Monday, October 17, 2011

A Little Fancy for a Monday

Closet 10-16 007

This outfit feels like it's way too nice for a Monday, like I'm totally wasting it by wearing it to work.  Do you ever feel that way about what you're wearing?  Nonetheless, I couldn't keep passing over this dress in my closet, hoping for something more fun than work to wear it for.  I'm sure I'll get a chance soon, perhaps around the holidays, but in the meantime, it was just wrong to let this dress hang in my closet, unworn.  It's a comfy wrap dress that isn't a neckline offender, though I've covered up the modest neckline with Meko's leopard print circle scarf.  You can see the full dress here, since I didn't capture the detail too well.  The hat didn't make it to work - I'm just sparing you all a bad hair day.  Though sometimes I do wish hats were office-appropriate.  That'd save me SO much time in the morning.

Dress: The Limited
Belt, hat and tights: Target
Scarf: The Limited
Boots: Eddie Bauer
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13 comments:

  1. CynthiaOctober 17, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Every day is a day when my clothes are unappreciated at work (my department is not exactly a bastion of style).  Except by me.  But hey, when else are you going to wear them, right?  I love that red.  I totally need a plain red dress.

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  2. AnneOctober 17, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Well, neither is mine :)  Totally recommend the Limited dress - it's a high neckline, and a wrinkle-proof fabric.  I'm sure it'll go on sale soon, and they always have tons of promo codes.  I think Target has a couple red ones online too.

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  3. lauraOctober 17, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    ANNE! I love this whole look! This is so fancy, retro-inspired! The boots and leopard circle scarf make the whole look more modern, but there's that vintage vibe that is sooooo glamorous! That hat is just so chic! And yes, I wish hats were more work-appropriate. 

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  4. RebeccaOctober 17, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    It is hard to find a wrap dress with a work appropriate neckline!  I like the hat and the scarf.

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  5. HeleneOctober 17, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I love this look, leopard print and red is a great combination. You look fabulous! It's funny because I thought the same thing this morning about my outfit, about how it was wasted to wear it to work.

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  6. RaquelitaOctober 17, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Clever use of the scarf! I dig the pop of leopard print with the red. 

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  7. RlutzOctober 17, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    The color of that dress looks fabulous on you!! Your are rocking that hat!!

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  8. LyddiegalOctober 18, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    I totally want to wear my cloche to work. that would be awesome, but i'd get made fun of.
    and yes, i do feel like sometimes i waste outfits.
    and yes, i do love the dress. just wear it a lot anyway.

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  9. KristenOctober 18, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    LOVE that. Love the spunky hat, and it looks like you got bit by the same red and leopard bug that I did! :)

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  10. oranges_and_applesOctober 18, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Very fancy indeed! I need to dig out my hat!

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  11. A-DubsOctober 18, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Once again, the leopard print with red is making go "whewie!" Why not dress up on a Monday? Doesn't it help just a teensy bit in the whole getting-through-the-day department?

    Also, you're all Mad Men-retro curves and glamour here. Love it!

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  12. The Dolls FactoryOctober 19, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Great photos
    Always following
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  13. K.BeanOctober 19, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Wonderful dress, and as others have noted why not dress up if you feel like it? Manic Monday and all that. The hat is superb and really tops it all off (ha haha millinery humor).

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