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One of my favorite ways to get use out of my dresses in the cooler months is to layer pieces over them, wearing them more like a skirt. This method works particularly well with straight sheath dresses, like this leopard-print version. It warmed up just enough over the weekend that I was able to skip the tights (please excuse my pasty white legs)...and the sweater + vest combination was just the right amount of layering so I could leave my jacket at home. Not bad for the middle of November in New York!
Just want to say a quick thank you for all the sweet notes, emails, cards & well wishes for my birthday yesterday - it was a great day with my family & I feel so blessed!!
What I'm wearing:
Merona dress (worn as skirt; here), Ann Taylor sweater (on sale here), Old Navy vest (similar), Merona booties (here), gifted DKNY bag (via TJ Maxx; similar), Necklaces: BaubleBar (here) & Forever 21 (here), Bracelets: Forever 21 (similar), c/o Poshlocket (on sale here) & Vintage, Dockers aviators (similar), Nails: Dior Purple Mix 887
68 comments:
Target's been pulling so many J.Crew dupes lately! That dress could pass for the wildcat pattern and no one would ever be the wiser. I just bought a pair of plaid pants that are almost exactly like J.Crew's blackwatch plaid - I'm a happy camper :) Love your layering.
Samantha @ Sam ipsa loquitur
Love this girl!! You just make everything look so good no matter what you're wearing!
http://www.hauteofftherack.com
Idk if my previous comment worked or not (these things always confuse me!) Anyway, I just said that I always love everything you wear! You make everything look so good!
-Jenn
http://www.hauteofftherack.com
P.S. You should enter my current giveaway with Amanda Uprichard! We're giving away a lambskin leather peplum top!
I tried on the skirt version of that dress today! In love with the print. So classic! Happy belated birthday!
Great vest and necklace!!
http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com
love how you layered the necklaces! i keep reaching for my cargo vest too. it really is the perfect layering piece!
xoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife
I am such a sucker for waffle-knit ANYTHING... especially when it's paired with something really girly and not-at-all casual like that skirt! Love this!
I love this trend - layers over dresses, such a great way to reuse my summer/spring clothes. The thermal sweater and the vest over this dress is gorgeous.
Thanks for sharing :)
♥ xoxo Cori
www.purecanesugarfashion.wordpress.com
I'm in love with this look! I love that leopard print is so versatile and can be worn so many ways. I've just started layering over my dresses to make them look like skirts and it's fun making different combinations. And I'm glad you figured out how to get your hair in a top knot! :) Hope you had a fabulous birthday. <3 Woot woot, Scorpios!
toni
Oh no, I missed your birthday yesterday! Happy belated birthday Kimberley and all the very best wishes, lots of love and happiness! :-) As for you look today, I love it! The layering over the dress looks beautiful! xo, Christina
www.styleclouds.de
What a great outfit...love the layers without the bulk.
Alice
www.happinessatmidlife.com
happy belated birthday love! you look gorgeous in leopard :)
xoxo,
Fashion Fractions
Great look today. I'm so glad to see you with a bun. You look very nice with it.
Sofia
stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com
Super cute! I love how you have the sleeves peeking out too. And that F21 necklace is on my wish list!
-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com
I hope you had a wonderful birthday!! I just love wearing layers over dresses. . .it really extends your wardrobe. Your leopard dress is perfect for layering, and I love how you went a little more casual with that vest. Such a great outfit!
xo Jenny
www.crazystylelove.com
I love the layering in this. I may have to try it! It probably is a kind of dressy dress but then you pop the jumper and vest over it and it is totally casual weekend attire! Love it!
-Ash
www.stylizedwannabe.blogspot.com
from head to toe just beautiful! i love the colors and the contrast of the leopard!
xoxo...beth
www.fashiondotnow.com
I absolutely love this look. I have a similar leopard dress and I would have never thought to layer it this way. Definitely doing it next time!
Alyssa
The Glossy Life
You really are a layering expert! So glad I bought a green vest this year (thanks to you!). It's been my go-to layering piece!
Kim
Six2Eleven
Love this look! Perfect combination of layers. I'm wearing my ON vest on the blog today too. Check it out if you get a chance!
Amy
Fashion and Beauty Finds
Love this look. How are you liking the booties? I have been eyeing them lately.
great layering. saw a similar vest at urban outfitters this week and was tempted to get it but then couldn't decide if a vest would keep me warm enough.
Not Going Out Like That
A dress under a sweater & a vest, that's creative! I'm going to try this.
Thanks!
Isha
ok, wow, LOVE this outfit and NEED this dress. LIke NEED. So pretty and love the sleeve length. And, that vest?! We need to find one for me with the amazing waist cinch yours has. Love it. You look so great.
