I often reach for dresses when I'm feeling uninspired, lazy or need a jolt of colour. I also notice all the backwards hangers.
This beautiful print dress got a lot of love in the office from my colleagues. Pockets!
It's three different cabbage rose prints - black, yellow and orange backgrounds.
They are all separate chunks of fabric sewn together like patchwork. So unusual.
I pondered keeping it out last year for fall/winter as it is a wool and silk blend. Maybe I'll do it this fall? Will it turn into a year-round dress? Not many do...
Wool! My coworkers were boggled.
I copied my original styling and covered my arms with this neon orange silk blouse.
I wore the dress without the blouse all day in the office - the temps never change, but it just feels more summery when it's hot out.
The stuff:
The deepest blue shoes ever!
The stuff:
Gold-based bling:
I forgot to photograph these earrings when I bought them. Oops!
- Necklace - Givenchy, vintage 80s, vintage fair
- Blue/gold hinged bangle - vintage 80s, thrifted
- Teal/gold hinged bangle - vintage 80s, thrifted
- Gold/turquoise ring - consignment
- Lapis lazuli ring - Wendy Brandes
- Earrings - thrifted; purchased for $10.00 in May on a 5-minute shop
Love this dress! And...pockets, too?!
ReplyDeletePockets too! Thanks so much, Pam!
DeletePockets AND all-over coverage of color and pattern, mmmmm perfect! The two hinged bracelets caught my eye along with the earrings - I like the different shapes and colors of the stones - but then it became apparent I like all of the jewelry! Oh, and of course the vibrancy of the tangerine orange top and deep blue shoes add to the delight of the entire one-and-done jammy dress. Have you ever counted your jammy dresses?
ReplyDeleteWe have SUNSHINE in our neck of NY, yay!
Cheers, Laurie
Right? So good! Thanks so much, Laurie! I'm rather fussy about my jewelry (oh we know I'm fussy about everything, who am I kidding?), so I'm glad you enjoy it.
DeleteI can't be bothered to count - plus I have fall/winter ones - but I'd guess at least 20 per season.
Yay, SUNSHINE! Enjoy your day!
I could get used to the whole "not working" thing, too :-) My boss would get a fit if I tell him I'm ready for retirement, which in all honesty I am.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your co-workers would miss you and your fabulous outfits too! That DVF dress is a stunner! I'm swooning over the colour of your shoes too, even if my feet would scream No! at their heels. xxx
I've been mentioning it (my pending retirement, hopefully in the next 3 years), to ensure my boss is ready for it. I'm so ready...
DeleteThank you - I love that dress so much. The shoes are surprisingly comfortable!
That dress would look equally great with bright opaques and those fabulous lace-up stompy Fluevogs, wouldn't it? It's so pretty not to wear all year round. xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a good idea, Vix! I really do need to keep it out year-round.
DeleteThat dress on you is flawless. Have you considered a special bejeweled or otherwise fancied up hanger for closet overachiever of the month? The other jammie dresses should watch out!
ReplyDeleteHa ha, that's a hilarious idea, Kym, thank you! I don't wear my dresses that frequently, and my own tastes change constantly, but I love the idea of my dresses vying for favourite!
Deletegosh - what a gorgeous outfit. Very sophisticated and snazzy at the same time.
ReplyDeleteJudith in Ottawa
Thank you so much, Judith!
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