My New Favorite Outfit: 30x30 Day 11: "Dressy" Restyle

Sunday, January 13, 2013

30x30 Day 11: "Dressy" Restyle

Day 11:

Why no, I didn't add in another skirt to my 30x30, I'm no cheater (except for the dress last Wednesday, that is. Ok, I'm a cheater).  I decided to try and see if I could wear my snakeskin top over my purple jersey dress.  This outfit is super comfortable, and I think the dress as a skirt is working perfectly here.  It felt pretty plain, so I added a metallic silver belt and the bracelets that I probably should just surgically attach to my wrist, because I can't seem to take them off.  I also added a silver knot necklace from Express which was a total splurge for me with birthday money a few years ago.  Is it just me, or is it much easier to buy something nice when it's someone else's money a gift card? I will hem and haw over spending $20 on a shirt when it's out of my budget, but when it's not, the sky's the limit!



Cardigan: JCrew (circa 2007)
Blouse: Express $12
Belt: Kohls $1.5
Dress: Ann Taylor Loft $5
Necklace: Express $30
Bracelets: Express $14
Shoes: Nine West $30


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27 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    What a great idea for an outfit, it looks lovely and really does look like a new skirt!


    Janine xx
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    1. GinnyJanuary 13, 2013 at 1:28 PM

      Thanks, it's one of those outfits you try on not knowing and then go huh, yeah I like it :)

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  2. Elegance and MommyhoodJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    I too sometimes wear dresses as skirts and plan to do it more often this year. I would love to do more layering looks adding dresses in the mix. That necklace is gorgeous and yes much easier to purchase with gift cards, money cards or coupons.

    Here is to a Great Sunday, Ginny. =)

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  3. Inge JaneJanuary 13, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    This is a great look! I haven't tried the dress-as-a-skirt concept yet, and I've always wondered if it would work with jersey dresses. And apparently it does! Your layered look really pulls it all together.

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  4. UnknownJanuary 13, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Love this outfit.I have to try this for my 30 in 30.

    Agi:)

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    1. GinnyJanuary 13, 2013 at 1:31 PM

      Thanks, yes you should totally try it, it opens up some many more possible looks!

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  5. N@NYJanuary 13, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    I should own a python top , bag & shoe , don't you agree ?
    you got me excited for it ,
    you look great

    N@NY
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    1. GinnyJanuary 13, 2013 at 1:31 PM

      Yea, you should! Thanks for the compliment too :)

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  6. ChelseaJanuary 13, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Loving the bracelets!!

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    1. GinnyJanuary 13, 2013 at 1:33 PM

      Thanks Chelsea, I've seriously been wearing them like crazy!

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  7. JessJanuary 13, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    This looks great, and I never would've guessed it's a dress! I really love the placement of that belt too. Paired with your accessories, it really finishes off your outfit!

    I am the worst when I'm on vacation! For some reason when I go shopping on vacation, I think I'm exempt from my usual shopping rules. My cheap self almost bought a $90 skirt on my last trip, but thankfully I checked myself. :)

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    1. GinnyJanuary 13, 2013 at 5:25 PM

      Thanks! I've done the same thing on vacation. I'm for sure I've blacked out and walked out with shopping bags full of pricey unnecessary things :)

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  8. Fragile BirdJanuary 13, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Very pretty look

    Please come and check out my latest post if you have a few minutes spare :)

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  9. Mai HeartJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Ginny, the snake skin top with purple goes great together. I don't own anything snake print. Must put on my wish list!

    Crystal

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    1. GinnyJanuary 13, 2013 at 8:23 PM

      Thanks! I totally bought in on a whim on clearance at Express. I've found it goes with so much!

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  10. UnknownJanuary 13, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    LOVING that shirt! totally gorgeous with the skirt <3

    xoxo Bree
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  11. AshleyJanuary 13, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    I need a purple skirt in my life!!

    Love how you styled it.

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  12. SHOP STYLE CONQUERJanuary 13, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    cute outfit! loving the pattern of the blosue!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 14, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    So pretty!!love the bracelets!

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    1. GinnyJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:50 PM

      Thanks! I can't seem to take the bracelets off!

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  14. UnknownJanuary 14, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Gorgeous outfit, love the purple skirt

    Lauren,
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  15. Alison @ Get Your Pretty OnJanuary 14, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    The dress as a skirt is genius! It's such a great color too. I'm really loving this snakeprint top. So many possibilities with that. Express has some great deals sometimes.

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    1. GinnyJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:51 PM

      Thanks! The 30x30 is forcing me to think outside the box :)

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