Friday, January 02, 2009

Holiday to Work Outfit

After regressing a bit with the non-shopping, I've been trying to will myself into returning that J Crew coat I got on that spree. So far, no luck. Although I was able to return half of the stuff I got, I wasn't able to convince myself to return some of the other items, including a cashmere sweater and this sweater dress:


Banana Republic cowlneck knit dress - $59.99 (down from $110)

I tried for a few weeks to rationalize that I needed to return some more stuff. I left all my clothes laid out on my couch as a reminder that I needed to decide on keeping or returning anything else. After admitting to myself that this baby wasn't going back to the store, I clipped the tags and wore this dress to my family's Christmas dinner. I also got to wear this earlier this week (Wednesday) to work. I love a great versatile clothes-item. It gives me more reason to keep it! Ha!

Sweater dress: Banana Republic
Knee-high boots: Ann Tayor Loft
Silk Bangle: 10,000 Villages
Black Tights: American Apparel
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16 comments:

  1. Anonymous7:14 PM

    you look beautiful (:

    very elegant, and a lovely color too!

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  2. WendyB7:27 PM

    Looks like a wise purchase to me!

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  3. Tabitha8:01 PM

    Great choice to keep! It's such a great dress that will take you far in 2009!

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  4. kokostiletto8:09 PM

    i love sweater dress! aw - that's so strong returning all that stuff you got! good job- you're my role model!

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  5. Breeza12:31 AM

    I love that dress!

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  6. Lys12:59 PM

    The dress is chic and definitely can be one of those "multi-wear" dresses.

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  7. Anonymous1:57 PM

    i wore a similar sweater dress with tall boots outfit for christmas eve. yes, keep the dress. it's a good buy!

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  8. FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com4:13 PM

    I did that a lot in the past. Then I got irritated with having to return everything *LOL*

    So I just stopped shopping...

    Fabulously Broke in the City
    Just a girl trying to find a balance between being a Shopaholic and a Saver...

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  9. Dressed and Pressed3:36 AM

    Love it. Would look great on your figure with a contrasting belt.

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  10. Anonymous1:33 PM

    I've seen some great clothing to choose from on http://www.CouponsCatalog.com

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  11. Nico3:43 PM

    very cute !

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  12. Nico3:45 PM

    love it very cute!

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  14. Shopaholic D1:22 PM

    Thanks Anonymous 7:14!

    Thanks WendyB - you make me feel better about the purchasee...haha

    Let's hope sweater dresses are still in in 09, Fashion Therapist...I hear they're a classic item that never goes out, but you never know.

    lol, why thanks Koko!

    Thanks Breeza!

    Yuppers, Lys - the multi-wears always get me b/c I can always rationlize their purchase...haha.

    shopdiary - great minds think alike!

    Hey Fab - that's what I did until i went to the mall for the hubby. see what trouble i get myself in!? lol

    lol - you're too funny KimmyK! Thanks girlie!

    Dressed and Pressed - I thought about wearing a belt, but just went w/o on both occasions...maybe next time?

    Thanks Nico!

    Thanks Dana!

    :) D

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  15. Anonymous2:51 PM

    I was bad the other day and ordered 2 pairs of Banana Republic velvet trousers - "martin" style. The price was too good to resist. Now the question is how to sneak them home - LOL

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  16. Anonymous8:57 AM

    The dress is so so gorgeous.I love cowlneck knit dress. Great post you have here.

    -Ava

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