{Banana Republic Camel Blazer, Zara Dress, Vintage Beret, Cambridge Satchel Crossbody Bag, J. Crew Flats}
Sometimes I wake up and think to myself “I’d really like to dress like a French school girl today…”
Ok, not really, but that’s exactly what this outfit reminds me of.
{Anthropologie Sweater, Fleece-Lined Tights, Kate Spade Pom Pom Hat, Fendi Boots, Salvatore Ferragamo Sunglasses, c/o Cynthia Gale Rings + Bangles, c/o Citizen Watch}
The Anthropologie clearance rack is full of goodies at the moment, and I’ve been living in this cozy lavender sweater for the past two weeks. I bought it a size up, and it’s actually much longer than it appears on the site, so I’ve been able to get away with wearing it as a tunic over opaque leggings. I’m 5’7″ for reference, but shorter gals can probably get away with wearing it as a dress even. Or you can just do like I do and break out a bag of cheetos, throw on a pair of nubby wool socks, and snuggle up on the couch while wearing it.
Just watch out for cheese dust!
{Brooks Brothers Plaid Dress (ON SALE!), J. Crew ‘Lady’ Coat, Vintage Bow (similar here), Forever 21 Bib (similar here), Manolo Blahnik BB Pumps}
I think this may be my favorite outfit of 2016…
Yeah, I know that’s not really saying a lot since we’re only about 5 weeks in – but this getup still has me pretty geeked for several reasons:
Reason #1: I’d been eyeing this plaid dress on the Brooks Brother’s site for a month or two before it finally went on sale for half off. I was tempted on numerous occasions to purchase it at full retail, but my inner cheapskate won out as I knew the price would eventually drop (Brooks Brothers ALWAYS has amazing sales, in case you didn’t know). I took a gamble that my size would still be in stock, and it paid off! Don’t you just love it when that happens? I wore this dress by iteself with black tights and heels for Christmas dinner with the fam’, but here I opted for a schoolgirl look by layering a collared bib (a serious wardrobe game-changer, trust me!) and prissy bow underneath.
Reason #2: After reviewing my crazy outta control extensive shoe collection a while back, I came to the shocking realization that I didn’t own a pair of basic black pumps. I had yellow, turquoise, bright red, leopard print, plaid, gingham and pretty much everything in between, but not a sensible black heel in sight. How crazy is that?! To make a long story short: after 6 months of searching (not even an exaggeration), I came to the conclusion that a classic Manolo BB Pump was the shoe for me. Unfortunately at around $600 bucks a pop, I was a little reluctant to pull the trigger. Ok… a LOT reluctant. Luckily, my shoe prayers were answered when I stumbled upon these beauties on the clearance rack at Bergdorf’s. They were the only pair in my size – actually they were the only pair, PERIOD – and I got them for 1/3 the original price! Still a pretty penny, but I know that I’ll get my money’s worth.
Reason #3: My coat is PINK… ’nuff said!
