Sometimes (okay, most of the time) when it's cold, snowy, and generally blah out, you just want to be comfy and warm. Now, since we can't go about our daily business wrapped in a quilt, or dare I say it, go to the office in a snuggy, we have to have classier ways to keep warm on those colder days. This plaid shirt-dress is one of those solutions for me. It's made of a light fleece, has long sleeves, and even has pockets to keep my lip balm handy. Score, am I right?! Throw on a belt to cinch in the waist, and you're in business.
THE DEETS
Plaid Shirtdress: Winners
Denim Jacket: Charlotte Russe
Leggings: Filene's Basement
Branch Brooch: Old Weston
Paired with a cropped denim jacket and my favourite black boots, I keep nice and toasty and don't look so bad, either! And that right there is a sure fix for those winter blahs.
As a fun bonus, here's a shot of the handsome photographer, and the stupid face I kept making during this shoot to crack us both up, and also because I was cold. I don't know why he continues to date me. Guess I'm just lucky.
--Erin
You look just loverly!! I think I might have to steal one of my hubby's button-downs for a look like this! That belt is fantastic too- I used to have a lot of belts like that but I've lost them all over the years! >_< Guess i need to be on the lookout for new ones.
ReplyDeleteI keep thinking how easy it would be to make belts like this!! Plastic closure (or plastic figures glued overtop of closures) plus big elastic band = very yes.
Delete--Erin
You are so cute - I love this. And I love your silly face. :)
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you, darlin'! I promise an even sillier face posted next week. It's the best by product of winter time outfit posts. I am not good at an "I'm cold" poker face.
Delete--Erin
I would like you to design me a business causal snuggie. KTHNXBAI
ReplyDeleteNow would you prefer a polo collar front, a collar and bow tie, or sewn-in scarf detail?
DeleteKhaki bottom alright? Well, khaki coloured fleece...
Perhaps a collar with a lady tie and some buttons. Khaki colored fleece would do. Or black... Khaki is not a real color!
DeleteSO CHIC
DeleteI wear a leopard print Snuggy at work everyday. Oh SNAP.
ReplyDeleteYou boss is cooler than my boss.
DeleteAlso I am imagining a snuggy as covered in wood/plastic dust as my apron, and it's gross. But I'm cold :(
Oh my gosh a fleece lined dress??!!! So jealous right now.
ReplyDeleteLove the expression on your face in that last one. priceless. :)
Trish
www.jellybonesblog.blogspot.com
Ephraim continues to date you because you're AWESOME! L.M.
ReplyDeleteHoly cow, that branch pin is absolutely amazing! That belt, as well!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love your subtle branch pin- I think brooches are the bees knees. I wish I could get more use out of my long sleeve and/or wool vintage dresses. Even poly is a stretch here in AZ but I refuse to get rid of them... I can't get enough of snow pics- it just makes for the prettiest of photos!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I especially like the belt and boots.
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit! Especially the brooch and the belt. The belt is just gorgeous and I am all about accessorizing with brooches. Yay for outfits that are both cute and comfortable and have pockets!
ReplyDeleteAlso, saying branch brooch over and over is pretty fun.
Aww Winners! I love that store. It's right beside my work which is pretty dangerous. ;)
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I am all about keeping warm on cold days! I wear leggings under anything and everything I can get away with, and this plaid ensemble looks warm - but still cute!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog from the hop, and I'm so excited to be your newest fan and follower! Let's be blog friends?
Brooke
silverliningtheblog.com
Where did you get those gorgeous boots??!! I love them!!
ReplyDeleteI picked them up at Leone in Niagara-on-the-Lake, but they're by Shellys Shoes. I can't seem to find them on their website, but they came in caramel, black and red (I was DYING for the red, but they sold out!), and they've got to be kicking around stores somewhere!
Delete--Erin
Thank You- I was able to get a pair in black! I absolutely love them!
DeleteI love this outfit! I feel like I have been living in plaid these days. So great.
ReplyDeleteCarlee
Almost Endearing
I love your glasses! Awesome boots, too!
ReplyDeleteNew follower from the blog hopt! I love your whole outfit, your style is pretty similar to mine!
ReplyDeleteLove the outfit, I'm a fan of belts like this because they can really bring a casual outfit up. Plus they're so flattering. :)
ReplyDeletexo
Tiffy
http://www.CuteLA.com
i hope you have children some day... they will be ridiculously gorgeous. and be great at silly faces. now anyway, i really dont know how you people over there in cold places do actually leave the house not wrapped up in quilts. but then i remember our trip to seattle and it was freakin' roasting inside a lot of places... insane. well, phx does that w/ AC in the summer. it's the dumbest thing ever... typical southwestern US suburbia you know. anyway, i'm digging the plaid dress w/ the combat boots here!
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I love this outfit, especially your brooch!!! What a find!!
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