Maxi Heat, Maxi Dress
5 Jul
Blouse – Express | Dress – New York & Co | Necklace – The Limited | Earrings – Holly Yashi | Sandals – The Limited
It’s another day of 100 degree temperatures. So why in the world am I wearing a long black dress and a long-sleeved shirt?
Something about a long dress like this is actually quite cool. It’s actually perfect for a hot day when you’ll be spending a lot of it inside in the air conditioning. However, it does have an open-weave on the shoulder and upper back similar to this.
Which means in order to make it office appropriate I felt the need to wear something over it. I could have gone the cardigan route, but this shirt is sheer and lightweight which means it doesn’t trap heat like a cardigan would. Plus, the pattern and the knot tied at the front give it some visual interest.
Actually, if you really like my shirt, I currently have it listed on Poshmark for $15. Grab it up now before I change my mind and decide to keep it just to wear with this dress!
P.S. I also have an adorable pair of gingham shorts for sale. Did you see You Pick Wednesday on the best ways to wear shorts? Check it out!
Tags: black, dress, knotted blouse, maxi dress



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Cute look! Why did you decide to sell that top?
Easier than getting it tailored, I suppose. If I could make a few bucks from it, why not. But, I like the look of it tied at the waist so much I might keep it now!
love that dress, girl! and can i just say how much i love that you take your pics in the office?! so brave of you!
Hahah, thanks! Luckily I work for someone who doesn’t care what we do on our lunch breaks.
I just love that top with your maxi! I love star prints!
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I am slowly becoming convinced that I might need to keep this top!