March Style: Casual Friday
Ikat Print Cotton Sateen Sheath Dress – Maggy London
Black Cardigan – Only Mine via Nordstrom (no longer available – similar)
Black Belt – Ralph by Ralph Lauren
Black Leather Pumps – Nine West “Madeup” (currently on sale!)
Gold and Crystal Bracelet – Anthropologie via eBay
Today I got dressed and my husband said, “Looks as though you are channeling Michelle Obama.” It's funny how a cardigan belted over a sheath really has become a signature look that we associate with the First Lady. I love the look, and love how it can take a sleeveless dress and make it more appropriate for a business setting (or the cooler months of the year). This dress I am LOVING – the Spring trend of Ikat prints, a style that can dress up or down and hey, what woman doesn't love a dress with POCKETS???
I had to replace my black patent belt from Ann Taylor – it just got too big and it wasn't a style where you could make another hole. I like this one, the curved buckle is a nice change and I am on the middle hole so I could lose more and it would still fit.
And I am really liking the bangs now that I washed my hair and got to play a bit with it. A nice change for spring!
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Allie this outfit is gorge!! I love it 😉
Look at you in color! Love that dress. I am always sad when I try on Maggy London–hemlines are far too high for my frame. Perfect for you, though!
Fabulous dress! Owls? Penguins? Either way, cool!
that’s a fantastic outfit, you look great!
Looove that ensemble. Such a fabulous outfit!
Wow! Let me say it again: WOW! This is one very hot look and as my kids say: “You are totally owning it!”
Absolutely love that dress! Seriously, it’s so gorgeous!
What a great outfit! I love the bold dress.
De-lurking cos I couldn’t stop myself from saying – what a wonderful outfit. Love it!
You look absolutely fabulous, love the dress 🙂
I just had to chime in here with everyone else. This out fit is FABULOUS! I’ve got a sleeveless dress with some green/red/white/black and now you’ve inspired me to wear it sooner rather than later.
I’m also loving the bangs.
Speaking of belts, I have a cute leather one I got that’s too small. I could take it to a cobbler I guess to punch a new hole in it, right?
Yep, a cobbler should be able to do it no problem. Gosh, I have even done a DIY with an ice pick, though it’s not as polished looking. 🙂
this looks great on you! you look fantastic in so much color! 🙂
Such a cute look and I think your figure looks amazing!
Great outfit – I love the dress/cardigan combination. It makes dressing easier! You’re looking very fit and healthy 🙂
I agree with everyone! This look so amazing. Your new bod is really evident in this outfit! Love it.
I’m totally in love with this outfit!!! The pop of color is awesome and you look great in it too!
WOW is not enough for this look.
You are rocking it !! You look fabulous, well done.
This is one of my favorite outfits on you EVER!
You. Look. Uh. Maze. Ing.
Love everything about it!
I am in LOVE with this dress! It is beautiful and you look amazing! You are such an inspiration!
This is one of my favourite looks of you, ever! I’m reading from Canada so I get jealous when I see that you can wear outfits like this at this time of the year!! I adore reading your blog and you give such great advice. 🙂
Love this on you! Fits you perfectly and you look so slender! The weight loss really shows in this outfit!
You look fantastic Allie! I adore the dress.
You look fantastic Allie! I adore the dress.
Love this on you! Fits you perfectly and you look so slender! The weight loss really shows in this outfit!
This is one of my favourite looks of you, ever! I’m reading from Canada so I get jealous when I see that you can wear outfits like this at this time of the year!! I adore reading your blog and you give such great advice. 🙂
I am in LOVE with this dress! It is beautiful and you look amazing! You are such an inspiration!
You look gorgeous in that dress! The colors look great on you and you look fantastic. Love it!
This is one of my favorite outfits on you EVER!
You. Look. Uh. Maze. Ing.
Love everything about it!
Your husband’s jaw should have dropped open as he was saying AWESOME!! Absolutely gorgeous!!
WOW is not enough for this look.
You are rocking it !! You look fabulous, well done.
You are pullin’ out some fantastic looks lately! This is so flattering on you and the print is awesome!
AMAZING dress- definitely a closet staple! You look gorgeous and I am such a huge fan of your chic style
I’m totally in love with this outfit!!! The pop of color is awesome and you look great in it too!
Wowza, lady, you are looking marvelous! I am having serious dress envy!
