Style this?

[pixy0stix]

I'm having a really bad hair day, please don't judge. (I suppose I could have just cropped out my head.)

Just bought this dress from Lands End. I love the shape and the fit, but not so much the dinky belt, and it needs accessories.

[SallyJ]

Where do you plan to wear it? Do you like funky and fun or more conservative?

[SallyJ]

Oh and I forgot to add that I really like this dress!

[pixy0stix]

Jun 19, 2012 14:26:19 GMT -5 SallyJ said:

Where do you plan to wear it? Do you like funky and fun or more conservative?

Work, mostly, but I can edge more funky.

[FormerCityGirl]

Does the belt come off? I'd probably change that out with something in a contrasting color and do a shoe that coordinates with the belt, but doesn't match completely. I'd add a short statement necklace, watch or bracelet, and a cute bag. If you don't want to do a necklace, statement earring could be really cute.

[pixy0stix]

Jun 19, 2012 14:29:52 GMT -5 FormerCityGirl said:

Does the belt come off?

It does come off, so it will be easy to switch out.

[birkbop]

I'd like to see a coral or yellow skinny belt in place of the ribbon for sure...

[AngGee]

And possibly a yellow bubble necklace? LOL

Ok sorry, I'll stop.

[SallyJ]

I really love pink, yellow, or coral with navy. I would do a colorful shoe and a belt to match and then add some chunky jewelry in a complementary color, a matching color or simple silver. You could also do nice crisp white with brown accents. Navy is a great neutral!

Coral shoes more conservative:
www.express.com/open-toe-low-wedge-flat-44908-43/refine/Type/Shoes/control/page/3/show/3/index.pro

Yellow shoes more funky but still fine for work:
www.express.com/open-toe-low-wedge-flat-44908-43/refine/Type/Shoes/control/page/3/show/3/index.pro

Coral but a more natural looking shoe:
www.zappos.com/jones-new-york-william-coral-reptile?zfcTest=fw:1

Pink
www.zappos.com/enzo-angiolini-sully-fuchsia-suede?zfcTest=fw:1

Pink/feminine (comes in other colors too):
www.zappos.com/mojo-moxy-poppy-fuchsia?zfcTest=fw:1

Belts (this was harder for me to find what I'm envisioning):
I like the two tone and the feminine bow, but it might be too skinny.
www.zappos.com/fossil-leather-bowtie-hot-pink?zfcTest=fw:1

A braided leather belt might add some texture...this may not be the right thickness.
www.express.com/braided-leather-skinny-belt-48268-43/refine/Type/Accessories/control/page/36/show/3/index.pro

[FormerCityGirl]

Is that from Sear's Land's End or the website? I really like it and may have to look into it. I think changing the belt will help a lot. I like Aldo and Coldwater Creek for cheap belts. I'd probably try something thick that contrasts with the navy to define your waist. I like something like this for the necklace:

baublebar.com/index.php/fashion-jewelry/jewelry-necklaces/sun-mosaic-bib.html

or this:

baublebar.com/index.php/fashion-jewelry/jewelry-necklaces/color-block-teardrop-bib.html

I like gold better with navy than silver because I think that combo pops a little better. I'd probably go with a necklace for work instead of earrings, but would do a chunky earring for weekends instead of the necklace.

[pixy0stix]

Jun 19, 2012 14:47:44 GMT -5 FormerCityGirl said:

Is that from Sear's Land's End or the website?

From Sears. I haven't checked to see if it's online. Originally $100, on sale for $60.

[pixy0stix]

Jun 19, 2012 14:45:35 GMT -5 SallyJ said:

Pink/feminine (comes in other colors too):
www.zappos.com/mojo-moxy-poppy-fuchsia?zfcTest=fw:1

I die! These are lovely!

ETA: Dammit, they're out of my size (7)

[pixy0stix]

FCG - It's this dress www.landsend.com/pp/womens-stretch-linen-v-neck-dress~237141_59.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::WQ5&CM_MERCH=IDX_women-_-dresses-skirts-_-regular&origin=index

[FormerCityGirl]

Thanks! I love that it's linen.

[pixy0stix]

Yeah, that was a big selling point. I loved the drape of the fabric.

[pixy0stix]

Too skinny?
www.southmoonunder.com/New-Line-Trim-Tonal-Bow-Belt/15444903650002,default,pd.html?utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping&utm_term=New%20Line%20Trim%20Tonal%20Bow%20Belt%20Color%28CORAL%29%20Size%281%20Size%29

[SallyJ]

Jun 19, 2012 14:53:23 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Jun 19, 2012 14:45:35 GMT -5 SallyJ said:

Pink/feminine (comes in other colors too):
www.zappos.com/mojo-moxy-poppy-fuchsia?zfcTest=fw:1

I die! These are lovely!

ETA: Dammit, they're out of my size (7)

Yeah I love them too! I saw them at OffBroadway but they didn't have the fun color in my size either.

[SallyJ]

I bought this super cute fushia pink skinny croc belt at Target. I wear it with my Navy dress it looks fab. I get tons of compliments when I wear it.

Yes to gold accessories too!! Charming Charlies has had some great bracelets and watches in blue/gold and even with accents of turquoise or lime green thrown in with the navy/gold. It looks fantastic.

[wawa]

Jun 19, 2012 15:33:15 GMT -5 @natariru said:

Navy is a neutral so you pretty much can't go wrong with most brights. I loveeee navy & bright green together.

That dress looks amazing on you. Your tatas look fab and your waist is teeny tiny. It's a great staple b/c you can wear it for work (even throw a blazer over it) or dress it up for a party/night out. Great find!!

renata - ever since you wrote that blog post whenever you mention blazers I hear it in the tone of the Portlandia "put a bird on it" skit.

[pixy0stix]

Jun 19, 2012 15:33:15 GMT -5 @natariru said:

I loveeee navy & bright green together.

Oh, y'know, I have that green statement necklace I just bought from bauble bar coming to me beginning of july.