My Dress Game

Max Studio waffle knit dress; J Crew schoolboy blazer
Dress, Max Studio (via consignment); blazer, Talula (via Kijiji); necklace, H&M; shoes, Ivanka Trump; bag, Mulberry (via consignment)

… has been pretty great this year, dontcha think? I found this dress, and this one, and this one. And, oh, this one too. I’m probably forgetting a few more. Amidst such greatness, I’d be hard-pressed to say that this Max Studio number is my best dress find of the year. So I’ll just say that I love it an awful lot.

Max Studio waffle knit dress; Max studio fit n flare dress
sans jacket

I love this silhouette, and it’s wonderfully accommodating to my shape. The material is some sort of lightweight knit – it’s soft and stretchy, but has a good amount of weight to it so it doesn’t cling unbecomingly, and it’s comfortable as hell. Not bad for $25.

Black , Red & Paisley

BCBG paperbag waist skirt; LOFT yellow floral paisley top
Top, LOFT (via consignment); skirt, BCBG; cardigan, J. Crew Factory; shoes, Ellen Tracy

Sometimes, I worry that I default too easily to black as my outfit crutch, and overdose on the basic bitchness of it all. Other times, black is just the ticket. A bright, loud, yellow pattern and red shoes? Black makes it all possible, whilst keeping the clownish quotient way down.

Banana Republic chambray chic tassel necklace
necklace, Banana Republic

I love how well this necklace blends in with the said bright, loud print, but adds just a touch of sparkle. It’s also great for fidgeting with. I think my best thoughts while fidgeting, so this is a handy necklace to wear to work.

BCBG paperbag waist skirt; LOFT yellow floral paisley top
sorry about the blurry

September Floral

Love Moschino floral dress; Ferragamo red Flavia pumps
Dress, Love Moschino; sweater & belt, J. Crew Factory; shoes, Ferragamo (via consignment)

Late September proved to be summer’s last gift to us – positively warm temperatures, and sunshine for days. I seized the opportunity, and took out my Love Moschino dress for one more, bare-legged spin. Tights can wait!

The black sweater was probably an unnecessary (weather) precaution, but it provided a nice neutral backdrop for a couple of colour accents. I was thrilled to finally wear my red Ferragamo pumps (last year’s consignment coup), and they didn’t let me down. Pretty to look at, and comfortable as well, even after a couple of hours on my feet.

Love Moschino floral dress; Ferragamo red Flavia pumps
bookending red