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WIW: casual summer dress

July 12, 2014

I went with Angie's casual dress ensemble for a hot day. The outfit had to take me to work in an air conditioned store and to a play afterward in a theater without A/C.

The outfit: gray with black brushstrokes dress with draped pockets (made by me); black cropped, 3/4-sleeved zipper jacket (Halogen); black sling-back Mary Janes (Think!); black satchel (Elliott Lucca); black cuff with silver studs; silver spiral disc earrings. I wore the jacket off and on as needed in the air conditioning. My super comfortable sling-back Mary Janes had to fill in for "on trend" footwear!

Thanks for looking! Thoughts and suggestions are welcome!

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18 Comments

  • avicennia replied 9 years ago

    Lovely outfit, I am amazed that you made the dress yourself!

  • kellygirl replied 9 years ago

    Arghhhh! You are too fab for words! I love your made by you dress. It's beyond awesome! LOVE your style!

  • AJ replied 9 years ago

    If I saw this dress in a store, I would try it on in a heartbeat! I'm always lured by drapey pockets! That dress is such an interesting style. If a T-shirt dress and harem pants had a baby, this would be it. :)

    Nicely styled with the jacket!

  • SarahTheWhite replied 9 years ago

    What a great outfit! The dress is amazing - I really love that you made it!

  • Joy replied 9 years ago

    What Kelly said. Elegant and arty.

  • Ingunn replied 9 years ago

    Elegant and arty, and I would think very practical for your day, too. Well done! Your dress is beautiful.

  • Debbie replied 9 years ago

    That dress is stunning and I am in awe that you made it yourself. Hope yup had a great day.

  • catgirl replied 9 years ago

    Once again awed by your mad skills. Amazing.

  • anniejane replied 9 years ago

    Very nice outfit !
    you can even add elegant scarf with this :)

  • Debra replied 9 years ago

    What a fantastic dress, I love it and it looks great with the jacket.
    You are very talented :)

  • crutcher replied 9 years ago

    Your talent is awesome..I love your dress...

  • amiable replied 9 years ago

    Whoa - love that dress!  Do you make your own patterns, or do you have some super awesome source?

  • christy replied 9 years ago

    Fantastic outfit and I, too, am amazed at your sewing skills! I love your style - you have such a cool, easy, hip, stylish vibe.

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 9 years ago

    Thanks everyone!
    Amiable, I used a vogue pattern for this one. I don't usually make my own patterns, though I do make some considerable changes to patterns at times.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    Love this soooo much and in fact just showed the outfit to my hubby who said (and I quote) "that is one cool dress and looks great on her".

  • rachylou replied 9 years ago

    You made the dress? Ohmigosh, it looks difficult to sew. It's a total winner.

  • E replied 9 years ago

    What a great outfit, and I love that dress so much on you. The pockets!

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 9 years ago

    Shannon, that is so nice of your hubby!
    E, thanks! Someone commented recently that something I had on looked like something you would wear. I was thinking it was this dress, but maybe not--I don't see the comment here.

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Welcome to my style blog. Dressing is something all of us do each day, but for me it is also a hobby. I like to find new ways to wear the clothes I have, make new clothes to add to my wardrobe (yes, sewing is another hobby!), shop for clothes, read and discuss fashion. Following You Look Fab has fueled my interest in taking outfit pictures to see where I've been and to get different perspectives on style. Thanks for joining me. I always appreciate hearing your thoughts.