Thursday, July 15, 2010

Wearing Now: Separates

Shirtdress (worn as a blouse) - Zara
Skirt - Zara
Belt - Urban Outfitters
Necklace - Madewell
Heels - Zara
Purse - Louis Vuitton

It has been exceptionally easy to fall in love with so many dresses this summer (like all summers before it), and on more than several occasions I've been unable to resist.  But there's only so much you can do to change how you wear a dress.  (Dress with blazer.  Dress with cardigan.  Dress with different cardigan?)  On the plus side, it makes for easy dressing in the morning (no laborious thinking involved).

When I feel like I need to actually build my wardrobe, however, I search for separates.  This shirtdress doubles as a blouse when worn with a roomy skirt, can go casual over leggings or jeans for the weekend, or bare-legged as a beach cover-up or dress... the possibilities are [almost] limitless.  Same goes for the skirt - I can pretty much wear any of my blouses with it, over or under, belted or not belted, nighttime or conservative, and with just one piece I've almost doubled my number of outfits!  

(Now if only I could get my mind off that beautiful Giorgio Armani olive dress that I want so so so badly...)  =) 

Hope you have a great Thursday!
Posted by Anh
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9 comments:

  1. gorgeous skirt, Anh! Gosh, I would give you my firstborn in exchange of your wardrobe :p:p I've been shopping for dresses a lot lately but I agree with you that I should invest more on separates, for example... THAT SKIRT and... THAT BLOUSE :D:D

    When are you coming to Toronto? It's pretty hot in here so pack light :D

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  2. Oh, I wouldn't have known at all this was a dress that you're wearing as a blouse. You tend to do that, don't you : ) I feel like there would be too much volume in the material under my skirts if I stuffed a dress in as a top.

    Anyways, haven't commented in a while but I've been reading loving all the outfit posts lately : )

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  3. That skirt is fantastic. There's something retro chic about it. You look great.

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  4. This look is perfection! Love the skirt and shoes!

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  5. Kristy - Thanks Kristy! I'll be there next week! Suit pants are probably a no-no for the heat there...? =)

    PetiteAsianGirl, Lisa and the anthropologieconnoisseur - Thank you ladies!!

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  6. i love the whole color combination of this look... and i've said this before but i'll say it again: those zara heels are LOVE!

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