Monday 24 May 2021

Knotted Tees Over Maxi Dresses With Chloe Paraty Bag : Weekday Wear Link Up

Using my favourite trick to change up a printed maxi dress - knotting a tee over the top! Perfect outfit formula for an autumn day in Brisbane, especially when paired with a cute crossbody bag like the Chloe small Paraty.


What I wore:

black tee knotted over a Kmart floral print maxi dress with converse Chloe Paraty Bag | awayfromblue

kmart tropicana floral coral tiered maxi dress with chloe periwinkle small Paraty | away from blue

awayfromblue Instagram | black knotted tee over floral maxi dress chloe paraty small bag

Earrings: gold pendant chandelier earrings
Necklace: blush pink and gold beaded tassel necklace
TeeAtmos & Here black essential v-neck tee
Dress: Kmart Tropicana sleeveless tiered maxi dress (worn 30 times)
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
BagChloe periwinkle small Paraty


Why I wore it:

This maxi dress is such a staple - and this was it's 30th wear! I was so happy to be able to put together a 30 ways to wear post with it, it's a dress I really enjoy wearing. Nice and colourful outfit for spending the day out with the kids - it looked like it would be a cooler day so I added the black tee on top but it quickly warmed up and I had to hunt out some shade to sit in as the kids played in the playground. Luckily the library we headed to afterwards had aircon!

The black Converse matched the black tee nicely, but I felt it dressed down the outfit a little so I added the pretty gold statement earrings to stop it looking too casual. The blush necklace I was surprised to see that I haven't worn with this dress before as it compliments the colours in the print so nicely!

And of course the periwinkle blue of the Chloe small Paraty bag works so well with the blues in the floral print. Just big enough for some snacks and all our water bottles too.


Last worn: gold earrings, black v-neck tee, blush tassel necklace, Kmart floral print tiered maxi dress, Converse, Chloe small periwinkle Paraty bag.

Other ways to wearblack v-neck tee and jeans, Kmart floral print tiered maxi dress worn 30 ways, Converse for long haul flight, Chloe small periwinkle Paraty bag and navy sundress.

Perfect for pregnancyConverse in second trimester.


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What I wore:

lilac tee knotted over purple feather print maxi dress with converse Chloe small paraty bag in periwinkle blue | awayfromtheblue

purple feather print maxi dress with Chloe periwinkle small Paraty | away from the blue

purple tee knotted over feather print maxi dress autumn outfit with small chloe paraty bag | awayfromblue Instagram

Necklace: Kmart rose gold and pink beaded necklace
Tee: Spectrum basic v-neck tee in washed lilac
Dress: JayJays feather print maxi dress
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
BagChloe periwinkle small Paraty


Why I wore it:

This outfit just duplicates the first one really. Again I knotted a v-neck tee over a printed maxi skirt, and added black Converse, a blush and gold necklace, and the periwinkle chloe Paraty! I do like repeating an outfit formula if I enjoyed wearing it previously.

With the lilac tee and the darker feather print of the maxi dress this is a very different colour combo from the first outfit, but that same comfortable formula. I wore it for another day with the playground and the library too even! Not quite as fun as the day above though we also had some errands to run which did not go smoothly. And then because 2 of our routes home were blocked we had to take the long way around, turning a 5 minutes trip into 45 minutes with the traffic. One of those days!

I did however really like the purple and periwinkle combo - I'll need to wear this Paraty bag with purple again in the future!


Last worn: lilac v-neck tee, blush and gold necklace, feather print maxi dress, Converse (above), Chloe periwinkle blue small Paraty bag (above).

Other ways to wearlilac v-neck tee and kimono, feather print maxi dress for a wedding, Converse and tee dress, Chloe periwinkle blue small Paraty bag and printed shorts.

Perfect for pregnancylilac v-neck tee in second trimester, feather print maxi dress in second trimester, Converse in third trimester.


How You Can Wear It:


A knotted tee over a maxi dress is a great option! It can add a little sun coverage on a day at the playground, or warmth on a cooler autumn day. You can pick a tee that pulls some colour out of the print of the dress, or contrast it entirely. A a neutral like a black tee always works!



Weekday Wear Linkup #121


Welcome to the Weekday Wear linkup! A linkup for you to share your weekday outfits - whether that is office wear or stay at home mum wear - if you wore it on a weekday, you can link it up!


