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Thursday, August 4, 2011

She wore bluuuuuueeeee....gingham?





When I'm happy to wear blue gingham, you KNOW it's hot outside!!!  This is what I wore to work Monday.  Often, I'll change into this dress unbelted when I'm at home.  It's cotton lined with white cotton.  It's big and roomy and just feels great on my skin.

I've definitely shied away from oversize clothes believing that the most flattering thing for my body is a more fitted silhouette.  But lately I've come to find that the silhouette doesn't have to mean clinging.  For the most part I like the hour glass silhouette, but that doesn't have to HUG my body, just have the hourglass outline.  With this dress, a big honkin' belt did the trick!  What long held sartorial beliefs have you started to let go of and LOVED?  While there IS a fine line between getting out of your comfort zone and being something you're not; sometimes you just have to give something a try to know if will work for you.  THEN, if it doesn't work you'll know it's because you don't like it NOT because of a preconceived idea or fear of looking silly!  Give it a shot!

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11 comments:

  1. PattiAugust 4, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    You look super-cool, Serene. I try to let go of sartorial beliefs every morning, and try new ideas. Some of them will *never* be photographed : > Bloggers like you are very inspiring for new looks.

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  2. Judy CAugust 4, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    I feel melty. When my honey comes home after a 10 hour day in this heat in Tennessee, he looks melty. I don't want to throw away time. But ah, September.

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  3. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    You look so cool. I agree with you on the hour glass look. It's perfect on you

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  4. ShaylaAugust 4, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I've seen quite a few people wearing the blue gingham lately in various items - slacks, blazers, dresses, etc. Perfect for summer and you look cool as a cucumber!

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  5. VanessaAugust 4, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Love the belt as the trick to nip in an oversized item. And gingham and summer just go together!

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  6. ShybikerAugust 4, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Pretty clothes. And I like your attitude toward trying something new.

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  7. Pam @ over50feeling40August 4, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    You do look calm, cool, and stylish! OOOO...can you imagine wearin Blue Velvet right now...awful thought...it is good you changed the words to the song!

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  8. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    You know, before I started blogging I wouldn't have belted anything that didn't have a built in waist of some sort...but I have tried this same trick and it makes breezy summer dresses fit the silhouette we want.

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  9. citizen rosebudAugust 4, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    I'm working on an outfit post right now and guess what- BLUE GINGHAM! I guess great minds....
    like gingham! xo. -Bella Q
    the Citizen Rosebud

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  10. Hot Pink Combat BootsAugust 5, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    I love the brown belt paired with the gingham. Looks fantastic.

    Super cute blog btw. I found you through 'growing old disgracefully'.

    Have a pretty weekend!
    Michelle ;)

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  11. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 5:16 AM

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    Oh, nice post.)) Love your blog!!!.))))))

    I need your help ... Soon I am flying to Greece and I will have a two-day shopping in Athens .. You were there ever? If yes, what places you advise?

    ♥

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