Joining Kristina (doctor fashion blogger!) of Pretty, Shiny, Sparkly for Bloggers Do It Better: Black and White Stripes (more black and white stripes looks here, here and here)
I normally don't have much luck at T.J. Maxx. Everything either doesn't fit quite right, is too teeny-bopper, has holes or snags in weird places, or is hidden in some clothes rack of craziness and I never find it. This dress, however, was different. My sister and I went to T.J. Maxx last weekend and I tried it on for fun, fully expecting it to meet the aforementioned criteria, and was pleasantly surprised. I didn't exactly need it, so I tried to talk myself out of it unsuccessfully (I blame part of it on my sister, who gushed about its wonderfulness). I knew there was no turning back when I went home and tried it with boots, a belt, and my favorite scarf.
Despite the excitement over my stellar find, I have to give full disclosure that it is not what I wore today (or yesterday). What I did wear was OR scrubs, which make getting dressed at ungodly hours of the morning easier but are not really outfit post worthy. However, I'm super excited to wear this for Stephen and I's next date night, which is hopefully not too far in the distant future (not looking super promising right now since I'm on call for general surgery this weekend and Stephen works next weekend).
Dress: French Connection via TJ Maxx (similar)
Boots: Madewell
Belt: Madewell
Scarf: Etsy (old)
super cute! yeah, scrubs are easy, but i always got so tired of them after awhile...plus they don't keep you very warm in the winter...
ReplyDeleteLove the striped dress paired with that pretty scarf. Such a great find!
ReplyDeleteLove your dress! I have wanted one for some time, and you have convinced me that I should get one! You look super cute!
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Caroline
lovecarolineblog.blogspot.com
Super cute! That dress is adorable. I love stripes!!!
ReplyDeletegreat dress! I love the way you styled it with the scarf & belt.
ReplyDeleteGreat dress for a date night!! So glad you had luck at TJMaxx...it's definitely hit or miss for me as well.
ReplyDeleteI want a sweater dress too. But I haven't found the right one. Soon tho!
ReplyDeleteyou look great.
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i feel the exact same way about tjmaxx. it's not even hit or miss with me it's usually just miss but you totally found a cute piece! glad your sister talked you into it because it's really great, and so versatile-and the belt is a great add.
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have a great day!
totally loving this whole outfit Erika! Great job!
ReplyDeleteHere are mine if you get a second to take a peak:
http://ordinaryinspirations.blogspot.com/2013/03/what-i-wore-week-5.html
LOVE that dress...so cute!! I agree about TJ Maxx being hit or miss sometimes, but what a great find!
ReplyDeleteI *almost* bought a striped dress at Marshall's the other day. Now you're making me kick myself that I didn't! It is so versatile and I love how you showed that with boots and a scarf. I can also see it paired up with flat sandals for spring. Super cute! Thanks for linking up.
ReplyDeleteLove the stripes!! Stopping by from the link up!
ReplyDeleteLove the stripes and scarf! Too cute!
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Hot Pink Day
Libi & Lola
I saw that same dress at TJ's! Looks great on you :)
ReplyDelete-Elissa
Professionally Petite
I've never had great luck at T. J. Maxx's either--for all the same reasons you listed, but that was a really great find!
ReplyDeleteThat's a GREAT dress! Good find!
ReplyDeleteI used to have a lot of luck at TJ but lately it hasn't been so great. Except for bags. The store in my town always has great bags. I love this dress! I totally would have gone for this dress!
ReplyDeleteAmy
Fashion and Beauty Finds
You just gave me a great idea, a "What I Wore: Real Life Edition" link up!
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This is totally something I would wear. You look great. You can never go wrong by adding a scarf!
ReplyDelete-Karen
www.yourstylistkaren.com
love the dress! especially with the boots & belt.
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ReplyDeleteSo cute!!! Lovin' that scarf and boots with the dress...perfect and it looks so comfortable.
ReplyDeleteI love a striped dress..! especially with shoes and belt. Here The store in my town always has great collection, it's G3 Fashions Party Wear Sarees visit http://www.g3fashions.in
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous! I like how you added the belt. I just linked 7 ways to wear 1 black & white striped dress, but I never thought of a belt. Silly me.
ReplyDelete~FringeGirl
Lovely combination! :) My BDIB entry is here
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