WIWx2: Sporty Dress, Polka Dots and Stripes!

In the good news, my mornings are getting so much more better and organized! The bad news .... DS2 is still all upset when going to school and today they had to literally pull him off me while he was clinging to my legs and clothes Oh boy ... can't wait to see him happily wave good bye to me.

Here are my outfits from the yesterday and this morning. The weather is still peaking 100F mid day. Although this morning was much cooler than yesterday! I am not complaining at all!

1 - Easy breezy embroidered black and white dress (F&F) with my slip on sneaks (Steve Madden). These sneaks are clearly workhorses for me.
Comfortable and fun! Striped clutch completed the outfit (no brand/old).

2 - Today I wore my Gap linen pants with a polka dotted shell top (F&F/old) and my cap toed ballet flats (Ecoflex/old). I reach for these flats so many times that I am not sure why I tried to donate them. Yes they are a bit worn out, but the leather is super soft and oh so comfy! I am going to wear them until the bottom develops a hole LOL! Meanwhile I am desperately searching for a look alike. The striped clutch yet again for my phone and wallet and a white skinny belt to add some structure. I also threw on some sparkly blue earrings. I think earrings make my face pop and I am trying to include them in all my outfits (even if you mostly can't see them, I am almost always wearing faux pearl studs with every outfit).

3 - Close up of the earrings.

So how did I fare? The first outfit felt very simple .... almost boring to me. I am also not a huge fan of all black on myself. I was happier with the second probably because I really love those linen pants plus it is a high contrast outfit with my favorite colors. Thanks for looking as always and all suggestions for improvement are absolutely welcome

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Firecracker (Sharan)

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These outfits are beautiful on you, Neel. I think the first one is very chic. Maybe it feels plain to you because your hair is dark, too.I wonder if you would like it better with a pop of color somewhere--a bright necklace or shoes? I love the black and white bag with it.
Aw, poor DS2. Making the adjustment to school can be so hard! Hope it gets better for him (and you) quickly!

Sal

I think 1 is a good look. But I think 2 is a great look, just great colours and proportions.

I have been slack with earrings lately. Thanks for the reminder that they can provide that subtle lift.

cheryle (Dianthus)

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Perhaps it is the simplicity of #1 that left you a bit unsatisfied. Your outfits usually have more...items? accessories? I think it is a nice easy outfit and looks really good. If you didn't feel "you" in it, then perhaps save it for days that you are in a rush and need the easy aspect of it.

I am also a lover of cobalt blue and B&W prints and polka dots so nothing not to love in #2.

Anonymous

I love them both! The cobalt with all the graphic black and white is really gorgeous. I agree that the first outfit isn't boring at all, but that a bit of color somewhere could make it feel more like you.

I wear earrings every day too. They're the one piece of jewelry that's pretty much automatic for me to put on, even if it's just small, neutral studs.

Thistle

I love graphic black and white, and you rock it!

Jaime

The sneakers are perfect with the dress and your black, white and cobalt outfit is fantastic!

jackiec

Neel you look fab in both outfits! I love the Steve Maddens - of course they are workhorses! I especially love #2 as well with the pattern mixes, pop of cobalt, and black and white. Very fun and very YOU. Too bad about DS, I hope it gets a bit easier soon (and it sure brings back memories ).

Tanya

Love the colors and proportions in the second outfit! The dress with snekers is a great look as well, you are on fire

Angie

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Just beautiful. I can see that you're happier in the second outfit, which is Killer Spectacular. You are Queen Casual High Contrast. xo

catgirl

I adore both outfits, but I can see that you prefer #2. I actually love the dress on you and don't find it boring, but I am not as contrast-y as you prefer!

Poor DS2 - is this his first year of school?

Suz

You look great in both outfits, but I understand your love of #2. You really do suit the bright high contrast and it is happy feeling!

Transcona Shannon

It will get better for DS2 but it's so hard on both of you until that adjustment occurs. Hugs to both of you

I think both outfits are great Neel. I like the simple but chic vibe of the first outfit and then the POW of the high contrast in the second outfit.

JAileen

I like both of them, but especially #2. It's fun with polka dots and stripes together.

Elizabeth P

Love both of these Neel... the simplicity of #1 goes with my current simple summer dressing sensibilities, and the colour/pattern combo in #2 is perfect.

RE the shoes - it might be worth looking into getting them resoled at a cobbler... depends on the shoe if it's possible or not.

Cerinda

#2 is simply smashing! We so seldom see anyone attempt pattern mixing at such a generous scale; what you've done here is a total win! And the blue amps it up even further. Wow!

Neel

Thank you lovely ones for all your comments and Angie for the K ^_^! Glad you all like 2 better on me too. Now since I know what I like in my outfits ..... I need to find ways to make every outfit happy. I wish I had a white vest or a denim jacket over that black dress! Just too hot for it today!

Firecracker - great point about dark hair! Probably why I dislike too much black!

Dianthus and Aubergine- I think large silver earrings would have been fun with that dress. You might be so right about the addition of colors too. I almost reached for my orange clutch but was short of time to change purses.

Shannon - thank you for the hug. Really needed that!

Elizabeth - the soles are fine for now. But I would remember that for future :). I am in love with this pair!

AG - Yes its DS2's first year in school! And first time I have left him in someone else's care!

DS2 came back home with a huge smile and lots of stories today :). His teacher was very excited too that he sang songs and had fun! Happy ending for today. Tomorrow is another day :).

Aida

My goodness, I don't know how you manage to do anything other than melt into a puddle with such consistently hot temperatures! Simple perhaps, but boring no. #1 looks so breezy and comfy, though I can see how you wouldn't feel quite as fab due to it being low contrast. Perhaps a similar dress in a lighter shade or a brighter color would make you feel happier. The black does look good though, and having the print does help to break it up a bit. #2 is spunky and fun! I hear you on the earrings, I wear them every day as well. My "no jewelry" is my wedding ring, a watch, and medium-sized silver hoops OR pearl studs (and I always have a second set of diamond studs in, too) They may not show in photos too well, but in person since we move (and therefore our hair moves) they are certainly more visible.

Alana in Canada

Glad to hear DS2 enjoyed today!
The dress is lovely. Do you have white sunnies? Love the second outfit. Hooray for Team Big, Loud, Black and White.

L'Abeille

Neel you look terrific as always. Love the polkadots.

When DS was 3 and went through a clingy phase when being left at day care, we developed a little ritual. I would say "See you later, alligator" and he would reply "In a while, crocodile" and somehow that magically made him feel in control.

Thank you Aida, Alana and L'Abielle for chiming in!

Aida - I can't wait for the summer to end! We get too much sunshine in this part of the world

Alana - White sunnies would be a lovely idea! I will hunt for it now

L'Abielle - That's so cute! I am bribing mine with toys lol! It worked today

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