August 11, 2012

Today's Everyday Fashion: Playing Dress Up


I am totally in love with anything ballet-inspired, so when I spotted this Christian Dior runway photo, it made my heart go pitter patter. I pulled out my favorite pink cupcake dress, and tried it as a skirt (see it as a dress here). I loved the result and wanted to share it with you, I only wish I had an occasion to wear it. For now I'm just playing dress up. :-) Would you wear a ballet-inspired look?

Inspiration photo: Christian Dior via FabSugar
Sweater: Express, old (similar)
Dress worn as skirt: H&M, $10 
Shoes: Colin Stuart c/o MJR Sales, $17 (similar, similar)
Purse: Juicy Couture/TJ Maxx, $69 (similar)
Necklaces: Banana Republic, My Stella & Dot website $34, charm $22
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Ring: LOFT, $10
Left bracelets: My Stella & Dot website $49 and $32 and $59

1. Bluefly dress, $79.99
2. Express dress, $88
3. Forever 21 dress, $22.80

38 comments:

  1. Love your skirt, so cute! I also love all of these dresses!!!!!

    Rachel’s Lookbook 

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  2. LOVE the dress worn as skirt, it looks amazing on you!

    www.modernsuburbanites.blogspot.com

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  3. Super cute! This is something that I would wear. I can't believe that third dress is from F21. I never see stuff like that when I'm in their store...

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  4. Head to toe I especially LOVE this look.  I can't believe that's a dress, I had to go click to make sure:)

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  5. The sweater and the heels are beautiful! ♥

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  6. Beautiful look! I need to recreate this ASAP.

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  7. I totally would rock this look. It's so pretty - love the skirt you're wearing!

    Sarah
    smalltowncatwalk.blogspot.ca

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  8. so feminine and perfect, you look beautiful!

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  9. So cool to use the dress as a skirt!
    Shadow

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  10. This look is great- and I love the idea of using a dress as a skirt!
    xx Sarah

    http://fromcoasttocloset.blogspot.com

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  11. the skirt/dress is fantastic! love it!

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  12. Love the skirt!!

    http://www.thriftylittlepretties.blogspot.com

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  13. The grey sweater really looks great with the pale pink dress underneath. It's a great combination, especially because it's a longsleeve. It's unexpected and really pretty. I love that you don't have to be tan to wear this look, I think it might look great with any skin tone. You definetely chose the right accessories, they complete the look. I guess I'd wear this look for a dinner night out with friends.
    P.S. I really love the way you wear your hair, lately :-)

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  14. Love this so much! You look great! 

    Macey
    laidbackdays.blogspor.ca

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  15. That skirt/dress looks fantastic on you! Love the look!

    msmayg.blogspot.com

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  16. Love the outfit!! Just found your website and love your style...beautiful and great ideas!!!! Thanks!!

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  17. I love this look.  I also use my dresses as skirts.  Usually in winter I will wear a long sleeve shirt over my sheath dress .  Nobody ever guesses I am really wearing a dress.

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  18. How do you get the beautiful soft wave in your hair! 

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  19. That is my natural 'do Becki. Not really curly enough to be curly, not really straight enough to want to stay straight. :-)

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  20. Love the outfit J, looks perfect!  I might need to try this!

    Amy

      Leopard and Lillies

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  21. This might be my favorite that you have put together so far!

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  22. J you should never straighten your hair, it is a shame to hide your natural waves you look amazing!

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  23. Love the "flounce" of that dress...you look beautiful!

    Lindsay @ LindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com

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  24. I love the H&M dress, gorgeous and wow what an amazing deal! 

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  25. Best look yet!

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  26. That dress is fabulous!

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  27. cute combination!

    Natalia, http://my-crazy-idea.blogspot.com

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  28. As a former ballerina, I love ballet-inspired looks as well! It brings out all my childhood and pre-teen memories! Not to mention the look can make you feel so regal and glamorous! This looks beautiful on you!

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  29. I love all the dresses. These are simply stunning. I love ballet-inspired.I am waiting to collect one.

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  30. Hey J! I love this look and I have tried it several times with different dresses. But I always have trouble with it looking bulky. Any suggestions?

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  31. I totally hear you on this, and I was actually really surprised that this worked so well with this dress. You could try a top that is loose - see this post for an example (black + white striped shirt): http://www.jseverydayfashion.com/2011/05/6-clothing-items-you-can-repurpose-now.html

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  32. I love the dress as a skirt!  So cute

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  33. Love the dress as a skirt!  I've noticed you seem to wear your pumps with a little space in them, and have been wondering how you keep them from slipping?  I've been trying to figure out the ideal fit for pumps/heels.  Any tips on finding the right fit?

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  34. Thanks Jackie! I'm a size 9.5 in shoes, but unfortunately most brands don't make that size so I wind up with a slightly too big size 10 in pumps. These shoes are the worst case with that. I hardly ever notice when I wear them, but I have tried inserts and nothing has worked very well so far. 

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  35. Hi J. I've been following your blog for a while but haven't commented before. I just adore this outfit and think you are creative and stylish. I admire your sense of style and look forward to each post! Thank you for sharing! :) - Kerry Ann

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