WIW: Day 4 Dress Challenge

I have got to thank two ladies this morning - Ingunn, for starting the dress challenge which has reaffirmed my love of dresses and Angie, for getting me started on light coloured footwear starting with the python booties.

Today's outfit started with my abstract print wrap dress that is going on 4 years old now. Still love it and it's still in great condition. This was a good purchase. I've added a wide purple belt to the dress to accentuate my waist and pick up some of the purple tones in the dress. I tried a white belt first to pick up the white in the dress but it just seemed so stark against the print. For footwear, I popped on my bone laser cut oxfords. Can you believe this is the first time I've worn oxfords with a dress? I was inspired by Ingunn and Astrid who wear oxfords with skirts and dresses so beautifully.

Accessories consist of my white watch, silver wedding band and my white leather clutch. 

I feel ready for the day, perfectly comfortable and stylish to boot - what do you think? does it all work together? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Dress: Attitude by Jay Manuel
Shoes: Dolce Vita
Watch: thrifted
Clutch: Danier Leather

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21 Comments

  • Inge replied 10 years ago

    This really is one of my favourite dresses, Shannon. I so love the colours and the pattern (a little abstract). Fabulous Summer outit with the bone oxfords (the laser cuts make it feel extra fresh) and that fab white clutch. I like the purple belt here also.

    Very fab, as always!!

  • Mona replied 10 years ago

    That dress is so flattering on you and pairing oxfords with dresses is a great idea. 

  • dlb1960 replied 10 years ago

    You ALWAYS look fab and I always look forward to your posts. Even the way you post your posts is stylish!

  • replied 10 years ago

    The shoes definitely elevate the outfit. That was a good buy on the dress!

  • Elizabeth P replied 10 years ago

    Another fab outfit Shannon!  Love everything about it.

  • Ingunn replied 10 years ago

    Thank you, Shannon! I'm very happy to inspire you, since you always inspire me :)

    Your outfit today is no exception. The dress is really beautiful on you, and I think the accessories and shoes are perfect choices. I agree that a white belt would create a stark line that would contradict with the fluid pattern on the dress. Well done - again!

  • Jaime replied 10 years ago

    What can I say? You are wearing bone oxfords with a great dress - of course I am going to think you look fab!

  • ruthe replied 10 years ago

    Love it!

  • Thistle replied 10 years ago

    So flattering!  YLF!!

  • Deborah replied 10 years ago

    I think I say every dress of yours is my fave! But I do love this one, amd the oxfords look amazing with the dress. I hope you don't mind me saying, but I would like to see a belt about half the width of this one and in a bone tone similar to the shoes. I not suggesting this one doesn't work but to my eye it just looks a little heavy for the dress.

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    Love this dress (that print reminds me a bit of the Helmut Lang one that did not work out!) and I love how you have styled it!! 

    Okay - here's another belt idea: what about soft grey? 

  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago

    Oh my goodness Deb - of course I don't mind you saying :) I love the idea of a slim bone belt. And I like Suz's idea of a grey belt as well - I think I need BOTH!

    Thanks for the outfit love ladies - I'm quite surprised how much I'm liking the oxfords with the dress. Always something new to try and learn isn't there?

  • shedev replied 10 years ago

    Great outfit. Those oxfords are awesome.

  • Angie replied 10 years ago

    Loving the way you refreshed the frock with the new shoes and accessories!

    KILLER

  • Sona replied 10 years ago

    looks so much like the helmut lang that unfortunately did not work for you ( I will be debuting it next week) but taking notes on accessories!

  • Raisin replied 10 years ago

    Love this dress!  This in one of my favorite outfits of yours.  The B&W and the oxfords are fantastic. 

  • Runcarla replied 10 years ago

    Wonderful outfit! I can't help think how nice your new shoes with the silver straps would go, especially if you do a grey belt like Suz suggests?

  • ElleH replied 10 years ago

    Love it! I knew I would when I saw your post.

  • Caro in Oz replied 10 years ago

    LOVE this Shannon. Your style is really sizzling :)

  • Joy replied 10 years ago

    Is there anything that doesn't look like a million bucks on you?! I especially love those shoes with this dress.

  • Karie replied 10 years ago

    This dress with the oxfords looks fabulous! So pretty!

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