I wasn't so sure I'd like this outfit. I'm not positive that I really like this dress to begin with. The only other time I've worn it was here and while that outfit worked pretty well, I think the dress by itself stumps me a little. {I just noticed I'm wearing the same necklace, too. Wow, how's that for unimaginative?}
The shirt seems like it would be too long to work well, but I actually really like the length of it against the length of the dress. This may not be my most professional outfit, though nothing really stands out as inappropriate, but I think it's a bit more "different" than my boss would like (she tends to say that I dress "crazy"). The good news is that she didn't say anything about it, so I suppose it worked okay.
There have been a few times I've put on an outfit, felt okay about it, then by the time I got to work (or halfway through the day) I was uncomfortable because I decided it wasn't as appropriate or professional as I'd like to project.
Okay and speaking of questions, does anyone use Formspring anymore? I don't really get questions on there and have considered deleting my account, because people can contact me via email (or Twitter, or Facebook) with questions. What are your thoughts?
Have a great Thursday, lovelies!
Today's outfit:
Dress: Ross
Green Shirt: Charlotte Russe
Black Belt: Macy's (came with a dress)
Shoes: Target
Necklace: Wal-Mart
Lovely! I love the dress and how the pattern doesn't spread over the whole dress.
ReplyDeleteI never did join Formspring. I figure if someone wants to ask me a question they will just ask it! I'd say, delete it! It's one less thing to worry about. :)
Such a cute and fun dress! I like how you paired it with the green shirt and belted it.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I have worn a navy shirt dress to work and felt uncomfortable all day in it. It looked cute when I originally put it on, but then as the day went on, I felt it was too casual for the office. You live and learn I guess :)
I think that's a fabulous dress! I'd like to see it without a top layer!
ReplyDeleteA while back I wore some wide leg pants with a loose top and long cardi...made me look so stumpy, but I wouldn't have realized if I didn't take an outfit photo. That's the good thing about our blogs - if we make a fashion faux-pas we have documentation not to do it again ;)
I love this outfit! The jewel toned shirt looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteI've definitely put on things I later regretted. I bought this houndstooth dress from Forever 21 and wore it to work, fortunately with tights, but I swear that thing shrunk during the day. I pulled it down all day long and felt so uncomfortable. I was terrified the principal would pick that day for my random observation. Also, a girl who I busted the previous day for a dress code violation told me she had the same dress . . . I haven't worn it since.
Cute outfit. I do the opposite of you. I put the outfit on and i'm unsure of it go to work and everyone likes it.
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I can't believe your boss says that you dress 'crazy'. Although if it were me I would definitely take it as a compliment! I love the dress. I often go off my outfits half way through the day and start to feel uncomfortable in them, i think I just lose my confidence when I start to feel tired.
ReplyDeleteBelted, the shirt acts as a cardigan and totally works! Zebra print is awesome...you totally took the classy animal print approach by just having splashes of it on your dress! (Not that I wouldn't wear a full animal dress print...totally would...just saying ;) )
ReplyDeleteI love that dress! I like how it's patterned, but not overbearing. I must say I like it with the red top better though.
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I really like the length of the shirt with the dress! IT allows just enough zebra stripes to peek out. They're really cute together!
ReplyDeleteI once wore a dress that was my sister's to work. I kept thinking that it seemed a little short for work, but she's taller than me, so I figured if she could do it, then I could. Later, I found out that she always wore it as a tunic shirt with leggings. That was embarrassing! (To be fair, this was a few years ago, when I was at my hottest and could get away with showing off my legs . . . just not at work!)
I think that dress is cute. Love the zebra print!
ReplyDeleteI like the zebra dress...it's really cute, the blouse is a fun accent! I haven't really had any instances recently where I put something on and the only to not love it.
ReplyDeleteI like how the zebra pattern isn't too overwhelming and that beautiful pop of colour!
ReplyDeleteLove how you styled that shirt as more of a blazer! That dress looks great on you!!
ReplyDeleteI love that teal color, and the zebra dress is AWESOME. I may be partial because its my favorite animal print, but it does look great on you. I'd love to see it on its own too.
ReplyDeleteI think the dress looks cute on you and looks beautiful with the color turquoise cardi. I TOTALLY get those outfit mood swings as well...sometimes by the time I get to work I start feeling like I was crazy while making this outfit... haha, it happens to everyone I guess.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I have just started using Formspringme... I haven't received any questions on it either, so I dunno how good it is or not.
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I love the jewel tone of that shirt! Styling it over a dress was a great move to make use of these two great separates.
ReplyDeleteI actually love the dress, but am not loving the teal with it. I'm not sure why. Maybe try a yellow or blue cardigan? I think the fullish skirt needs a slimmer topper. Maybe it's because the shirt says more casual. or needs to be paired with something more professional like you said. They're both great pieces though.
ReplyDeleteI stopped using formspring. It's easier just to ask questions via blog, email or twitter. I don't see the point in adding yet another site into the mix.
I do the create an outfit that I never want to wear again all the time. I have a number of outfits or pieces I wore once, loved it starting out but now cringe when I'm scrolling through old photos. I'm doing that less and less, trying to learn from my 'mistakes', but I feel like it's glaringly obvious to me that something is not working.
I've said it before but I'll say it again- I love teal on you! I think you look great but I have those days where in theory the outfit is great and in practice it falls short (happens to the best of us!)
ReplyDeleteI have outfit mood swings too, I think it's a female thing. They usually happen when we go out somewhere at night. I will like what I choose then we go out with friends and I might be more or less dressy then where we end up going and once I see myself in a mirror ask myself why I choose what I did. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice color combination.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have those outfit swings. Such as the F21 sweater leggings I purchased last season. They more look like socks and simply not good.
Yet, they are still in my closet I keep hoping to find another use for them.
Daphne.
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