Shirt: Banana Republic
Jeans: Current/Elliot
Shoes: Kurt Geiger
Clutch: Zara, old
I hope you guys had a great weekend! Mine was filled with lots of World Cup games and a great dinner with my dad for Father's Day.
You may recognize this vest from when I wore it to the Aveda Fashion Show (here). While I love it as a dress, it isn't really practical for my real life. Since I work in a very creative, fashion-forward environment now (a far cry from the conservative business casual attire I wore as a strategy consultant...), I decided to make this tuxedo dress more casual by layering it over a t-shirt and my favorite jeans. I know I've worn these jeans often on the blog, but they are so comfortable and I love the distressing. I can't recommend them enough. My red lip and fun heels were the perfect finishing touches. Whenever I wear these shoes, someone always comments on how the heel could be used as a weapon...
By the way, I didn't carry this bag to work, but my big laptop bag just didn't go as well in the picture!
Have a great day!
Thanks to everyone who entered the Francesca's giveaway! The winner is Christy Peeples DuBois! Congrats Christy!!
Linking up with DC In Style, More Pieces of Me, On the Daily Express, and Fizz and Frosting
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Thanks to everyone who entered the Francesca's giveaway! The winner is Christy Peeples DuBois! Congrats Christy!!
Linking up with DC In Style, More Pieces of Me, On the Daily Express, and Fizz and Frosting
Linking up with Walking in Memphis in High Heels, The Fashion Canvas, Life's a Party Dress Like It, Style Elixir, Because Shanna Said So
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That is a fun vest! I love the way you mixed it up!
ReplyDeletexo, Whitney and Blaire
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Thanks Whitney and Blaire!
Deletethose boyfriend jeans are perfect on you! Love them.
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Those jeans are pure perfection on you. I love your clutch too!
ReplyDeleteCute jeans, especially with the heels.
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Omg that vest is a dress! What a great versatile piece!
ReplyDeleteEleventh & Sixteenth
Thanks KP! It is really fun piece!
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ReplyDeleteYou look awesome.
I really love your clutch
Kisses
Maggie D.
The Indian Savage Diary
Thanks Maggie! The clutch is so fun I had to have it when I saw it in Zara!
DeleteLOVE that clutch! SO fun!! A fun way to step up an amazing b&w look! Happy Monday!
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I love that you styled the dress as a vest - such a creative idea and it look so cool! Those shoes are awesome, and I love that they can secretly be a weapon too :)
ReplyDeleteLol, Thanks Ashley! These shoes are so fun!
DeleteI want that vest! It looks great on you. :-)
ReplyDeleteMo
Thanks Mo! You are so creative that you could probably make something similar!
DeleteAdore how you restyled that dress as a vest! Such a great idea... I need to start figuring out how to remix my closet :) You look fab as always, love!
ReplyDeletexo, Bekka
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Thanks Bekka! I just hate seeing pieces hanging in my closet being neglected. :)
DeleteVery creative of you to wear the dress as a vest! I love how your whole look came together. You look great! :-)
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Thanks Ivete!
Deletethat clutch is just tooo cute !
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Thanks Monica! The clutch is really fun!
DeleteLOL at "but my laptop bag didn't go as well." Yeah, some things just aren't as blog-friendly, are they? Besides, the color of the clutch is such a perfect accent to the black and white color scheme. Love the way you dressed up your tee & jeans.
ReplyDeleteGina -- On the Daily Express
Thanks Gina! I had to keep it honest!
DeleteAs soon as I saw that vest I thought it was your dress from the fashion show!! I seriously love how you used it in a different way - so chic and stylish! It is such a great piece and now I want one :)
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Thanks Maggie! It is a fun piece, but a little short!
DeleteLove how you're wearing the dress as a vest, it really looks great, I love how you paired it with heels and distressed denim as well! Great look!
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Thanks Brittany!!
Deletethat clutch is so fab! I love it! what a chic look! love all the gold details!
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amazing pumps! I love the metal heels
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Beautiful color clutch! Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
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Fun clutch! It's a great colour!
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those jeans look so good on you, ive been looking for a pair of perfectly distressed jeans and i can never find anything quite like it. great outfit
ReplyDeletexx hersilvershoes
Loving those boyfriend jeans and those pointy toe heels! So chic!
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This outfit is beautiful Nicole! I love every piece in this look. You look stunning!!!!
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I saw the sneak peek on your insta and it was so worth the wait, perfection!
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Really nice vest! This outfit is really perfect <3 <3
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Have an awesome day beautiful Nicole.
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Maggie D.
The Indian Savage Diary
This is a great vest - nicely styled. I love a piece of clothing that is truly versatile. Oh and that clutch is gorgeous!
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I'm a huge fan of the blazer vest. Love how you used it to dress up this outfit!
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Those heels are amazing and that bag is so cute! I need both immediately.
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You look absolutely beautiful!
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Love your lipstick and that bright blue clutch with all the neutrals! You've got the dressed up jeans look nailed!
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I love this outfit!!! Such a great look. Love the boyfriend jeans you paired with your top as well. :) So cute. Love your look.
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LOVE how you turned that dress into a vest! So creative!
ReplyDeleteGirl, you rocked this dress-as-a-vest look. I love it!
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Such a cute look! Love how you turned that dress into a vest! Fun idea! Great clutch!
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Love the cobalt blue clutch! And, the distressed denim and stilettos! cherie at stylenudge.com
ReplyDeleteI never would have though of wearing a dress as a waistcoat, it looks great! You whole outfit is definitely something I would wear. I love your heels and your blueclutch! I'm co-hosting Stylish Tuesday today but there has been a problem with my link so I will include it here in case you weren't ableto follow
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Nicole - so clever to use this dress as a vest. Funny about your laptop bag, I don't normally take photos with mine either - it just does not look as cute. Love that clutch - so fun!
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Just found your blog & I am loving your style. I think I like that dress even better as a dress!
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Fabulous look! Love that vest!
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Absolutely LOVE this look! That vest is so fab! Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
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OMG you are definitely looking so high fashion in this sleeveless blazer....love it!!!
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What a great idea to wear that dress as a vest! Get more bang for your buck!
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totally chic outfit!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that is so cool that you are wearing a dress as a vest! It looks so amazing and unique. Very chic! I love how creative you are. I am totally going to steal this idea ;) haha
ReplyDeletexo Megan, Lush to Blush
You are killing it in this outfit...love your jeans!
ReplyDeleteLove that vest with the jeans and clutch! Congratulations, you are one of our featured bloggers this week. Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteLove that dress as a vest! The proportions are perfect with the rolled jeans, big blue clutch, and arm party.
ReplyDeleteKatie - See What Katie Wears
Love your outfit and that clutch is adorable. Thank you for stopping by my blog and commenting. Have a wonderful day~
ReplyDeleteLOVE the tuxedo vest! Looks so chic with the contrasting denim. Your style is amazing!
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