*Cardie? I know, right? I am just trying something out. I don’t think I can pull it off. (Saying “cardie” instead of cardigan, that is. I totally can pull off any cardigan. Otherwise, I’m screwed. Cardigans are my life.)
Two things:
1) Apparently I like ruffles, since I wore them last time. (And dresses/skirts. I need to post more pants pictures!)
2) I have no idea why the pictures Mike takes of me are so much worse than the ones I take of myself in the mirror. Like, pixelated and blurry and not good. (Proof that you don’t just need a fancy camera to get good photos, perhaps? You have to find the light and focus and all that.)
Wait, one more thing: I am slightly obsessed with the sock bun. If I have bangs, I might as well rock a bun, right? Right. (My sister taught me a REALLY easy way that doesn’t involve rolling your hair around it bun, which I had trouble with. This is Ashley-proof.)
Anyway, this dress is incredibly comfortable. It’s really wide, but that’s why belts were invented! When I get home, I just take off the belt and it’s basically like a big nightgown. I have totally slept in it before. Also, it’s made in the US, which is super rare for clothing these days.
I threw on a long cardigan over it, rolled the dress sleeves (it’s 3/4 sleeves) over the cardigan sleeves, and belted the whole shebang.
I paired it with the tights and boots you see me wear all the time. I really get the most out of my $5 Target tights. I buy a pair each winter, wear them constantly until the get holes, and get a new pair the next winter.
These boots are at least three years old. Everyone has riding boots now because they’re popular. I do not have riding boots. I worried that these would become Noticeably Out of Style, but I still get complements on them regularly. Phew.
Brown with gray? Yep. I’ll do it.
Dress: Pink Rose via Gabriel Brother’s // Cardigan: Express via Gabe’s (closest I could find) // Belt: BDG via Gabe’s // Tights: Target, raspberry heather // Boots: Target
Whats the trick with the sock bun?!
I was looking for tutorials to explain but I can’t find any! Let me ask my sister…
http://youtu.be/_pC0bTMkO9Y
Start at 2:44 and Nikki will show you a very easy way to do a sock bun, or at least I find it easy. I can’t do the roll the hair method at all.
Yes! That is exactly what I do. Perfect.
I agree — what’s the trick with the sock bun!?
I love the long cardi with the belt, and the tights pull it all together without looking too matchy-matchy. The dress looks super comfy, and the fact that it has ruffles too makes it a winner. Great look!
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this looks totally pretty and confy alltogether.love it!stopping by from wiww, Greetings from far away Germany,noni
I think cognac goes with anything – including grey :) I really like your look, comfy but cute and put together at the same time.
What’s the sock bun trick??? I have the hardest time with the rolling hair concept!
Okay, I will try to explain:
Make a high ponytail and secure with elastic.
Pull the ponytail through the middle of the donut.
Spread your hair around the donut (easier to make it smooth & even).
Put another elastic around it, then twist or braid the extra hair around the base of the bun. Secure with bobby pins.
Alright that’s darned brilliant. I use the sock bun trick all the time and have to give my arms a break halfway through attempt 3 and 4 before I finally get it right! Love your outfit :)
Favourite outfit that you’ve ever posted! Love it!
My hair is finally getting long enough to do fun stuff like this.
Love how you layered here!
I love this look, totally something I would wear too!
But you’re just teasing us right by telling that you have the perfect sock bun tip, and not sharing it?
Need to know :) !
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My friends did a cardigan intervention a few years ago and made me stop buying them. They’re my clothing crutch, my go-to, my…etc and so forth.
I’ve still snuck a few in since then, though. Can’t stay away! And I love yours.
Super cute outfit! I too would love a tutorial on the new sock bun your sister showed you how to do. With all of the layers in my hair the rolling doesn’t work that well for me. Thank you!
Love the plum cardi with the plum tights! Flat boots won’t ever got out of style, in my opinion.
I love the rolled sleeves with the cardigan – such a good idea! I love cozy dresses like yours – anything stylish AND comfortable is a winner in my book :)
this is a great way to make a cardigan work for you – i think the circle shape of it is really great! thanks for linking up!
I love it! Nothing wrong with brown and grey together, or sleeping in a comfy dress. :) And I love the color of that purple cardi!
I LOVE your outfit! It looks adorable on you and the tights are perfect! Super cute.
You are always so adorable! I love your style!
LOVE! I think this is my favourite outfit you’ve shared yet.
Also can you please share your new sock bun method? I made a sock bun work once for my hair but ever since then I haven’t been able to make it look good and just get frustrated trying to roll my hair over the sock!!! Plus my shoulders get sore. haha
I love your entire outfit! Great pairing. Very cute and the boots complete the look. :)
Carolyn
LOVE your look here. I’m super picky about boots, but I really want to find a pair similar to these.
Love the dress and the purple tights! Cute and cozy at the same time. I’ve heard about this sock bun idea before, but never tried it! I’d love to learn more about it.
Is it possible that Mike has your ISO turned up too high??
oh i love this outfit! i’ve been looking for a cute belt to wear over my cardigans like this, also the colors, so pretty! seriously adore this whole thing & you xo
You are the cutest, you and your cardie.
PS I want to know the sock bun secret!
I love your outfit posts – and I totally have those boots!!
this is such an adorable and comfortable look. i’m all about a comfy dress and i love purple and brown together. all in one outfit? yes please! i wish it were magically duplicated in my closet!
Adorable! I don’t know if my hair isn’t long enough or if I’m just inept or what, but I can NOT do a sock-bun. At ALL.