What I Wore:
Dress: Jason Wu Target - $40
Belt: eBay - $2
Shoes: JCP - $28
Cardigan: Old Navy - $12
Necklace: Forever21 - $25
Earrings: Target - $4
I mentioned in my January budget post that I had a hard time determining what defined "special occasion exception" in my no shopping exception. I think I finally decided that I would wear something already in my closet to the bridal and lingerie showers (and any bachelorette party action), but I'd try to find a dress that I could wear to graduation and the weddings.
I haven't worn this Jason Wu dress in a while, but I'm still sold on how flattering, girly, and comfortable it is for wedding showers and semi-formal get-togethers. I feel relieved that I was able to compromise and wear something in my closet -- even down to the accessories! Also...it's a perfect opportunity for me to link up with Kimmie's "This Old Thing" show and tell, so all of you can be proud that I didn't try to over-justify or stretch the term "special occasion" to break the no-shopping goal. I do, however, have your permission to buy a fedora...so that's happening.
43 comments:
This dress is seriously the cutest...and with the shoes?? I'm dying!
Love your hair and the dress!
I have this dress as well, and despite how classic the colors are, I've really struggled with how to wear & accessorize it. I love what you've done with it here, and I'm using it as inspiration to wear this dress to an upcoming wedding as well :)
That's such a cute dress!
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I love the way you styled this dress with the cute red flats! A fedora, huh? Well, that counts as a special occasion in my book! Lol! You look terrific!
Looks perfect! Hair, dress, shoes, etc!
Go you for shopping your own closet! Also, I LOVE that bow belt! I'm gonna have to check out ebay pretty soon, because I've been looking for one just like that for so long!
I love this dress. I was so bummed last year when every other Jason Wu dress was available in my size and of course, the one I wanted most (this one) was sold out. I love how you paired it with a cardi, but I bet you could even be more daring (especially around V-Day coming up) with a red cardi....or even pastel yellow? I don't know, it's definitely something to think outside the box with!
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Cute dress!!! I love the bow belt with it. :)
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OMG I hate that this is an old item because it's so pretty! I didn't really pay attention to the Jason Wu Target collab because I was pregnant at the time and it was pointless to go buy clothes that may or may not fit post partum, but now I'm totally regretting not picking up this dress. The shape and colors are super flattering on you!
You look awesome! I love that dress - it is incredibly flattering and flirty on you! I missed out on the Jason Wu collaboration because I lived two hours away from a Target at the time, and when I finally was able to get there, everything in my size was sold out :(
I love that dress - it is timeless!
Gorgeous dress, Whitney! I think you can wear that forever. =)
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I am so jealous that you got that dress when it was available. SOOOOOO jealous! You look amazingly adorable in this entire outfit.
so cute!
Great nautical preppy look! I am adoring those pumps - I actually just got a sim pair!
Such a cute, colorful outfit! I love it.
that dress is so darling! It flatters you very well!
I think the cut and shape of this dress is so classic -- I think it would flatter anyone!
I adore this dress! It's absolutely perfect!
Oooh! I can't wait to see how you wear them! :)
Thanks, Mona!
I stalked the heck out of it! I almost gave up, but just happened upon it (and I took my lunch break to track it down and buy it! ha!). I was slightly obsessed...!
Thank you!
I LOVE these shoes--and they're super comfy, too. :)
I hope so -- I definitely intend to do so! :)
I adore this kind of silhouette -- I wish I could sew so I could make more of them.
Thanks so much, Brynn! I am slightly embarrassed at the lengths I traveled to get this dress...but it was worth it!
I want more of this dress in every color and pattern. It's so ridiculously fun to wear. I hate that you weren't able to partake of the Jason Wu madness, but if you're up for paying highly inflated prices to greedy greedy cart-loaders, there are still some of these dresses on eBay! ha!
I thought it added a fun girly touch. :) Thanks, Sheila!
It's a fabulous dress, I can't lie! I've actually worn it with a red cardigan before, but I love your idea of a pastel yellow! I definitely need to start thinking out of the box with this dress...it just makes such a great statement on its own!
Woo! Thanks for the props! :) The bow belt is fabulous -- just be careful with quality. I had to super glue the bow back on shortly after I bought it...you get what you pay for, but it's been fine since!
You're so sweet! Thank you!
Thank you, Ana!
And yes...a fedora! :) It's kind of my light at the end of the third quarter tunnel before spring break...I'm getting it just to wear on my off days. ha!
It's just as comfortable as it is pretty! Thank you!
I knew I had to have it when the Jason Wu collection came out! I wish it came in multiple color options--I would have stalked them all!
I have struggled with wearing it with anything other than reds, whites, and pinks. I think the dress is just so great, that maybe there's no need to "take it outside the box." Especially if it's a special occasion dress! You'll have to share how you wear it!
Thank you, Michelle! Any excuse to get dolled up!
Isn't it the best dress ever? At the very least, it's the best one in my closet.
um hi, please wear this more often. it looks great on you, and can totally be dressed up even more for all of your events (ok, some of them. okay, one of them) coming up. NO BUYING NEW THINGS! ;)
this dress looks so great on you, it was nice to see you wear it again!!
Please tell me you've worn this on the 4th of July?!
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