WIW- Dog days of summer (photo heavy)

It's been hot and DD came down with mono last week. She's been miserable. Fortunately, I suppose, she's over the worst of it but she leaves for college this weekend. It's been a rough August but I'm trying to keep it together. Up a few pounds but I'm trying to just go with the flow and hang in there until the back to school rush is over. Still separating the wheat from the chaff in the closet. I loved the purple midi dress until I photographed it--JFE? Most of the others are repeats and/or high happiness outfits but suggestions for improvement are welcome.

I ordered the wrap dress in Finds the minute I saw it. It's the right green for me and the wrap style is something that I've always wanted but could never quite find. I think it's a keeper. I look goofy in the picture--sorry. Opinions welcome.

Thanks for looking! Will add photos from my phone in a bit.

ETA: #11 is my Christy outfit and also illustrates my complicated relationship with black sandals. The Danskos have pretty much replaced all others!

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JAileen

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I’m so sorry for your poor daughter. I hope she’s well enough. School started here this week. It’s still summer!

You look great in all of them. I especially like 7. The rust color looks so good on you. And black is a slam dunk, too.

Katerina

I hope your daughter feels a lot better soon! So sorry to hear she has been ill.
Your outfits are gorgeous and so chic as always! I really like the purple midi dress on you - much more than JFE.
The dress in no 4 is just what I would love to wear myself! I love it with the black boots - very stylish and unique.
The wrap dress is really lovely on you.
I love all the sandals you wear here. What do you mean by “complicated”?

Joy

What a terrible time to not feel well. I hope DD feels better before heading off to college. I like #7 best but you look so cute in everything. We have been warned to stay away from shopping and eating in Boulder this weekend as swarms of college kids and their parents will take over.

kellygirl

Thanks for the sympathy. Mono is a new one for us. I never knew how bad it could be. Her tonsils were so swollen and infected that they were touching her uvula. I kept waking up in the night to check on her to make sure she was still breathing. I haven't done that since she was a tot.

Glad 7 is getting love. I am enamoured with the joggers. They are SO comfy. They need a top with structure though so probably just a summer thing.
@Katerina: My complicated relationship with black shoes is that I never quite feel like I've found the perfect pair. Always looking and never satisfied!

Ah, I see. FWIW, I think both the black pairs in no 11 are great on you.

Suz

(website)

The green dress looks great! And you are too cute to look goofy.

So sorry your daughter is unwell...hope the recovery is smooth.

You look terrific in everything! My favourites here are 2, 7, 9, 11.

Cardiff girl

Poor DD,fingers crossed that she’s back to full health in time for college
I really like the purple dress on you,the colour is especially good on your complexion.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Sorry to hear about DD, and sending healing thoughts. Hoping for a fast recovery.

Kelly, KILLER all round. You wear every item and look flawlessly well and with busloads of confidence and ease. Oreo is proud too.

YES, the Amazon dress brand Lark & Ro is getting good reviews from my clients. Perfect on you. Love the purple midi too.

Danskos are part of your signature style!

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christy

Sorry to hear it’s been such a rough August - sending good vibes your way to hope DD improves quickly and the rest of the month improves!

I’d never know you had a rough month by looking at these outfits! You look fab in EVERY SINGLE ONE! I can’t pick a favorite.

The dress in #1 - put aside any thoughts of JFE, it’s WAY better than that. Those boots with the dress in #2 - LOVE! Something about #6 just makes me smile - so cute! The pants in #7 are awesome. The wrap dress is great - I wish I could wear a dress like that. *sigh* I’ll continue to admire (and be just a wee bit jealous of) the style on others. And so fun that you’re pulling out your tube skirts too! Cute! Love the long tank over the long skirt - looks effortless and chic. Flattered I could give a bit of inspiration. I can see why the Danskos are such a favorite!

ChristelJ

Poor DD and her mom, I hope the mono resolves soon and that September is better for you both.

I have never seen you look anything but fab no matter what the outfit. My personal faves from this set are 3,5,6,7 and 10. I have a bias towards patterns and brights but you do wear neutrals so beautifully too. The wrap is a real wow, though.

MsMaven

I like all of your outfits, but the purple dress looks great for a day like today.

I remember having mono in college. I had to miss some classes and a week of my part time job, but I can't remember how I felt. My mom told one of her friends about it, and she said, "Oh, the kissing disease!" Just what I needed my overprotective mom to hear. I hope your daughter recovers quickly--apparently I did.

Tomorrow will be hotter than today--oh joy.

Jaime

More healing vibes for DD (and her mom!). Regardless of everything you are going through, you look fantastic. I love the floral crossover top in #3, the wrap dress is excellent on you, the black and white is smashing in #9 and the rest are great also. Both sandals look great in the last outfit - but I bet I know which ones are more comfortable!

Brooklyn

Everything is SO good. My fave is no 7. I want pants like that. But I love the new striped dress too and the purple dress is absolutely fab (personally I’d shorten it just a couple of inches).

Hope DD (and life) gets better soon

Aquamarine

Hard to pick, but I really like 7 too. Maybe I’m transitioning to fall looks So sorry to hear about your daughter...hopefully she’ll recover sufficiently before heading to school. We never stop worrying about them, right?

Helena

Your outfits always get a 10/10 from me Kelly!

Anonymous

Poor DD, hope she feels better soon! Love the purple dress and your orange and rust especially!

teri

great looks
Gosh I haven't been here in forever

Laurie

I look through these and go, "wow", "love that" "mmm hmmm" and then I get to #9 and I am just smitten! That's my fav. You look, as ever, just amazing.
I had a terrible case of mono my soph yr of college. Here's how I knew I was really sick - I went to a Springsteen concert in Hampton VA (circa 1981) and I desperately wished he would stop coming out for encores, I was that tired! I remember saying to someone, "And I don't even want a beer" which was, like, the most outrageous thing ever! I also had strep. Lucky she was diagnosed at home, and has you through the worst of it.

Runcarla

D&@* girl, you look fierce! What is your sport of fitness routine? #7 and the outfits with white tops are my favourites.

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