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| Dress (Limited); Blouse (Target); Watch (Michael Kors); Earrings & Tights (Nordstrom); Shoes (Naturalizer) Nicole Lai Photography |
There is nothing wrong with a little black dress - it's simple, classic, and always chic. Today I wanted more out of of my LBD... I wanted pattern and texture - and needed more warmth. The addition of a blouse and patterned tights created an update to this dress worthy of a whole new outfit. Updating a classic item can have the same impact as a good home remodel. While the integrity of the piece remains, the renovations can create an upgraded style with more visual interest... ultimately resulting in increased curb appeal ;)
And right now my Dad is most definitely shaking his head at that analogy...
And right now my Dad is most definitely shaking his head at that analogy...
65 comments:
I love the shirt under the dress. You can definitely work that look for...work lol. And then remove the top and switch the shoes for a night out!
-Ash
www.thestylizedwannabe.com
lovely !!!!
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You're right...you can never go wrong with a little black dress. I like how you added texture to it to "update" it. Very cute!
Ha...I love your analogy :) I love the layering, and those tights look fabulous with the LBD!
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Love this look, and Target really does have the best stuff that blouse is adorable!
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Great idea to wear a blouse under the dress.
Thank you for this inspirational outfit!
Annette
Lady of Style
Perfect layering here...and I love those tights!
Lovely dress - really like it with the patterned tights! :)
Away From Blue
Great dress - the pleating is beautiful. And I like the idea of pairing it with a blouse very much. x
Love those tights- everything looks so good layered!
ooh fun tights! :)
XO Meghan
i am rocking a LBD today! I should have spruced it up like you did...!
Great layering! I especially like your patterned tights!
Fizz and Frosting
The shirt looks great with the dress. And the patterned tights add texture and visual interest. Love the analogy with home and curb appeal! :)
The shirt looks great with the dress. And the patterned tights add texture and visual interest. Love the analogy with home and curb appeal! :)
My dad would die if I used that analogie, but I TOTALLY got what you were saying!
Heather, LOVE this.... long tall drip of water.
Whitley
Lovely dress, great post!
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I love your dress, you look gorgeous and also your tights are fun!
-Vogue&Heels
vogueandheels.com
The extra warmth is definitely necessary right now! Warm weather is coming as soon as tomorrow though!
I do like how you took your LBD up a notch and I really like your patterned tights!
Love how you styled the LBD with the shirt and tights to make it work appropriate!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
You look classy and beautiful!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
You're a stunner, lady! Ever girl needs a LBD–bonus points if it's on you can mix up a bunch of ways like this one. Gorgeous!
Gret remixing of your wardrobe! I love the patterned tights!
Alice
www.happinessatmidlife.com
Cute analogy :) I really like your styling, you look super pretty!
Ginny
mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com
Love the shirt underneath! Your booties and textured tights look great with it.
Very cute! Loving those tights!
xox Lara www.weheartbeautyblog.com
You're adorable love that dress!
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Kristin
xx
Beautiful outfit and pics!
xoxo
Sara
http://liveloveandlaughwithsassa.de/
I love how you play with different ways of styling simple pieces Heather. Love this.
Agi:)
vodkainfusedlemonade.com
Merci for your lovely comment on my blog! ♥ You look really classy and elegant! I Would love to keep in touch with you!!! Maybe you want to follow each other?
Love, Kyra
www.kyras.de
Whenever I try to layer like this, the clothes bunch up and I end up looking very frumpy. You have skills!
7% Solution
Love the blouse under the dress! The patterned tights are great with it too.
Amy
Fashion and Beauty Finds
Whether good ol' Dad agrees or not- I love the analogy! And so true. :)
You look super chic!
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
I loved that you reworked your dress into an entirely new outfit!
www.katelyngreer.com
You always come up with the MOST fun and creative looks!! Love this about you!
love how you paired this dress with a blouse!
LA By Diana Live Magazine
Heather! So funny about the yellow Target ties for our guys....! Would you believe I don't have a LBD? I have a long, (mid-calf) big, black dress from Eddie Bauer that is something the Amish would wear. and I do wear it to church in the winter, because it is warm. hahahahahaha
This dress looks charming and warm! I loved the curb appeal analogy.
Sounds like you have been watching far too much reality TV!
the dad
You look so pretty! Love the dress! :)
xoxo
Love the layering and tights...it's so fun to take a basic item and change it up a bit! :)
Jill
Classy with a Kick
Loving how you remodeled the classic LBD, Heather!
There is nothing like adding wear value to an item of clothing!
Love
Juneli from Fashionably Yours
Such a lovely look, my dear!
Kisses,
Nicole
www.nicoleta.me
ps.Check out my lates post about the looks I like most on STARPIQ
I love that analogy! So true! You totally changed the look of that dress. And I love those patterned tights! Although if you're like me, I'm over tights big time right about now.
You look fantastic! I love that dress with the chambray top.
http://stylishsass.blogspot.com
Love the layering here! You look absolutely gorgeous! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
-Jyoti
Style Delights Blog
I love the polka dots, SO pretty!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
I live in LBD's! The patterned tights are a great addition!
xx Lexi, Glitter, Inc.
Such a cute outfit, love the print of the tights! It adds a cute touch.
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Have a lovely day!
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I love the idea of wearing a shirt under a dress! Plus I love the addition of texture with the tights! And I agree that it adds curb appeal ;)
This is such a great look! I'm seriously loving it!
xox,
Al
www.sparklesandstilettos.blogspot.com
Lovely look! I think I might be in love with that shirt now... It looks very comfortable and pretty.
xo
Sue
Loooooove those tights, super cute!
Kristina does the Internets
Another great remix - I love getting more wear in more seasons by layering pieces like this!
Chic on the Cheap
you are so thin, honey. Eat more.：D
Viola
http://wunderbarkleider.blogspot.com
I love LBDs too :) I have quite a few of 'em on my closet!
Hope you can drop by mine, too. Would love to hear what you think of my newest post on Azzaro 2013 collection. Would you like to follow each other? Just give me a heads up dear!
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Lovely outfit girl! Your tights are cute!!
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Fun tights! I rocked an LBD with a button down under it recently too, I really liked how it changed the look!
-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com
Loving your tights!! So pretty
Xx Karen
sincerelykn.blogspot.ca
I think your additions were brilliant
Love the color of the cuff popping out against the black
Brett
I love the way you put together your outfits. So clever. Plus your brilliant paragraphs! I enjoy stopping by your blog each day!
x Kirsty
http://geelongfashionista.wordpress.com
Gorgeous tights! I think those are my favorite patterned black tights I've seen!! Hopefully we don't have to be wearing tights for much longer tho...come on spring!
Love the "remodel." (wink) Sexy tights seem to make anything that much hotter!I like this look!
-Karen
www.yourstylistkaren.com
The style is what caught my attention. I really like leather tote bags expensive looking and very convenient to carry around, really great at cwmalls.com
Love those tights!
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