I'm almost done with my spring closet cleaning and I've come to the conclusion that I only have two summer dresses that are work appropriate. Not to say I have a bunch of hoochie dresses. What I mean by summer work appropriate dress is one that is professional, with coverage (but not completely covered), and in a fabric that is too t-shirty. Also, it needs to be flattering and if at all possible interesting/fit into my style aesthetic. Here are some options I'm thinking about.
This is definitely professional feeling and I'm digging the graphic color blocking. However, I think the drop-like waist will make me look way wide and the neckline needs to be more open to better suit my body type.
This might be the winner folks! I'll have to double check the fabric (keeping fingers crossed for cotton). The stripes are great, the cut good for my body type, and there's appropriate coverage for the office. Plus, I can see throwing on a blazer quick-like for meetings.
This is a great silhouette, but feels a bit dowdy in the sleeve-length. Also, chambray is on the edge of denim and in my work environment denim is not appropriate.
Again, great graphic feel with the stripes, but the hem concerns me. It might be a skosh too short for work.
This might work, but again, the neckline needs to be more open for some one with my body type. Wait, what's that composition tab, 85% Polyester? F that noise! Polyester in the summer is a big no-no! Nevermind...
There are so many pretty summer dresses out right now tempting me, but for office summer dresses I'm not seeing an abundance of options. An ideal office summer dress needs:
1) Structure in the fabric AND a fabric that is breathable w/out being too close to denim.
2) Coverage, but not covered-up.
3) A higher-cut waist line(but not empire that'll be way to glowy-flowy) with an open neck line without revealing too much cleavage. This is for my body-type specifically
4) Hem that hits at the knee or right above.
5) Graphic, something cool, not too mature, not necessarily on-trend, but something with intention.
So any suggestions?
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This might work, but again, the neckline needs to be more open for some one with my body type. Wait, what's that composition tab, 85% Polyester? F that noise! Polyester in the summer is a big no-no! Nevermind...
There are so many pretty summer dresses out right now tempting me, but for office summer dresses I'm not seeing an abundance of options. An ideal office summer dress needs:
1) Structure in the fabric AND a fabric that is breathable w/out being too close to denim.
2) Coverage, but not covered-up.
3) A higher-cut waist line(but not empire that'll be way to glowy-flowy) with an open neck line without revealing too much cleavage. This is for my body-type specifically
4) Hem that hits at the knee or right above.
5) Graphic, something cool, not too mature, not necessarily on-trend, but something with intention.
So any suggestions?
Ooooh I really like these!
ReplyDeleteI caved and ordered the second dress. In 2 different sizes. Piperlime has free mail returns.
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