A striped dress...

Tuesday, March 5, 2013




Joining Kristina (doctor fashion blogger!) of Pretty, Shiny, Sparkly for Bloggers Do It Better: Black and White Stripes (more black and white stripes looks herehere 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)

25 comments:

  1. 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...

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  2. Love the striped dress paired with that pretty scarf. Such a great find!

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  3. Love your dress! I have wanted one for some time, and you have convinced me that I should get one! You look super cute!

    xo
    Caroline

    lovecarolineblog.blogspot.com

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  4. Super cute! That dress is adorable. I love stripes!!!

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  5. great dress! I love the way you styled it with the scarf & belt.

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  6. Great dress for a date night!! So glad you had luck at TJMaxx...it's definitely hit or miss for me as well.

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  7. I want a sweater dress too. But I haven't found the right one. Soon tho!

    you look great.

    www.roothless-xo.blogspot.ca
    come visit :)

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  8. 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.
    found you through style elixir and happy to be your newest follower. :) come by and visit when you have a chance- www.kendrakaypahukoa.blogspot.com
    have a great day!

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  9. totally loving this whole outfit Erika! Great job!


    Here are mine if you get a second to take a peak:
    http://ordinaryinspirations.blogspot.com/2013/03/what-i-wore-week-5.html

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  10. LOVE that dress...so cute!! I agree about TJ Maxx being hit or miss sometimes, but what a great find!

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  11. I *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.

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  12. Love the stripes!! Stopping by from the link up!

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  13. I saw that same dress at TJ's! Looks great on you :)

    -Elissa
    Professionally Petite

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  14. 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!

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  15. That's a GREAT dress! Good find!

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  16. I 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!

    Amy
    Fashion and Beauty Finds

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  17. You just gave me a great idea, a "What I Wore: Real Life Edition" link up!

    Thanks so much for joining us this week with the GFC Collective, now following you :)

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  18. This is totally something I would wear. You look great. You can never go wrong by adding a scarf!

    -Karen
    www.yourstylistkaren.com

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  19. love the dress! especially with the boots & belt.

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  21. So cute!!! Lovin' that scarf and boots with the dress...perfect and it looks so comfortable.

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  22. I 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

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  23. You 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.
    ~FringeGirl

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  24. Lovely combination! :) My BDIB entry is here

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