And look, I've totally forgotten how to take a proper outfit photo after just a week off from style blogging! Just as I thought I had everything all figured out, I spotted this dress at Loft. It was half off, and with my $20 "rewards coupon" (which means I spend WAY too much of my money at Loft), it ended up being $20. Stylenation, you know I can't pass up a good deal.
I love the cute lace yolk styling on the neckline and the elastic waist that was just begging to be belted. And I thought that being 2 neutrals that are already pretty heavily represented in my wardrobe, it'd be easy to work into my rotation. The problem is the high neckline. I ended up pairing it with a black boyfriend cardigan that would accommodate the shape of the neckline. But that's the best I could do. And you know I need some more color than this. How would you style this dress?
Dress: Loft
Cardigan: Ann Taylor
Belt and tights: Target
Earrings and Necklace: New York & Company
Shoes: Born
haha, glad you are back and with such an awesome new dress - i love the lace neckline!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd style it with a red belt, lace tights and black blazer.
That is a dress worth coming back for! :)
ReplyDeleteI like the red accessories idea! I would also try a mustard cardigan, or a rich purple.
So happy to see you styling it up again. I have been eyeing that dress too....thinking about pairing it with a blazer for work!!
ReplyDeleteI like that dress. The lace detailing is super cute!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back I was reading you everyday for a year :)
ReplyDeleteAww you look great. I have serious hair envy!! I know how is is when there is just no room in life for blogging - so it's good to see you back...I'm trying to pop in everynow and again myself : )
ReplyDeleteYou do look great. I have a hard time with necklines that high myself -- they are just not the right thing on my wide-shouldered top -- so I'm really not sure what to advise here, but I will be checking your other commenters' recommendations with interest.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great suggestion! I especially like adding lace tights to highlight the lace in the neckline. Now I just need to find some lace tights...
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to buy this dress and pair it with mustard, since you're the queen of wearing yellow (and I'm soooo not). I agree though, it'd probably look good together!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I think once I reached the point that I felt pressured to get a post done, or like it wasn't coming easily and naturally, I needed to just slow down.
ReplyDeleteI'm not any more wide on top than elsewhere (at least I don't think I am...), but I do feel like that type of neckline adds a bit of width.
ReplyDeleteThanks Angela!
ReplyDeleteI could definitely see that dress fitting into your wardrobe.
ReplyDeletePayless actually has some for real cheap - like $3 on sale. I got a pair, I like 'em.
ReplyDeleteAnne, I want that dress! The lace on the neckline is beautiful... and I love that you've worn it with black! I would also wear it with maybe a solid colored belt for a casual day, or a gold, loose chain belt for a glam event!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great dress! I would maybe pair it with some bright red shoes, belt an bag or some pastel colours?
ReplyDeletewooHOO! So glad you couldn't stay away - but I'll definitely be checking your other blogs. As I noted on Rad's good-bye post, I continue to dream of get-togethers in the real world. It could happen!
ReplyDeleteIn the mean time, feel free to pop back with style photos here any time. xo
I think you styled the dress perfectly!
ReplyDeleteFor a different look I would wear some colored tights or cardi.
Natasha ~ Required2BeInspired
Lovely outfit, you look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWould love it if you visit my blog when you have time ;)