Shirt Dress Refresh

The summer has been a busy one, filled with a lot of life changes that will hopefully inspire a future blog post.  It’s the main reason why I took an impromptu hiatus; I was spread too thin.  Unfortunately, admitting that you can’t do everything and be everywhere is a hard pill to swallow.  However, I am committed to finding more balance in my life again – saying no more often, taking time for myself, and most of all, finding ways to be more efficient and productive again.  This probably means less time for Netflix binges.  Ultimately, I want to focus on this blog again which allows me to explore my two favorite things: fashion and creativity.

As a devout devotee to all things black and white (and also gray), I’m surprised to be gravitating towards neutrals this summer, particularly beige.  Although a classic and beautiful color, I personally find it hard to wear with my skin tone, in fear of that “naked” look that isn’t really appropriate for work.  However, I recently discovered that COS had quite a few options that leaned more towards the blush or cream side of the spectrum.  Especially perfect for us, medium-tan ladies!

Shirt dresses are my favorite go-to for work wear.  I particularly love the wide neckline detail, a departure from the standard collar. The lower, offset pocket gives it a modern feel and is a refreshing take on a classic piece.  Since the step-hem length is a little longer, especially on a petite girl like me, I paired the dress with my favorite heels to elongate the legs, and rolled up the sleeves to show a touch more skin.  I finished the look with delicate little earrings to allow the simplicity and modernity of the dress to shine through.

It feels good to be back!

 

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Dress: COS
Shoes: Tahari, old. Similar here, here, and here.
Earrings: Anthropologie, old.