If you look up the word “thrashed” in the urban dictionary you’ll find a plethora of colorful definitions…
THE STORY
And I mean there are some good ones, go ahead check it out. But in this case I’m talking beyond exhausted. As any teacher can attest to, the first few weeks back to work can really kick your butt. Factor temperatures similar to the surface of the sun with no air conditioning and my CFS into that equation, and that my friends, is my definition of thrashed. Fortunately, the temperature and humidity finally dropped to bearable levels yesterday so at least I’m no longer a puddle of flesh and bone by 8:15 a.m. In any case, today’s post is going to be short on words.
THE OUTFIT
I am totally in love with this burgundy slip dress. The styling options are endless and I plan on wearing it all winter long. I’ve been entirely too obsessed with boho looks lately and this dress is definitely keeping with the theme. The challenge was styling it so that it would be work appropriate while not causing me to melt into the aforementioned flesh puddle. It has spaghetti straps so I had to either wear something over it or under it. A tee would work underneath and it would also be super cute with a long cardi over top, but both of those choices were out because of the heat. Since I was wearing a lace slip/skirt extender underneath (yes, I really did get two more since I loved the tulle extender so much) I decided the lace vest would be perfect to make the top half work appropriate while playing off of the ivory lace peeking out at the bottom. I finished it off with delicate layered necklaces because heavier jewelry makes me feel about ten degrees hotter than I already am. Too bad a statement necklace won’t actually keep me warm once the polar vortex rolls back into town.
THE TIP
Think outside of the box in regard to ways that you can style non-work items for work and vice versa. Sometimes all it takes is adding a layer either under or over to change the feel of a piece of clothing.
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Slip dress: Shop Hearts; Skirt extender: Sun Sand And Stars; Vest: Similar, Similar; Booties: JCPenney (Similar)
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wow this is a gorgeous outfit on you !!
XO Ellen from Ask Away
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Thanks so much Ellen!
You have the ability to layer your dresses in such a beautiful, easy, fresh way. I love that. This outfit is so cool and a little boho. Both the dress and vest are very pretty and unique. I love your style, Debbie. Let me know if we can perhaps do a Bohemian-inspired week one day, together.
Have a great weekend! Ada. =)
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Ooo…Ada that would be fun! Let’s do it!!
This is such a youthful look. It has vitality and style.
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Thank you my friend! xo
Lovely layers Debbie! If you still haven’t - you got less than 24 hours to join this huge GIVEAWAY I am hosting for THE KEWL SHOP where a $150 dress value is at stake!
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Thanks Rebecca! I’ll stop by. 🙂
Love this layered look.
That heat really saps the energy right out of a person. I understand why most hot and humid countries have the tradition of an afternoon nap. It is required in order to keep moving the rest of the day.
bisous
Suzanne
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I think a siesta is a genius idea…wonder if they’d go for it at work?
Another fabulous layered look! Love all of the lace!
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I saw you had been chosen - yay for you! This shade of red is fabulous on you and will be a great colour through winter when nature barely has any colour. And the layering with the lace highlights just top and tail the look. I love how you’ve picked out the colour of the dress with the nails and can I say, madam, how fabulous you look in da spectacles!!!
I know how much teaching takes it out of you - people don’t realise how knackering it is (that’s the Brit way of saying exhausted!). And I’m with Suzanne. We need siestas when it’s scorching.
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You are the queen of layering girl! I love the lace skirt peeking out from underneath and the slip dress is a dream. tell me about the exhaustion that comes with the 1st weeks of school. I just had back to school night last night and I am seriously pooped. It’ll take a 4day weekend to get me going again.
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Great outfit. The skirt extender - brilliant! Wishing you cooler temps and a super year. Cheers.
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This look most definitely gets an A+ in my book! I can only imagine all of the different ways that you’re going to style this slip dress through the seasons! Get some sleep! Relax! It’s the weekend!
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I never look this good when I’m thrashed! And yes, only a teacher knows what those first few weeks back to school are like. Love that cool dress! Thanks for being a part of FFF & hope you’re enjoying your weekend!
OXOX
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Oh, my … I really like the tulle ext slip! It’s sold out .. but you know, maybe something else will come along.
M.
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Such a great look for fall! This color is so gorgeous on you too
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Love this boho look, you look gorge. Thanks for linking up to #fashionfriday
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Hi there Debbie! We just wanted to take a moment to compliment how lovely you look in our dress! Especially love the sassy smirk (picture) with the glasses. 🙂
Thank you so much! I really do love the dress…I’ll be wearing it all winter long…I’m thinking black turtle neck and black OTK boots. 🙂