Thursday, January 19, 2012

What I Wore: Layering Under a Dress and Having a Good Time

I am getting a lot of wear from my Karina dress. Before I started studying and writing fashion blog/s, I would have seen this dress as a strictly Spring/Summer piece. I'd wear it only with black shoes and maybe a necklace (was I soooo boring?  : >)

This time, I layered a simple black GAP tee underneath, for warmth. I love the contrast of the black background for the print dress! I added a super-skinny belt, black tights and (gasp) medium-brown booties. I had such a good time in this outfit - covered up but still feminine, neutral but not boring.


Dress: Karina; Tee: GAP; Booties: Tsubo
 

I felt pretty sassy.


Bust out, my friends! Many of you don't need this advice, and you've already inspired us with your creativity. For the less daring among us: take a fashion chance and have a blast.

25 comments:

  1. That belt looks really sharp with the dress. I've been layering under my Karina dressed too!

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  2. What a great idea! What I like best about this outfit is 1) your radiant smile and 2) that belt! I adore it! 

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  3. Hurray for taking risks!  I want to try the socks with booties--have bought the socks, no pics yet.  And the dress works perfectly for winter with the tee.

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  4. Hooray, and good for you!  Isn't it great how much we've all learned from blogging? My Karina dress arrived the DAY before I left town for almost a month.  It was torture to have no time to play with it, so I'm looking forward to that when I get back!  I will definitely look at your pics for inspiration.

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  5. Brilliant!  I used to put away my clothes seasonally.  No more!  I now add tights, boots, blazers, etc....You look WONDERFUL!  Hugs!  ~Serene

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  6. I like that print.  I think it would look nice with a bright cardigan too.

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  7. Love it.  The brown booties work perfectly with the print.

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  8. Really NICE! Not boring at ALL! I like the surprise of brown boots. 

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  9. Patti! Loving the sassssssyyyy belt! Great outfit!

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  10. is that a wrap dress? Looks so snug and flattering on you. And I am so admiring your tiny waist. A great way to wear a summer dress for the cold weather

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  11. I love all the details in this outfit! the belt is very clever, very nice Patti
    Isn't fun to wear summer items in the winter, i can wear my entire wardrobe just by layering, good job!

    Ariane xxxx

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  12. Oooh, that's a lovely dress, layered or not!

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  13. What a great way to extend the wear on your dress!  It's too cute not to wear it year round!  ;)

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  14. Sheila (of Ephemera)January 20, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    I so agree - I love how much blogging has expanded my fashion horizons! I have tried so many new looks.

    Love your brown booties with this, Patti!

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  15. I love the little wrapped belt!

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  16. Fabulous dress, and I LOVE that wrap around belt. You only live once, take style risks. You can always change your clothes. ;D

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  17. I love that you chose brown boots too and didnt go for the expected black.  Very chic.

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  18. Layers!  The answer to so many questions!

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  19. Lovely dress, looks great with the top under it and the addition of the little belt. I never understand the idea that you put half your wardrobe away during winter - with layering, you can wear most things all year round.

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  20. I love layers and you styled this lovely dress in a very casual creative way!Great styling!

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  21. I love the tee layered under the dress, and the funky belt! I agree--my creativity has definitely improved since I've started blogging too. How did I get dressed before? :) 

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  22. i adore your dress so much....

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  23. I like how you are rocking this little dress and now, I'm inspired to investigate my closet.

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  24. I like that print.  I think it would look nice with a bright cardigan too.


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