Thursday, October 7, 2010

C'est La Vie

Dress: H&M, $22 // Sleeveless Trench: Forever 21, $15 // Boots: Vintage via Wildman Vintage, $15 // Belt: Thrifted, $1 // Necklace: Forever 21, $9

I've worn this garment from Forever 21 a couple of times as a dress, but it makes way more sense as a sleeveless trench. Despite that discovery, I just wasn't feeling this outfit for some reason. There's nothing I hate about it, but I just didn't feel great in it. I'm feeling better about my look today, so I'll plan to post again this evening!

29 comments:

C said...

I'm sorry you weren't feeling this outfit, but it's really one of my favorites of yours. That Forever 21 piece is just inspired as a sleeveless trench!

Unknown said...

I love when it suddenly dawns on me that I can wear something in another way! I wear dresses as skirts or jackets all the time. This is a cool outfit.Pocket of Presh

Alessandra said...

Looks adorable on you!

Unknown said...

U look gorgeous :) chic and comfy

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Unknown said...

I definitely like it! I also love the backdrop :)

Chaucee said...

I definitely like it as well! Especially with the stripes underneath and leather boots.

I'm glad that you post outfits you aren't thrilled with too.

Louise said...

From here, it looks fantastic!

mro said...

really? I actually love this outfit!

I say...wear it again!!!! =)

Unknown said...

Sorry you weren't feeling this outfit! I think it's perfectly on trend and awesome! Those boots are perfection.

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Leah Brunner said...

I love how you styled the simple striped dress like this! it makes the outfit more interesting, love it!

Katie Burry said...

Don't you hate when you don't love an outfit, but you can't figure out why? It is so frustrating!

Glad you're feeling better today!

~ Katie

callie said...

Aw I really like it!! You look great.

x
Michal

Eli said...

I'm considering chopping off the sleeves of one of my trenches too, I really like how you styled this as confusing as it may be to wear

Megan Colwell said...

You know, I visited Lawrence a couple weeks ago. they have some amazing thrift stores but they are a little more expensive than I've used to. great outfit, lovie!

Molly Page said...

The ruffle detail of the vest is super cute.

Anonymous said...

I hate that feeling of not, well, 'feeling' an outfit, even if you like it.

Oh well. I really like the combination of the dress and trench dress over it.

- Patricia
fivefootsomething.blogpsot.com

Lan said...

I love this outfit. Been looking for a pair of boots just like yours, if they sell them on-line please direct me! :)

Lisa // Elembee said...

I love this outfit. It looks so effortlessly chic! I love discovering new ways to wear my clothes in a way other than how it was intended.

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Jennifer Dawn said...

Even though you aren't feeling it, this outfit looks great on you!

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Kellie said...

I actually really like this outfit! The layering looks nice, and I like the non-traditional hem on the trench! :D

Laura said...

I love your outfit!!!!! Though I definitely know what you mean when it comes to that feeling. I had it today with my so so outfit... Though I dore my shirt I'm not feeling the rest.

Anonymous said...

I like the dress peaking out at the bottom. And, i like the idea.

Anonymous said...

I really like this look! Sorry that you weren't feeling it though. It's such a bummer when you go out and realize that you don't like what you're wearing. It's the worst and definitely puts a damper on things. However, I think that striped dress underneath is marvelous! I would love to see you restyle it again sometime. Great leather boots as well.

Francesca Robertson said...

cute boots

xoxo,
F

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Anonymous said...

Ha ha yes you can tell from your face that you just aren't feeling this outfit today. Somedays I feel like I'm trying too hard to make an outfit work and decide to start from square one, no shame in that.

Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

I love this trench! I think this is a great look!

Ana said...

Even though you're not feeling it, I think this is very cute!!

- Ana
http://www.toiltroublestyle.com

Destrehan's Daughter said...

I just watched the greatest movie called the Brothers Bloom where the female characters wear a lot of versions of trench coats and what looked fabulous was pairing the lighter coats with dark or pops of bright colors like red. Maybe try something along those lines!

Unknown said...

I love it! I think it shows individuality and great style! Kudos!