Friday, October 25, 2013

Black & White Ponte Dress, Killer Shoes, and the Fashion Police

"I've got a code 9 here... curvy girl wearing horizontal stripes. Send back-up immediately!"

Ok, I think by now we all know there are no real laws of fashion anymore. But at one time, being curvy and wearing horizontal stripes was a big no-no. And in a body-hugging material? Forget it!

Thankfully, we are learning that the silhouette and cut of a piece are just as important as the print. We can wear body-hugging or body-skimming clothing instead of shapeless tents and (gasp!!!) look good in them!

This black and white stripe, a-line ponte dress is fitted on top then skims over the lower half of my body. I can wear it with flats for a more casual look or dress it up a little for Fall/Winter with tights and heels as I did in this post. It works well with booties and riding boots too.

I added a thick belt to define my waist a little more. I feel like I tried every colored necklace I had but either the shape or length was wrong so I went with good old basic black.  I think this look would be great with a pop of color somewhere. Any ideas?



Black and White Stripe Ponte Dress: (old) via Old Navy - similar, similar // Black Satin Calvin Klein Shooties: (old) via TJ Maxx - similar, similar // Black Beaded Necklace: via Bealls Outlet - similar, similar // Black Beaded Bracelets: (old) via a local boutique, similar, similar // Sequin Earrings: (old) via New York & Company -  similar, similar

Pssst!!: Old Navy has 25% off online through Oct 30


 
 
 
The breakdown:
 
Ponte Dress: Old Navy, $10
Heels: TJ Maxx, $40
Necklace: Bealls Outlet, $8
Earrings: New York & Co, $10
Bracelets: Local Boutique, $1
 

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15 comments:

  1. That dress fits amazing on you! I'd say do a pop of color with shoes, but if you're wearing tights with it, that might be hard. Maybe add a bag/clutch in a fun color?

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  2. Those shoes are wonderful! I love how you wore tights, then it makes it a bit warmer. I also love the dress, it looks wonderful on you!

    -Vogue&Heels
    www.vogueandheels.com

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    1. Thanks! With tights is my favorite way

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  3. I love tights with those shoes. It is the same color and makes your legs look longer

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    1. Thanks! I think I like them best with tights because I'm so pale.

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  4. I love th stripes and your heels!

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  5. You could add a pop of color by forgoing the necklace and adding statement earrings and maybe same color in the bracelet.

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  6. You look gorgeous in the dress and I really like the necklace. What about adding colored tights for a pop of color... depending on the shoes, it could work!

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    1. Thanks! Those are great suggestions, I'm going to try them.

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  7. That dress is gorgeous on you, Cheryl! I am totally inspired to pull off stripes now.
    And thanks for stopping by my blog!

    Sincerely, Dani Rose

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  8. You look amazing in the striped dress! Love your heels too!

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