Outfits · May 13, 2013

pastel + paisley.

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photos; Madewell lavender chambray button-up shirt; Forever 21 Floral Paisley Dress; Coach Classic Penny cross body bag in lime; J.Crew pave square link bracelet; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; C. Wonder snake skin skinny bangle; Stuart Weitzman nude strappy heels

Buttoned up shirts tied over colorful dresses — it’s kind of my jam and you’re gonna be seeing a lot of this combo over the summer.  It’s a quick and easy way to spice up a dress and quadruple your wardrobe options.  And if you’re always in a rush to run out the door like me, this is the kind of outfit that will let you snooze for those extra ten minutes.  Happy Monday peeps!

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photos; Madewell lavender chambray button-up shirt; Forever 21 Floral Paisley Dress; Coach Classic Penny cross body bag in lime; J.Crew pave square link bracelet; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; C. Wonder snake skin skinny bangle; Stuart Weitzman nude strappy heelsSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photos; Madewell lavender chambray button-up shirt; Forever 21 Floral Paisley Dress; Coach Classic Penny cross body bag in lime; J.Crew pave square link bracelet; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; C. Wonder snake skin skinny bangle; Stuart Weitzman nude strappy heelsSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photos; Madewell lavender chambray button-up shirt; Forever 21 Floral Paisley Dress; Coach Classic Penny cross body bag in lime; J.Crew pave square link bracelet; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; C. Wonder snake skin skinny bangle; Stuart Weitzman nude strappy heelsSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photos; Madewell lavender chambray button-up shirt; Forever 21 Floral Paisley Dress; Coach Classic Penny cross body bag in lime; J.Crew pave square link bracelet; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; C. Wonder snake skin skinny bangle; Stuart Weitzman nude strappy heelsSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photos; Madewell lavender chambray button-up shirt; Forever 21 Floral Paisley Dress; Coach Classic Penny cross body bag in lime; J.Crew pave square link bracelet; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; C. Wonder snake skin skinny bangle; Stuart Weitzman nude strappy heels

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Shirt: Madewell
Dress: Forever 21
Bag: Coach
Bracelet: C. Wonder, J.Crew
Shoes: Stuart Weitzman (similar)
Nails: Essie’s Watermelon

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  1. lycly wrote:

    What a pretty dress!! I couldn’t believe it is from Forever 21 – sometimes they have such good stuff. It looks beautiful with the purse and tied up shirt!

    Posted 5.13.13 Reply
    • Skirt The Rules wrote:

      Seriously — such a hit or miss with F21! I usually scope out the new arrivals online and then head to the stores on a mission.

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  2. Veloria in Velvet wrote:

    I love utilizing my dresses as skirts too :). It allows me to stretch my closet further :P. Great colors in this outfit!

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  3. Jordan Skiles (@opalandviolet) wrote:

    Oh this is SUPER cute!! Now I’m ready to go shopping for some dresses that will play double duty! Thanks for the inspo! 😉

    xo, Jordan
    opalandviolet.com

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    • Skirt The Rules wrote:

      Do it to it! Gonna be rocking this look all summer long!

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  4. NIki wrote:

    I love that dress!! The color combo is great! It reminds me of a top I used to have (I wish I knew where it was now)!!

    Posted 5.13.13 Reply
    • Skirt The Rules wrote:

      Haha I have a few pieces that going mysteriously missing too. Where did they gooooo!

      Posted 5.13.13 Reply
  5. The Avg Girl Guide (@AvgGirlsGuide) wrote:

    Gorgeous! I really need to use my dresses as skirts more often. The paisley here is so perfect, and I adore that bag so much. PS: want to steal your sam edelman wedges from your post a few days ago. 🙂

    alyson
    http://www.theaveragegirlsguide.com

    Posted 5.13.13 Reply
    • Skirt The Rules wrote:

      Thanks Alyson! Haha I loved those wedges so much, I got them in two colors. 🙂

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  6. Nathy wrote:

    Oh my, this is lovely! I tried the dress-as-a-skirt trick yesterday for the first time, and I felt so put together, so clever, haha. Love all the colors here, and your lilac shirt is adorable!

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    • Skirt The Rules wrote:

      Seriously, best style trick ever! Thanks for the love doll!

      Posted 5.13.13 Reply
  7. Kacie's Kloset wrote:

    I love the print on your dress and it looks great styled as a skirt!

    http://www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com
    http://www.daisyraeboutique.com

    Posted 5.13.13 Reply
    • Skirt The Rules wrote:

      Thanks Kacie! I’m such a sucker for a cute print. 🙂

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  8. Annick wrote:

    Love how you wore that dress as a skirt! It kind of looks like a Zara one I’ve had my eye on for a bit!

    Bold Subtlety 

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    • Skirt The Rules wrote:

      Thanks Annick! Oo I’d be interested to see which Zara dress you’re talking about.

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