WIW: Bold & Graphic

Good morning lovelies!

Today's pairing started with my black & white graphic print Maggy London wrap dress (waving to dress triplets Natalie and Rita!). I decided to kick up the bold and colourful quotient by topping the dress with my tomato red blazer (waving to blazer twin Amy!). A pair of nude micro fishnets and my black wedge booties finished off the outfit. For my handbag, I went with my cream/black leather handbag.

I'm really happy with how this looks and can't figure out why I didn't pair this blazer with this dress before.

What do you think? Does it all work together? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Blazer: Gap
Dress: Maggy London
Fishnets: Hue
Booties: Blowfish
Handbag: Danier Leather (thrifted)

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36 Comments

  • Jaime replied 11 years ago

    I think you are convincing me that lipstick is a key accessory. Works great for me!

  • replied 11 years ago

    I am loving your new combinations of your wardrobe! This looks great!

  • Inge replied 11 years ago

    A happy look for sure!-) I absolutely love you in these bold graphic prints, Shannon, and pairing the black and white dress with that fab tomato red blazer is brilliant. Love the bag and booties with this too, but I have to say that your beautiful smile is *the best* accessory! You always put me in a good mood just by smiling at us:-)

  • replied 11 years ago

    Red is your colour and I love that dress. you never have a bad day :)

  • citygirldc replied 11 years ago

    I love your mixes of color and pattern. It makes me happy.

  • Suz replied 11 years ago

    Fabulous, as always!

    And, as to why you didn't try this before -- because today was the day you needed to wear it!

  • Kirti replied 11 years ago

    I love it - you look fabulous! :D

  • modgrl replied 11 years ago

    OMG My twinnie! I am wearing this dress today too. I don't look nearly as cute, only a black sweater today. Have a great day!!

  • Joy replied 11 years ago

    This looks wonderful! I want to copy this when it gets warm enough to wear a sleeveless dress with a blazer. I have wrap dress envy.

  • Sona replied 11 years ago

    re+black+white=fab
    red+black+white+Shannon's wonderful smile=fab to the power of infinity!!

  • Angie replied 11 years ago

    A happy pairing! See how fun it is to shop your closet :)

    LOVING you in red lippie. Very retro.

  • Emily replied 11 years ago

    Shannon, that outfit is amazing! Love your red lipstick and black & white specs, too.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Shevia - I firmly believe that my red lipstick is indeed one of my accessories!

    Rita - it's funny how we wear the same dress on the SAME day - lol!

    Thank you all for your lovely comments!

    Angie - it actually is fun shopping my closet these days! For one thing, I have things I love to wear and a better fall/winter wardrobe than I think I ever have, thanks to many great recommendations from yourself and the YLF membership. I'm also finding I have many more things than I that I thought I did and so don't feel deprived at all by not shopping. I am embracing your mantra "WEAR THE HECK OUT OF YOUR CLOTHES"!

  • MsMary replied 11 years ago

    Perfection! So cheerful on a winter day!

  • Tina.b replied 11 years ago

    I am so loving black and white at the moment and red is a perfect pairing for it. That dress is just gorgeous on you. This is definitely a head turning look!

  • Amy replied 11 years ago

    Hi jacket twin! You make me wish I was also your dress twin! This is such a fab outfit and love the red lipstick!

  • kimlee replied 11 years ago

    Shannon - The look is fantastic. The bold graphic print dress is fab alone but when paired with the blazer and your fab smile...well...that takes it to a whole new level.

  • krishnidoux replied 11 years ago

    Another delightful ensemble. I noticed the booties right away, in a good way: forward, cool, dynamic. And then the purse, just the punch needed to respond to this interesting and well fitting dress.

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    Black and white and red all over! Love love love the topper.

  • catgirl replied 11 years ago

    Sweet look!

  • replied 11 years ago

    I saw a news anchor yesterday wearing this dress. I immediately thought of you and Rita. Fab look!

  • Freckles replied 11 years ago

    That dress is so you!

  • Thistle replied 11 years ago

    I love this on you! The dress is amazing, and I love the pop of color from the blazer.

    Loving that handbag as well!

  • Beth Ann replied 11 years ago

    Gorgeous pairing. Modern classic, with a retro twist. I'll be doing a lot of remixing for the rest of the winter, too, and when I seen your combinations, it makes me look forward to it!

  • replied 11 years ago

    As the others have said, you look great! And I always enjoy your closeup photos so we can appreciate the textures & details such as the perforated trim on your bag, which really plays well with the graphic pattern of your dress.

    Megan

  • Lyn D. replied 11 years ago

    I love the vibrant colour of the blazer on you Shannon!
    It is beautifully tailored and the fit looks perfect. Great with the black and white too.

  • annagybe replied 11 years ago

    Reminds me of Rag & Bone.

  • Caro in Oz replied 11 years ago

    A signature Shannon look imo - gorgeous.

  • Nicole D replied 11 years ago

    I am lusting after that bag! The whole look is polished and chic, with a funky twist (boots).

  • Day Vies replied 11 years ago

    I love this dress on you. The collar is so flattering as is the waist detail and the print. The red was a perfect jolt of happiness for this dress though. I love it when you use purple too. Wonderful as usual Shannon!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Thank you all so much - I think I'm blushing the colour of my jacket now :)

  • Kyle replied 11 years ago

    GORG. Your style exudes fun...and gives me the impression that you have a great spirit and zest for life!

  • Sveta replied 11 years ago

    I think it is brilliant! I really covet your ability to wear bright with such ease and grace.

  • ManidipaM replied 11 years ago

    WOW! So fun, so retro, so fantastic! This is FAB.

    Can I just ask how you manage to stay warm in that? What goes on top?

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    No need to worry about me being warm Manidipa - on top of that I add my long red down puffer coat, scarf and gloves and swap the booties for my tall Blondo Vergara boots for outside. Very toasty!

  • rachylou replied 11 years ago

    You look so artistic! (Obviously not the spooky-poet-didn't-wash-my-hair kind of artist.)

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