Welcome to Visible Monday #15! If you want to participate, it’s so easy: just go to the bottom of this post for the simple how-to.
I’m a recent convert to dresses. I now own seven or eight, a huge increase for me. I love them all, especially on a busy morning when coordinating top + bottom + accessories is a lot of effort. And by studying my fellow bloggers, I have learned that a dress can actually be quite versatile. It can be a skirt, a skirt again (WhatIWore2Day), a tunic (Already Pretty), a blouse/tunic (Fashion for Nerds), a jumper (Thrifty Girl Vintage) a jumper again (Ephemera) — and probably a hat, but I couldn’t find any pics!
This wrap dress was a find at Goodwill, for $6. It’s by Tommy Hilfiger, all cotton knit, in a print that I think can work year-round here in the hot zone. I could add a camisole in any number of colors for a bit more modesty.
It’s still too hot for boots! But I don’t care, I am wearing them, and loving it. Today it’s just little-bitty boots — booties, I guess. I picked them up during the same Goodwill trip as the dress. They are by Sofft, and they are incredibly comfortable (similar). They are a half-size too big, and I think it shows with bare legs — they look a tad clunky here. But with some tights, or worn with straight leg jeans, these babies will be perfect.
The navy cotton jacket is my kind of cover-up — a little structured, but not too corporate. It’s by DKNY Jeans, and I bought it at my favorite consignment store, Cottage Rose. I really like it over this dress for the office. Just Visible enough! Now let’s see what you’re wearing, my beautiful fashionistas.
The guidelines to participate in the Visible Monday Link-Up are so simple!
- Any Monday, whoever wants to can join in! Just compose a post that includes any outfit, accessory, piece of jewelry, hairstyle, cosmetic or other adornment that makes you feel more confident, alive and visible that day.
- Include a link to Not Dead Yet Style somewhere in your post.
- Go to the bottom of this post and click on this cute little link:
In the “Next Step”, you crop the pic (easy tool) you want to display, and you’re done!
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very cute and chic dress, I love the print!
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Aw, thanks Paula. It is good to see lots of dresses in all the stores, at all price points.
Terri, I think I owned two dresses just six months ago. I thought they were too "fussy", or something, but they are simple! I love Soft too.
Yes, I love them so much! All the employees know me, and vice versa : >
Thank you for coming by, and please come back : >
Thank you Anne!
I remember the time, when you could not find a single dress out there – because they where out of fasion. I am glad they are (still) back! Your smile crowns your dress!
I really like it with the jacket.
You know, blogging has greatly increased the number of dresses in my closet. when I began, I owned exactly one! I think those booties must be the same that I have in brown–mine are also by Soft, a brand I really like. Lookin' good!
Don't you just LOVE Goodwill? Love the booties too. You look great!
Thanks so much for the inspiration and for hosting this — what fun, now, to explore these other blogs!
Oh, I adore that jacket, Patti. Love, love, love! Happy Visible Monday.
Thank you Susan. I do like that little jacket; it's very Florida-weight. : >
Yes, I love my little boots! Thanks for playing : >
Visible Mondays are always fun! I love your boots with that dress, and I don't think they look too big. The jacket is adorable.
Those booties will definitely be perfect for fall. Thanks for hosting!
-Meagan
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Yes, deafening would be bad but loud is good, on Visible Monday : > thanks for coming by!
Thank you JT, you look gorgeous as usual!
Patti – Thank you for hosting this. And I love the jacket over dress approach.
Thanks Ms. P.
Thank you – I appreciate you coming by and I love your blog.
Thanks!
Wendy, a dress tutorial is in order for you : > Thanks for stopping by.
LOL, Paula – I do understand that boots in Florida are for fun, and in Massachusetts, well — not so much : >
Happy Monday back at you, Pam, and thanks as always for participating. You look chic and lovely.
I knew you would like my jacket, Debbi : > I thought about you when I edited this pic.
You are a most welcome addition, and you look gorgeous!
Love the print on this, it is loud without being deafening.
The jacket is a great touch as well.
Beautiful dress, I love the print. Great dress for the office or place of worship.
Gorgeus dress, Patti.
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That dress suits you so much I love the length and style x
Very cute dress & it looks great with the jacket layered over it. Love it 🙂
I can only manage a dress as a dress! I guess I'm a dumbass 😉
Love the blazer — that's a very "now" touch with a dress.
Patti~Love your dress with the jacket. I always try to work a dress as a sirt–but It ususally doesnt work for me. But I love the ease of a dress also; no coordination necessary!
I understand how you would need a change of shoe and do a boot being in the warmth. me? I am so sick of boots. They just mean cold and ice to me!
Your dress looks great! I do not know why I don't wear more dresses…they are so stylish and easy! You encourage me to look for more! Thanks for putting the link up early…it really helps on workdays!! Have a Marvelous Monday!!
Patti, you look fabulous in this dress! With the jacket it is just perfect-and the jacket is such a cute one. What cool booties. I envy you with your fine thrift purchases! Ya'll must have some great thrift stores there.
That is a great dress! I love your visible Monday's – I recently discovered what it all meant and it's such a great idea.