Clearly I’m looking forward to the holidays. Velvet! Sparkle! Gold! Ruffles! Although, I tend to dress this way on normal days sometimes too…
I love dresses like this one paired with black tights because they’re effortlessly stylish. There’s a maternity version here, but it might need cinching in the waist. Red nail polish would take this look over the top, so I’d wear pink to keep it sweet and a little more casual. Plus you’d look so cute when you pull out your ‘best-ever-oh-my-god-where-did-you-get-that’ pocket mirror! (That was a shameless plug for my own shop, I know.) Lilac earrings and a fuschia velvet clutch add a little more color, while the shoes and ring bring in the shine.
22 comments
Sam
So excellent. Excellent dresses and jewelry. I am going to have to get some to my pal Erika Strumsky’s birthday! whoaaa
katie
Love whole look!
But I’d want the dress a bit longer and I’d cinch it with a cute belt. My curvy frame just can’t rock the no-waist look.
katie
i always LOVE your style posts. this one especially makes me wish i had an extra couple hundred dollars to spend, and somewhere fancy to go during the holidays!
would you mind if I shared this on my blog? I’d link to here and give you credit, of course.
Maria
Love your blog, you are so creative and energetic. Thanks for sharing!
Tracy
Love the bag so much!
Would love to see you do a budget style post some time.. like give yourself a dollar limit perhaps!? That’d be fun.
Savvy in San Francisco
The whole outfit is great, but I am especially loving the Kate Spade clutch!
natalyn
I love that dress and that jewelry! You always put together the cutest outfits.
Shuchita
Love your website (read it daily and keep refreshing my page in the hope that a new post will appear soon as I finish reading the last one !)
I love the clutch and the pocket mirror :-D
Oh a question, how long do your tights last ? Mine end up with holes in them after just two outings :-(
Is there a secret to wearing tights ? I cut and file my toenails religiously so it can’t be the nail snagging the nylon.. sigh… pls help !
Making it Lovely
Maybe it’s the quality of the tights you’re buying? Or are you putting them in the washer and dryer? Mine tend to last a long time, often a couple of years. I do put mine in the washer (gentle setting, in a lingerie bag), but I hang them to dry.
Zoe
I have the same question as Kristin – any good sources for maternity tights? I would love to feel cuter than I do now, stuck in the one pair of maternity jeans I have and a pair of “housework” jeans that are too big normally… I have some cute dresses that I could wear but it’s getting too chilly!
Zoe from A Quick Study Paper Goods
Making it Lovely
Try a regular pair in a larger size! I’ve had good luck doing that.
Elisha
Great post! I especially like the crushed velvet clutch. The dress would look great with a skinny belt to match the clutch.
jbhat
Very festive. What I love is that you accessorized right down to the nail polish, with great advice about making a smart color choice to avoid looking too-too. You are good!
jbhat
Staci
I love those shoes and the dress! However I’m not sure I could pull it off… Love the maternity version although not in the market for one ;)
Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons
Bring on the sparkle!!!! <3
Kristin
I love this dress! It’s perfect for a maternity look too and I’m so glad you linked to both. The tights are a super find too. Have you had any luck finding brown full panel tights this season? I am expecting as well and have had a hard time finding good options. I know you seem to be on the pulse with these things. :)
Making it Lovely
I’ve only seen black and gray. I usually just wear regular (non-control top) tights in a larger size while pregnant.
Jess [tenpenny splendid]
That dress is adorable! And I love the Anthro shoes. They have the cutest selection!
Rebecca
I NEED those Mary Janes!
Making it Lovely
Me too.
Diana Smith
I love reading your blog! You are so pretty and you have the best style ever. I always look forward to your posts!
Katie @ explanation required
Ooo, love this look. One of my favorites of yours!!
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