Sometimes, you just don't need anything else. I know, it's not like I reinvented the wheel here or showed amazing creativity. But sometimes, showing RESTRAINT is the most stylish thing you can do! I LOVE this dress. It's feminine. It's pretty. It's effortless. The white on the bottom is such a great detail. I really didn't want to muck it up with alot of accessories or STUFF. Pretty much the dress speaks for itself. If I had worn pearls or a statement necklace, it would come across far to "serious" or dressy. So I thought the leather cuff and nude fun shoes kept the whole look light. Add easy hair and you've got a look!
And seriously, there is barely $4 in this whole thing. Shoes included. Okay, minus the jewelry....but I never really count jewelry anyway because to me, most of mine is sentimental anyway. It's ALMOST embarrassing how little this whole thing cost! ALMOST!
By the way, you MUST check out a post by Already Pretty. Here's the link. It's BRILLIANT and really helps you realize that you're not crazy when you feel a bit schizo about your wardrobe. She shows how her style has evolved over the life of her blog. It's a post that struck a chord with me, and I'm sure it will with many of you too! Happy Wednesday GIRLIES!!!
I love that dress, Serene. I agree about the accessories: you can keep it simple and let the dress (and your beautiful self) shine. Great bargains too!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a gorgeous dress! And not distracting from it is smart: the dress carries the day. I wish I had one of these!
ReplyDeleteWonderful. I love the cuff with that dress. I'll say it again -- I wish I could go thrifting with some of you ladies. You do so well! Do you haunt a lot of stores? How much time do you have to commit weekly? Do you target a special store, or will any old Goodwill store yield the great finds? Just curious! You must have a very good eye -- the only "thrifting" I do is at consignment stores because otherwise I'm afraid I'll leave with junk. You really seem to have it figured out!
ReplyDeleteThe dress is spectacular. The white pops and the blue looks wonderful on you. I wish there were good thrift stores here.
ReplyDeleteI love that dress. It looks just beautiful on you. Those shoes are pretty awesome too.
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I agree, I think restraint and letting pieces shine are an important part of style. That dress is AMAZING. The detail at the bottom is so pretty!
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I totally agree. Simple outfits are something I need to do a little more of; simple looks appeal to me but I've also got a magpie-like attraction to shiny baubles that I want to wear. All the time.
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous enough to make me give it a shot though.
This dress is beautiful. I too love the simplicity of it and the pattern on the bottom is enough of an accent. What kind of fabric is it?
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful, and tan! I love the shoes with it, and yes - and yes about restraint! (I hardly ever practice it, but so admire it in others!)
ReplyDeleteI love this so much!! And it looks wonderful on you!!
ReplyDeletenice dress.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is so cute on you. And I'm in love with those shoes. I've been looking through your blog. You have an amazing eye for thrifting. You have to come shopping with me and teach me all your tricks.
ReplyDeleteI'm a friend of Shybiker. Nice to meet you.
xo,
Tracy
You are so right. This dress didn't need anything else. I can see you getting a lot of wear from this piece. Pink shoes, red! I like that you didn't over-accessorize. This is another rule to be followed from time to time.
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