Fabulously Broke in the City submitted this great shirtdress look:
Personal style idiom: Classic modern feminine with subtle twists to give it some individuality, with a hint of rocker chick at times
Lifestyle segment: Social (although I would have long loose hair instead of having it up)
Dress: It’s a teal button-up shirtdress from H&M for $29.50. Wish I had bought a size or two larger, because I forgot to account for sitting down and not realizing the buttons would be popping open so easily! 😛 (Don’t worry, I use safety pins)
Necklace: Aldo I think, and was definitely under $15. It’s a bunch of chains strung together and held by a single circle. I like the “toughness” of it, while still being feminine.
Pin: This is to hold the waist-tie together so it adds something to the outfit, and ties in the necklace, and also so the tie doesn’t come undone. It came in a set of 4 other pins (fleur-de-lis, English lion and an English coat of arms from Aldo for $10.
Boots: Nine West, last summer, I think they were on sale for $79.99. I’ve used them many many many times with many different outfits, and are worth every penny, especially since I take them in for regular repairs to keep them going.
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That necklace is FANTASTIC! I love it. It’s totally steampunk but sweet at the same time; no mean feat!
I would definitely wear this – and affordable! – with no belt and the sleeves pushed up, since I do that with everything I can. And I really relate to the idea of mixing tough and feminine.
So cute (in a cool way)! I SO wish we had H&M here – I got to check out one in Chicago a couple of years ago and was quite impressed with prices!
I am a big fan of shirtdresses. And I love the teal combination with the brown boots.
Like Vildy, though, I am jealous of H&M access …
fab dress. love it with the boots. 8)
you look fab!
Awww.. you guys are great 🙂
Rebecca, thanks for putting my pic up! It was a lot of fun.. next time, I promise to get better pictures – will rope Husband into the fray next time. Next time this comes around, let me know!!
H&M is such a fantastic place to go!! But so is thrift shopping – you should see what (my) Husband picked up at the thrift store last week – I have pics on my blog..