I am in awe of those people who just seem to ooze style effortlessly. You are thinking of someone right now aren’t you? Someone who can put an outfit together without looking like they gave it a second thought, complete with perfect accessories, that isn’t too match-y but just goes. That person’s hair is probably perfect too. Bitch. No, I’m not really hating. Just jealous; I am the first to admit it. I am NOT one of those people.
One of my favorite things about living in Chicago is that I am often surrounded by these people. I can be driving downtown and see someone with the coolest punk hair, scarf, jacket, perfectly torn jeans. Rocker chic. Not my style but cool. Then the next person has sleek long hair, impeccable jeans, long-ish cardigan, gorgeous bag, and the perfect boots. Kind of urban preppy. Then there’s the person in the killer pencil skirt, jewel-tone printed blouse, gorgeous, classic-y heels. Office-appropriate hot. I take mental notes while observing these stylish folks wherever I may be. I scour magazines and yes, am a die-hard fan of What Not to Wear. I have to study up to practice style. It doesn’t come effortlessly!
That was quite the lengthy intro to my new favorite dress. Probably my favorite aspect of the dress is that it’s so easy (one piece!) but makes me look like I put thought into it. I hope. I love pretty much anything BCBG but especially this new dress. David and I were going out to dinner at a great spot in our neighborhood (potential future post) where many cool Chicago-ans congregate. It’s not stuffy but more like eclectic and I feel way too preppy sometimes to go there. I don’t have any tattoos. I’m not artsy, you know- that type of place. The food is freaking delicious though so it is worth my few moments of anxiety about what I’m going to wear. Thankfully the dress I had just ordered from Bloomingdale’s came two days prior and POOF- I had the perfect outfit.
I like the coverage on top because strapless is not a good look for me!! The belt is also attached so, seriously, this is a no-brainer outfit. The waist was a little more empire on me than appears in the picture and I liked that a lot. I threw on some flats since I felt the hot open-toe black booties I have were a little aggressive for the venue and I was ready to go out the door. It’s on clearance right now at www.bloomingdales.com (I had been eye-ing it since it first came out and bonus that I got it at such a good deal.) Or they have some similar ones at www.bcbg.com I had a great date night with my hubby, an amazing meal, and the perfect outfit. Man do I love weekends in Chicago when it’s warm.
You are seriously one of the most stylish and put-together women I know!!!
Agreed – Sarah, you are one of those with effortless on-spot style!!…
This is a great blog, and fun entry! I also outfit watch and flip through magazines all the time. It’s highly addicting.
Thank you girls but I definitely have to give my outfits a lot of thought, plus scope them out in our full-length mirror, and sometimes ask David’s opinion. I wish I could just put stuff together without so much thought! I also have to give a shout out to my stylish friend Erin B. who I always email with fashion questions. I borrowed the fashion term “aggressive” from her. Not only is she fashionable but funny too!
Love the new dress, Sarah! Bloomingdale’s dress section is the best. You have great style, and this is just another example. And thanks for the shout out
I love living in a city with so many stylish people to be jealous of – it’s good inspiration!
PS Perfect use of aggressive.