Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Inconspicuous Layering

Dress: Behnaz Sarafpour for Target via Buffalo Exchange, $12.50 // Sweater: Rampage, secondhand, $10 // Tights: Target, $5 // Necklace: Fred Flare // Shoes: Payless

The local weather forecast this morning informed me that the current temperature was nine degrees and proceeded to use the word "arctic" in the description that followed. Dilemma: I can't wear jeans to work, have very few stylish alternatives and don't want to freeze. I decided to put my faith in layering and wore tights over a pair of leggings and socks and a sleeveless dress over a wool sweater. The result? I was warm enough and looked surprisingly un-layered... not that I don't love the layered look. 
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28 comments:

  1. Jen HsiehDecember 16, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    you definitely don't look like you layered at all. very sneaky :)
    you look lovely as usual.

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  2. ChloeDecember 16, 2009 at 2:10 AM

    Ooh, well done. And can I just say one more time how much I love your new haircut?

    *loves*

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  3. MazDecember 16, 2009 at 2:33 AM

    I layer leggings together quite often too hehe! Stays nice and cozy but comfortable too!

    Ash
    goldleafashley.blogspot.com

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  4. Kathryn from Schoolmarm StyleDecember 16, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    I would never have thought to layer leggings under tights. Very tricky! You look amazing here.

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  5. Sidewalk ChicDecember 16, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    I love that necklace and those shoes! You look great. - JoAnn, Sidewalk Chalk

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  6. la cuisine bourgeoisDecember 16, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    wow seriously that looks amazing for all those layers! i was just squinting to see if i could tell! nice work!

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  7. CDecember 16, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    This is such an unexpected combination, but it works so well. I love the idea of hidden layers!

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  8. ChristinaDecember 16, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Wow good for you. Once again, I love your color palette. And I can't believe those shoes are from payless. They are awesome!

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  9. thedirtyknitterDecember 16, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    so cute! and warm! at least it's a little warmer today in the area!!!

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  10. FrancineDecember 16, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Love the tights very much. And you coulda fooled me! Doesn't look layered at all.

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  11. anne charlotteDecember 16, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    i love that necklace. you always wear it really well!

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  12. Sarah K.December 16, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    I love wearing sweaters under sleeveless dresses- it's a great way to make them wearable for winter without covering them up!

    you look fantastic, by the way.

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  13. elizabeth marleyDecember 16, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    I ALWAYS layer my tights in the winter! I invested in a couple pairs of super warm wool tights and I just wear them as a "base layer". I also like thigh high socks--they're the best!

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  14. Francesca RobertsonDecember 16, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    haha you look so cute! I cant even tell you are wearing a sweater underneath....those shoes rock by the way.

    xoxo,
    F

    lekisskiss.blogspot.com <-- 2 girls bloggin fashion from nyc and chicago!

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  15. Lindsay JeanDecember 16, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    well, you look wonderful. that necklace is so great with the dress

    www.mysolitaryconsignment.com

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  16. DianaDecember 16, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Love the outfit! I wish the Targets near me had awesome green tights. They only seem to have black and grey around here.

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  17. M.December 16, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    looove that necklace and those shoes!

    lovelove,
    http://marissaexplains.blogspot.com

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  18. BrittanyDecember 16, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Those tights are so fun! And good tips with the layering.. I don't think Virginia Beach will get quite THAT cold but I will definitely keep that in mind :)

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  19. KassieDecember 16, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    You can't even tell. I've done my fair share of layering in the past too. I always felt the darker the tights the easier it was to layer.

    ♥ Stolen Stiletto

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  20. Lions, Tigers and Fashion OH MY!December 16, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    love the tights with your outfit, so festive!

    loving the hair ;)

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  21. LexieDecember 16, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    i like how the dress blends seamlessly with the sweater - sometimes that's hard to pull off with shades of black!

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  22. Leah Brunner December 16, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    this outfit is wonderful, I love the bright colored tights!

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  23. Dylana SuarezDecember 16, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    I love your tights and necklace!

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  24. LindaDecember 16, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    I love your hair in this shot and I really love your festiveness...is that a word?

    p.s. Did the necklace find you?

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  25. EDecember 16, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Such a fan of those shoes!

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  26. graceDecember 16, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    the more you wear that necklace, the more i want it!

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  27. Orchid GreyDecember 18, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    I LOVE this, the simple black with the pops of gold and teal- so simple but amazing.

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  28. AcademichicDecember 20, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    Brilliant! I would have never thought to do the tights thing but it's such a great idea and no one would be any the wiser! S.

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