14 June 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.Sources:
- Flower Dress – Old Navy
- Black Halter – Old Navy
- Woven Belt – Thrifted, remixed
- Black Sandals – H & M, remixed
- Earrings – Hand-Me-Down from sister M., remixed
- Yellow Bangles – Gap Outlet, remixed
Endnotes:
After spending most of the weekend working, I was ready for a nice evening out. The weather was beautiful last night, so we decided to enjoy dinner and Margarita’s on the patio of a local Mexican restaurant.
I purchased this dress on sale at Old Navy a couple weeks ago, but as it isn’t exactly teaching-appropriate, I haven’t had much of a chance to wear it. I was a little uncomfortable with the skin-exposure, so put a black halter tank under the dress (a favorite trick of mine), which I think also gave the cotton, summery day-dress more of an evening feel. The black accessories further helped to elevate the elegance of this ensemble. The belt was a necessary addition for changing the empire waist to a high waist — a much more flattering silhouette for me. -A
Back, originally uploaded by academichic.
That halter trick is brilliant!
I always belt dresses like that too.
Over wise I end up looking like I’m expecting!
Gorgeous dress!!
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