Leave it to me to completely forget an entire outfit for my style blogger conference. And, of course, it was the outfit for the closing party at the end of the weekend. I wish I could say that I had planned it out and just forgot it, but I’d be lying. So what did I do? I went shopping with two of my roomies, Sheaffer and Cassie. Thank goodness they were with me because they talked me out of a very impractical dress, and then we found this one!
I am crazy about this dress. It reminds me of what I typically look for (or should look for) when buying a dress. First off, it doesn’t require shape-wear, special under garments, or a special bra. I don’t want it to be complicated! Secondly, because of the cut and fabric, I feel like I can wear it to church, a wedding, a work event or to a luncheon. Thirdly, I feel like I can change the shoes, add a blazer or a pop of color with an accessory, and I’ve got a completely different look.
I was also pretty excited about my accessories, so I wanted to share. I love to get creative when accessorizing an outfit. As long as it looks good, anything goes in my book. This night I combined two necklaces by tying one to the other. And thank goodness Cassie had an extra bag. I borrowed her adorable clutch from Old Navy, and it really tied the outfit together!
Outfit Links:
Dress- Opening Ceremony here and here, Shoes- Joe’s Jeans, Clutch- Old Navy (no longer available), Watch- Kate Spade, Earrings- Nordstrom for similar, Necklace- Kendra Scott, Necklace- Soho Houston
Photo Credit: Cassie at Hi Sugarplum!
courtney parker says
Your dress is GORGEOUS!
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Everday Fashion says
Seriously perfect! Love your shoes and how dress’ this looks.
xo, Lee
Brigitte says
La “petite robe noire” is always the best choice …so said Coco Chanel!
Karen Stopnicki says
Beautiful, elegant and polished!
Carly Lee (C. Style Blog) says
Thank you, Karen!
Yolonda J. Washington // Style Fragment formerly DesignRoundup says
Thus dress in nice. The perfect LBD. I couldn’t agree more with the easier the better no special under garments.
Lindsey B says
where in dallas did you buy this dress?? I kind of want to go try it on in person 🙂
Carly Lee (C. Style Blog) says
Hi Lindsey, I purchased it at TENOVERSIX located on the lobby level at The Joule. I hope this helps. Oh, and it’s actually navy.
Lindsey B says
yes, perfect! Its walking distance from my office… might need to have a shopping lunch this week 🙂 Thank you!!
Jeanie says
I love everything! You look great!!
Carly Lee (C. Style Blog) says
Thank you, Jeanie!
{Hi Sugarplum!} says
You are so freaking stylish…in this dress that is WAY more practical than that ‘other’ one…and crazy about those street pics in the ripped jeans!! It’s on now, I’ve for a taste for fun shoots…head north with a pile of outfits!! Xoxoxo
Angeline says
That dress. Those shoes. You look fantastic….love this outfit…..so versatile.
Carly Lee (C. Style Blog) says
Angeline, I’m loving the shoes just as much as the dress! Thanks for noticing them:)
Margo says
You look absolutely fantastic! I’m so impressed with all the neutrals looking so polished and finished. You really know how to do a black dress RIGHT.