More than Meets the Eye

Another day, another misfit clothing item to conquer! Even though I’ve owned this simple cotton dress from Old Navy since at least 2008, I can probably count on one hand the number of times I’ve actually pulled it out of my closet. I bought it thinking, “This will be a great all-around piece for my closet- I can dress it up for work, I can pair it for boots on the weekends… ”

<INSERT GAME SHOW BUZZER NOISE HERE>

How wrong I was! I don’t know if it’s the color or the cut, but something about this dress never seems quite right when I go to wear it. So, with that realization out of the way, I decided that if you can’t fix it, change it! Instead of trying to make this dress work, I covered it with a simple black turtleneck and totally changed the look  from a dress to a skirt and top combo. Brilliant!

We’ve all seen this advice in various fashion magazines, and now I know why– it totally works! The best part is that, while this works great for a dress that you don’t love anymore, it’s also a great way to stretch an outfit while traveling and totally transform a dress that you do like!

Before:Warning! This picture looks like a typical “Before” shot from an infomercial because I didn’t realize until I uploaded the picture that my eyes are half closed. Feel free to laugh 🙂

Burgundy Dress, Old Navy

 

After:

Paired with a Black Turtleneck from The Limited

The Turtleneck Tribute

What do Gloria Steinem, Steve Jobs, and Rhianna all have in common? A love of turtlenecks! According to recent NY Times Article “The Turtleneck Comes Out of Its Shell,” we are currently in a state of turtleneck redux. Thank goodness I own 14 of them!

From lightweight tissue versions from J. Crew to chunky cable knits and everything in between, I too am a lover of this classic silhouette. Comfortable and functional, I agree with the words of designer Rachel Roy— “I am a turtleneck believer.”

So that begs the question: What is your go-to neckline? Are you a v-neck gal? Or maybe you’re a classic crewneck type of gent? Let us know!

I was hopeful that I could find a quiz or article to give you all some insight on what these necklines all mean, but instead, I thought this might be an interesting article to leave you with: The Most Flattering Neckline for You  (Good thing I have a long face!)

 

Day 17: Chunky Cable Knit Turtleneck (Victoria's Secret) and Tweed Mini Skirt (The Limited)