Turning Tricks

Dress: J.Crew, Jacket: Hinge, Booties: Steve Madden Luxe, Watch: Michael Kors,
Bracelets: Ann Taylor and Simon Sebbag

This is a trick dress. Not that I turn tricks in it à la Pretty Woman (although I totally could if I was into that sort of thing), but in the way that people are tricked by it. Not only does it look like two separate pieces, but it also somehow convinces people that I'm way classier than I actually am. (Clearly not true, since I referenced turning tricks mere moments ago.) Throwing on a dress automatically makes people assume you're fancy. I have my "aunt" Trish to thank for that life lesson. I don't really get it, since dresses take about a million times less effort than coordinating a top and bottom (seriously, who needs both?!), but that doesn't stop me from taking advantage of it. Dresses are my favorite go-to item as soon as it gets even remotely warm out. They're so comfortable, and they make getting dressed in the morning a breeze. My only complaint is that it either needs to get warm enough for me to start sporting bare legs, or I'm going to need to invest in more than one pair of tights. 

I'm getting ready to head out to sunny California for a few days, so posting will probably be a little bit scarce, but hopefully I'll have plenty of fun, outdoor outfit photos when I return. (Oh, the magic of not living in the Midwest!) And rest assured they'll probably all be of fun, easy sundresses since that's literally all I'm planning to pack . . . assuming I actually ever get packed, that is.

Paper Bag Dress

Dress: Banana Republic, Sweater: boutique in Florida, Tights: Gap, Boots: Frye,
Bracelets: Ann Taylor and Simon Sebbag, Watch: Michael Kors

I spent the majority of my time yesterday thinking how much better this dress would be if only it had pockets . . . which is pretty much my reaction to any garment that doesn't have pockets. Turns out the joke was on me, because I discovered while taking outfit photos that it very clearly does. I don't know what that says about my powers of observation, especially since I've had this dress for at least a year, but it's not great. Paper bag dresses like this are fantastic (especially once you figure out that they have pockets) because they're loose and comfortable and make it super easy to eat anything you want without worrying about people commenting on your food baby. Always a benefit. And the loose shape helps temper how short the dress is, especially on me. (Thanks, freakishly long torso.) In my mind, loose + short can't equal slutty — or at least that's what I'm telling myself since I wore this to work yesterday. 

Practical Pants

Pants: Ann Taylor, Sweater: Ann Taylor, Chambray shirt: J.Crew, Shoes: Ivanka Trump,
Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelets: Ann Taylor and Simon Sebbag, Earrings: Simon Sebbag

Does anyone else remember that terrible MTV show Rich Girls with Ally Hilfiger that aired for approximately five seconds? The one where she claimed that people in the Midwest wore cargo pants to carry tools or potatoes or something? (No? Just me, then?) I'm pretty sure I was wearing cargo pants when I watched that show and was deeply offended. Seriously, Rich Girls, like I'm ever going to actually use the pockets. I prefer not to look like I have a growth on the side of my leg, thank you very much. Anyway, despite the fact that they apparently make MTV reality stars think I'm a farmer of some sort, skinny cargo pants are one of my favorite things. They're so comfortable, and this army green color is great neutral without being entirely boring. I love it with any shade of pink or blue and probably a million other things I haven't yet discovered. Plus wearing these gives me a chance to change out of the same pair of jeggings I would otherwise wear every single day of my life. Don't judge me.