I last wore this dress on a weekend and had been wanting to re-wear it to work, but let me tell you: it was a challenge. A skirt this poofy has a retro vibe that really only feels right at a cocktail party these days. It would be easier if it were the late 50s or early 60s. But then again, if it were, I would most likely be a secretary and my husband would be the lawyer. Not that there’s anything wrong with being a secretary or having a husband, but, you know…neither one is really my style. 😉
I tried it with a tuxedo-style blazer, which looked awesome (note to self: wear that later), but still too dressed up. In the end, I decided that an “almost” chambray button up was a good way to dress down this fancy frock and disguise it as a skirt. Definitely not your traditional business casual look, but something tells me no one reads this blog for ideas on “traditional” anything.
similar Dress (and more below) // similar Shirt // Bag (on sale) // similar Shoes // Bracelet
ooooh I very much appreciate the dress & shirt together, this is my kind of silhouette. You definitely toned down the dressy dress, I love it!
Thanks very much!
the pouffiness of the skirt is what makes it so perfect! if I could wear this silhouette all day every day I would content. And having a husband is really quite a blessing.
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Love those cap-toe heels! Have a great holiday weekend 🙂
xo, tasha
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Great ensemble!
I have a few dresses that poofy that I wear to work all the time. My office has a wide ranging dress code, and I love retro style swingy skirt dresses.
I love what you did with this look though – so cute!