I felt so...daring. I found this great dress in a thrift shop while visiting my in-laws a few weeks ago - I know it's a dress (as opposed to a tunic) because I actually used to own this same dress in purple! I bought it new about 10 years ago when I was heavier. I love the rich dark red and the cut and length just seemed right with these jeans. I felt great in it this look all day and got lots of compliments.
No close-up of the accessories, since I kept them to a dull roar today. Just plain black ankle booties, the groovy necklace and plain white gold hoops.
A little surprise was hiding in the corner of my picture when I went to crop:
Aw! Kitty! Have a great weekend!
Dress (Le Chateau, thrift, $7.50), jeans (Esprit), booties (Rinaldi), necklace (Caracol), earrings (gift from L).
I can't believe this is your first dress over jeans endeavor, you look like a professional!!
ReplyDeleteHow funny that you found that dress again so many years later! I like this look. And your sneaky cat. :)
ReplyDeleteLove this combo. I think you look so svelte & gorgeous. I haven't worn jeans since the early eighties & have been thinking of buying some thrifted ones just to see what it would be like. Your tunicesque look here has encouraged me!
ReplyDeleteYou look great. I love wearing dresses over jeans. It feels smartly casual!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your phrase - "a dull roar".
That colour looks fantastic on you and the velvet is so sumptuous.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the comfortable and stylish world of wearing jeans with dresses!
Also...Kitty! ^_^
The dress over jeans looks great on you. It definitely lengthens your legs. How tall are you?
ReplyDeleteMy favorite variation on this look is a tight dress over long, skinny jeans ending in a great heel. It gives a girl miles of legs.
Great minds must think alike. I just tried this combo too. I loved it too. You look smashing! Love the red with those jeans!
ReplyDeleteI like this look on you.And i agree w/ Cat, this look definitely lengthens your legs :-)
ReplyDeleteMS: thanks! I was unbelievably nervous to wear this to work.
ReplyDeleteErica: isn't that bizarre? Heh, Inigo is such a cutie.
Sue: thank you so much. I don't really wear jeans that much either - but go for it!
Jane: thanks so much! Oh, that's not my phrase...but feel free to use it.
Leigh-Anna: thank you so much! I don't know how often I'll wear this look, but it's nice to know it isn't totally awful on me. Yay, kitty!
Cat: thanks! I'm 5'4". Hmmm...maybe I should try this with my skinnies.
Hilary: awesome! I'll check out your look. Thanks!
Lady D: thanks - I always want to look taller.