Thursday, February 11, 2010

Wednesday: Dress Remix Challenge

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Today's entry in the Dress Remix Challenge is my favorite dress of all time. I bought it last spring at Kohls, and it's managed to fit and look good as I slid up and down the scale over the summer and fall. It hasn't gotten much use this winter because it's tricky to style with lots of layers, but I think using it as a skirt under a blazer and scarf worked with this remix. The blazer is a linen/cotton blend I got on the clearance rack at AT Factory Outlet, and has ended up being my go-to black blazer in a closet full of black blazers. I think it's the length and the shape that work best for my body shape, plus the fabric weight doesn't add bulkiness when I add a belt. The scarf is a soft cotton that I think I picked up at the Gap a while ago.

For the bottom half I wore my Naturalizer black heeled oxfords, and I had fun with a layered tights look: bright purple under black eyelet patterned tights, both from Target. I would have gone with the bare purple but I had a meeting outside the office and didn't want to look too outrageous.

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Not a lot of photos today; I'm finding it hard to make time for a good photo session in the mornings, and my hair is driving me crazy right now so the shots I do take end up unacceptable. I've got an appointment for this weekend so my stylist can shape it some more while I continue to grow it out. Can't wait!

These are the other ways I have worn this dress:
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Like I said, I've worn it a LOT. Looking at all the outfits together like this, I think the best accessories for it are my summer tan, and my husband. :)

13 comments:

  1. what a beautiful dress! I love the colors and how it fits you! :) I agree, the summer looks and the one with the hubby certianly are beautiful- I love how the color makes you POP. ;D

    I see a theme with the remixing- pulling different colors out of the dress in your layers. I love how it creates a uniform, cohesive look. Have you ever thought of using other colors too- like purple or yellow (I would love to see you remix it with a purple cardi ;)?

    <3!

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  2. Gorgeous print! I think today's remix and one with your kitty are my faves.

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  3. Always love blue!!!

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  4. You just sparkle in this!!! (and your hair looks fine, but I understand. LOL) This is so much fun!!!! :D

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  5. I love the colors of this dress! Beautiful!

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  6. Fat kitty makes a nice accessory too, as he gazes adoringly at the hand that wields the can opener. I also really like the ankle-strap wedges - so sleek!

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  7. great remix, again! you totally transformed it into a skirt, and the scarf peaking out is a great accessory (not as good as your hubby though!).

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  8. Oh that dress is divine! I love the pattern!

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  9. I love your dress!!! And you have remixed it very well!

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  10. Love seeing all of these dress remixes!!!

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  11. Today's jacket ensemble is nice, and it was fun to see all the other ways you have worn this cute dress.

    Again, I'm gleaning ideas, and some of them seem a bit 'duh' on my part; why didn't I think of them before I had Kristen's guidance, ya know?

    Great ideas! Chrissy

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  12. I've got that same dress and I really LOVE it too.

    Great remix!

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  13. I love the colors in this dress/skirt - very nice.

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