Going once again with the Inspiration Calendar, Tuesday called for a simple patterned dress, which work well considering that it was the hottest day so far this summer, with a heat index of 110! A nice, light dress was exactly what I needed on a day like this. The heat was unbearable, so I spent as much time as possible indoors. I actually started to feel light-headed midday, which is bizarre, because I drink insane amounts of water every day.
This dress was a recent Express purchase, and I absolutely love it. The print, the drapey neckline and the deep back all lend a nice elegance to it, while the short and simple serged hem keeps it from being overly dressy. It looks great both belted and unbelted. If I get some more coupons, I may go back for another one in black or blue.
I love how easy it is to accessorize a simple black and white dress. There are so many possibilities and combinations. For today’s look, I was aiming for slightly more professional, since I had to deal with some potential employment related paperwork. I threw on a black cardigan while indoors to make it a bit more work appropriate. I still haven’t had any more interviews, but I’m not giving up hope!
I love my new Clarks Apple Sky. They’re very comfortable and elegant. I love that the toe box is pointier than most of my other shoes, but still doesn’t squeeze the life out of my feet.
Dress: Express
Shoes: Clarks Apple Sky
Belt: Vintage (via Second Image)
Purse: Easy Spirit
Earrings: June Designs
Pearls: Coryell Designs
Bangles: Jill Popowich
Filed under: Daily Outfit Tagged: | dailyoutfit, express
fabulous dress! it’s very flattering on you and really emphasizes your teeny waist!! love the belt too!
Love the neckline (front and back) on the dress – so pretty.
Our forecast for this weekend is 107 and 108, so I feel your pain. Heat like that is all about staying inside as much as possible!
That truly is a fantastic look for you, lady. Elegant and flattering.
What a pretty dress – I love how you’ve paired it with green accents. Such a nice idea.
Very pretty dress on you!
I agree, love this dress on you and your Clarks shoes look great.
With heat like that, I’m not surprised you were a bit giddy-dizzy – that’s weather with serious attitude!
I think dresses are totally you! ^__^ I love the print and shape of this one, and the shoes are keeewt!
I love black & white prints on clothes too — fun to accessorize and easy. You just put it on and the colors make it look already pulled together.
I really like the v-back. I think it makes any dress or blouse look really sexy!
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