15 November 2009 – How do I wear thee, let me count the ways…

Posted on | November 14, 2009 | 18 Comments

15 November 2009 , originally uploaded by academichic.

Sources:
All remixed:

Pink cowl neck top – Nine West
Khaki shirt dress – Target
Brown woven belt – F21
Brown tights – DM
Boots – Dillards
“Dance” pendant – It’s All About The Print on Etsy

Endnotes:

As E. is in the process of pointing out with her shirt dress challenge, shirt dresses are very versatile garments. (Read: you get a lot of bang for your buck!) I have worn this khaki shirt dress as a trench of sorts layered over another dress, for a more casual look over a button-down shirt, as a way to tone down a triad over a skirt and tee combo, and today, over this bright pink cowl neck top for a dressy-casual approach. I’m now excited to see what E. does with her shirt dress for more inspiration of how to ‘remix’ this favorite item.

And speaking of remixing, Jentine just wrote a lovely post on why ‘remix’ is such a kinder term than perhaps other alternatives. Well put, Jentine! S.

Dance, originally uploaded by academichic.

Comments

18 Responses to “15 November 2009 – How do I wear thee, let me count the ways…”

La Historiadora de Moda
November 14th, 2009 @ 4:37 pm

I really like the way pink and brown look together. This is an adorable ensemble, and I love the way the cowl neck looks in this outfit, S!
Dottie
November 14th, 2009 @ 6:03 pm

This is a real stand-out ensemble! The colors are so rich and interesting.
FashionAddict
November 14th, 2009 @ 6:29 pm

I am LOVING this shirtdress challenge! It’s really inspiring me.
Megan
November 14th, 2009 @ 11:31 pm

Wow, I love the way you have the neckline. So pretty!
Eliza
November 15th, 2009 @ 7:12 am

I don’t know whether the thank you or curse you for showing me that adorable etsy shop…No I want all of them!!

Love, E.
Lucy
November 15th, 2009 @ 9:53 am

So sweet and yet so grown up. You are inspiring me to give pink another try. I’m also intrigued by the book you used as a prop. Do you mind sharing what it is? Thanks.
admin
November 15th, 2009 @ 10:02 am

Thank you, ladies!

@Eliza – I know, I love the scrabble piece idea and I wish I could accumulate a ton more of these little treasures!

@Lucy – hi! Thanks for stopping by and saying hi, it’s so nice to hear from you :)

The book is a German translation (it’s the only way I could get it at the library here) of Julie Anne Peter’s “Luna”. It’s possibly the only YA book centering around a transgendered character and it’s won numerous literary awards! I’m really enjoying it so far and I’m reading it as part of my “research” for my own NaNo novel.

If you’re familiar with the French film “Ma vie en rose” and enjoyed it, then you’re likely going to love “Luna” as well.

S.
Elena
November 15th, 2009 @ 12:55 pm

Love the pink top layered underneath! And oooof I’m really lusting after cognac-colored boots lately.
jentine
November 15th, 2009 @ 3:43 pm

AND… this is why I mentioned you, because you’re freaking good at this remixing! If there is one thing I am learning from blogging (besides typing a bit faster) it is the art of the remix. And here again you excel.
rachel
November 15th, 2009 @ 6:13 pm

I’m learning a lot from you about remixing. I wish I were better at it; I’m terrible in the sense that I have pieces that I only wear one way and that’s it. Maybe that’s why I have such an enormous closet and yet I feel like I have nothing to wear. I should give myself a personal challenge to take only a few pieces and wear them for a week. (not sure if I could!!)
gina
November 16th, 2009 @ 7:46 am

I love the pink top with the brown and fall color palette! The necklace is darling.
Sally
November 16th, 2009 @ 9:55 am

You are so fabulous, S. I would NEVER have thought to layer a cowl beneath a shirt dress! It looks so fresh and fun.

I’m super bummed you couldn’t join us this weekend, but also 100% sure that our paths will cross at some point. And soon! ;)
rachel
November 16th, 2009 @ 12:21 pm

Unrelated, but thought you might be interested in this article from today’s Telegraph:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/6581969/Fashion-conscious-girls-not-shallow.html
16 November 2009 – Two Dresses Redux : academichic
November 16th, 2009 @ 12:46 pm

[...] of tights, when I spotted this black shirt dress on clearance for 15 Euros. Having just relayed my love of shirt dresses to you, I was still on a shirt dress high and decided I had to ’splurge’ and get this [...]
admin
November 16th, 2009 @ 12:54 pm

Rachel – great article! Thanks so much for letting us know about it!

S
Kaylyn
November 16th, 2009 @ 3:32 pm

ooh! I love the pink cowl neck top! and learning the correct spelling of things we love is always fun :)
Chelsea
November 17th, 2009 @ 8:31 am

Wow… I love all the ways you’ve layered this dress! You are opening my eyes to so many possibilities, S.
Diana
November 23rd, 2009 @ 8:44 am

I love how you layered this. I never would have thought to wear another blouse under a dress with sleeves, but it looks fantastic.