Listening to: "Help Yourself," Sad Brad Smith, from
the "Up in the Air" soundtrack.
Dress (as top): Old Navy;
Sweater: Target;
Shoes: Zigi Soho;
Skirt: Ralph Lauren, thrifted;
Bracelet: Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI.
How I've worn the skirt: here.
You may remember my top -- it's actually the dress in this ruffly ensemble. I decided I wanted to play with layering it with a skirt for a more professional look to show how it completely changes the tone of the outfit. I've gotten a few dresses altered that have been shortened just a smidge too much, and have salvaged them by combining them with skirts.
It was SO warm today that I did not wear the sweater for very long.
Spring, I love you. Thanks for finally coming. Please don't give me major allergies this year.
Hope you all have a wonderful, wonderful weekend!
i have to say, i think this is one of my favorite outfits i've seen you wear! that color is just so gorgeous on you! (the "top," i mean)
ReplyDeletei am like you - holding out hope for no allergies. last year they were awful and i *think* i can already feel it coming but i must just be paranoid.
I have this dress in a floral print. Thank you for inspiring me to find a way to wear it before the spring. :)
ReplyDeleteJoann this outfit is fantastic! I love how you transformed the look! I really should try this out :)
ReplyDeleteAgreed---fantastic look! I loved the dress before, but it definitely rocks as a top, too! The skirt is great.
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling that we still have a little more cold weather yet to come. This was just a way to tantalize us...
ReplyDeleteI would never have known that the top was really a dress. What a great idea!
I just started following your blog on bloglovin and I LOVE THIS FEATURE! And I love the red and ruffles of your outfit :]
ReplyDeletei'm here for the first time and i really like your outfits - those dresses are co colourful and energetic ;)
ReplyDeletei love love love how you wore this dress underneath the skirt for a more professional look. the two colors go together perfectly and the cardigan is the cherry on top :) you look lovely!
ReplyDeleteI think that happy and profession are hard to do at the same time.. this look does it so well! :D I love your look!
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That should have read... "Happy and Professional" ops! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the dress as a blouse. I keep meaning to try this with some of my dresses.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of an outfit from Mad Men! Love the ruffles... Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou look super chic! And I love how you used the dress as a blouse.
ReplyDeleteLove the ruffles! The color is great as well.
ReplyDeleteSO impressive that you could wear the dress as a top- I've never been able to pull that off and make it look as decent as you have. That color is so bold and the ruffles are flirty!!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, that dress looks amazing with the skirt. The colors are fantastic on you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea, especially to get more wear out of dress that may not be an office-appropriate length.
ReplyDeleteoh i just love this outfit. the color combo is awesome.
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