Sweater – H&M (no longer available) – similar – sustainable
Jeans – Old Navy High Rise Rock Star (my pair several years old) – sustainable option
Boots – Frye Vera Stud Short via eBay
Earrings – The Wellington Boot – similar
Bracelet – Streets Ahead (no longer available) – similar/sustainable
Watch – Burberry via eBay
Necklace – self-made – similar/sustainable
Bag – Rustic River Gear – use code SALLY for 10% off your order!
Polka dot blouse, thrifted – similar
Bow-front skirt, Cynthia Steffe via Opitz – similar
Peeptoes, Jil Sander via Fashion Avenue – similar
Necklace, a gift – similar look
Bracelet, J.Crew (no longer available) – similar
Earrings, The Wellington Boot
Bag, Hype via LastCall – similar – budget
When I put this outfit together, I wasn’t even thinking about doubling up on bows. The skirt features a prominent bow, and the shoes have a subtler, more stylized bow. I knew it all worked, but that rather obvious parallel escaped me somehow!
Dress, Land’s End (no longer available) – similar color/details, similar cut
Belt, a boutique in San Francisco – similar
Leopard pumps – Anne Klein Watchit
Necklace, puffluna
Earrings, HSokol
Bracelet, Quince – similar
Watch, Nixon Time Teller
Ahhh, the return of the shirtdress. Since I have this dress in multiple colors and they’ve all been with me multiple years, I’m challenged to find new ways to wear them. In this case, I wanted to play up the retro feel of the frock by adding ladylike pumps and a classic watch, then threw the studded belt into the mix for a bit of edge.
Sally McGraw is a Minneapolis-based freelance writer, blogger, and editor.
