Fluke dressing

by Karen Blanchard
9 January 2012

Never thought we could dress like this in January…



Jacket: Vintage (this and this one works too). Dress: Thrift. Boots: Jeffrey Campbell. Shades: Ray Ban. Bag: Balenciaga. Bangle: JewelMint. Small cross necklace: Jennifer Zeuner.  Orange lipstick: Mac ‘So Chaud’

Honestly it was mild enough last weekend Saturday to wear this dress.  The trick with floral print dresses is to go for a small or a faded print so it gives a vintage-like feel even if it isn’t (found this alternative too). That’s what I look for.

The boxy shaped jacket balances out the fullness in the dress (jacket seen before here with shorts). Check above for a couple more jackets that would also work if you’re into adding a bit of casual sparkle into your wardrobe.

For some more help on wearing dresses in winter have a peak at the how to video (long term readers know about it already).  I’m working on more….

Category: ankle boots, boots, maxi, maxi dress, sunglasses, vintage

48 comments

  2. Angela DiGiacinto says:

    obsessed with that jacket!! and love the shades 🙂

    xx A

    iheartapparel.blogspot.com

  3. beryl says:

    you look amazing karen. i am so in love with your dress and jacket.

    xx, thefashionenthusiast1.blogspot.com

  5. Weston Jaeger says:

    You work florals really well! I love that you’re doing the opposite by wearing them in the winter! Beautiful jacket you complimented it with! It gives it a Bohemian touch! Great look!

  6. Arielle says:

    this is so perfect! so original! i love the detailing of the blazer, it is so unique. and the dress is so dreamy. x

  11. Bri says:

    Lusting after your fabulous jacket, it’s stunning! Great pairing with the dress, I like the faded feel you’re talking about.

  12. ANGUILLAGRL says:

    Yep….best winter EVER so far….
    Of course you look terrific in everything!! Luv u darlin’……

  13. kaitlyntru says:

    Always putting things together in the funnest ways!

  15. Anonymous says:

    tellement inattendu, génial

  18. gresja says:

    dress with these shoes looks great

  20. Serendipity Max says:

    LOVE this look. Specially the jacket and those boots.

    xx

  21. graphitree says:

    wow, i love the dress!!
    xx

  22. Katya says:

    nice jaceket♥

  23. thenauticalwheeler says:

    Once again I love that jacket! The dress is so unexpected for this time of year but so perfect at the same time. From Brooklyn with love ~jen

  24. rossiantunez says:

    Your blue velvet jacket is just AMAZING!

    I discovered your blog only past week, I’m really loving it! Congratulations for your work here and on your street style blog too 😀

    Beijos!

  25. Rocquelle P. says:

    Sequins and floral… I love it!!

  27. Roseanne says:

    Love the jacket!same thing i said to myself!It hasnt even snowed here in england.Seems like global warming is really angry this year
    Love your ray-bans too!

  28. Roseanne says:

    Hey Karen!
    I got the Kreativ Award which is a little friendly award given to bloggers by other bloggers. I had to choose 10 blogs I would give this award to, and you’re one of them. However this award comes with a list of instructions and you can refer to my latest blogpost — for those instructions.

    http://roseanneatthecarrefour.blogspot.com/2012/01/kreativ-blogger-award.html

    p.s I was unable to email you

    Love,
    Roseanne
    x

  30. Naina says:

    Oh my lord, your jacket is crazy cool.

    SIDEWALKCATWALKS.com

  32. Dress and Dish: Lana says:

    Tom Petty comes to mind. Which is a good thing because his fashion rocks and so does yours!!!

  33. Martha says:

    I am in love with that Jacket Karen! <3

  34. Sia says:

    That dress is too cool! XOXO

  35. David Diaz says:

    Amazing and Unique! 😀

    xo

  36. Karen says:

    Roseann – I know right I mean is THIS REALLY global warming? A bit scary actually.

    Marmalade – I feel like it’s Spring on some days here. It’s unreal…

    Thx everyone. I so love this jacket. I think it’s the best one I have.

  37. Camneet says:

    Love the dress!

  40. Isabel says:

    I really love this dress and the combination with the jacket 🙂

    xx Isabel

  41. Karen says:

    Lizz Aubrey – lol!! God knows if I’ll let this go.

  43. vain319 says:

    I love granny chic! That is what I used to call this king of dressing,it seems a shame to only wear them in spring and summer..year round hell yeah! oh and yes I collect and sell a ton of that style dress.

  44. Cristiana Nunes says:

    Love it, specially the dress 🙂

  45. Devie says:

    :O Amazing combo, couldn´t be better!!

  46. Devie says:

    :O Amazing combo, couldn´t be better!!

  47. flyingccarpet says:

    that is a really cool jacket…!

  48. Derrar says:

    Karen, I really can’t stop watching your blog and your style. This ourtfit is so fabulous! xxx <3

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