Attitude with White

This Attitude by Jay Manuel abstract wrap dress has probably been the most versatile piece in my wardrobe since I bought it three years ago. I wear it all year round - with tights, boots and leather jacket in the winter and with sandals and light topper like today. This is the kind of piece I'm always on the lookout for...something that can transition easily from casual to work to dressy and be worn during the warm months and the cold.

Today I paired the dress with my bone/silver sandals (which I've decided go with EVERYTHING and have been my best summer 2013 purchase) and my white denim jacket. I've been wearing my white blazer more than the white denim this summer but the blazer looked too long with this dress and threw off the proportions. I chose my cobalt/cream/black handbag.

What do you think? Is this dress still working for me and still in style? How are the proportions with the white denim jacket? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Jacket: BUM Equipment (thrifted)
Dress: Attitude by Jay Manuel
Sandals: Fugitive
Handbag: Danier Leather

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16 Comments

  • ramya replied 10 years ago

    You do no wrong in my books Shannon :)

  • Thistle replied 10 years ago

    I love it when you find a year round workhorse! And this one is fab! I love the way you have added the white jacket to make it feel fresh and summery and the blue bag adds a pop of color.

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    I love this dress! And I'm so happy every time I see those workhorse "sandals." Great purchase for you. May I be so lucky next year! 

  • Sara L. replied 10 years ago

    I think the denim jacket looks good with the dress.  I love those sandals too - they are perfect with every outfit I've seen with them.

  • Karie replied 10 years ago

    The proportions look great, the jacket length is perfect, and you look fab!

  • Jaime replied 10 years ago

    I think the shoes were a genius choice and the dress is fantastic every time you wear it!

  • Angie replied 10 years ago

    The dress is totally still working and looks extra fresh paired with the white topper and sandals.

  • ManidipaM replied 10 years ago

    How can that dress not work, way it bookends your hair!? The juxtaposition of coloured bag, denim jacket and shiny dainty sandals just pushes it into fashion-forward lane.

  • replied 10 years ago

    The whole look works fabulously from top to toe!

  • Ingunn replied 10 years ago

    Isn't it a good feeling to put on something like that dress? It's super flattering, a wardrobe workhorse and seasonless. The perfect wardrobe item! I love how you've put it together today, with that wonderful bag as a color pop against the pattern and white.

  • rae replied 10 years ago

    Not just working - you're working it!

  • Debra replied 10 years ago

    You always look lovely, Love the dress and shoes, think I need a white jacket now. :)

  • Joy replied 10 years ago

    A winning combination with great summer proportions. I drool over those sandals and the colorblocked bag every time you wear them. And then there's the holy grail of finding a year round dress. It looks fresh and summer appropriate with your white denim jacket. Can you "virtually" feel the admiration yet? ;)

  • kellygirl replied 10 years ago

    Love this and love those sandals. You look fresh and so stylish, Shannon!

  • Caro in Oz replied 10 years ago

    What Angie said - I love this dress on you :)

  • peekaboo replied 10 years ago

    You look great! The whole outfit comes together so nicely!

    Don't take this the wrong way and I mean no malice, but thinking of
    BUM equipment totally brings me back to 7th grade when that brand was so trendy and it was cool to have the logo
    Splashed all over your sweatshirt. I'm so impressed they are still in business and putting out classics!

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