Here's what I wore to go shopping with my grandparents:
Shoes: Wittner 'Jasmarie' studded sandals
Bag: Balenciaga part time in black 2010 with SGH
The style prompt for the day was to wear a 'dress that gives you shape', so I went for a wrap dress again. There was a similar theme for the DAREcember challenge I participated in, and I wore a wrap dress then too.
I really wasn't feeling the love with this dress when I wore it out all day. I am still keeping it in my wardrobe for the moment as it is a good piece to wear in the office. (Last wore it to the office in the third trimester!) I'm planning to wear it again when I go back to work and see how I feel about it then before I make the final decision on whether it stays or leaves my wardrobe.
Last worn: printed wrap dress, studded sandals, Balenciaga Part Time bag.
Here's what I wore to go to the clinic and get groceries:
Dress: Jeanswest deep pink ruffle neckline dress
Belt: Asos skinny pale pink belt
Shoes: Asos 'five star' leather sandals
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love cross body bag in grey
I know what you're thinking - "that's a very overdressed outfit for stopping by the child health clinic and grabbing groceries on the way home"...The style challenge for the day was 'overdress because you can'. And I certainly felt overdressed (and awkward!) in this outfit.
I've been looking at the dress in my wardrobe for a while wanting to wear it but feeling it was too dressy for everyday wear with baby, so it was nice to get a chance to wear it at least. It is pretty, but wearing it out for a few hours just confirmed for me it's not the best dress to wear when looking after baby T. Still keeping it in my wardrobe though as it will be useful for when I go back to work.
Last worn: Ray Ban Wayfarer, pink dress, pastel belt, Asos leather sandals, Rebecca Minkoff Love bag.
Linking up with What I Wore, Whatcha Wearing Wednesday, Style Me Wednesday, Trendy Wednesday, Thursday Favourites, Throw Back Thursday, Spotlight Weekly, Fab Favourites today.
love the first dress :)
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Mica, you wear both prints and solids well! I love both dresses on you. So pretty. I think MORE people need to look nicer when going out. HaHaHa
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haha they do say you should put a bit of effort in, that just felt like a bit too much! :)
DeleteLove the red dress on you! So bright & bold!
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I actually really like the wrap dress! The print is so cute and the shape really flatters you! Coming to your blog always makes me jealous that you are in the midst of summer - I am ready for continuous warm weather!
ReplyDeleteOoooh I actually love this wrap dress on you. It's very flattering and dressy yet not over the top. I think this red dress which you think is a bit too flashy for every day wear would be cute on a cooler day with a jean jacket? Maybe that would mellow out some of the too fancy vibe. (:
ReplyDeleteShould definitely try dress it down with a denim jacket next time! :)
DeleteMica you look beautiful in this red dress. I didn't know you own a Bal PT. Maybe I have seen in wearing it in the past but I have completely forgotten lol. The bag looks so broken in and the leather looks so nice!
ReplyDeleteYes, one of my oldest Bals I think! I have so many tucked away in storage now with baby..I should really wear them more often!
DeleteHi Mica, I must say that I actually really like the first wrap dress outfit in print, the red dress is also cute. The print is nice and I love that you are wearing colourful mixes like this. xx/Madison
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overdress because you can - i love that statement! i don't think you look overdressed by much at all, those sandals are a great choice :)
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Thank you! I certainly felt overdressed in woolies, ha! it is a good statement, and was a fun challenge :)
Deletethe red dress is lovely... http://melodyjacob1.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteI love the dresses!
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ meandmr.com
I overdress everyday just because I can xD Haha, though it does depend on the situation....if I know I'm going straight from class to the gym, I think that's a waste of a pretty outfit, for example. Haha, so maybe your red dress isn't the best choice for a day of errands with baby T - but definitely keep it for another day!
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Very good way to live - some days call for a little extra effort! :)
DeleteI think its SO cool that you are challenging yourself to try out new things and look at your closet differently. Is the print of the first dress a bunch of purses?!?! ADORABLE. And the color of the second dress looks stunning on you!
ReplyDeleteI definitely find it really difficult to decide to give away an item in my closet. I always convince myself that I can use it later for something... and sometimes I do! But sometimes I don't and they just sit there in my closet. I think giving things away sometimes has to be a process that takes time.
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I think reducing the size of my wardrobe is definitely something that will take time! easier to fill it than empty it, ha!
DeleteI wish the print was purses! It's just tassels :)
I love the red dress, totally my favorite look! -xx
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Definitely... the first dress is gorgeous. I like the print on it.The second dress is cute too.
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A good dress is the perfect attire for warmer months. I love your sandals in both looks!
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Love both dresses :)
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Overdress because you can! I like it!!! There's no reason we have to dress in jeans and t-shirts to do ordinary things...
ReplyDeleteBoth outfits are so pretty! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove both of these! Sometimes a dress is all you need! The print of that first dress is amazing :D
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I really like the colors and int of that first dress. I hope you keep it. I am really trying to figure out what to keep in my closet since it's so overstuffed.
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it's so hard trying to figure out what to keep and what to let go of...I often think of the very few times I've missed something I've let go of and use that as an excuse to keep something, when I really don't miss anything that much!
DeleteOh my goodness, I love that wrap dress!
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You look great! I really like both dresses a lot :-) when do you go back to work? You're so lucky you've had so much time off!
ReplyDeleteI am very lucky indeed! The standard maternity leave in Australia is up to a year, and my company lets me extend it to two years if I desire. I go back later this year though.
DeleteBoth dresses are very pretty! Visiting from the Trendy Wednesday Link Up.
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I have to say that I am not fully convinced on the tassel wrap dress either.
ReplyDeleteANd regarding the red dress : better overdressed than underdressed ;)
Thanks Lorena for your honesty :) I will wear it when I'm back in the office and make my final decision then. i definitely don't love it as much as my other wrap dresses, but it is the best one for wearing in winter with the long sleeves....
DeleteThank you all for your kind comments.
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