This orange dress seemed like a good idea at the time.
A great colour.A good fit.
The perfect (strapless) shape for warm summer days.
Except when it arrived it was far too tight, and (as it rode up while walking) far too short.
Oh dear.
As much as I am against 'rules' when it comes to dressing, and always up for wearing whatever you want (regardless of age) feeling comfortable is key.
Unfortunately, this dress made me feel VERY uncomfortable!
Skin tight.
Over-exposing.
A little bit 'too much'.
I regretted it immediately.
The dress is well made and comfortable to wear but I felt like a sausage ready for the pan!
Not a great look.
I decided to make the dress more wearable by adding an interesting tunic over the top (see this green top styled HERE with even more layers!) in a satisfying clashing colour.
However, almost any long layering piece would have worked perfectly.
Simple, neutral shoes and small grab bag grounded the bold colours.
A chunky necklace finished things off nicely.
Do you own a dress that's a little 'too much'?
Could you use layers to make it more wearable?
I love hearing from you so please leave me a comment!
TUNIC: Asos
SHOES: Clarks
NECKLACE: Boden (old)... this one is stunning!
BAG: Hidesign (old)... this one is lovely.
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You salvaged the orange dress in a unique and creative way. For me, though, I would clear it out of my wardrobe. If I'm not totally comfortable in a piece, without having to worry about it bunching up or exposing too much, it's not pulling its weight. Life's too short for clothes that aren't "you"!
ReplyDeleteI'm normally with you there Susan but this dress feels lovely on the body.... which is SUCH a shame!
DeleteI'll keep it for one of those hot summer days that just involves sitting outside reading and relaxing.
:oP
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what a cool layering!, and lovely summery colors!, and lovely how your beautiful necklace tie colors together nicely.
ReplyDeleteI own some 'unwearable' pieces that can be worn only under other garment, so I take the most of them in layered outfits!
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Layering is (almost) always the answer, isn't it Monica? :o)
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A wonderful idea! It could almost be a one piece with two layers. I love the green and orange together too! Kx
ReplyDeleteI love green and orange....if mother nature thinks it's a good combination then that's good enough for me! :o) XXX
DeleteVery clever idea! I love the colours together.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gail, they work surprisingly well don't they? I felt like a summer bloom :oP
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Not only is this terribly clever, it is divine. The colors are so fresh and lovely together and the flow of the tunic over the sheath is perfection. That fab necklace completes the look. You are a master of layering!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly know how to make lemonade out of lemons my dear! It occurs to me that these are the colors found in watermelon! What says summer more than than the fresh colors of fruit! I hope the little orange dress washes well. Any shrinkage and it could be a ruched look top!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an ingenious idea, Sam! Nothing worse than something that is too tight or rides up. This is the perfect solution and looks so chic!
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