WIW: Girly with a hint of edge

Have I mentioned I love this floral frock? Definitely one of my favourites. The shape of the dress is fab, it hides most of my wobbly bits, it's fully lined and it's loaded with pretty bright flowers! I've paired it with my peachy-pink Gap cropped jacket and then added my studded metal cuff, chunky Fly London sandals and a simple black/white handbag for a bit of edge. I do like to keep the girly factor from getting completely out of hand when I wear this dress!

What do you think? does this work? as always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Jacket: Gap (thrifted)
Dress: Cleo Petites
Sandals: Fly London
Handbag: Danier Leather (thrifted)
Cuff: thrifted

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31 Comments

  • ramya replied 11 years ago

    Dress - Perfect
    Accessories - Perfect
    Jacket - Perfect...

    Dont you look fab Shannon :) Love this...

  • Deborah replied 11 years ago

    Devine...but looking at you in this makes me cold brrrrr. Lol! This is a great floral. I prefer a bold larger floral than tiny floral patterns. The colors are lovely and the shape of the dress is just beautiful. Hope your day is as grat as you look:)

  • lyn67 replied 11 years ago

    Love the frock with that denim jacket! Mee too preffer big florals to ditsies, a lot.

  • Claudia replied 11 years ago

    Most excellent!

    Those shoes are calling my name...

  • Jjsloane replied 11 years ago

    You rock this look! It's a great feeling to have such a dress in one's arsenal and I love all the style elements you've added today.

  • Astrid replied 11 years ago

    This outfit is perfect! That dress is really stunning on you, it's on of my favourites. I love it with the jacket.

  • replied 11 years ago

    Oh wow Shannon! Looks spectacular!

  • modgrl replied 11 years ago

    This dress rocks!! You and dresses are made for eachother!!

  • Abie replied 11 years ago

    So Fab! I agree that is a super dress! I love those sandals to pieces and I like that you added the cuff. So cool that the jacket color works so well with the dress. Love it all!

  • ButterflyLady replied 11 years ago

    Fantastic - I love the shape of that dress, somehow it prevents it being *too* girly.

  • ManidipaM replied 11 years ago

    I love you in this dress too :-D

  • Jem replied 11 years ago

    I love this dress, too! I also love those shoes!! :-)

  • replied 11 years ago

    WOW. I love that dress! The bag and shoes give it the strength to not seem too girlish at all. You look awesome!

  • Angie replied 11 years ago

    KILLER

    An 11.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Thanks ramya, Deborah, lyn, Claudia, Jeanne, Astrid, Ceit, Rita, Abie, ButterflyLady, Manidipa, Jem, Claire and Angie!

    Have I mentioned I love dresses???

  • Melissa replied 11 years ago

    Me too! Love this dress! Fits you perfectly! Fastastic ensemble too..head to toe. Love your punchy pop of peach. You are a pro at this!

  • MsMary replied 11 years ago

    Wow! This whole outfit knocks my socks off!

    And I especially love your fashion-blogger pose in #1! :)

  • JR replied 11 years ago

    I can certainly see why you love this dress, with the way it's loving you back. And I find the accessories add just the right amount of edge, without looking like you're trying too hard. :o)

  • Ornella replied 11 years ago

    No wonder you love this frock. I love it too, especially on you. And how great that jacket is with it!

    I bet it looks fab with denim jacket too (I think see some blue color in the pattern).

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    Perfect description - girlie pink flowers with the edge of the black, chunky sandals, and rugged style of the jacket. That dress is one of your workhorses for sure!

  • Sylvie replied 11 years ago

    Love it.

    Dress + black tights + black pump = dated
    Dress the way you've styled it = modern and fashionable.

    You are so good at putting outfits together Shannon, I'm just in awe. Want to come visit my closet and put some together for me? ;-)

  • Kiwichik replied 11 years ago

    The floral dress makes you look curvy in a very good way - love the edge you've given it with the shoes & cuff.

  • Sona replied 11 years ago

    incredibly awesome floral. modern heels + color blocked bag+ this dress= wowza!

  • Mo replied 11 years ago

    Wow this is a winner for sure! Great dress on you!

  • Scarlet replied 11 years ago

    Absolutely perfect!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Wow, thanks so much to Melissa, MaryK, JR, Ornella, Rae, Sylvie, Kiwi, Sona, Mo and Scarlet!

    Ornella - good eye on the blue! I've worn the dress with my light faded denim jacket and now need to try it with my darker wash one.

    Sylvie - I'd play in your closet any time!

  • Meredith1953 replied 11 years ago

    You are a queen of dresses! I love the pattern and style of this dress and the pretty peach jacket looks lovely with it! Those sandals are really cute also and the handbag is a classic!

  • Aida replied 11 years ago

    I always enjoy seeing how you style this pretty dress, and this is no exception! Though I do think the jacket falls into "girly" because of the pink color despite the more rugged cut. The shoes really do the edge for me here, they look fab with the dress!

  • JulieJohn replied 11 years ago

    Just really dang pretty.

  • Jonesy replied 11 years ago

    That dress is fab--love it! The jacket and accessorizing look perfect too.

  • jayne replied 11 years ago

    Can you score 100? That is perfection. I love to see you using those great shoes again also! I feel less alone reposting the same shoes myself.

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