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WIW: Casual Eileen

March 14, 2014

This is how I know I'm going to love a wardrobe item - I can't wait to wear it again. And that's how I feel about this new EF dress. You are going to sick of seeing me in it! And now I'm really glad I am duplicating the dress with the blue version.

I started today's outfit with the dress and then added nude microfishnets and my knee high Blondo boots. We are into the major slush and mess of spring melt and these boots are perfect for that. On top of the dress, I'm debuting my new light wash denim and leather sleeved jacket. This jacket will be great as an actual outdoor jacket when warm enough and will also work as an indoor topper with scrunched sleeves. I also think the light faded denim is a nod to spring, even though we still have at least 6 feet of snow on the ground.

I chose my olive/cobalt snakeskin clutch for some texture and colour, purple & clear specs and a swipe of burgundy lipstick to finish off the outfit.

What do you think? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

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24 Comments

  • Robidi replied 10 years ago

    The jacket is killer!  Love the whole outfit :)

  • El Cee replied 10 years ago

    Awesome outfit, Shannon! The EF dress is fab and you know it. Look at the smile on your face. How could we ever be sick of seeing that?! The mixed media jacket looks great with the dress, as does the snakeskin clutch. The boots are also quite sharp… a very stylish way to handle "mud season".

  • donnat replied 10 years ago

    Love that jacket with the EF dress. I can see why you can hardly wait to wear it.

  • Ingunn replied 10 years ago

    Smart casual, and you look fab! You always get it right, Shannon. I love how the leather sleeves add a little modern to this classic ensemble.

  • unfrumped replied 10 years ago

    Great! Fir sime reason I was not so wowed by the jacket back when, but here it looks terrific, and I think it looks especially good " juxtaposed" with the more formal black items so the light denim stands out.

  • Aubergine replied 10 years ago

    The dress looks like a great workhorse! The clutch is so pretty too.

  • replied 10 years ago

    Oh, wow, I love the mix of faded denim with the more structured black pieces. You look great Shannon.

    Six feet of snow??!

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    Quintessential Shannon. Structure, column of colour (or neutral), a bit of rugged, a bit of polish. And lots of sass. 

  • leopardluxe replied 10 years ago

    I love this whole look. The faded denim vest really contrasts nicely with the cool and effortless looking column of black. It's both sassy and stylish! 

  • Deborah replied 10 years ago

    You're not going to know how you managed before that dress joined your wardrobe:). I am really taken with how dressy and professional this outfit looks especially with the mixed media jacket, particularly the denim aspect. Fabulous outfit.

  • Beth Ann replied 10 years ago

    You are on a real roll, Shannon!  This is fun and professional, and perfectly suited to the changing weather  I'm excited to see the blue, too -- I imagine dark blue is beautiful on you.

    I actually saw a tiny bit of grass in my backyard this morning.  Yeah.  It was dead grass, but it's still progress!

  • Neel replied 10 years ago

    Love it Shannon!! That jacket is brilliant!

  • Jaime replied 10 years ago

    Love the jacket and you will love the dress in blue just as much!

  • replied 10 years ago

    Looks good, Shannon!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago

    leopardluxe - the denim is actually a jacket, not a vest. The dark sleeves fooled you :)  But this is interesting because I have a black blazer with a graffiti-esque front and a black sleeved cardigan with animal print front that both look like vests when worn with black. I obviously like that kind of look.

    Suz - I guess this is my kind of look, isn't it?

    Beth Ann - I'm so jealous that you can see a bit of grass. We won't see any grass for at least another 1-2 months :(

    unfrumped - juxtaposition is something I really enjoy in an outfit so that you for noticing.

    This dress is now officially my favorite item in my closet - it is sooooo incredibly comfortable and moves with such fluidity but without excess fabric. I'm a huge fan and can hardly wait until my blue one arrives.

    Thank you all :)

  • ironkurtin replied 10 years ago

    I love that dress and bet you'll get a ton of wear out of it. Glad to see another Eileen fan (even though most of her stuff doesn't fit me anymore :( )

  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago

    IK - I am definitely becoming an EF fan. The quality is fantastic and oh so comfy. And her petite sizing works really well for me. I just need to choose her pieces that have a bit more shape because he draping can quickly overwhelm me. That's too bad her stuff doesn't fit you anymore but take comfort in how fit and fantastic you look!

  • adorkable replied 10 years ago

    I will never, ever, ever get sick of seeing this on you. I'm just going to be jealous - I wish EF didn't overwhelm my frame so I could look as amazing as you.

  • Nicole D replied 10 years ago

    You look amazing!  I love those boots.  EF is a fave of mine too, She is such a friend of women.

  • SarahTheWhite replied 10 years ago

    This outfit is so great!! I really love it on you.

  • rae replied 10 years ago

    Ooh, so much fun pairing the jacket with those boots! And the dress is a great backdrop. Having duplicated a few items myself, I know just how you feel. :D

  • catgirl replied 10 years ago

    So glad these dresses are working out for you!

  • goldenpig replied 10 years ago

    Great dress, so versatile and smart duplication. The jacket, boots and purse are all fab too! Love seeing your smart casual looks!

  • Angie replied 10 years ago

    Killer

    Gorgeously tailored with a touch of fluid. This is your look. Thrilled you sized down on the dress. 

    You wear black SO well. xo

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I started playing dress up when I was 4 years old and haven't stopped since! My income doesn't match my tastes so it's all about figuring out how to thrift my way to a fashionable life while tossing in a few delectable items.