WIWW – Summer Floral & Stripes

There is just something about a good striped dress that makes me happy!  
 I found this dress at the Gap last season and fell quickly in love.  It is perfect for the office layered with a cardigan.  
{Similar dress here}
 Last season I would not have been brave enough to pair the stripes with floral shoes but I’m feeling much braver this season.  These shoes have quickly become a favorite and really add some interest to the same old outfit.
{Floral Wedges here}
 Pockets…..give me all the pockets!  I love pockets and would probably have them on just about every piece of clothing I own if possible.  I think it comes from being a tad introverted most of my life and it gave me something to do with my hands when standing around in a group.  
 This dress is several seasons old from Loft but I’m still just as crazy about it as I was on day one!  I think this was the beginning of my realization that an A-line dress was the best fit for my 40-something figure.  
{Similar dress here}
 Of course the Kimberly necklace and my Star Mela clutch definitely make it a little more fun.  
 This clutch was definitely a price per wear purchase!  I have been planning outfits around it ever since I purchased.  It is just the perfect summer accessory.
{Similar Star Mela Clutch here & here}

Sleeveless in Texas is always a plus! 
Are you comfortable with mixing patterns?  I have always been a “matchy, matchy” girl so this really took some time for me to be brave enough to try.  Now I’m afraid I may take it a little too far sometimes but I do think this combo works perfectly.  
Here are a few other fun striped dresses perfect for summer! 
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    1. I seriously let them sit in the box the first 3 weeks after they arrived because I was "unsure"…I must have been in some sort of distress I was not aware of!! They are fabulous and so comfy!

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  3. Love your style posts Shelly. Two gorgeous striped dresses which look so polished and feminine with the addition of the bright cardigans and super-pretty floral wedges. Love the subtle pattern-mix on each outfit and of course that stunning clutch!

    Welcome by. Happy Hump Day! Ada. =)

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  8. Fashion at its finest my friend! It seems like I always am wearing stripes in my pictures. They are so easy to add a color something to it. GAP, one of my favorite stores to shop for clothes. Was there yesterday at their outlet. Not a big shopper, but when I find a piece from there, it is worth it to spend a bit more because it never goes out of style. I would never think of putting florals with stripes, until I see someone else sporting it – then, well maybe. Just can't pull it off on myself. You on the other hand, knocked it out.

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    1. Thank you Michelle! I have really, really branched out this past year and it has really helped me focus on adding a few things that will compliment what I already have. I seriously have always had to shop in in "outfits"…and could never put stuff together on my own. When Casual Corner was around it was my store and I thought my life was over when it closed down! haha

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  13. I am NOT a mix it up kind of girl but you are giving me confidence! I love seeing your style emerge over the last few months! You give me so much confidence to try new things!!! Love love love your style!

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    1. Seriously Kim, until about a year 1/2 ago I only purchased outfits that were already paired together. I just could not get out of my box. It has really opened up the number of outfits I can create with what is already in my closet. Now I can add a piece here and there and it makes something old feel new!

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  14. You look adorable in each of those outfits. I have a few Aline dresses from Loft and they are all wonderful. I love the way you changed up the look with the cardigan and bright shoes.

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  15. I LOVE the gingham dress from the Loft that you posted – too bad it's all sales final… Maybe we can sneak away for a little shopping in Austin and you can help this matchy matchy girl get out of her comfort zone! 🙂

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  20. Your stripes caught my eye on the link up today!! I love these looks! I have similar pieces and hope I can put some outfits together that resemble yours! Fabulous! Susan

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    1. I really was not prepared for how much I would love these shoes! They have really added so much fun to my summer wardrobe. Have a great day Fonda!

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    1. It took me awhile and a lot of trial and error. I just kept pinning pictures of other people mixing and finally realized I could really expand my wardrobe. Thanks for reading and have a great week!

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  27. I love the red sweater with the blue and white striped dress. I have a blue and white striped dress too, and I never thought of wearing a bright colored sweater with it. Great idea.

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  28. I really love both outfits, the pink and the thre red cardigan with the stripes looks great. I need to add stripes to my wardrobe. I see them on others and really love it. I agree about the pockets, I have a couple of dresses with pockets and it is a handy feature. Looking great!
    Thank you for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday
    jessxx
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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  30. Shell belle, I am going to some of my favorite bloggers today and commenting on some of my favorite outfits of theirs from 2015. This post contains 3 of my most favorite outfits of yours, because you are wearing those gorgeous floral wedges which I love paired with those striped fit+flare dresses which I love and a beautiful necklace each time. Plus the bright cardigans were a great choice. And that colorful clutch is to die for.

    Here is to a sparkling fashionable 2016! 🙂 Ada.

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