Loop Looks

Blazer – The Limited | Dress – NY & Co | Necklace – JC Penney | Shoes – Nine West

Inspired by Laura and the fact that I will be attending a strategic plan launch event this Friday afternoon, I went dressy casual with a maxi dress and a blazer.

I couldn’t get a good picture this morning, though.  This is what happens when you try to squeeze in pictures before work and your tripod is a highboy patio table.

Oh, and the sun’s in your eyes.

Regardless, I think this is a fun way to dress up a maxi dress for work.  Don’t have a maxi dress?  What about a long skirt with a top and a blazer?   Don’t forget the statement necklace!

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Blouse – Macy’s | Dress (as a skirt) – Max Studio via Nordstrom Rack | Belt – Target | Necklace – The Limited | Shoes – SE Boutique via DSW

Today is CopyCat Friday!

I was torn as to what to wear so I turned to Facebook for help deciding.  Thanks to those of you who weighed in!  The consensus was that I should go for a maxi skirt look.

This outfit from Lilly’s Style turned out to be perfect.  One of the reasons was that her skirt?  Exact same style and brand as my dress!  Now that’s a copy cat idea if I ever saw one.

I believe this is my first attempt at actually wearing a dress as a skirt.  How do you think it turned out?

And don’t forget about the jewelry giveaway!  You still have some great chances to win!

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Dress – Max Studio via Nordstrom Rack | Necklace – NY & Co | Cardigan – Van Husen Outlet | Sandals – The Limited

Another maxi dress?  You bet!  I made this one office appropriate by throwing a turquoise cardigan on over the top.  Isn’t navy and turquoise a fun color combination?

I wanted something that could go from the office to an outdoor concert…which is where I’m headed tonight right after work!  Instead of bringing a change of clothes I decided to go comfy but not too casual.  That’s the joy of a dress, especially a maxi dress.  They’re almost like a neutral palate that you can dress up or down depending on the occasion.

I was originally debating between these sandals or my brown strappy wedge sandals but when I stubbed my pinky toe early this morning and ended up limping I decided shoes that didn’t put any pressure on it would be the better way to go.  Ahh, fashion choices determined by injuries.  So chic.

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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!

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Today I have two different interpretations for you!

Here’s the look we started with:

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For my first interpretation I went with the maxi skirt, printed shirt, wedge sandals and denim topper  idea.

Before I started this blog and before I started following other fashion blogs I never would have thought to wear a dress as a skirt.  But that’s what I did here and it was a lot of fun!  Sadly, it’s a little too casual for what I had going on at work on Wednesday.

Hence, the other interpretation!

How in the world is this outfit related to the inspiration photo?

Light colored bottoms, pastel family top, neutral shoes and the same denim topper.  See?  Being inspired by an outfit doesn’t mean you have to recreate it exactly.  Look at all the aspects of the items and see what you have that is similar in one way.  Maybe the color, maybe the cut, solid versus patterned.  All are ideas you can use as a starting point.

How would you interpret any of these outfits with items in your own closet?

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