i feel as though i have broken some sort of personal record for the number of times i’ve worn this polka dot dress this year. who knew that something as distinct as polka dots could turn into such an essential neutral in my wardrobe? it may have to do with the color because i feel like it goes with almost everything. but it may also have to do with the cut and size of it. somehow, it just feels so right when i throw it on.
i have definitely become a creature of habit when it comes to getting dressed lately. i find a certain formula, and i stick to it. whether that be particular colors, particular combinations, or just a handful of base items that i wear over and over again. i like it because i feel like i’m getting a lot of use out of many of my clothes, but i suppose i’d be lying if i said i wasn’t itching to do some fall shopping. there’s so much i want that i’m actually overwhelmed and haven’t made any decisions just yet. but i have a feeling it’s on the way. oh my poor wallet!
sweater: thrifted vintage sweater
pin: oh my cavalier! rabbits brooch
pin: oh my cavalier! rabbits brooch
dress: vintage polka dot dress from we move vintage
tights: tabio 110 denier tights
shoes: kork ease bette wedges
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that color combo is one of those situations where it is so ugly it's cute! love it!
xo
sami
I never would've imagined that polka dots could match with so many things, but you always find such brilliant ways to style them! This gives me inspiration to start pairing my polka dot clothes with more than just black or white.
I love the dress and jumper!
Little Rach
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love polka dot skirts!!!
love&peace
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Aww so cute.
Style Explosion
Adorable outfit! I love everything about it!
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Yes! I love that polka-dotted confection… with its ambiguous rosy color. You are a master!
This is such a perfect fall outfit, and I love your pin! It looks like a little military medal!
I love this! I especially love it because I blogged a pink and orange combo today too before I checked your blog! They were slighly different tones though. Love it when that happens!
You're so stunning :)
It's great that you have a formula — when it's as pretty as this, why quit it? I love your skirt, these photos and the fact that the sky subtly complements your ensemble.
I have a formula that I use almost all yearround — sweater, belt, dress and boots.
Have a great weekend, Erin!
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Sidewalk Chalk
I love the sweater over dress idea, for some reason I hadn't considered it since grade school!
you should wear more red, it looks so good on you!
I'm such a sucker for polka dot things too, it's so hard for me to pass up on anything polka dot at the thrift store. Naturally I have 3 navy blue with white polka dot blouses but they're different cuts okay!!! ;)
xx
MILK TEETHS
i always think of this dress as your pretty woman dress! which seems definitely appropriate for you! :)
you look darling. i love this look
xoxo
Of course you look fab in that polka dotted dress. I love how you wear great basics but with such variation, it never feels like you're wearing the same outfit. And your choice of shoes, those Korkease makes me want a pair everytime you wear a pair, which is often. IF I do get a pair next spring, just know it will be because of you.
PS: Went to modcloth's blog today to check out your posts. Of course they are great. You fit in like Flynn over there in coolsville.
Polka dots rock. My favourite wardrobe essential neutral is, without question, leopard print. It goes with EVERYTHING!
love it :D Cute!
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I love the location where these photos were taken. :)
oh i know what you mean. im like really low on cash right now, but i just keep getting inspired by things, especially your tumblr! and i want to go ut to the thrifts and hunt them down!
nice colors. I love the red sweater with the polka dots. You have a good eye for colors.
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Such an amazing outfit. Love the colours and yr hair!
So cute! The polka dots make any outfit fun. Plus the color is nice and meutral it goes with anything. I really need to get a polka dot dress like yours.
The Girl in the Paper Dress
I love that you wear the polka dot dress so much, it shows that bloggers don't need to have new stuff all the time because you can rework an item so well. The colours work so well int his outfit, the red goes perfectly with your dark hair too. So gorgeous!
polka dot perfection.
lady! i've been lazy with commenting lately, but i wanted to say your looks are inspiring and beautiful as ever! just can't go wrong with polkadots, but this is an especially lovely combo with the romantic red. love!
i love the polka dot dress! the pink and the red are so cute together. totally reminiscent of valentine's day, haha. ♥ you're so cute erin!
Gotta love polka dots, although I've never worn them in the Fall. Great outfit, especially those awesome tights and shoes!
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Holler. I was so taken with your 'polka dots as a neutral' comment, I've name checked you in my latest post
http://little-scribbler.blogspot.com/2010/10/hang-on-minute-ive-seen-them-before.html
Much love :)
dots dots and dots – they look great on you! i still can't make friends with them :) i guess it's becasue i'm not really a person who wears clothes with prints on it. but do dots count as a print :) ?
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I want want want that sweater!
and top of it you are wearing polka dots too!
sigh! you're killing me! love it!
such a cute look!!! love the dusty pink and red together! :D
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