So apparently I was too late last time I wore this dress and none of you were able to pick it up at H&M for $10. Tragic!
I wanted to wear it differently this time — as is always my goal — so I had to brainstorm how to reel in the shapeless silhouette without a belt. Thankfully I have this great little black blazer that, while a bit hot for the afternoon, was a perfect add-on to ensure I didn't look like I was wearing a houndstooth-print burlap sack.
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| Dress: H&M (sadly sold out), Blazer: Nordstrom, Shoes: Target, Necklace: Etsy |
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| Taking a break in the sunshine! |
I'm excited to try it in the winter with tights and boots, too!
How would you style this dress?? Any unique suggestions out there?
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Love the outfit, Lady!! Houndstooth is so good!!
ReplyDeleteThe houndstooth is great but that blue necklace and blue shoes really shine! I love the accessories :) Also - what are you mani colors? LOVE the blue too! (apparently I'm obsessed with blue today :)) Found you via Real Girl Glam - hope you'll come check out my site! :)
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Thanks!!! I'm a huge fan of it too :)
ReplyDeleteLove this look with the dress - the blue accents are fantastic with the graphic black and white print (and the mani - love it!) I think it would also be great with burgundy accents for fall - maybe a cardi or tights?
ReplyDeleteOoh yes!! I'm loving all the deep reds - that WOULD look great with this! Great suggestion! I think I even have some burgundy tights from last year I could wear :) :)
ReplyDeleteUm..... $10 for this dress?!? What a steal! Absolutely love that you paired with the black blazer and cobalt necklace. Such a good look! Thanks for linking up for Real Girl Style!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!! And, I KNOW! It was a crazy steal!
ReplyDeleteI thought this outfit was perfect when I saw the first photo - the houndstooth with the cobalt bubble necklace is genius! But then when I saw it paired with the flats... a-ma-zing!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I can give you any alternate styling tips. I would try experimenting with a scarf as a belt (tied in the back to avoid bulkiness in the front). Or you could try layering a top under the dress, although that won't help with the bulkiness. Sorry!
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Thanks so much Kate!! Flats are a must working downtown and walking around so much. I'll definitely be testing out ways to wear it in the winter, so a scarf is a great suggestion! Helps draw the eye somewhere else even if it doesn't do a ton of literal slimming!! I'll be sure to highlight the dress again on the blog, too.
ReplyDeleteHoundstooth is such a classic print; and somehow blue gives it a great tint of accent!
ReplyDeletecheck mine out here at http://apopofpurple.wordpress.com/2012/10/29/jacket-over-houndstooth/
I paired it with blue shoes too! :)
xo Jenn
How funny that we both picked blue as our accent! Your shoes are great - definitely need to follow your blog now :)
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