15 April 2010, originally uploaded by academichic.Sources:
- Green Dress – Banana Republic
- Teal Belt – Old Navy
- Brown Wedges – Kenneth Cole Reaction, via DSW
- Wooden Bangel – Gift from S.
- Wooden Earrings – Island Souvenir
- Earring as Necklace – NY & Co
Endnotes:
I seem to be having some trouble with my photography skills lately, so the below image is a much better representation of the beautiful analogous color combination than either of the full body shots.
Green on Green, originally uploaded by academichic.I bought this dress on super markdown (it had a couple stains) at Banana Republic a couple years ago, but have rarely worn it. I was so excited about the dress because I love the color and the cut. Unfortunately, while I love the color on me, there is something about the cut that just isn’t right, so I haven’t ventured to wear it too much. But, once again a belt has swooped in to save the day! I spent some time looking at myself in this dress in the mirror trying to figure out what wasn’t working and I realized it was that the faux-wrap part of the dress hit me too high. I often have issues with proportions in dresses because I have both long legs and a long torso so things are often too short and the seems often hit me in the wrong places. My small waist and large butt/hips/thighs don’t help matters. I added this wide belt to visually lower the placement of the wrap. The belt slightly overlaps the wrap making it look much wider. The belt also adds a fun pop of color, making this an all over more exciting ensemble.
New Shoes!, originally uploaded by academichic.I ran a half-marathon last weekend and then decided to do a total toning course a couple days later, so my legs are sore and my toes need special attention. I assumed flats would be the most comfortable option, but for some reason of all my shoes (besides maybe my thick soled flip flops) these wedges proved the best option. I wasn’t convinced they worked that well with my green and teal color combo, so I added wooden accessories to tie them in.
Earrings, originally uploaded by academichic.Turns out, I am in love with this dress again – it’s fun and professional and is appropriate for both the classroom and my walk across campus in 80+ degree weather. Plus, during a busy week, there is something to be said for an outfit primarily comprised of one piece!
15 April 2010, originally uploaded by academichic.
Oh my goodness, that is gorgeous on you! Really truly! What a really beautiful look!
this is an awesome color combo! those earrings are sooo adorable! i really like how you break down how you came up with this outfit. thanks for sharing. :)
You look lovely in that vibrant green, and I am a big fan of the wooden accessories and brown wedges with this!
Congrats on the half-marathon! You are braver than I to do a total toning workout so soon after!
Nice colors. Love the shoes/earrings.
I find that fit in the chest can be an issue with those wrap dresses. If, like me, you don’t have a lot of extra flesh up there then the wrap part doesn’t expose a bit of enticing cleavage, it shows bony breastbone. They can also have issues with extra fabric under the arms where many have some tissue.
For me those dresses pretty much need another layer underneath.
You look utterly gorgeous, lady. And so glad the belt saved the day – that is a marvelous color on you and I’d hate for that dress to languish!
I love the look. The color combination is good inspiration since I have a shirt in that same green shade and do not wear it often because I am unsure about what colors to pair it with. Thank you for the inspiration!
That dress is just perfect on you!! It is a beautiful color!
super (dare i say it?) hot! the blue in the belt brings out your blue eyes. and where oh where did you get those wood-grain earrings?
Great idea with the belt! I’m 6′ and I hate dresses for exactly the same problem you have w/ them fitting wrong. I might try the belt trick and see if it works.
Thankyou so much, I too had a dress that I loved (funny, it was a green wrap dress too) and it didn’t sit right, but didn’t have the heart pass it on. Have tried it with a red belt and voila!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Elle
I love how belts make dresses work better! And your dress and belt look great together.
This outfit makes me think of the sea and Little Mermaid and grilled fish. All great things :)