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72 comments:

  1. I need to use this trick this summer! I love the contrast of the colors in the first look especially. Thanks so much for the link up Mica!

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  2. I never layer over dresses because it's so hot here but I love the look! Thanks for the link up Mica - hope you have a great week!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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  3. So cute Mica! Love those maxi skirts.

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    1. Thanks! They are both maxi dresses :)

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  4. I love this little styling trick, Mica! I have to remember to try this! I always wear the tee shirts under the dresses for extra layers, but I love the way the tees look knotted over the dresses. Have a wonderful week!

    Shelbee
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    1. I really need to try a tee under a dress - haven't done that yet! :)

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  5. Nice outfits. Love the floral skirts. I haven't tried knotting my tees.

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    1. It's a good hack to make them sit at your waist if you're petite! :)

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  6. Beautiful bag Mica and I love bothyour outfits!
    Kisses, Paola.

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  7. I love doing this with my dresses especially if it is a tank dress or more of a low cut. Makes it quite comfortable and gives more outfit options. Love love that first dres but that second one is pretty too.
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  8. Both outfits look great on you!
    I've got several maxi dresses and I was thinking of shortening them. Now, I have second thoughts about that.

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    1. Glad I could give you another way to wear them!

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  9. Great summer outfits! I'm loving maxi dresses lately too!

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  10. Another fabulous way to wear a maxi dress, both prints are so beautiful!
    Ellie
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  11. Perfect way to style a dress in a different way, love both outfits!

    Kisses,

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  12. Perfect bag and nice skirt.
    Greetings.

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    1. Thanks! They are both maxi dresses :)

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  13. That's really smart trick to make the most of maxi dresses!
    You look very nice, Mica,I especially like the 1st outfit: the color combo looks so stylish!
    XO
    S
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  14. Knotting a tee over a maxi dress is such a great idea, and will ensure you get even more wear out of your maxi dresses. I'm loving both the outfits you created, with a slight preference for the more colourful first one! xxx

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    1. Yes it's a great way to get more wear from my dresses and make them look different! :)

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  15. I like your knotted tee trick for variety! Both of your outfits are so nicely dressed up with the jewelry you chose. Thanks for the link up and have a good week!

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  16. I never tried this outfit formula it's a great trick, the tee over a dress. I am waiting for the post of 30 ways on how you have styled this dress, I like this type of posts. Thank you for the invitation to the link up!
    xoxo

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    1. Thanks! I do have the post
      30 ways to wear floral maxi dress here and I've linked it in the one above too - it's a dress that's got a lot of wears! :)

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  17. Ya for getting 30 wear on that dress. That is one of my favorite dresses of yours.

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    1. A favourite of mine too, such a staple! :)

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  18. I absolutely love the purse you wore. That colour is gorgeous and compliments so many different outfits! Both looks are just incredible. How exciting that you were to wear the maxi dress 30 times. You truly make the most of each piece in your wardrobe and it inspires me so much.
    the creation of beauty is art.

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  19. Always love your maxis. This time the blue combo caught my eye although that red maxi has been a favorite of mine. I don't have much success knotting my tees. Help!! Could you share how you do it? Do you have one of those little knotting gadgets? Rubber band?

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    1. I didn't know there was a knotting gadget! I just tie a knot in the excess fabric - almost all my tees are relaxed fits so there's plenty to knot together! :)

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  20. That is a really cute look on you! I like that your knotting technique give you a cool asymmetric hem on the top. The necklaces definitely ramp up what is a very simple but nice combination that I could definitely see getting worn again and again in different variations.

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  21. Very cute bag. You always have the best maxi skirts!

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    1. Thanks! They are both maxi dresses :)

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  22. When certain types of outfit combinations work, it's so easy and foolproof to just repeat them. It's great that you're up to 30 wears with that first maxi dress. The vibrant color and pattern is really lovely for the warmer months.

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  23. Nice outfits:) thanks for your sharing...

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  24. Oh Mica!! This is so fabulous...both examples. I know this trick but I'm not sure I do it that often. Thanks for the reminder!!
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  25. Oooooo....love this look, Mica! I think doing the knotted tee with the maxis is a great way to change the look of the dress:) You look great as always:) And ugh...traffic problems are the worst. I can totally understand the frustration.

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  26. What a brilliant idea for switching up the styling of a maxi-dress by wearing a knotted t-shirt over it. Thanks for sharing this trick and for hosting. I hope you've got a great week ahead of you.

