An uncompromising lockdown look that involves leggings, sliders and a big baggy top.
Leggings and a top.
What could be easier (or lazier) dressing?
Not much that I can think of!
I'm not fighting my inner sloth any longer.
Leggings it is!
For today, my "baggy top" is a billowing cotton sack dress.
Okay, not EXACTLY at top.
But I'm using artistic licence... it's a (very) long top!
I absolutely LOVE this dress and I wanted to show that baggy and comfortable can be (a little bit) stylish after all!
This dress is billowing, bold and beautiful.
It's made from sateen cotton that is so crisp and lovely.However, it does have a few things going against it...
- It's big, shapeless and baggy.
- It's completely see-through (I'm wearing a nude-coloured short full slip under it here)
- White and I tend to end up in a slitter-fest.
{Slitter= The art of spilling one's food and/or drink down oneself.}
Are you a slitter too?
I'd love to know!
All of that aside, this dress is a winner for me.
I love the drama, and I love how comfortable it is to wear.
It's the perfect summer piece.
However, there is one small issue that arises here...
It's APRIL IN SCOTLAND!
Have I taken leave of my senses wearing a light cotton dress?
😮
No, of course not!
I have a love of all things thermal, and this outfit is no exception.
I'm wearing a thermal base layer and a pair of double layered full-length leggings.
Yes, I have bare toes in these photos but the truth is, I wouldn't be able to wear these shoes out and about at this time of year.
(Unless I wanted fewer toes by the end of the day.)
So, these comfy sandals were my indoor slippers.
Adding a blazer, even if it has a soft structure like this one, instantly turns a baggy mess into a "LOOK".
This blazer added shape and a little smartness.Layered necklaces kept the relaxed feeling going, as did the bag.
Very Boho!
I don't normally favour a boho look but these touches felt feminine and fun which was just what I needed.
BTW... As, predicted, I did end up having a little slitter on this dress.
However, its was NOT the pasta (that I was expecting).
I (surprisingly) dodged that bullet.
BUT... I stupidly sloshed my tea down myself when dunking a chocolate hobnob.
Told you so!!
DRESS: Weekday (eBayed a while ago)
SHOES: Primark (borrowed from my daughter)
JACKET: The £1 rail at a local charity shop
NECKLACES: Various gifts and vintage bits
BAG: Vintage
Lovely dress and you look so cool and modern and elegant (yes, elegant!) in it. I totally agree that adding a jacket makes anything smarter and more structured. It's a brilliant layering. I also love that you added some necklaces too, it makes a difference. You rock your accessorizing!
ReplyDeleteI don't wear white clothing frequently, so I can relax (well, I spill things on my fav clothes anyway).
I was amazed to see you wearing sandals!
Hahahahha... If truth be told My toes were a bit chilly. Okay indoors but outside needed a fluffy sock layer (not very chic!!) x
DeleteYes! in addition to the puffy sleeves blouse i just made, I have one of these sack dress's on my Refashion pile!
ReplyDeletedarling!
ps your hair is growing out so quickly!
xo eva
Oh Eva.... My hair is cray - zee!
DeleteIt's driving me insane.
I actually took the scissors to it today but its didn't help much.
Scarecrow chic maybe?!
😂
This outfit is so cool and modern. I love it! Your hair is looking fabulous. Lise
ReplyDeleteYou're very kind Lise... Too kind? It's driving me bananas!! 😂
DeletePS: I am indeed a Slitter! I hope you were able to remove the tea stain - I have never been able to get tea stains out properly. Lise
ReplyDeleteEasy peasy.... Hang it up in direct sun and it bleaches like a dream.
DeleteWe've been so lucky with the weather over the past wee while.
X
I love a big dress like this for hanging out in! I have a striped knit one that I love layering stuff under for warmth.
ReplyDeleteYou look awesome, Samantha, loving your hair too.
Yes, I'm a slitter! My husband calls me Madame Spillypants. :)
Haha hahaha.... I was just dropping my lunch into my lap today.
ReplyDeleteWhite shorts too!!
It's good to know I'm not the only one.
X
Madame spillypants 2.0
For year I didn't own anything white because I kept dropping my food and staining them. I have since started wearing white again. We will see how it goes.
ReplyDeleteYou keep mentioning the layers that you wear to keep warm. I would love to know more about how you do that. When ever I try I end up looking frumpy or 10 lbs heavier.