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How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 15: A Versatile Dress and an Accent Cardigan

July 11, 2014

Many of you have pointed out that we really need something dressy in the capsule wardrobe that can be worn in warmer weather, and many of you have asked specifically for a dress, so that's what we're doing today! These dresses are paired with accent cardigans, which dramatically pull together all sorts of looks... Very neutral, comfortable sandals will be wardrobe workhorses - make sure that they're appropriate for more than just one dressy occasion...Can you see turquoise jewelry here? And this dress with the simple beige cardigan and gold necklace would be lovely.

If you're not mad for sleeveless, just look for a dress with an elbow or bracelet sleeve.

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Chic Sightings: Black Cardigans – Great Dresses

May 9, 2014 Now that summer has arrived with crashing suddenness in Chicago, the quality of Chic Sightings has changed completely. At lunch time today, it seemed that half the women walked out of their cubicles wearing a black cardigan... As soon as they got into the sunlight, the sweaters came off, and beautiful dresses, lovely shoes, and perfectly-chosen jewelry took center stage.

love, Janice

Looking back:

2012: One of my readers asked me about how to use a monochromatic scarf, in What to Wear With an Hermes Scarf: Peinture Fraiche.

2013: Balancing concerns about coverage and climate can be a challenge, and I tried to address this concern about Dressing modestly in a hot ... View the Post

More “Dressing Up” A Simple Dress

January 2, 2014 I had a few more variations of this floating around my computer, so for those of us who continue to party through the 12 days of Christmas, here are a few more suggestions!

This first look is low-key dressy, with a hint of sparkly cardigan, some serious silver earrings, a wee silver bag and a hint of silver trimming the shoes. All the accessories come from the same general family without being too matchy matchy. The 2nd ensemble features a wonderful ornamented cardigan, so I kept the earrings small, the cross-body bag a bit lacy, and the slingbacks (low-heeled, thank you!) have that touch of white that echoes the pearls.

Silver earrings – Oscar Figueroa, dress – Acne, ... View the Post

Chic Sightings: A Simple Black Dress, a Cardigan, and SNAZZY shoes

October 2, 2013

Cardigan – Chinti and Parker, Grey pumps – Everybody, teal cardigan – House of Fraser, teal-trimmed pumps – Carolinna Espinosa

Black & brown pumps – Softspots, brown cardigan – Paul & Joe Sister, camel cardigan – Burberry, Camel and black pumps – Enzo Angiolini

Grey cardigan – Massimo Alba, Floral slingback – J. Renee, maroon cardigan – Sonia Rykiel, pumps – Marvin K.

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Another DVF dress; 1 dress, 6 ways

June 7, 2013

I thought a lot yesterday about the mystique of the Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress. I've never even tried one of these on; I'm super-skeptical about how a traditional wrap dress will work with my short-waisted, full-balconied, and generally no-waist torso. But I browsed through a lot of Diane's other dress designs, and found the beauty below. This really calls out to me in all kinds of ways - it's got my favorite colors, a much less dangerous décolletage, and some side shirring that seems as if it would be very flattering...

Sigh...

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One dress, six ways: A Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress

June 6, 2013

One of my friends is very committed to her black and white wardrobe, which she accents with jade and aventurine jewelry. When she saw this Diane von Furstenberg dress, she was very tempted, but just couldn't commit - she wasn't sure that she would find enough ways to wear it.Now,I can't make the decision for her, but if she knows that she will want/need a dress in the next year or so for a number of events, she will have ways to wear it...

aventurine pendant - Tiffany, green wrap - Faliero Sarti, black and white slingbacks - Semilla Scarpe, pearl and black crystal earrings - Majorica, pearl necklace - Slane, black cardigan - J. Crew, black pumps - ... View the Post

One Dress – 6 Ways, in Navy and Pink

May 28, 2013

let's revisit our friend who had the navy and pink Common Wardrobe. Her accessories look kind of like this:

Striped scarf - Missoni, navy sandals - John Lewis, square patterned scarf - Dareen Hakim, bracelet - Luv Aj, Pink quartz earrings - Fantasy Jewelry Box, pink necklace - J. Crew,pink watch - Radley, tote bag - Jack Wills, navy linen scarf - Isola Marras, white sandals -Hotter, pink scarf - Faliero Sarti, silk bracelet - Brooks Brothers, Hermes Passementerie scarf - vintage , navy penny loafers - Bass, pink flats - Sperry Top-Sider, pink socks - Bank, pink argyle socks - Chrissy's Since this friend is ... View the Post

One dress – Six ways, in Black, White and Pink

May 22, 2013

Okay, let's do some imagining... Imagine a person who has truly made the choice that their wardrobe core colors are going to be black, white, and pretty pink. Over the years, she accumulates the necessary basics - cardigans in her colors, a black suit, shoes and sandals in black, with a fun pair of pink dress shoes, just for kicks. She has a beautiful pink scarf that has been around forever, and she has been carefully, gradually accumulating pink and silver jewelry...

Now, one day this person is shopping, and they see a dress. A classically cut, simple, (no beads, nor sequins) dress. In black, white and pink!

It's easy to immediately fear that a dress in a print or ... View the Post

A Dress for All Seasons: Red!!!

Red dress – Valentino, clutch – Anya Hindmarch, blazer – Topshop, pumps – Badgley Mischka, cardigan – Marni, scarf – Monki, flats – Tabitha Simmons Today I am the "guest blogger" at Tish's, where I ponder the possibilities of the little red dress. Woman does not live by black alone! ... View the Post

A Dress for All Seasons: brown

Brown dress – Michael Kors, brooch – Debenhams, blazer – Blonde & Blonde, suede pumps – Donald J. Pliner, denim jacket – Madewell, scarf – Epice, plaid flats – Fix Design

Please come see me today at Tish's, where I explore the almost limitless possibilities of a simple brown dress...

Tomorrow, navy and camel 333! ... View the Post

A dress for all seasons: Grey

Grey cotton dress – Thakoon, necklace – Swarovski, blazer – Rag & Bone, pumps – Jimmy Choo, sweatshirt/denim jacket – Jet by John Eshaya, brooch – Georg Jensen, silver flats – Gianvito Rossi Today, I'm over at A Femme d'un Certain Age, where I explore the possibilities of this grey cotton dress (which has an interior drawstring - how cool is that?).

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A dress for all seasons – navy

Ink blue dress – Alexander Wang, purple turtleneck – Christopher Kane, scarf – Hermès, boots – Jil Sander, square scarf – Hermès, cardigan – Mango, ankle boots - Acne

Come visit today at A Femme d'un Certain Age, where I explore the possibilities of wear ONE DRESS every month of the year. ... View the Post