So I totally thought this piece was a robe when I first saw it. I loved the print and the colors, but it felt robe-ish. Ya dig?
There was one pocket on the front of the right side as well as some ties that made me think this was trying to be a wrap dress, but just didn't succeed.
I'm going to work it into a wrap dress that works for me without feeling robe-y. Nobody wants to feel robe-y when you're not intentionally wearing a robe. Oh, and PS...that wall just got some serious action.
This graphic print feels totally 80s, yet isn't overly bold. The rust/white/yellow/black palette is lovely and the squares are small enough...
...not to be confused with those in the Saved By the Bell opening credits.
I hiked up the length, took it in on the sides...
...and then trimmed the excess fabric with my pinking shears.
Ooh, and that front sitting pocket...that had to go.
I put on my shorter dress with some heels and took it to the streets!
It fits so much better now...
...and actually feels feminine!!
I wore a pair of BCBG heels, my vintage Dooney & Bourke purse, sunnies from Forever 21, and one of my fave estate sale necklaces - an onyx charm with a gold printed scale on it. A total ode to my Libra sign.
I think I might test this out for another run wearing a thick black belt at the waist - we'll see how that turns out! In the interim, I'm loving my new look and am stoked that I don't have to keep this piece on the back of my bathroom door with the rest of my robes. Score!
