I had to look like a grown-up yesterday for a work event, so I pulled out my favorite sheath dress and doctored it up with fun accessories. The only thing I can't seem to get right with this dress is a necklace. Tiny ones completely disappear, while a bold necklace competes with the pattern. I have no idea what the solution is, but here's what it all looked like:
Right after this picture was taken, it started to rain:
Then it started to REALLY rain:
dress: Banana Republic (similar)
shoes: Chie Mihara (similar)
belts: Lauren Ralph Lauren (similar)
cardigan: no idea. Target?
bag: Marc by Marc Hillier Hobo
Oh dang, I love this dress. I don't think it needs a necklace, really. The belt, shoes, and bracelet add enough interest, accessories-wise. You clean up nice!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Marianne, I don't think you need a necklace. I think your instinct about competing with the pattern on the dress is spot on.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the red accents!
You're so cute I can't stand it. Love the outfit - and those shoes! Oh my!
ReplyDeleteInstead of a necklace, consider a brooch of some sort. I could see a red flower, for some reason.
ReplyDeleteI have two necklaces that work with this dress. The first is my scarab pendant. If you go to my fb, I think I'm wearing that combination for my MLIS graduation. I have another, a gunmetal grey, multistranded necklace that works well.
ReplyDeleteSuuuuuuper cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks, all! Lisa and Page, both really good ideas. I love that you guys can solve my problems.
ReplyDeleteI want red shoes. Now. Now!
ReplyDeleteLove the outfit! I don't think you need a necklace but if you feel like you need one to complete the look, I would try a chunky choker like this one: http://www.tenthousandvillages.com/multistrand-beaded-choker
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