Excuse the Frizz

Wednesday, August 01, 2018

Can we keep the focus on today's outfit and not the frizzy mess that is my hair? Scratch that, the focus needs to be on outfits only for the rest of the summer. (There's not much to say except I'm the worst when it comes to hair styling. Lack of patience and passion means I'm never going to improve.)

Back to the topic at hand -- today's outfit. I typically reach for shorter blazers/jackets with dresses because they're more formal and suitable for work. The combo with this dress have always felt a bit off to me. Since this dress is already a few inches above the knees, a short blazer makes the dress look even shorter. Then add in heels and I feel like there's so much skin showing.

The long cardigan with dresses look has been popular for awhile. So I figured I can replicate that look with a longer blazer. I think the end result worked out well! A bit business + a bit casual = business casual.

gray boyfriend blazer, pink wool shirt dress, gray tote, two tone watch, silver cuff, pink glitter pumps
gray boyfriend blazer, pink wool shirt dress, gray tote, two tone watch, silver cuff
gray boyfriend blazer, pink wool shirt dress, gray tote, two tone watch, silver cuff
sunglasses: Ann Taylor (similar; similar - $12)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
blazer: Topshop (similar - on sale; similar - on sale)
ring: Etsy milegem morganite ring (sold here)
watch: Olivia Burton two-tone round bracelet watch, 30mm in silver/white/gold - removed 2 links (sold here; larger version)
bracelet: David Yurman cable classics bracelet with pearls and diamonds, 5mm - sz S (sold at DY / Saks / Nordstrom)
phone case: Apple smart battery case (sold here)
dress: Ann Taylor (similar - on sale; similar - on sale)
bag: Nina Ricci small Marche in gris (rent; similar; similar)
shoes: Jimmy Choo Romy glittered pumps in tea rose - sz 36 (this season's sold here; great dupe - on sale; similar)


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