What I Wore: Little Black Dress as Skirt

by | Aug 14, 2013 | What I Wore | 16 comments

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My thing lately has been wearing tanks/shirts over dresses. In particular, this black sundress number I picked up from the Langford Market booth at TxSC prom. I think this is the fourth tank I’ve layered over it. I like it, but of the tanks I’ve layered with it I don’t think it’s my favorite. The others are in the laundry, though, so that’s that. Ian didn’t even realize the first two times that it was a dress underneath until I told him. Just more proof that a LBD is a very versatile wardrobe item. 🙂

Also, I’m not bothering to do much with my hair these days because the second I step outside it deflates. 100+ heat will do that to a girl. Not that I get all fancy with my hair often anyway, but a basic ponytail is the lowest rung on the hair-doing-things ladder.

Let’s see, news, news. I have a big project heading to the printer today, which means I’ll be holding a lovely print copy and accompanying big check in my hands soon. Yay! And I just sent off drafts of a book cover earlier this week. I love me some print design, can you tell? Also, it’s date night tonight, which is always a good thing. So, all in all, quite a good week so far. 😀

What do you think of layering shirts/tanks with dresses? How’s your week going?

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Colors: Black, Off-White, Orchid Purple, and Copper.

Dress: from Langford Market
Tank: from Urban Outfitters
Belt: from By the Belt
Necklace: from Clyde’s Rebirth
Sandals: UNLISTED Pop Candy from ideeli
Ring & Bracelet: I’ve owned so long I don’t remember

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Transatlantic Blonde, Style Elixir, Kiwi Women’s Style, Because Shanna Said So, Lena B Actually, and Two Thirty-Five Designs.
 

16 Comments

  1. Renee
    Renee on August 14, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    so pretty!

    • Amanda
      Amanda on August 16, 2013 at 9:20 am

      Thank you! 🙂

  2. Laura
    Laura on August 14, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    What a great idea to use a dress as a skirt – works so well and I love all of your accessories.
    Just popping over from What I wore wednesday

    Laura

    • Amanda
      Amanda on August 16, 2013 at 9:20 am

      Thanks!! I’ve been trying to branch out more in how I use pieces in my closet, and dress-as-skirt has quickly become one of my favorites. 😀

    • Amanda
      Amanda on August 16, 2013 at 9:23 am

      Aw, thanks!! And thanks for hosting the link-up, as always. 🙂

  4. Kate Styled Pretty
    Kate Styled Pretty on August 16, 2013 at 8:53 am

    I think wearing a top over a dress is a great way to reinvent a look!
    xoxo-Kate Styled Pretty

    • Amanda
      Amanda on August 16, 2013 at 9:24 am

      Agreed! It can completely change a piece. One of my new favorite tricks. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

  5. Jen @ Librarian for Life and Style
    Jen @ Librarian for Life and Style on August 16, 2013 at 9:48 am

    So pretty! I like how it looks so simple, but when you look up close, there are all these special details, like the belt and the necklace. 🙂

    • Amanda
      Amanda on August 16, 2013 at 5:05 pm

      Thank you so much! 🙂

  6. Mica
    Mica on August 18, 2013 at 1:18 am

    Really like the printed tank layered over the dress! the purple belt is a nice touch of colour too 🙂

    • Amanda
      Amanda on August 19, 2013 at 11:50 am

      Thank you!! 🙂

  7. Lena
    Lena on August 18, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    I’m horrible at layering! This is such a good idea!
    Thanks for linking up for Passion For Fashion! ♥

    • Amanda
      Amanda on August 19, 2013 at 11:50 am

      Thanks! I’m trying to get better at it, too. I’m so used to just thinking of a dress as a only a dress.

  8. Rachel
    Rachel on August 22, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    i love aztec vests like this, ive actually been on the look out for one!thanks so much for linking up to passion for fashion, cant wait to see you again tmrw xx

    • Amanda
      Amanda on August 22, 2013 at 4:56 pm

      Thanks! It’s still available at Urban Outfitters if you want to snag it! 😉