of America. This is my first time wearing it 1) because I didn't really have a reason to and 2) I have trouble styling brown pieces. If you look at my wardrobe, I really don't have many chocolate brown items. None, actually. I don't even own a pair of chocolate brown knee high boots because I always reach for cognac instead. There's something about brown that is very fall/winter to me (aka not versatile). And to be honest, sometimes the color in and of itself makes things look 70s dated. However, I loved this dress in the store, it was on crazy sale, and I thought I would regret not buying it. But then it sat in my closet for over a year, and I was starting to think there was no hope for it. The material feels like jacquard, which is too thick for summer, and I wasn't sure how I could style it for work.
But that's where the power of trying things on comes in. I held this dress in my hand and sifted through all my tops in my wardrobe. I had the idea of wearing this dress like a "jumper" and wanted to do something other than layer it over a white shirt or a chambray. I realized this wine colored portofino would be perfect - not only for the dress, but for the occasion. We were going straight to a holiday happy hour after work, so the button up added warmth and modesty to the sleeveless dress making it work appropriate, while the color and metallic dots made the look Cosmo consumption appropriate! And just like that, I'm happy I broke the seal on this dress. It's a keeper!
Linking up with:
Tara for What I Wore to Work
Erin for Working Girl with Style
Elle and Jacqueline for Spotlight Weekly
Agi for Tres Chic Fashion Thursday
I think you did a great job styling this.
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Thanks, Tracy! It's nice when things fall into place!
Deleteooo--you look bright and shiny! love your outfit--you paired it well!
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you! I will have to remember to pair brights with browns in the future to keep it from looking dull!
DeleteWow, your necklace is amazing <3
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ps; I've the same like you - I bought something (often - during sales) and later don't wear it, but when I finally wear it I think to myself: why I didn't wear this because it's great thing :)
Thank you - I got the necklace during a flash sale - definitely a good find for me, I love it!
DeleteAnd glad you can relate to my new clothes hoarding! I need to not wait so long to give something a second try!
This is such a pretty outfit on you, Carylee! I am in love with your jewelry. =)
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I hope you are having a wonderful week!
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Thank you so much, Amber! This year I've really been trying to focus on accessories more! Other bloggers like you definitely inspire me!
DeleteWhat a cute dress!! Love it! And your layered necklaces look fab!
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Thanks so much! I would have never thought to pair this necklace with the dress, but it works! I love the way they look together!
DeleteI have been having a thing for polka dots all season and this dress is seriously adorable
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Dots and stripes are my guilty pleasure for sure!!
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I love how you accessorized this gorgeous polka dot dress. Such a cute look.
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Thank you so much! I will definitely be wearing this more and seeing what else I can do with it!
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