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Closet Confection: Entrenched {Trench Coat Dress + Cashmere Turtleneck}

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{Michael Kors Trench Dress via RueLaLa (similar here, and I LOVE this one!), Uniqlo Cashmere Sweater, Prada Baroque Sunglasses, Hue Tights, Thrifted Boots}

Next to pink maryjanes, I don’t think there’s a clothing item I love wearing more than a proper trench coat dress.  I’ve had some version of this silhouette on major rotation in my closet for the past 10 years.  They’re timeless, polished, and a little bit playful. And the best part is that you can wear them year-round: you can go sleeveless in the spring and summer time or layer them up with a sweater and blazer in the cooler months.

Trust me, I know what I’m talking about…

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Closet Confection: On Target {Peter Pilotto x Target Dress}

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{Benedetta Novi Coat (similar), Peter Pilotto x Target Dress (top in the same print), Hue Tights, Stuart Weitzman ‘Capsize’ Heels}

True Story: I set my alarm clock for 3am to scout out the Peter Pilotto x Target collection online the day it dropped. Needless to say, I was pretty bleary-eyed when I put the items into my cart and checked out. It took nearly two weeks for my shipment to arrive, and I’d nearly forgotten what I’d ordered by the time it arrived.

With that being said, I was a little surprised when I unwrapped this dress.  What the heck did I order?! Not gonna lie, the mix of patterns initially struck me as all kinds of crazy. But never one to shy away from a fashion challenge (except overalls),  I decided to go with it.  As the weather warms up, I may look into having the sleeves removed and wear this as a simple(r) sleeveless frock.  But until then, I’ll be the crazy chick wearing all. the. patterns.

 

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Closet Confection: Just a Touch {B&W Striped Dress + Red Accessories}

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I know I always sound like a broken record this time of the year, but I really am soooo over winter!  We got a brief hint of spring last weekend when the temps climbed to a steamy 50 degrees (hence the nude stockings in these photos), but we were quickly snapped back to reality when the temps plummeted back below freezing this week.  Ahhh, c’est la vie!

At least I have a new dress to cheer me up.  Speaking of which, I’m kind of in love with it.  The contrasting pleats remind me of a cheerleader’s uniform, plus they make pretty cool twirling effects (not that I would know first hand, of course).  And since it seems like I’ve been wearing black and dark colors all week, I decided to throw in a touch of color with red accessories.

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