More stuff I am considering (or the dangers of a delayed flight)

I'm sitting in the airport killing time, and I'm thinking about the fall. I have no real plan style-wise except to make sure I have some things around me that feel amazing and fit well.

Here are a few things I am considering. (Found a 20% off/free shipping code for Boden - 4P4N - which helps with cost quite a bit.)

SHOES: I need to add some comfortable shoe options to my relatively limited assortment. My feet have become fussier! I love these two pairs, but is the red just too bright?

DRESS: I'd really like a shirt dress (with a waist tie) and these are two contenders. I tried another shirt dress from Boden earlier in the summer and it was adorable, but maybe too adorable for my style. This one feels interesting but not outlandish - and I love the quirky placket. Which is better: the Boden floral or the plaid?

Any thoughts on these items?

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Caslon Caslon Twist Front Plaid Shirtdress (Regular & Petite) | Nordstrom

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Pippa Shirt Dress

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Nina Platform Brogues

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Rosabel Heels

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Janet

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Oh, I’m no help because I’m a sucker for a good shirtdress (even though it’s a rare one that actually fits me), and I’m going to encourage you to try both of those dresses — the vibes are different but I could see both working for you.

The Boden reminds me a bit of this dress I tried on in Anthro — TTS as it fit me well in an 8, BUT was just a touch too tight in the bust on me (gah, again). It’s really cute, and I was envisioning it could be nice worn over black trousers too. It looks a little shorter on the model than IRL. Just in case you want another option to try in that shirtdress category.

Both shoe options are totally cute. Love the red as long as those straps aren’t set too high and cut on the tops of your feet.

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Maeve | Anthropologie Leyster Shirtdress

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@Janet: enabler!!!! I ordered the Boden stuff and the Caslon dress, to try. (Although the prints are lovely, the lace-up back of the Anthro dress is really not me.)

Anonymous

That plaid dress is really you - looks great on others who have modelled it here. Great with a leather jacket and boots. And I NEED those brogues. I wonder how comfy they are for all-day work stints. The red are not quite doing it for me - but who knows how they are until you really see them and get them on. The look a little twee to me - especially in that bright red.

I wouldn't be surprised if you are right all the way, Lisa. I do love a good Mary Jane but these may be a little too on-the-nose for me.

I'm most excited about the brogues (will let you know how they feel/work for all day) and the flannel dress (which is especially appealing because of its coziness).

Barbara Diane

Please report back on the dresses. Three very different looks. I’m curious as to which one(s) you’ll keep,

bj1111

super excited for the blue brogues and i can totally see you in that plaid dress.

have you seen these d'orsays at nordies? they come in boring colors also.

Sam Edelman Sam Edelman Rodney Pointy Toe d'Orsay Flat (Women) | Nordstrom

DonnaF

Love those navy brogues! I can really see you wearing them. The red shoes may or may not be that color IRL. If they are that bright, I would find them way more difficult to wear than a lot of other reds -- but YMMV. The dresses are so different; I think once you try them on you will know if one, both, or neither are right for you.

I too love a great shirtwaist. DONNAF has a smashing idea- try both to decide,
Oh- and what else could you possibly do to kill time in airport..... seems like it was meant to be

LaPed

I love all of it, especially the plaid dress and the brogues. It's rare that I can wear patent comfortably, but I am nonetheless tempted to try those brogues on myself.

Angie

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Can see you in the dresses and oxfords. BUT - will you wear the dresses? You have a few that you seldom wear.

Try the Mary Janes - wild card.

Sal

I especially love the floral shirt dress....gorgeous!!

cindysmith

I love the plaid dress but I think I would love it more in the floral print. That's me being nitpicky, the plaid dress is really awesome just as it is!

And which one of you ladies put me on the boden catalog mailing list? I got a catalog today and SO MUCH PRETTY!

@Angie, I’ve been wearing a few dresses often this summer, so maybe I’m turning a corner? I find them very comfortable right now. I’m doing a thorough closet review tomorrow and will see what I still have on hand in terms of dresses for the fall, and what I like enough to wear... that will help me determine if it makes sense to bring another dress into the fold.

Joy

How about both dresses? At least order both and then decide..

Style Fan

Ordering both dresses seems to make sense. Then you can decide what you like IRL. I think the plaid is more your style but florals seem to be big right now. I love the brogues.

Bijou

I am tempted to order the Boden dress myself because I love the aqua colour and print. I can see both dresses working for you, the plaid dress is very nice and looks like it would be a easy dress to wear casually.

I would happily wear the Boden dress anywhere and everywhere, but I don't have an issue with wearing dressy items even in casual situations.

unfrumped

The dresses are very different, so just see.
The red is happy, bug I also struggle with too- bright or too- shiny footwear; I love it in theory but then may not wear.
The quieter maroon color in my EF shoes really works for me. It’s similar to the boot color in the Boden pic. But I am all for trying them on.

Unfrumped, I'm right there with you. I think I am always looking to replicate the beautiful Mary Janes I bought - 15 or even 20 years ago - from Banana Republic, and they were just that "quiet maroon" color in soft leather with a 1.5 inch block heel. They were the most perfect shoe I have ever owned. I'm not sure this screaming red is going to work for me.

Karie

I like both dresses and agree with the others - try both. And I adore the red shoes! Super fun wild card.

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