    Rena
    www.finewhateverblog.com

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  27. That's a brilliant idea and I love both these looks! Your jewelry is cute!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  28. I really like both of these outfits. Kind of dressy-casual.

    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

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  29. Love how your bag pops against both prints, although as a Pisces, I definitely gravitate toward the 2nd one the most!
    Cheryl Shops | www.cherylshops.net

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  30. I really like the idea of wearing a t-shirt over a dress to give it a new life. Love your handbag, Mica. Lovely colour and shape. Have a great week ahead
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  31. Great idea to layer over dresses, love the both outfits, beautiful colors!

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  32. Great summer outfits!
    Nina

    http://www.stylingwithnina.com/2021/05/day-trip-to-nantucket-island.html

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  33. This looks would never have occurred to me, but I like it!

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  34. Oh yes this candles are pretty cute =) Yes that's sad because I wanted the other one so much. But sometimes life is hard :D
    Thanks my weekend was nice but the new week started not that good :D

    Great post. This maxi dress is pretty cute =) I hope that I can wear dresses too as soon as possible but it rains every day :D

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  35. A very nice and stylish look, dear! Love your bag!

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  36. I need to remember to do this more often! These dress make such darling skirts!

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  37. I love both these looks, but especially the colours in the first look
    Julia x
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  38. Very fine outfits 😊 have a nice day 😊

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  39. Oh I love a knotted tee! It's my 'other' French tuck lol! Wising you a great week xx

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  40. This is such a good outfit formula, Mica! It's a great way to make a bulky tee look so polished and show off your pretty skirts. Love both of these outfits! Thanks so much for the link-up!

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  41. Knotted T-shirts are so versatile and cool. It looks very good wth your maxi skirt. Your bag is a nice baby blue that I like and it is roomy, enough but not too large, to throw the masks, sanitizer, wet tissues, all necessary for the pandemic situation while going out

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    1. Thanks! They are both maxi dresses :)

      And yes, this bag is such the perfect size for everything!

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  42. I love this type of layering, it is so perfect for transitional seasons! You look fabulous in both versions, Mica.

    I hope you are having a great week so far!

    Amber

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  43. Hello Mica,

    Such an interesting way to use a printed maxi dress, somethings clothes with a print can be tricky to wear after many uses but you managed to combined with the perfect t-shirt and accessories in solid colors :) A perfect OOTD for transitional seasons!

    Pablo
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  44. hello dear!
    beautiful stylizations, you look wonderful as always :) you have a great, inspiring style!
    Greetings from Poland!

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  45. This is such a great style tip and I love long maxi skirts! xo, Biana BlovedBoston

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  46. You look so nice in both of the long skirts Mica. I used to wear them years ago and I like the way you tied the tshirt on the side. My daughter and I also do that with our tshirts. The handbag is nice too.
    Thanks for the blog visit and have a wonderful week Mica.

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    1. Thanks! They are both maxi dresses :)

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  47. I love the idea of a knotted t-shirt over a maxi! So cute and clever!

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  48. It has been a long time...I'm very happy to back on blog and see you hear. You look beautiful! I like the red skirt and the little bag. Lovely combo of look!Good job dear! Love from Holland

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    1. Thanks! They are both maxi dresses :)

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  49. I love these skirts
    Blue and red are amazing colors for clothes
    Kisses♥

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  50. Both of your outfits are so chic! I love how you knotted your shirts. It's such a fun way to add personality to your look. It's getting pretty hot where we live too so I hear you on the aircon! I hope your week is going well so far and happy Wednesday!

    Maureen | www.littlemisscasual.com

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  51. Maxis are always so versatile. I love the sunny image with the red printed dress. <3 I hope things are looking grand for you this week. <3
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  52. Thanks for stopping by Mica, sorry I was late to the party. Have a super week. Jacqui x

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  53. I love your easy, sporty, casual outfit formulas with all your maxi skirts and maxi dresses. I also love a good floral print mixed with a solid. These outfits are so you, Mica!

    Welcome by and join the linkup on Thursdays. Thank You. =)

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  54. That periwinkle blue Chloe bag is just so cute! Love the color of it, a bit unusual, but still versatile.

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    1. It is a really versatile bag! It's been on frequent repeat! :)

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  55. This is great and something super easy to do to help get more mileage out of a maxi dress.
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  56. Thank you all for your comments - and for linking up!

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