September 7, 2011

Separates


9/2/11
{Top: J Crew, Skirt: Thrifted/Newport News, Belt: NY&Co., Sunglasses: Ray Ban, Bracelets: F21, Shoes: Bandolino}

9/2/11

9/2/11

You never know what you’re going to get with workplace comments about your clothes {see here for reference}. Like today, someone told me they really liked my dress. If you read the outfit details up there, then you know this is, in fact, not a dress. It’s separates. I tend to get this a lot, especially when I throw on a wide belt that covers up any inkling of a skirt’s waistband.

Now if only I managed to throw on a strapless bra {yes those are, god forbid, bra straps showing} I would be all set.

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19 comments:

  1. I could totally see that being a dress, the pieces look great together. I am happy that there seperates though because I feel like you could do so much with that skirt!

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  2. You know, if everyone had a style blog, the world would be filled with less dumb questions. I had someone ask me why my "pants were so short", well duh, they are ankle pants. 

    You look beautiful- purple is a great color for you! 

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  3.  Ha! Did that comment come from a man? Men know so little about women's fashion! At least you weren't told you look like you belong on a widow's walk. A friend told me that at a party last weekend. What's that supposed to mean, right?!

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  4. I get that a lot too.  Both the awkward comments and the bra straps in pictures.  Darn it!  Looking fabulous though!

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  5. oh man! don't you hate stupid work comments. i get the weirdest comments but then again i do work with about 200 men... haha. you look so good in that color liz!  i want to come shopping in your closet. you have the best taste. EVER.

    xoxo

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  6. Showing straps is stylish (or at least I think it must be because we all do it?) I get the dress comment for skirts a lot too. Mostly from guy friends. Maybe they are scared to say skirt?
    Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge

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  7. First of all, I love your dress too!  Muahaha.  Maybe it just means you do such a great job putting together your clothes that it makes the pieces look as if they're made to be together.  Secondly, I actually wouldn't have noticed your bra straps had you not pointed them out, so ain't no thang.  Thirdly, I LOVE THAT BELT.  And the whole color palette happening here.  

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  8. Work comments are fun! And if they think it is a dress, that just means you were very successful in styling it!  Way to go Liz!
    http://work-it-blog.blogspot.com/

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  9. LOVE THE BELT!

    www.fatandfierce.com

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  10. I'm loving these deep jewel tones for fall.  Very chic
    and dress-like.  Ha!

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  11. This is so pretty! The purples! No wonder you got complimented on at work.

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  12. I've gotten the "I like your dress" comment to what is clearly an outfit of separates before too.  I'm always tempted to correct, but I just go with it.  A compliment is a compliment, right?  I can see why they'd say nice things about this outfit--it's perfect, I love the color palette!  

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  13. Love that top, that's a gorgeous color combo! I don't mind the bra straps. 

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  14. Thanks Allie...and you're right, a compliment is a compliment. Just need to learn to nod and smile, lol

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  15. LOL that definitely trumps any of the weird comments I've gotten at work. Way to go Jen!

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  16. *squints* I guessss I can see bra straps. I just assumed it was part of the top. I've gotten "nice dress" comments when wearing separates too... it's just testament to our mad styling skillz.

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  17. i love this outfit.. the colors are beautiful!

    would you like to follow each other?
    http://raindropsofred.blogspot.com/

    xoxo

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