Shiny - some august outfits - YouLookFab Forum

I have been lazy about taking photos. Also I have been content to recycle outfits over and over, since we're having such a short summer. At any rate, it continues to be the "Summer of the Dress" for me.

1) http://s386.photobucket.com/al.....ust002.jpg

You may remember I posted a pic of this ATL LBD last summer - wearing it with bronze me-too's and a silver necklace my DH gave me for my bday - back when I was packing for Paris. So this dress is not new, but I was inspired to style it with this ON necklace and the beige/gold sandals. So simple, yet cool for the nearly 100% humidity we had yesterday.

Question: I'm curious, would you call these cap sleeves?

2) Same outfit but wanted to show off one of my new NAS bags: http://s386.photobucket.com/al.....ust003.jpg

So excited about this bag!!! I love it. I already wore it to work this week (didn't take a pic of that outfit). I suspect I'll get a lot of use out of it. It's a good neutral. Thrilled that it goes well with black - don't you think? And I think the scale is just right for little old me - agree?

I was a little dubious about the gold bling but since I'm seeing so much gold out there for fall, I figured it's okay to have a bag with shiny gold hardware.

3) Outfit I wore to an outdoor concert on a chilly summer night:
http://s386.photobucket.com/al.....uly048.jpg

It's a variation on outfits you've seen me wear before, but I kinda liked the combo of layering black over black. (This vest incidentally has a white back to it).

Bonus pick of my DD - who was thrilled you all approved of her pattern mixing outfit.

4) Here's DD in her new jacket - and hat:
http://s386.photobucket.com/al.....uly001.jpg

Sorry it's not the best pose to see the fit. Isn't the lining, which you can see at the cuff, a cute touch?

And that hat! We saw it and knew instantly it was for DD. She loves zippers.

16 years ago

marianna

Veteran

You look utterly adorable in everything. I love how the black dress shows off your lovely figure. And you and your daughter seem very much alike!

Ana

(website)

You two look fabulous! I love the black dress and adding white accents in for a more summery look is a great idea. DD looks really adorable in her jacket and hat.

Danja

Active Member

Wow, Shiny, that black dress hugs you in all the right places. You look fabulous!
Your concert outfit looks very hip, I love the dark grey vest with a black top.
And your daughter looks so wonderfully youthful, she is ready for the Fall to start.

RoseandJoan

Shiny, I love your new bag.

With regards to the sleeves on the dress they remind me of sleeves on muscle vests but in this instance they are v. elegant.

I am always amazed by how flattering the vest look with jeans appears to be on everyone. Dawn wore a flower on hers which looked lush and your daughter looks very glamourous grunge in the photos.

Was the concert the one you mentioned on your birthday thread?

Sihaya

Shiny - wonderful as always. You look just like a sister to your gorgeous DD's. I love the black on black - very flattering.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

KILLER black frock! One of my favs on you so far. (And you’ve showed us a LOT of outfits). Sophisticated and simple. I think I like you best in dresses :0)

Love DD’s outfit. It’s fun to dress like a teen when you're a teen.

Kristen

You and DD are so cute! I love that simple, elegant dress -- and the new bag is fabulous.

shiny

Thanks all.

Angie, now I feel bad that I rarely wear this black dress. You've got me wondering why that is.

I nearly wore it to the office last week. It was 100 degrees out with very high humidity. I had it paired with that necklace, a cami, the new NAS purse, and pretty textured pumps in a reddish-brown. But, I changed last minute, due to a major case of the doubts. Then of course as I'm leaving the office - sweltering in my jeans - I see a coworker wearing a similar LBD and looking cool, stylish and comfortable.

Would you consider this office appropriate - if it had a cami underneath? And perhaps a cardigan or jacket over top for the AC? Or does it show off too many curves?

Absolutely office appropriate, especially with flats. I can’t believe you hardly wear my very favourite frock!

medusa

Shiny, great outfits! You're doing great things with long necklaces lately. And your daughter is too cute.

Kellee

Shiny

I love that black dress on you.
A dress length right above the knee works great for you.
And wow what great legs!

I agree, I think a fitted dress is a home run for you.

fathenry

Wow, Love that black dress!

Christie

I'm curious ... did anyone answer the question if these are cap sleeves? I like them on you, whatever they are.

The vest over the sleeveless is such a good look with style and structure for a summer evening, and a great way to wear a black vest in summer. Good idea.

rute

Shiny.. that black dress is a killer one! WOW! and the NAS bag... I'm so envy.. eh eh loved the way you paired with the LBD letting the bag shine!

DD is lovely! What a great style!

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