Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Daily MelWear: Maximum Comfort

I think I want to live in maxi dresses forever. I know some people may argue that they're too casual for the office, but I think this is entirely appropriate for my office setting.

I also need to invest in more summer scarves. While our dress code prohibits necklaces, it says nothing about scarves.

Who wants to teach me a million different ways to tie a scarf? Because this is pretty much the only way I know how. Although I've belted a scarf a couple times, worn one under a blazer, used one as a belt, and pinned & belted a scarf once, too.

Still...I need some new tricks.

Hope you're all having a fabulous week!

Today's outfit:
Black Dress (as a skirt): Ross
Purple Blouse: Charlotte Russe
Scarf: Plato's Closet
White Snakeskin Belt: Dots
Sandals: Beall's

29 comments:

  1. that maxi looks so good on you!

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  2. The maxi works perfectly and scarves seem like the perfect way to get around the no necklaces rule!

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  3. I love how you creatively and stylishly get around the rules. Go Mel!

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  4. It still blows my mind that you can't wear necklaces...who makes a rule like that??? LOL This is adorable, and love how you made the dress work as a skirt!

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  5. I agree with you...I think this maxi is classy enough for the office..there are many that would not be considered professional wear. I have that widget on my site....37 ways to tie a scarf! Also, on Eileen Fisher's commercial site..she has ways to tie scarves...all very helpful!!

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  6. You are rocking this maxi! And I think with the dark, solid color, it DOES look professional -- especially since you've styled it with office-appropriate accessories.

    And how odd that scarves are acceptable but necklaces aren't. Bring on the scarves, lady!

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  7. The way you styled the maxi is totally office appropriate. You look so cute and I love how you added the scarf.

    Here is a link to different ways to wear a scarf:
    http://www.scarves.net/how-to-tie-a-scarf/

    It's a pretty good site. I have so many scarves and I was stuck in a rut on how to wear them. Hopefully it helps!

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  8. Oh, cute, cute, cute!! You made this maxi dress look perfect for work!

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  9. I love the look of the maxi dress in this outfit. Try YouTube for scarf styling. I found videos helpful. Have a good day!

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  10. I love the way you dressed up your skirt. I need to try this soon...

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  11. I don't get why you can't wear necklaces at work? That's odd... This is such a cute look and the shirt turning it into a maxi skirt definitely will make it look less casual! Hope you stay cool...we've got 98 degrees, humid in Chicago today :|

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  12. I'm loving the purple on you! You look beautiful today.
    No Guilt Fashion

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  13. Love the blouse over the dress...your maxi dress looks great on you!! If I could, I would also live in maxi skirts...its like wearing pajamas!!

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  14. I absolutely love the maxi look too, haha! Great minds think alike! I agree with what the other commentors said -- I think with it being a solid neutral color, the black maxi you're rocking looks office appropriate. But I can't help you with the scarf -- I don't know too many ways to rock them, either. But the methods you've used work really well!

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  15. I too have discovered maxi dresses, and I love them. When I wear mine, most people think I just came from a special event, so I think it would be totally appropriate. Especially the way you're wearing yours. Why are necklaces forbidden at the office?

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  16. Mel - I think this maxi dress is TOTALLY office appropriate. (Although, I do understand how many of them worn as is can be far from office-ready.) The purple top and accenting scarf is a great touch. - Katy

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  17. Very cute outfit!

    I'm curious about your dress code. What type of environment do you work in? Why are necklaces prohibited? I have an internship in a hospital office and meet with judges, hospital executives, clients and their families, social workers and physicians. I am curious about appropriate workwear for this position...which is unique and limited to only two other people. They dress business appropriate, but do wear jewelry. When I worked on the ambulance...dangling jewelry of any time and rings other than wedding rings were prohibited for safety purposes. What is the rationale for prohibiting in your work place?

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  18. You look beautiful in those colour Melissa! Check out Wendy's lookbook for 25 ways to wear a scarf!!!!

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  19. Hey, at least it's within dresscode, yeah? I love the purple scarf. It takes the purple shirt to a whole new level. I think you should look into a goodwill trip. Scarves galore for 75p-1.29. Check out Sal and Audi for scarf ideas. They have so many!

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  20. Super cute Outfit.

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  21. I like how you turned the maxidress into a shirt/skirt combo.

    I may need to reconsider the whole maxidress trend. I only have one, but it's a crazy print so it's not that versatile. Perhaps I need to get a solid maxi so I can mix it up like you did here!!

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  22. Thanks you guys! You all make me smile.

    Lisa, I just posted a new page on the blog that explains more about my dress code. It's kind of nutty. I think the necklace thing is more because of the owning company being Seventh Day Adventist and they don't wear jewelry in their religion (outside of a wedding ring and maybe a watch). I'm pretty sure that doesn't have much to do with healthcare itself, especially for administrative positions that don't involve patient care.

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  23. I really don't think maxi dresses are casual at all ! It's still feminine and put together, and you look absolutely lovely in one ! And that purple shirt is amazing on you !

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  24. I love that you're finding more and more ways to make the dress code fit your style (and not just the other way around!)

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  26. I don't think you look too casual at all. I think that all things casual can be updated and made to look a little less casual with the right accessories and things.I think you look great. As for scarf tips...I have none, sorry. :(

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  27. I love black and purple together, and the scarf is a great accent! I dont think its too casual at all, though the material of the top does make it a little bit dressier.

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  28. I think this dress is perfectly put together for an office environment...and that scarf is gorgeous!! Also, there are a ton of scarf tying tutorials out there, but I pulled one off of the Lands End website that I love, if that helps at all :)

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