See, this is my issue with posting outfits several times a week, I get on kicks. Whether it’s a color, a shape, a theme, or even a mood, either that or it’s completely erratic. Maybe you can’t trust me, I’ll change my mind about what I like to wear any second now. Who knows? I don’t!
This week, it seems like I’m all about blue and belts. Last month, when I met the lovely Love Maegan for an interview, she wore a chambray shirt with a scalloped dress underneath. It was perfect. I’ve tried the shirt over dress a few times since, and this is my first interpretation here. Sophia at Nasty Gal had given me this BB Dakota ruched ikat bustier dress, but I just am not able to wear a strapless short dress in public, unless…well never. Unless it’s properly layered. I’ve worn this dress with this shirt before (and not photographed it) but it was styled differently. Today, I decided to wear a belt over the shirt for shape, and put on a the Liz Larios necklace to make me a little more fancy.
Wearing: Chambray shirt: H&M • Dress: BB Dakota courtesy of Nasty Gal • Necklace: courtesy of Liz Larios • Belt: Flea market • Ring : Wendy Brandes • Shoes: Aldo
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I really like this look! The mix of blues is lovely and the open buttoned shirt is a great alternative to a cardigan layer that I probably haven’t rocked since the 90s. But I am grateful for this reminder. The belt over top really modernizes the entire mix! You look great as always! I know what you mean about getting into a pattern of reaching for specific colors. Because I don’t change handbags daily or anything, it is often easier to stick with a similar palette.
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oh yes, i used to love both cardigans AND open shirts in the 90s… but your’e right the belt makes is current, i didn’t even think about that!
I like the contrast of the girly dress with the more menwear-ish shirt. AND I’m still loving the shoes!
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Ooh, I love it belted! …and I love those blue shoes! I too have a problem with strapless dresses. I just hate having to fidget with my clothes and I’m always yanking on strapless making sure they’re in place. Happy Friday!
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thanks love for the inspriation, i told you i’d post it eventually!
I totally love this look. I, too, have trouble in strapless, and I think I could manage something like this. Thanks for the tip!
~Leanne
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yeah, there are a lot of cute strapless dresses out now, you just can’t wear them any day of the year.
GORGGEEEOUSSS. makes me want to run home and put on a similar combo!!
xo, Kim http://www.crowded-closet.com
LOVE this look! I actually recently bought a denim shirt- http://daniellesotherblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/poll-should-i-buy-this-shirt.html- and have been trying to find new ways to wear it. This was inspiration for me!
-Danielle
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on no! the link seemed to be broken!
Looks great and that necklace is amazing.
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Yes, I love this look. I have a few vintage denim/chambray shirts in my shop right now & I’ve been tying them at the waist over dresses & over maxi skirts worn as strapless dresses. I love this look. It’s the summer version of a denim jacket. A total staple.
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This makes me think of blueberries!
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This outfit is perfect
- Adele
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I love the dress and shirt combo. I always try to do something like this with a cardigan and belt, but I can never figure out where to belt it, and I feel like it always looks not quite right!! I’m going to have to give it another try. Also, these shoes really are fantastic – twice in one week and I can’t get enough!
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I LOVE IT! I love those shoes! I also don’t really wear strapless. I like to know everything is staying in place nicely without having to worry/look down every other second! LOL I love it belted! So beautiful! Happy Friday! Have a nice weekend!
Love this outfit from head to toe! The shoes are the perfect shade of blue.
Great booties!
I like how you are really playing with casual and fancy.
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i love this! blue is my favorite color, but i am loving it more than usual these days. you look amazing!
xxx
t
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So lovely! I love how the chambray shirt overtop really tones down what would be an otherwise more cocktail-appropriate dress (as opposed to a strict day dress). Fantastic! I keep seeing oxford shirts used in such fun ways around the ‘net; I think I need to replenish my collection and start looking at them in a new way!
♥ Casey
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oh, i love a botton down, so classic. i like to wear a crisp men’s dress shirt belted, a suitable mini.
you look great my dear….happy weekend!
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Your legs look fantastic in those heels!
Beautiful blues xxx
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my goodness, all these shades of blue are amazing !
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This is a very nice look, I love the mixed shades of blues. I change my mind about what I want to wear all the time! surprisingly sometimes the outfits I put the least effort in are the ones I like the most ha ha
Very pretty necklace also
Aldo’s shoes this season were amazing weren’t they!! Those electric blue heels look great on you.
As always, great post.
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I agree the necklace is a nice touch!
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Cute outfit and I love the necklace!!
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Looks great! You’re such a natural!
Cannot get over how fab those shoes are – love the color!
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sweet shoes
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LOVE this electrifying outfit!
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I’m in love with this outfit. I haven’t checked in in a bit, but love your shorter new do, too!
I’m crazy about the contrast of the casual rolled up button down with the dressier bustier cocktail frock AND the girly dress vs. the menswear-ish over sized shirt! Double contrast! It’s the Ira Levin novel of outfits (re: loads of layers)!
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