Saturday, December 17, 2011

H&M Green Shift Dress

I picked up this dress early this week when I had a couple of hours to kill before meeting gfs for dinner. I was on the fence about it, but my friend Karen who was with me at the time encouraged me to get it. My initial reaction was that it was a bit boxy and maybe too big. After contemplating about it for a bit, I decided to get it and thought I could return it later if I didn't love it. But I am so glad I ended up purchasing it because this dress is so easy to wear and you can dress it up or down for different occasions (as you can see below).

Occasion: holiday party

Wearing:
H&M dress. Size 2. (similar here, here & here)
Jessica Simpson Pumps. Size 5.5. (similar here)
Aldo Silver clutch. (similar here)

Occasion: a casual outfit for the weekend
Wearing:
H&M dress worn as a blouse. Size 2. (similar here, here & here)
Aritzia/Wilfred Boil Wool Blazer. Size 0. See me wear the heather black color here. (similar here)
AE Jeggings. Black Indigo Destroyed. Size 00 short.
Tory Burch Aurelia Pump. Size 5 (runs 1/2 size too big). Similar ones are the Sally's (I bought these in a 5.5 and regret not buying them in a 5 because they stretch out so much with wear).
Forever21 bib arrow necklace. (similar with the shorter chain here)

Occasion: work

Wearing:
H&M dress worn as a blouse. Size 2. (similar here, here & here)
Ann Taylor Triacetate Stretch Skirt. Size 00P. Altered. See before pics here.
Nine West Rocha Pumps. Size 5 (runs half size too big). Purchase here (with more color options) too.
Old Nordstrom/BP necklace.

Occasion: For a night out

H&M dress. Size 2. (similar here, here & here)
H&M bomber jacket. Size 2. (similar here)
F21 booties. Size 5.5. (similar here & here)
H&M belt.

22 comments:

  1. i'm surprised with how versatile it is. you did a great job styling it because i think it's boxy by itself too. just love that tank blazer with it

    pandaphilia style

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  2. The dress is so lovely. The creamy color looks gorgeous on you.

    Hope you have fun with the girlfriends.

    http://www.thegirlieblog.com

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  3. When you wore it as a top with jeggings, did you tuck the dress in? Where did all that extra fabric go?? I don't see any lumps ( from extra fabric) anywhere!! I've tried doing the whole dress as a top thing, and even tho I'm on the skinny side, I still feel like I look poofy all over! I love how you styled it so many different ways! All very lovely :)

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  4. Love how you found so many ways to wear the dress. Definitely a good purchase.

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  5. The color is pretty on you. Same question as the anon's. Where did all the fabric go when you wore it with jeans? This is a pretty long skirt.

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  6. The teal color looks great on you, Ping. I have the same question as the anon reader's. I would love to know how you tuck all the fabric in nice and neat =)

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  7. I really love this color, and I love it on you so much! Love how to mix and match it around with different styles! hard to believe its the same! You're amazing!

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  8. Omg! How in the world did you get that tucked?! That is awesome!

    Not only is the shape versatile, but that color! Goes well with both black and brown! All these looks are great! My favorite is the last look with the jacket! :)

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  9. Beautiful dress Ping, and it's so versatile! Great job on the styling variations too, I love the dress the most on it's own and with the tan blazer!!

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  10. I love all the different ways you styled this! I didn't think to wear a dress as a blouse... Good idea!! :)

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  11. I love how you paired it with jeans - you can't even tell that it's a dress the way you've tucked it in! Definitely a versatile dress, and such a pretty color.

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  12. Ping, I'm so glad you listened to me! Looks great styled all the different ways! Yes just like everyone else I wanna know your tucking tips. The color is a bluish-green and is beautiful on you. =)

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  13. Love this colour on you, Ping. Great styling for all the looks!

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  14. Wow, Ping ...this dress must be very thin because I'm amazed you got it all tucked in your skinny jeans. I like the color on you and thanks for showing us so many ways to wear it. I know you hate tailoring, but would you consider bringing this to your tailors for a quick shortening of the length? I'm curious how it'd look a little shorter because shift dresses (loose, no waist definition) tend to look chic as mini's : )

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  15. This dress is sooo versatile! I love all the ways you styled it!

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  16. I love the color and the versatility! My favorite look is #2. Also loving your F21 arrow necklace!!

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  17. Thanks everyone for your comments! And to answer everyone's question, the dress is indeed quite thin making it easier to tuck in. The jeggings are also thicker than normal and it hides any bunchiness.

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  18. This dress is so beautiful! I love the color!

    XoXo
    Plami

    http://www.fashionthrill.com/

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  19. Hey! new reader here :) this dress is so cute! I love it and how you've styled it! The first one is my favourite though. Can I ask what the fabric on it is? Did it come in any other colours?

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  20. Wow, great job with all the styling options! Very impressive, when I saw the first picture I didn't think much of it. The colour is very pretty too.

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