Thursday, August 9, 2012

Not What it Seems...

F21 maxi dress, top, and jewelry, Michael Kors bag, Steve Madden sandals,
sunglasses

I've had this maxi dress (yes, it is a maxi dress) for the past few months but haven't really known how to wear it. I could have worn it as is but somehow it reminded me of a maternity dress. Not that there is anything wrong with maternity wear but since I have been pregnant twice, I am trying to steer clear of anything resembling such clothing. 

I tried it on with jackets, shirts, and blazers and still nothing looked right. Before throwing up my hands in exasperation, I decided to try one last thing. Throwing a shirt over the maxi dress and pulling the skirt up to shorten it turned this plain maxi into a fun outfit.





I might just have to see how many different outfits I can create with this trick... Have a great day!





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  1. Catwalk QueenAugust 9, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    wow this is so creative!! i love it!
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  2. CravingforbarneysAugust 9, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    What a great idea! Love it! Btw these two colors together are amazing!

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  3. ThesmallnobleAugust 9, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    adorable idea! The outfit is amazing! You look awesome!

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  4. Madame Chic BcnAugust 9, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    Great idea!! Thanks for sharing!!!
    xoxo
    Patricia

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  5. AmyAugust 9, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Brillant idea Amy! Looks like the perfect outfit! Great work!

    Amy

    Leopard and Lillies

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  6. UnknownAugust 9, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    That is such a great idea, it looks amazing!

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  7. KristenAugust 9, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    What a great idea!

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  8. UnknownAugust 9, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    This is so great!!
    I am going to have to try it too!!

    Montana

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  9. TifAugust 9, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    That is a great skirt! I'd love to know just how many you CAN make with it!

    Also...I am awarding you my "Southern Hospitality" Award for being so sweet to me! You can get it here:
    http://her-southern-ramblings.blogspot.com/2012/08/southern-hospitality-award.html

    Tif
    Ramblings of a Southern Belle

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  10. Always MayleeAugust 9, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Love what you did with the maxi dress, so cute! Now the possibilities are endless. You look beautiful!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  11. TheTinyHeartAugust 9, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    The skirt came out SO cute tying it like that! Such a great idea, Amy!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
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  12. Secondhand StellaAugust 9, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Love the color combo!

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  13. DarbyAugust 9, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    I can't get over how FABULOUS this is!!! Amy, it is absolutely perfection from head to toe!! LOVE!! I'm so glad you commented on my blog because now I found yours--DEF following now! :) Hopefully you stop back by mine so we can stay in touch!
    xoxo
    Obviously Obsessed 

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  14. UnknownAugust 9, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    That definitely just gave me a whole new wardrobe! Thank you! I have had so many of those "blah" maxi dresses that get so boring and frustrating, but now, I have a whole new perspective on how to wear them! Looking awesome!

    Clare
    Understated Classics

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  15. MeredithAugust 9, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Beautiful color combination, and I love how you tied up the skirt!! It's a whole new piece!
    Meredith
    www.createthatoutfit.com

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  16. Scribble-N-DashAugust 9, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Such a great idea... Loving the colors!! :)

    <3 Melissa

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  17. Nikki | The Ginger DiariesAugust 9, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Three cheers to you for reinventing your wardrobe ^^ This gave me a few ideas on how to style my longer dresses :) I love how you draped this maxi dress :) xo Nikki

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  18. UnknownAugust 9, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Such a great styling idea!!!!! :) Love it! gorgeous color as well!

    xoxo,
    Rachel
    Rachel’s Lookbook

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  19. TaraMixandMatchAugust 9, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Blue and green is one of my favorites paired together, love this!

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  20. AmorAugust 9, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    I love how styled your maxi dress! Great styling! Where is the sunglasses from?

    Amor GLAMOROZA

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  21. Because Shanna Said SoAugust 9, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Genius, Amy!!! Just genius!! I love how it turned out. I think you may have just started a new trend! ;)And the colors are gorg!
    Shanna
    Giveaway @ Because Shanna Said So

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  22. DAILY DISGUISEAugust 9, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    hii! i love the colors that you've chosen for this outfit! i'm following you on gfc, please follow back? :) i think you'll like some of my outfits!

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  23. AlissaAugust 9, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    I have tried this with my skirts and even watched videos about it but it NEVER turned out as good as yours! You must have the magic touch.

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  24. Sarah HartleyAugust 9, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Love, love, love these colors together!

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  25. simplyvonneAugust 9, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    totallyyyy love love the two colors together! i love color blocking!!!!

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  26. AnonymousAugust 9, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Wow, very crafty! I love this idea!

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  27. MJAugust 9, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Love this color combo- its so fun! Now following you on blogger and bloglovin'!

    stylebymj.blogspot.com

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  28. KerryAugust 9, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    I'm loving these colors together! It reminds me of a DVF dress!

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  29. KatieAugust 9, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    i love those colors together!!

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  30. HollyAugust 9, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    So smart! And I love the color combo- you are the greatest color blocker!

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  31. Maria M.August 9, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Wow -- look at you! I would have never thought to do that, but it looks amazing. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  32. Fashionista BritAugust 9, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Love this idea! Such a great trick!

