I've layered this outfit like a baker layers her three-tier red velvet and cream cheese cake (rather specific there). When I looked in the mirror at the final outcome I wanted to take a bow.It all started with my Urban Outfitters summer dress. Standing in my robe in front of my closet, I thumbed the material of the hanging dress and scowled. I wanted to wear flowers today goddammit, come hell or high water. But then I heard the wind rattle against my window, thought of how great it would feel walking fifteen city blocks to work covered in goosebumps, and then let go of the hem, defeated.
I turned around and walked away from the closet with my shoulders slumped and head hanging low, sad Charlie Brown music playing behind me.
And then somehow it came to me. Put a denim shirt on, throw on the dress, top it off with a paper bag skirt, and add a pinch of sugar! Wait, no sugar.
Take that, fall. Hair. Toss.
Dress- UO
Shirt- F21
Skirt- h&m
Necklace- J Crew
Shoes- UO
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Totally adore that skirt, I love the top of it, how it has a fluttery flowery vibe to it - beautiful! ( I dont know if I explained that well... it's early.. I need coffee...)\
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DeleteCute ensemble! Love the necklaces!
ReplyDeleteCompletely adore your layers! The chambray and brown I think are an amazing combination...and the pop of floral up top just is like sprinkles (on a cake!).
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haha this was so cute! i love that analogy
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DeleteI am super impressed with your layering skills here!! I love that you were just struck with this brilliant idea! The floral dress looks lovely with the denim top and the paper bag skirt. Perfect for fall :)
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Haha, way to beat fall! You definitely layered this outfit to perfection. Love that paper bag skirt!
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oh i love that you wear a denim shirt under your floral top! this is really a great look darling! and i want your skirt!
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I love what you are wearing! Great twist on the dress! xoxo
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Thanks soooo much for your comment and all you did!! :))
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HOLY-LAYERING-GOODNESS, this outfit is the bomb. Seriously, you are the master outfit baker I am so impressed. Everything looks perfect and it looks like an outfit fresh off the fall pages of anthropologie or something. Also, your closet wars make me smile, you totally won this round!
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haha it's a battle every day!
DeleteWell done! Love that paper bag waist!
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wow!i love these photos!
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You have such skills at layering, it's crazy! Adore the necklaces under the collar. Dammit I want a cheesecake now!
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This is so cute! I love the layering :)
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oh gosh! this outfit is beyond adorable <3 I just love all these pieces! they work together soo well
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Well done! Look how creative you are, bravo!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this pairing. The floral part of the dress is so colorful and cute! LOVE it!
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Love the floral print over top of the denim! You really made this outfit work- flowers with a layered, fall twist :) And I love the Charlie Brown sad music... I knew exactly what you were talking about and it gave a comical visual ;)
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Woooow, this outfit is amazing. I love that layering and I remeber when I was younger, I used to layer tops over long-sleeved shirst and t-shirts. But your result layering with dress is absolutely gorgeous!
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Nice outfit - I really like the denim shirt. And your hair is perfect. :)
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thanks for your comment Marlen! <3 lol I can't believe you're so tall- must be so difficult buying stuff online haha. oh well extra height is always a blessing and you are the height of a supermodel! anyway your skirt is so cute, love the way it's nipped in by the belt :)
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The shirt understand the dress is so genius!!!
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Nice look!! i like your skirt so cute <33
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Interesting combination! So cute!
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I love your outfit! Good way to defeat the fall, haha. Your shoes are amazing, by the way. :)
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i love it, i would never think of layering a skirt over a bodycon dress but it looks great and would keep you so much warmer in fall! love the paperbag waist on this skirt so much!
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i love your outfit! i love how you have played with the prints and textures!!
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Great outfit! I've never seen someone combining a top and a blouse like this!
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I love your skirt!
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Woow what a beautiful stylization! :D I love all items here :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! the shoes are amazing and the necklaces too. I love how the UO dress looks like a top!
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Hahah! You're so funny! I think you're doing a great job in pulling off your breezy clothes and not freezing to death! While I'm trying to layer my outfits without choking to death in my 90 degree weather! I guess the grass is always greener on the other side! Here's to beating mother nature! Cheers!
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Great shoes & I do love the al the way button up jean shirt. x
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This is so cute!! I *adore* that skirt and have actually been hoping to sew one up exactly like that myself...I had it open in a tab right next to that pumpkin spice latte recipe for ages, and since I finally made the PSL, and this picture shows how cute the skirt would be...I MUST make the skirt soon! Love the little floral top, too.
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