My Wardrobe Today – Tuesday
Dress – Ann Taylor LOFT (self belt removed)
Shoes – Sofft (no longer available – similar)
Belt – Vintage
Bag – J. Crew (no longer available)
Gold bangle – Ralph Lauren
Green and gold earrings – Vendor at local festival
I bought this bag a year or two ago on eBay – I loved it when I originally saw it in the J. Crew catalog but couldn't justify the price or need. I found it on eBay, well worn and loved, but for around $15 so I snagged it! I kind of love that it's worn in because I don't feel guilty using it as my concert bag – it makes a great crossbody and I don't care if it gets a little beer splashed on it.
So I returned to LOFT. They had 40% off and I have been in desperate need of dresses for the hot, humid DC-area summers! I didn't think this dress would be cute on, but then saw it on a woman on the street and she rocked it so I thought… maybe I can too! Even in a Large Petite, I still found the dress to be too big, too long. The neck was gaping, you could see my bra though the armholes. I still wore it Sunday, just with a camisole but got sweaty and washed it according to the instructions (gentle wash, tumble dry low). Well it caused the dress to shrink and now fit in the bust! I did like the previous length better, but like having a dress I don't have to constantly adjust. The dress is lovely with the self-belt, but I tried switching with the brown leather one for a more casual feel.
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FYI on the shoes: Sofft Pavia now comes in a medium brown, as well as a copper color, either of which also match the shoes you are wearing in the picture. I know you’ve mentioned the Pavia before, and I to have a black pair that I adore. I haven’t shopped around yet, but they are on the website http://www.sofftshoe.com/Sofft-Pavia-in-TABACCO-color
That color is so awesome on you!
I think removing a self-belt is the #1 way to make most dresses look classier. I wind up using the belts on other items, but almost never like them on their original garment!
I wore this dress a few weeks ago and i’m obsessed with it! http://hookandstylit.blogspot.com/2011/05/non-interview.html
Oooh it would look fantastic with white!
I’m glad that the sizing is a little bit better after washing the dress. I can totally see this paired with white, too.
Also LOVE that colour on you – fantastic!
You look stunning! I love that color on you and the shape of the dress is so flattering! AMAZING!!!
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Thanks, can you believe only $8? They also had in turquoise, it was a tough decision!
GREAT color for you, and those earrings – I want them! : >
This is a wonderful color on you, lady!
You look smokin’ hot, my dear!
Their sizing has been so strange lately I had almost written off LOFT all together. But then with the 40% off, I decided to give them a try. My coworker has the same dress and she too said it didn’t fit right until it had been washed and dried.
Interesting that the armholes are too large. I am also a petite, and have the same problem with LOFT dresses, to the point that I simply don’t even try the sleeveless styles anymore.