8.7. - first time I've been able to dress the ensemble that day!

I wear this Lole dress (bought last summer) at least 2-3 times a week in really hot weather. I wear it pulled down lower on my hips, and without the leggings. Footwear is always my black Birkalikes from Browns ( a little dressier than regular Birks). It's cool, figure-blurring, and has some give through the back bodice (different fabric there) which is needed for hauling around groceries, plants from the garden centre, and other assorted things I do when not working

Never crossed my mind to wear leggings under it until I saw Angie's post on it today. I thought it might be a little too 80's for me, but I'm surprised at how much I like it! It's coolish today, so this makes the dress wearable on a day I likely wouldn't. These gladiators were bought in a panic last summer to complete a dressy outfit I had to pull together, and then never worn again. Again, I'm surprised at how much I like them here.

I'd never make it through the summer without these gear type dresses - and I bought that Arcteryx one Suz introduced us to and have been wearing it to death too.

dress: Lole
tights : random
earrings : Anthro
bracelet : Kate Spade
sandals: Report
purse: Marc Jacobs

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Veteran

Wow! That dress is fabulous on you! Love the sandals and I think the tights look good.....they make the whole look sleeker somehow. I am not surprised you love it!

Sylvie

Awesome dress (now I need to go find this Acteryx one you speak of). Your hair is really the star of the outfit though - it wouldn't have the same cool, fun edge without it.

UmmLila (Lisa)

Definitely looks good. I remember that Angie mentioned the leggings-under-dress thing when she came back from Hong Kong, and I had thought it would be something good to try, but I haven't gotten around to it. However with my current wearing dresses fascination I think I'd better give it a try when we really get into the colder weather.

Suz

Oooh! I love this on you, Lisa. See how well you wear leggings?? GAH! It slays me. How come it doesn't work like that on me? Just goes to show you the truth of what you wrote yesterday...

I also really love those sandals. Are they still available, do you know? (Said the lemming...again...)

Anonymous

Suz - you crack me up. These are cheapo non-leather sandals from the Steve Madden store last summer - but the link I used to get the find shows them available from amazon. DON"T BUY FROM AMAZON - she says like a broken record They are super comfy and foot flattering (I have narrowish feet and thin ankles and often rattle around inside stappy shoes . What's up with leggings like these? Is it about your legs not being as long as you think they should be for these? I'll admit that's one thing I do have in my favour, is longish lean legs . Legs are the last to go, or something ? Ha! These are those bamboo one-size leggings that all the gift shops carry - and they are comfortable, but kind of useless in that I am always pulling them up, and they are a little too forgiving and not tight enough. I keep buying them though because I like the hand and feel. Color retains very well in laundering too.

Transcona Shannon

This looks fabulous on you Lisa - and now I need some capri length tights to wear with some of my summer frocks...

MTBGirl

Your rendition is awesome lisap! And your hair is looking fab!
I also might have to try some leggings under a dress soon! : )

Fabulous! you look great. I agree with Donna...your hair looks really good.

kerry

Love this!

Tania

You look fashionably cool!

carter

Beautifully done!

Those earrings are a standout! I may "need" those . . . . I will look around for the perfect little black summer dress and investigate the ones you mention.

This whole outfit ensemble works on so many levels. And you look so comfortable and at ease in it.

frannieb

Great outfit and great rendition of the ensemble. The sandels are great.

is the dress you are referring to the: Contenta Dress, Lisa?

CJ - the Arcteryx is in Suz's finds somewhere. I can't remember the style name now, and a quick google didn't bring it up on their site. The Lole dress is a year old - and i have no idea what it's called either. Sorry.

Thanks, Lisa. Those really are great sandals...but I won't buy from Amazon.

Re the dress -- I think the Arcteryx one is actually last year's model, too, but a few were still available earlier in the season. Lole probably makes some similar styles every year, too. They're a nice maker of gear type clothes and my puffer coat is even a Lole!

Re: leggings. Heaven only knows. I think it might be that my legs are too short and too muscular. Proportions always seem to look wrong. Remember the butt-vest that looked so great on everyone else? Ack. Who knows? My legs are definitely NOT my strong suit. Actually, I'm not sure what is, figure wise. No bust, bad legs, slight muffinage...oy.

Angie

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Great look, Lisa. Leggings look totally fresh worn with a woven tunic or dress to my eye - don't you think? I'm going to wear my version of that ensemble tomorrow to take Sam to Alki Beach.

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Suz, I think you would look great in my outfit (you can add your much loved wedged sandals or EF sandals). The butt vest is one thing - but regular leggings with a fashionable oversized tunic is another.

I do think you have to watch it with capri leggings if you have notably muscular calves. They can sit at the wrong point and break up the leg oddly.

Yes, Angie - I agree with the woven dress/leggings combo looking newest. I'd like to trot this look out in fall with a denim dress similar to yours. Great idea. Now I want a little dog to take on walks to the park .

Meredith

Nicely done! I can't believe you've only worn those sandals once. They look great.

kerlyn

Gorgeous, Lisa!

Style Fan

Cute dress. I love Lole dresses. I have a winter tunic dress from Lole that I adore.

deb

Great dress!

Aida

Fabulous Lisa! And I thought you were struggling with casual dresses (said she who also struggles with casual dresses) The sandals+sleevelessness work really well here. I have a similar dress that could be fun to try cropped leggings with, if I had any. Maybe when it cools down.

cheryle (Dianthus)

Great rendition Lisa. You look stylish and comfortable all at the same time.

Why no Amazon??

Cheryle - it's political with me - I categorically object to their business practices (It's really impactful in the publishing world, which is where I make my living) , the way they treat their employees, and their manipulation of the market in terms of forced discounts, marketing fees charged to vendors and whatnot. They are right up there with Walmart on the list of businesses I won't give my money to.

Aida - you're right - I do struggle with a casual dress - for working days. This Lole one isn't one I would wear to work ; it's just not substantial enough,if you know what I mean

Marley

I love this type of outfit Lisa! - and you look great!

Gotcha! And I feel you; most dresses seem to fall casual casual or right up to dressy/worky. The "smart casual that's nice enough for work but isn't a work dress" dress is tough, especially if you don't like to wear the two standards (sheathes, fit-and-flare) -_-

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