I was JUST eyeing this dress the other day for a wedding I’m attending in May – decided it wasn’t ‘fancy’ enough for this event, but love the colors and print. Gorgeous, lady!
Kat
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HA, it IS a little Michelle! And how perfectly you channeled her amazing style. GREAT PRINT. 🙂
I agree with everyone! This look so amazing. Your new bod is really evident in this outfit! Love it.
Great outfit – I love the dress/cardigan combination. It makes dressing easier! You’re looking very fit and healthy 🙂
First, the bangs look wonderful.
Second – oooooh, I love Maggy London, especially vintage Maggy London, have you tried on any of her vintage silk sheaths? To die for! And this dress looks so good on you!
Allie, you’re looking so good! =)
Fan-fan-fantastic look. I love how you are bringing in such great colors and prints into your looks now.
Such a cute look and I think your figure looks amazing!
This is super put-together! I am LOVING that dress – everything about it; the print, the shape, the pockets! Cute new bangs, too!
bangs, how pretty! i like the new look.
pockets are good. i consider it a bonus when a dress includes them.
this looks great on you! you look fantastic in so much color! 🙂
Another fab outfit! Whatever fashion mojo you’re ingesting, I’ll take one to go. Luvvit!
Bx
The dress is gorgeous! I don’t get a Michelle Obama vibe, but you definitely look great!
Yep, a cobbler should be able to do it no problem. Gosh, I have even done a DIY with an ice pick, though it’s not as polished looking. 🙂
I just had to chime in here with everyone else. This out fit is FABULOUS! I’ve got a sleeveless dress with some green/red/white/black and now you’ve inspired me to wear it sooner rather than later.
I’m also loving the bangs.
Speaking of belts, I have a cute leather one I got that’s too small. I could take it to a cobbler I guess to punch a new hole in it, right?
Well last night I got home, took off my tights and belt, untucked my shirt and just wore that around the home.
I have black yoga pants & a pair of black knit harem pants I’ll throw on with the top I already have on. If I know I will be cooking or doing something with Emerson I may change into a long-sleeved tee or casual sweater with it.
I’m THAT WOMAN who gets dressed for the market. Even if it’s jeans and flip flops, I at least wear a necklace and makeup 🙂
I love this outfit! You look amazing! I love watching what you wear. I was on the Nordstrom site. saw that dress. never would i have thought to buy it until i saw how awesome it looks on you.
what do you put on when you get home from work? your post last week about getting rid of all of our crappy lounge wear has had me thinking. if i did such a thing, i don’t know what i’d put on when i get home from work. this past tuesday i had to go to the grocery store right from work. i was wearing a super cute ATL dress and cute brown boots. i ran into a neighbor who said ‘look how cute you look. i never see you dressed’ i see her every day after i get home from work and am taking our dogs for a walk. i’m ALWAYS wearing sweats and a ponytail. i was kind of embarassed but my after work attire needs some work, i guess. -shannon
You look absolutely fabulous, love the dress 🙂
Wow you are looking great! Congrats on all the weight loss and you really rock that dress! I don’t think I’m brave enough for that much pattern.
De-lurking cos I couldn’t stop myself from saying – what a wonderful outfit. Love it!
What a great outfit! I love the bold dress.
Wowza! I’m loving this dress on you. And your hair looks spectacular!
Absolutely love that dress! Seriously, it’s so gorgeous!
This is one of the THE BEST outfits I’ve ever seen on you! Gorgeous! Love the dress!
Wow! Let me say it again: WOW! This is one very hot look and as my kids say: “You are totally owning it!”
Amazing outfit. Totally love it.
Looove that ensemble. Such a fabulous outfit!
that’s a fantastic outfit, you look great!
Too funny Anna, the print does look like owls! Emerson this morning said I had turtles on my dress!
Fabulous dress! Owls? Penguins? Either way, cool!
Allie – you look great!! You can definitely tell that you’re lost a ton of pregnancy weight. You go girl!
Absolutely stunning!!! I have been stalking that dress on Nordies. It looks amazing on you!
ALLIE! You are STUNNING in that dress, lady!
Holy hourglass batman!! You go!
What a fabulous print! You look crazy gorgeous lady!
Look at you in color! Love that dress. I am always sad when I try on Maggy London–hemlines are far too high for my frame. Perfect for you, though!
Allie this outfit is gorge!! I love it 😉