I am getting a lot of wear from my Karina dress. Before I started studying and writing fashion blog/s, I would have seen this dress as a strictly Spring/Summer piece. I’d wear it only with black shoes and maybe a necklace (was I soooo boring? : >)
This time, I layered a simple black GAP tee underneath, for warmth. I love the contrast of the black background for the print dress! I added a super-skinny belt, black tights and (gasp) medium-brown booties. I had such a good time in this outfit – covered up but still feminine, neutral but not boring.
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| Dress: Karina; Tee: GAP; Booties: Tsubo |
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| I felt pretty sassy. |
Bust out, my friends! Many of you don’t need this advice, and you’ve already inspired us with your creativity. For the less daring among us: take a fashion chance and have a blast.
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I like that print. I think it would look nice with a bright cardigan too.
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I like how you are rocking this little dress and now, I'm inspired to investigate my closet.
i adore your dress so much….
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Love it!
I love the tee layered under the dress, and the funky belt! I agree–my creativity has definitely improved since I've started blogging too. How did I get dressed before? 🙂
I love layers and you styled this lovely dress in a very casual creative way!Great styling!
Lovely dress, looks great with the top under it and the addition of the little belt. I never understand the idea that you put half your wardrobe away during winter – with layering, you can wear most things all year round.
Layers! The answer to so many questions!
I love that you chose brown boots too and didnt go for the expected black. Very chic.
Fabulous dress, and I LOVE that wrap around belt. You only live once, take style risks. You can always change your clothes. ;D
I love the little wrapped belt!
I so agree – I love how much blogging has expanded my fashion horizons! I have tried so many new looks.
Love your brown booties with this, Patti!
What a great way to extend the wear on your dress! It's too cute not to wear it year round! 😉
Oooh, that's a lovely dress, layered or not!
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I love all the details in this outfit! the belt is very clever, very nice Patti
Isn't fun to wear summer items in the winter, i can wear my entire wardrobe just by layering, good job!
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is that a wrap dress? Looks so snug and flattering on you. And I am so admiring your tiny waist. A great way to wear a summer dress for the cold weather
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Patti! Loving the sassssssyyyy belt! Great outfit!
Really NICE! Not boring at ALL! I like the surprise of brown boots.
Love it. The brown booties work perfectly with the print.
I like that print. I think it would look nice with a bright cardigan too.
Brilliant! I used to put away my clothes seasonally. No more! I now add tights, boots, blazers, etc….You look WONDERFUL! Hugs! ~Serene
Hooray, and good for you! Isn't it great how much we've all learned from blogging? My Karina dress arrived the DAY before I left town for almost a month. It was torture to have no time to play with it, so I'm looking forward to that when I get back! I will definitely look at your pics for inspiration.
Hurray for taking risks! I want to try the socks with booties–have bought the socks, no pics yet. And the dress works perfectly for winter with the tee.
What a great idea! What I like best about this outfit is 1) your radiant smile and 2) that belt! I adore it!
That belt looks really sharp with the dress. I've been layering under my Karina dressed too!