Shirtdress, Land’s End (no longer available) – similar
Belt, Elizabeth Kelly
Pumps, Faryl Robin Suzu via eBay – similar look
Necklace, a now-defunct Etsy shop – similar items
Bracelets, Bibelot - similar look
Earrings, courtesy Metalicious
Bag- Foley + Corinna Jet Set via eBay
I’ve worn this dress dozens of times over the years, and it makes a great canvas for interesting details. In this case, a carved agate flower necklace, bold blue wrap belt, and printed pumps. On its own, it’s just a gray dress. But throw on some eye-catching accessories, and it shines!
Do you have any garments that seem a bit blah on their own, but make great dressing canvases?
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Wow! I love this outfit. I really like the belt with the dress.
that belt makes it the best figure flattering dress around!
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
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I love the Elizabeth Kelly belt with this. I have one like it in gray and you definitely have me thinking, thinking, thinking…
Oh yes – *most* of my clothes have a neutral base, and serve as backgrounds for experimentation : > I love this belt and gorgeous bag.
Ooh the belt is so adorable. Plus I love how those shoes make your tattoos pop.
I love obi belts; they can really turn a simple dress into something memorable.
I’d love to thrift a neutral shirt dress like this; it would be an awesome career wardrobe addition.
I have several solid V-necks from Target. Basic staples, but when layered over tanks and topped with necklaces or scarves, I wear them all the time.
Wow! That’s one amazing outfit you put together. So simple, and yet so elegant. I couldn’t find one fault.
Sal, I love that dress on you! The obi belt is great.
ally I’ve been reading your blog a lot lately & am inspired by your positive outlook on fashion and image. And besides I just think you are pretty darn cute. I can say that because I’m a lot older than you and I think you look really good in this dress. I also wanted to tell you that I found your post on eye make up fascinating because I wondered if you wore eye make up. You look so naturally pretty I figured you did not, but when you showed the difference, it really did make a difference. I have a love/hate relationship with eye shadow and you have convinced me that a little colored eye liner is just as good for my 61 year old eyes. Thanks!! Kathy
Oops Sally somehow I missed the S on your name….Kathy
ooops, sorry – I was going to say, hmm, I don’t know if I have any “canvases” like this, but now I want to re-evaluate my closet and see if I do, because this dress looks AMAZING with that blue belt!
I have two shirt dresses – one brown and one beige – that I love to wear with interesting belts and shoes.
Love that shirt dress and everything else you’re wearing with it makes it work. Very flattering
K at http://www.beatystyleandgrowth.blogspot.com
I love the lands end shirt dresses. I have one in Navy that I always get compliments on.
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