(ps: we can fully have a pasty legs contest, and I live in Florida. #embarrassing).
yesssss - this is how I stretch the life of my summer dresses too, so thank you for a fresh batch of inspiration, pretty lady!
xx
Here&Now
OMG I love how you layered all that!! So cute
xo Emily
www.bupster.blogspot.com
this is some perfect layering, the balance among the formal and casual pieces is just right.
Absolutely loving how you worked that leopard skirt into a casual outfit, so stunning!
Alexandra xo
tovogueorbust.com
Really great pictures!! I love it!! So nice!
Love how you paired the cargo vest with that fun skirt. The combo looks gorgeous on you! xx
very cute!
I love that vest! It looks awesome paired with the leopard! xo
Best, M.
http://fadedmstyle.com
Such a lovely put together look. I love the peak of leopard coming from the sleeves as well. You look great! :)
You look incredibly stunning! I love the quality of your photos and the layout of your blog :).
www.101FashionStreet.com
I love how your leopard sleeves peek out!
www.daisyraeboutique.com
www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com
Your layered necklaces work so beautifully together - and re: the layered dress, great way to get more wear out of your wardrobe!
Loving those little wedge boots!
xx
Christine
www.couturebay.com
that necklace is amazeballs. i love it!
and i've been thinking this for a while but you need to do a beauty routine post because your skin is flawless.
xo
d
www.louwhatwear.com
Autumn safari chic. <3
xo,
Terry
http://terrys-two-cents.blogspot.com
I love this look! Carrying my dresses into winter saves a lot of many and combines many new outfits! Having the leopard sleeves pop out a little was such a great touch!
I was wondering if you were going to share some of your Black Friday shopping tips with us? It's only a little over a week away now and I'd love to hear your tips!
xx
Erica
http://thehoosierdiaries.blogspot.com/
You did it again! You always seem to find a way to mix in match in ways I can only dream!
Kudos!
xo,
Kenzie
www.CaveGirlintheCity.com
This is a great combination! Ultra chic with rugged military! Love the bubble bar necklace!
XO http://shesaidhesaid-fashion.blogspot.com/
Loving the vest! I think it's one of the best parts of the outfit!
www.gbofashion.com
Those necklaces are perfect together. Awesome combination!
p.s. I am sad I missed your birthday. Happy belated!
Kayley
www.sidewalkready.com
really cute look!
love the whole outfit!
xx
Jen
www.jennyscribbles.com
STOP IT!!! Every time I come to your blog I am more and more amazed! First the pictures are flawless but I love how you styled this! The leopard skirt with sneak of leopard sleeve. AMAZING! Daring but paid off! xx
Great styling! I loove the idea of wearing a dress & layering it up!
xo Katie
www.SuburbanSparkle.net
Such a cute look! Love how you layered over your sheath dress! Too fun! Need to try this!
xx
Giovanna
www.oliveandanarrow.com
Lovely outfit, I love leopard prints...
xo, Violeta
http://www.shoegaloutintheworld.com/
This is layering perfection :)
Drooling over the necklaces, great stack!
xo
Kristin
www.LivingInColorPrint.com
Pretty combination! I just love your skirt and accessories!
Rebecca
www.winnipegstyle.ca
You really have amazing style!
http://theleatherskirt.blogspot.com/
I keep seeing this idea of a dress as a skirt and I love it! Just the right amount of leopard sleeve peeking out. Great layering of those necklaces, too!
http://christineincolor.wordpress.com
love everything about the outfit!
xoxo navy & orange
So lovely.
http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/
Love this look! Isn't that sweater amazing!
The Style Storm
xo, Christina
Beautiful look! I especially love the baubles!
I love this, great way to wear a dress! Target is just knocking it out of the park lately, right?
I love all the different layers to this outfit! Must try to recreate!
Jamie
forevereightyone.blogspot.com
So stunning!!!
xo,
Lindsey
www.caviartaste.com
Great outfit!
I am obsessed with the animal print skirt!
Please check out my latest post on my blog, I would love to read your comment!
xo
Deanne
http://myfashavenue.blogspot.ca
I love your blog! You are so beautiful!
forunendinglove.blogspot.com
Hey,
I adore your whole outfit, it's amazing!
Txx
http://fantasticfunfashion.blogspot.co.uk/
This outfit is perfect! The layers are warm but you still look fabulous. Love it!
Love all the layering going on here. Love how you transformed this dress to look completely different. Really amazing outfit.
I love this entire outfit. So cute and posh, I never thought to layer a dress in that way.
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