The Kimmie Chronicles: Lost and Found

February 25, 2011

Lost and Found

Happy Friday, readers!

I am SOOO glad the weekend is here! I did my weekend dance when I got home. Maybe one day I'll show it to you, just not yet...

I have trouble letting certain articles of clothing go long after their "expiration date". I usually think that I would wear it again someday, but it just sits in the drawer or hangs in the closet for many years.
Today is a day that I'm very happy that I didn't get rid of everything older than 3 years of age. I bought this sweater from The Limited in 2003. It is soft and of excellent quality compared to some sweaters that they carry now.

I've worn this dress many times before, but it became boring after pairing it with cardigans each time. I turned to a few of my favorite bloggers to gain inspiration on different ways to wear a shirtdress.
I almost didn't wear this today, as it is far outside of my comfort zone. It's not so much the pairing of the sweater over the shirtdress that is uncomfortable, it's the fact that the silhouette isn't seamless. I don't like wrinkles, lumps from sleeves or protruding buttons. I suppose the beauty of fashion is that it's not perfect, which makes it that much more interesting.

Sweater: The Limited

Dress: Anthropologie Rainforest Morning Shirtdress

Necklace: J. Crew

Brooch: Macy's

Belt: Linea Pelle

Shoes: Cole Haan G-Series

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vintageglammz · 740 weeks ago

Kimmie, one of my pet peeves is lumps on sleeves - usually happens when i wear a thin cardi over a dress with cap sleeves. But you know, this is not very obvious at all on your outfit. To be honest, i didn't even notice it until i read your words. I think this is a wonderful, colourful combo.

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TheKimmieChronicles 73p · 740 weeks ago

Thank you! Maybe next time I'll just keep quiet :) I'm trying not to get bored with the clothes in my closet by learning how to remix what I have. It's very tough, but days like today make me confident that I can do it!

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Kristin · 740 weeks ago

Very nice! I love the combo and that last picture of you is so cute!

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TheKimmieChronicles 73p · 740 weeks ago

Thanks, Kristin! I was trying to find a clever way to showcase my ring without just taking a picture of my finger :)

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Kelly · 740 weeks ago

Really lovely! You pull off color so well. I love the brooch. Also, that necklace is SO cute.

I tried to wear a sweater over one of my shirtdresses last week ... but unfortunately, it has these really knobby buttons on the chest pockets and it made it look, well, nipple-y. So I nixed that one. Boo.

I always look forward to your outfit posts! I've tagged so many of them as inspiration. :)

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TheKimmieChronicles 73p · 740 weeks ago

Thank you, Kelly. That means a lot to me that I can be an inspiration.

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Jenn · 740 weeks ago

I also have been trying to layer my shirtdresses with other things other than a cardigan. I've failed miserably and realized I don't have the right sweaters to pull it off. I've seen others wear their dresses as skirts but haven't figured out how to do it properly. I think the belt helps with the "I'm wearing a dress as a skirt look".

Complex Cardigans

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Ruth · 740 weeks ago

I really love the colour combo here!

You're right that I should try and do more outift posts, my problem is I'm much more confident of my picture taking skills than looking good in front of the camera. I don't have a remote and nothing comes out the way I would like when its a 'click and run' shot... Any tips for a beginner? :)
http://flossyblossom.blogspot.com

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Avy · 740 weeks ago

I'm happy you're happy.

http://MyMotherFuckedMickJagger.blogspot.com/

♥

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ShyGirl · 740 weeks ago

This outfit is so gorgeous! What a great way to re-purpose a dress AND a sweater! I love all of the beautiful colors and I think the silhouette is perfect! And that brooch is absolutely breathtaking, I love it :)

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Carol_PT 41p · 740 weeks ago

What a great outfit! Hmm...I'll have to see if I can do something similar with my Maeshowe (the orange print version of this dress).

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Anjali · 740 weeks ago

Way to take a chance! I totally hear you on struggling. Since starting my blog, I also see what my most comfortable silhouettes are...not easy to depart too far from them! In any case, the colors work so well together and you are together and sharp. Thumbs up on many levels.

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BossyGirl · 740 weeks ago

Thumbs up on the outfit.. Anthropologie must be your fav store... I never spend enough time in there. You are going to make me go and look around more.. BTW the outfit is uuber cute!!! www.bossygirl1980.com

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Liesl · 739 weeks ago

You look très, très chic!!! I love your style and what fun color on you! Lovely blog!

Liesl :)

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Helena · 739 weeks ago

love the dress and the necklace!

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ubaraphoto 50p · 739 weeks ago

WOW!! what an excellent idea! that sweater over the dress is perfect. How creative and ingenious! wow!! what kind of timer are you using for your camera?

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