Who doesn’t love black and white? It is such a classic combo and always makes me feel pulled together. Add stripes and it’s even better! I scored this Topshop dress in December on sale for $29 and I wasn’t sure the stripes would work for me but the fabric is thick and the turtleneck definitely helps give the appearance of longer and leaner. Similar dress
here.
I have been dying to recreate this outfit since last year but I managed to ruin my most favorite winter striped dress after washing instead of dry cleaning. I had almost given up before finding this dress.
I love the polished look of this field jacket and it is definitely one of my favorite pieces to carry across seasons. J. Crew has a very similar one right now that also comes in a wine color that I really have my eye on. I love
this one.
I almost always reach for
this scarf with stripes on a cold Texas morning. Since a boutique owner showed me a different way to tuck the ends back under I have loved it even more.
Of course I almost always have to add tights or
leggings with dresses especially for work as my legs definitely make it appear shorter than it actually is. I don’t mind though as I think it adds the perfect touch with my
Frye boots.
Last week I was feeling particularly sassy and decided to pair my leopard coat with stripes. I bought this coat last year from Forever 21 and tried to return it but was one day past the return date. I’m thinking lucky me! A similar coat can be found
here and
here.
Look it’s my favorite
$12 ring again! I seriously love this ring so much and even ordered in silver. If you want to splurge I hear the
Bony Levy is a nice choice but I honestly can tell you I have received tons of compliments on
this one.
My neutral
Kendra Scott earrings and the Stella & Dot Kimberly necklace always make the perfect accessories too.
I am so excited about this striped dress and I know I will find so many ways to wear it! What is your way to wear stripes?
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What?! The ring comes in silver too?! Happy Valentine's Day TO ME! 🙂 Love the black and whit combo – you know it's one of my personal favs!
Such a pretty outfit on you, and I especially love it with the leopard coat! You wear the blanket scarf so well – I can't quite figure mine out!
Great dress!!!!!
Jaymie
http://www.jaymieashcraft.com
Thank you Lana! It has been a challenge but this latest trick has made it a little more manageable. Have a super day!
Right? I totally had to have it.
Thanks Jaymie!
I love striped dresses and cannot stop buying them. I own one just like yours but a midi length. Plus I just bought a new sweater striped dress from Gap. They look great with this blanket scarf and I need an olive field jacket, plus your jewelry is awesome. The boots, necklace and ring are all perfect.
Welcome by. Have a great day Shell!
So so fun!! I adore how you find so many different ways to wear your dresses!! That leopard coat is Ahhhmazing!! Black and white is such a classic pair that I know will be around for eternity, the perfect canvas to add all kinds of goodies to like your awesome scarf, boots and jackets!! Just love!!
i loooove the plaid and stripes. love.
I never thought a striped dress could be so fun to style until I bought one last spring. My favorite of your styles is with the military jacket and scarf! And, yes! I eat popcorn everyday, too! They say it's killing our brain cells from popping it in the microwave. That's probably why I can't remember anything anymore! Have a great Wednesday, Shelly!
I love all the patterns stripes looks good with!! Crossing my fingers for this giveaway!!
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Do you remember what size I bought? haha – you're so good with #'s I was hoping you would remember!
I love stripes so much and this dress is super cute!
Thanks Mary! I have been pleasantly surprised.
Would love for a blogger I follow to win!!!
I am hoping it will still be cool enough tomorrow to wear that exact outfit! I am really digging it. Saw a super cute dress for summer on the Nordstrom IG today….hopoing to lose a little before I shop for spring.
thanks Karli Bell!
I seriously never knew how much I could do with b&w…..can you believe the only color I use to add to it was red?!!
Thanks Ada…I am loving it!! The olive jacket is my fave way to wear it.
Great giveaway. And great dress. Stripes, black and white are my favorite.
I would use the money to redecorate my bedroom. Change is my new years resolution. I love decorating my room with brand new paint, wallpaper, etc. I absolutely love your outfit by the way 🙂 The topshop dress is beyond gorgeous!
I love the stripes, but I really love how you had these two completely different looks. The casual look is definitely something I would wear everyday and that leopard jacket is stunning! Thanks for linking up with me today, hope to see you next week and I'll be pinning this look to the link up board.
http://www.jerseygirltexanheart.com
So fun to see you doing the giveaway too! I am NOT a pattern mixer, but I always see others do it and think it looks so cute and fun. Especially the plaid. I really should be more bold.
The best thing ever was you not being able to return that coat. It is fabulous!!!!
love that striped dress and I have a leopard coat I need to start wearing.
I really didn't think I would find as many ways to wear it as I have….it's a fun piece!
Haha….maybe so! I have definitely worn it more than I really imagined I would.
Beth until about a year and 1/2 ago I was not a pattern mixer either. I totally have always been the type of person who shopped at stores where outfits were put together for me because I couldn't create one on my own. It has been so much fun stepping out and I feel like my closet has expanded by 3!
Oh change….I definitely love spending money on my house! I have been here almost 13 years and still do not have one single room 100% complete.
I love B&W too….so much you can do with it but it looks great all alone too! Good luck!
Love both looks!! They are both great! Loving your leopard coat!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
Thanks Elise! I was so hoping to actually wear the military jacket look today but am comfy & cozy instead home with a not herself girl. Have a super day!
I am such a fun of a simple stripe! Great look!
FABULOUS outfit!
All I can say is everything about those outfits are perfect!!! So classy and fun! Happy Friday!
I don't even want to count the number of stripe dresses in my closet, they are such a versatile piece. Love the different ways you've styled it!
Thank you for joining TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you next week. Have a great weekend!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Pretty look! I love your stripe and plaid combo. Love the reddish boots, too!
Thanks so much for linking up with Friday Favorites! Hope you have an amazing week ahead of you!
Christie
The Closet by Christie
Thank you Christie! Hope you have a super week. Thanks for hosting the linkup!
I know Alice…I totally have to restrain myself every time I find a new one I love. Gap has some great ones right now!
Thank you Maddie! I loved putting them together.
Thanks so much Caitlin! Very fun to put together.
Thank you Julie! I really was worried this dress would not work for me but it is surprisingly so flattering. Really fun pulling these looks together!
I sooo love that leopard coat…oh my is so gorgeous and looks great with stripes! I need to get into mixing patterns, it goes against my grain..ha ha, but it is so in….great style !!
Valerie you have no idea how long it took for me to step out of my matchy, matchy box. I still get it wrong sometimes but have learned so much and the bonus is I now have like 3 times the options in my closet!
I want to spend a lot of time with my family this year because my Dad was going through cancer treatment all of last year. He was in the hospital for a few months and we didn't get to go on any trips so I think I would use this money for a day trip or two so we could spend some quality time out in the world together.
Time together becomes so much sweeter after something like a battle with cancer. Prayers for your dads healing and hope you guys are able to have some fun together soon.
Loving this look! I also love black and white.That with grey is basically my table and 3/4 of my closet. It's such a cute dress. Have to get a similar one for myself 🙂
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Thank you so much!