    Brittany
    Belle époque
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  33. AnonymousAugust 10, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    Genius!! Who thinks of this? Oh, that's right...you!
    -amy
    www.dreamingincashmere.com

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  34. RachelAugust 10, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    Oh, I adore the bright colours in this look!

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  35. UnknownAugust 10, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    I love the idea and this look is really pretty. :)

    Adly | Gazillionth Thought Bubble

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  36. EatlovemerryAugust 10, 2012 at 4:04 AM

    Beautiful outfit! x

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  37. miasmodeAugust 10, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    The color mix is goregous. You look stunning :d
    xo

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  38. leonie fanningAugust 10, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    oh what a great idea it looks really fabulous on u. i love all ur bracelets Im just crazy for jewelry great blog would u like to follow each other kisses from Dublin xx leonie

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  39. UnknownAugust 10, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    oh my gosh! this is fantastic! You are a genius!

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  40. RebeccaAugust 10, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    OMG this used to be a MAXIDRESS.....who knew??? What a clever idea Amy!!!

    Rebecca
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  41. LouisaAugust 10, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Love how you played around with the maxidress, and those colours are fantastic together. About Bunheads: it definitely is more a drama programme than a dance programme so far at least, although the dance that is shown is amazing. If you liked Gilmore Girls and you like dance you should watch it!

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  42. EverythingPrettyGirlsAugust 10, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    This is so cool! I would never think to do this, so amazing! I love this look - the colors look so beautiful together!

    xo everything-pretty.com

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  43. AnonymousAugust 10, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    love the color blocking and the way you tied the skirt! beautiful! xo

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  44. OliviaAugust 10, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    One of my favorite color combos! xo

    go for the glam 

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  45. Ana FigueiredoAugust 10, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Thank you so much dear! I'm in love with that outfit!
    Lots of kisses*

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  46. AnonymousAugust 10, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Wow...can't believe the change that your tying made! I love the bright blue/green together. STylish as always :)

    <3 Cambria
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

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  47. AnonymousAugust 10, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Such a good color combo! x

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  48. Grace WainwrightAugust 10, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    I love that tying technique AND the colorblocking looks great! Such a sophisticated chic look!

    A Southern Drawl

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  49. silvergirlAugust 10, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    what a great trick and i love the two colors you put together as well
    brett

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  50. Stephanie @ henry happenedAugust 10, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Oh that is such a great trick!! It's such a great color too - so pretty with the teal. And hello, I'm dying over your bag! :)

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  51. Cassandra TooAugust 11, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    I love your color combination of this outfit! :D You look amazing!


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  52. Bravoe RunwayAugust 11, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    I thought those were the Karen Walker superduper sunglasses! What a great find! I couldn't tell this was a maxi dress until you told us and I love the top you added over it.

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  53. UnknownAugust 11, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Awesome outfit! I love the colors!

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  54. AnonymousAugust 11, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    What an awesome trick! Thanks for sharing. Love the sunglasses. You look great :)

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  55. EMAAugust 11, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Love the color combo here and the versatility of the skirt is great!

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  56. Gaby de ModacapitalAugust 12, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    You look amazing, love the MK bag! :)
    xoxo

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  57. UnknownAugust 12, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    What a fabulous and creative look! I LOVE how you knotted that dress, and I really LOVE this colour combination! So inspiring!

    xo Jenny
    www.crazystylelove.com

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  58. Amy BreckenridgeAugust 12, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    love those two colors together. so pretty!
    xoamy
    www.cupcakesncouture.com

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  59. 20 YORK STREETAugust 12, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    That is one clever thing to do! I usually turn my maxi dresses to skirts too, just fold them down but this is chicer!

     
    oxo,
     
    ML
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  60. UnknownAugust 12, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Hi Amy... Thank you for your sweet words. This looks good! have a nice evening!
    Vicky


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  61. Adrianna TraxlerAugust 12, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    First off I must try that with my maxi skirts -- ingenius!! Plus gorgeous color blocking skills. Chic look for sure.

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  62. Head to Toe ChicAugust 12, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    I'm loving these two colors together and the way you tied your maxi!!

    xo,
    Angela
    headtotoechic.blogspot.com

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  63. Larissa @ Living in Color | A Lifestyle BlogAugust 13, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    LOVING the House of Harlow sunnies on you! they're my favorite!! :) you look so pretty dear! as always!
    xo, elle from Living in Color.

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  64. Neris / Fashion FractionsAugust 13, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    i love green and blue together! such a fun outfit!

    xoxo,

    Fashion Fractions

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  65. Prutha RaithathaAugust 13, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    i like the transformation of the skirt. well done

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  66. AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Wow - super creative, I never would have thought of this. It looks like a dress, such a fun way to dress up a maxi. Love this!

    Stephanie
    http://twenty-somethingblog.com

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  67. GiovannaAugust 13, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    So so so cute!! Love what you did with your maxi dress! I need to try this! Adorbs!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com

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  68. Aleksa KlassenSeptember 15, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    What a creative look! It is very great idea!

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