Gray Area

I would like to start out this post with a PSA: This dress looks better in person that it does in photographs. There. Now I feel better. Kind of.

I love the idea of this dress and the first time I put it on I really liked it, but the couple times I’ve actually worn it in public, I haven’t really been into it. So, what’s the rule? 3 strikes you’re out? For me it’ll probably be a 3 strikes and you’re relegated to teleworking days sort of arrangement. Do you have any pieces that you want to like, but just can’t seem to find the right way to wear them? Tell me about it in the comments!

Wearing
 Blazer: Forever21
 Necklace: Amazon.com
 Dress: Old Navy
 Flats: Payless

Business Casual Maxi Dress

I really love maxi dresses. They’re like wearing pajamas, but better. They’re perfect for lots of occasions, but I struggle with wearing this particular dress to work. It’s pretty casual, so over the next few months I’m going to try remixing it with dressier pieces to make it business casual appropriate. Fortunately I work in an environment where “business casual” is sometimes more casual than business, but I still try to look dressy…ish. Without further ado, here’s my first attempt.

Wearing 
Blouse: mine (from a friend)
Dress: Old Navy
Flats: New Balance for Nine West

What to Wear: Casual Fall Wedding

I am obsessed with this dress. It goes kind of perfectly with my new pashmina, which I am also obsessed with. I got this dress over the summer from Nordstrom Rack (FOR $20 DOLLARS!!!). I planned to wear it to a friend’s wedding, but it is a little more casual than that particular occasion called for.

However, this is definitely something I would wear to a casual fall wedding.

Wearing
Scarf: Amazon.com
Jacket: NY & Co.
Belt: Forever21
Maxi Dress: Lush via Nordstrom Rack
Flats: Blowfish

Dressed Up PJs

I purchased this dress because it was on sale and have been looking for a long, gray maxi for a while. Ever since I saw this pin. I have been toying with the idea of turning this baby into a short-sleeved dress because the current sleeve situation is sort of weird. I think it may actually be a little more versatile with shorter sleeves…what do you think?

Wearing
Necklace: Target
Dress: Old Navy
Belt: Forever21
Flats: Payless

Long and Flowy Maxi

This was the first maxi dress I ever purchased. Before this one, I always struggled with maxi-anything because I could never find them in long enough lengths. Fortunately, Old Navy makes tall sizes and when I saw this baby online in my size (a couple years ago!) I scooped it up immediately. The length is perfect and so is the pretty, light fabric. We all know how I feel about ruffles and as far as I’m concerned, they’re an added bonus on this dress!

Wearing
Cardigan: Abound via Nordstrom Rack
Dress: Old Navy
Sandals: GoJane

Dry Clean Only

There is a Nordstrom Rack within walking distance to my work. One of my coworkers and I head over about once a month and I have been gravitating towards the maxi dresses like crazy recently. In fact, I have this exact dress in two colors. There’s just something so easy about maxi dresses. With relatively little effort–I mean, hello? You don’t even have to shave your legs!–you look spot-on. Plus, they transition really easily from day to night.

The only downside is this one is dry-clean only…Since it’s a cotton/spandex dress, that translates to a gentle wash in cold water and a hang dry. I’m such a rule-breaker.

Wearing
Cardigan/Scarf: Target
Dress: Lush via Nordstrom Rack
Belt: Heritage1981
Flats: Payless

Shopping Stripes

I wore this one Friday when I went to pick up my sister from school and we grabbed lunch and went shopping for another friend’s bridal shower gift.

This dress was a gift I received earlier this month. I freakin’ love maxi dresses. They’re so cool and EASY. Plus, this one basically feels like pajamas. What is better than wearing pj’s in public and looking like you actually made an effort? That’s right–NOTHING.

Wearing:
Cardigan: Abound via Nordstrom Rack
Necklace: c/o Born Pretty
Dress: LUSH via Nordstrom Rack
Flats: Blowfish via DSW

Cinco de Mayo!

While I usually subscribe to the I hate Mondays school of thought, today is not just any Monday: it’s Cinco de Mayo! And you know what that means: may flowers and Monday night margaritas! Woo!

Wearing
Necklace: Target
Cardigan: Abound via Nordstrom Rack
Top: NY & Company
Belt: Forever21
Skirt: DIY
Flats: Payless

Sunday Brunch

I wore this dress to family brunch a couple weeks ago. See that face? That’s the face of a girl who can hardly contain her excitement. Why, you ask? I looooove brunch. We went to one of our favorite brunch spots, Mrs. K’s Tollhouse, for their all-you-can-eat brunch buffet. Which means I ate four plates of food. So, this dress was strategic. It’s cute and dressy enough for brunch, while it expands enough to allow for my gluttonous tendencies. Yay brunch!

Wearing
Cardigan: H&M
Dress: Old Navy
Scarf & Belt: Target
Flats: Payless