January 10, 2011

Quick Babergh OOTD


I wore this before I left for Brazil back in early December. I don't recall why I never shared it. I do remember not feeling too happy with my tights and shoe pairing. Although the photo makes them look black, they aren't. The tights are a steel gray and the shoes are blue suede with maroon captoe and straps. I'd like to try some textured light gray wolfords next time I wear this because the gray just look black. I was excited to get this dress. I ended up waiting for a sale, despite how risky it is to do so with popular dresses like the Babergh. I am too much of a bargain-hunting believer in shopping destiny to rationalize full price purchases at Anthropologie, anyway. I even hesitate buying items when the item is only on its first cut!

But waiting isn't without its consequences and risks. Because I waited, I didn't manage to track down an 8 like I tried here. I am wearing a 10 above. It seems like a better fit on my bottom half anyway. I do think the arm holes and waist are a bit blousey so I might eventually get that fixed.

13 comments:

Academic Writer (a.k.a. A-Dubs) said...

What a gorgeous look. Regardless of your misgivings about the tights and shoes, this combination is WORKING!

Unknown said...

ahhh so jealous of this dress! it looks absolutely amazing on you

joelle van dyne said...

i love this outfit! in my view, a pale dress with dark tights and shoes is always a win, and this is no exception. love all the textures. ~joelle

gee said...

that dress looks beautiful on you.
i remember seeing it at Anthro and drooling over it.
i love the soft colors in it & i really wanted it bc it is a dress that can be worn over and over again with different colors.
have a wonderful week love!
xoox

Unknown said...

i love how you styled that dress x

Missy
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Anonymous said...

logically

JewishGirlBlog said...

I'm with you on the "waiting for sale" mentality with Anthro stuff. Their nonsale prices are a bit too much to justify, especially when everything eventually goes on sale!

thatdamngreendress said...

absolutely smashing! I find it so hard to get all the colours and details to show up- especially when you know your tights are an essential element...
But this is gorgeous...!

Marianne said...

I'm so glad you got that dress, it's really great on you.

Tien said...

I love soft colors and whites paired with black. There is something so harsh and jarring about it that makes it really beautiful. The dress is a knockout on you.

roxyturtle said...

Oh you look beautiful! I really adore this look. I agree with Tien that the dark tights are an unexpected but perfect pairing.

Jesspgh of Consume or Consumed said...

:) :) :) Thank you for the kind compliments Adubs, Rosa, Joelle, Gee, Missy (thanks for the giveaway heads up too!), Roxy, Tien, and Marianne! I feel better about the dark with light after reading your words!

Thatdamngreendress, I know! It is so hard to get textures and nuances to photograph, especially with my crappy point and shoot camera. Thanks for reading!!

Jewish Girl, yeah I can't stomach the full prices at Anthro. Sometimes I even balk at the first cut price. :) Bargains 4 life!

Midory said...

I just love this on you.... i cant even remember if I have already commented on how much I like this.. and even if I have I dont mind repeating it because I love love love this on you.. totally agree with the girls on the black tights! totally unexpected! But it just looks lovely

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