There’s no arguing with the fact that new clothes and shoes are fun to wear.
I love the feeling of ripping off a price tag and throwing on something new. It’s a thrill, and always most exciting at the beginning of a new season.
At the same time, I get a similar thrill when I pull something out of the closet that I haven’t worn in a long time. I’m sure you all share that same feeling when you put on your old favourite wool sweater in fall, or tried and true boyfriend shorts in the summer. It’s like reconnecting with an old friend!
Our weather has been all over the place recently (what else is new), so my outfit choices have been a bit sporadic. We’ve had a few warm days, which meant I needed to break out one of my warm weather dresses when it was mild last week.
There’s one dress in particular that I’ve had in my closet for years. I got it at White House Black Market when I was still in school. It was probably a bit “old” for me at the time, but it has pockets, so I was sold. Now that I’m at a different place in my life, I actually love the dress even more, but it’s only appropriate for warmer weather because of the material.
I’ve worn the dress a couple of time recently, once to work and again on the weekend with another seasonal favourite that I’ve had for years: My denim jacket.
OUTFIT DETAILS:
Dress – White House Black Market (Similar and Similar) // Jacket – Hudson (Similar)
Purse – Stella & Dot (Same) // Booties – Brown’s Shoes (Similar)
Necklace – Stella & Dot (Same), Bracelet – Stella & Dot (Similar)
Tell me – what’s your favourite seasonal piece you can’t wait to start wearing again?
Ashleigh says
I have that necklace too but not that tote. I know a lot of blogger have the same stuff but you and I are constantly twinning! I almost never get a chance to wear mine on the blog though, I mostly wear it at work.
I love this dress, it totally cinches you in the right places. You have such a great figure! Sometimes I feel like boots paired with a dress are costume-y but these boots look lived in and loved, and they give it that effortless vibe. Very cute.
-Ash
http://www.stylizedwannabe.blogspot.com
Jackie says
It’s so cool to see how different people style the same pieces. I also get ideas from seeing other people style things I already have. Oh, and it’s funny you say the boots with a dress can be costume-y. I wore a similar combo the other day, and a few people thought I looked like a cowgirl. Whateverrr 😛
nicole s. says
you have *the* prettiest hair, and i love the shape of your dress! i have got to figure out how you rolled your sleeves, because mine always just fall back down or get weird around my elbows. yours look so classy and easy!
xo nicole
writeslikeagirlblog.com
Jackie says
Aw, thank you so much! I actually do the sleeve roll based on a tutorial I saw once. It’s the J.Crew sleeve roll like this :
http://www.thecollegeprepster.com/2013/06/how-to-roll-sleeves-like-j-crew.html
Daily Express says
I love how you styled this dress with the denim jacket and booties. So fun and casual! And congrats on your one year anniversary of blogging! It is no small task to keep it up for a year!
Gina
On the Daily Express
Jackie says
Thank you!! It’s a lot more work than I thought, but so much fun!
Rebecca says
I do love the feeling of wearing something that I haven’t worn in a long time, it is like getting something new! Love the dress and the jean jacket is the perfect compliment!
Rebecca
http://www.winnipegstyle.ca
Jackie says
I just feel like a jean jacket is always cute with a dress 🙂
Head to Toe Chic says
What a gorgeous dress!! I really love it with your denim jacket and your red bag!
xo,
Angela
Jackie says
Thank you Angela!!
Kathleen Harper says
This dress is fabulous and you’re totally rocking it! Love the print and you chose the perfect bag to compliment it. Looking lovely and fierce 🙂
<3
katsfashionfix.blogspot.com
Jackie says
Aw, you’re too sweet 🙂
Anna Martin says
You speak directly to my heart with this one ^_^ I totally get what you’re saying. It’s so awesome to rediscover your closet and find special pieces that feel like new when you wear them! The patterned dress is fantastic and I love the splash of color with that bright red bag!
– Anna
http://www.melodicthriftychic.com
Jackie says
I figured I wasn’t alone on that one!
Kristina says
I love the pattern of your dress, so pretty with your red bag!
Kristina does the Internets
Jackie says
🙂
Nikki says
New clothes are always fun, but pulling out old faves is such a great feeling. Love that dress!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
lucia m says
loving the dress dear!
new post on the blog!
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Tracys Notebook of Style says
So adorable!! I am a sucker for pockets on dresses too, what a great dress to find in your closet and it looks on trend for this season. Hmmm…I’d say I’m most looking forward to wearing sandals/wedges on a regular basis 🙂
Tracy
http://www.TracysNotebookofStyle.com
Kat says
such a stunning dress! you look absolutely beautiful! 🙂
http://katslovefashion.blogspot.com
Wendy Banner says
Fact: Pockets make everything better. 🙂 Love that print!
kateprs says
What a perfect dress for warmer weather! I can’t say that I love ripping off the tags– I put way too much thought into it every time. And pockets on dresses really are the best. I am so confused when I put a skirt or dress on and it doesn’t have pockets! haha
Vanessa Billie-Jill-Jean says
Wow, such a pretty outfit. *__*
Lovely greets Nessa
Mili says
There’s definitely something very special about putting on an old favorite… but like you said, there’s also something gratifying about ripping off the tags of a new piece. The dress is so pretty on you, and I see why you kept it through the years. And pockets! Yes!! Specially on dresses!
Mili
Jill Barry says
Your dress is so lovely, especially with the denim jacket!
beck daily
FloralConstellation says
gorgeous dress, like how you paired it with the denim jacket! and the red bag is amazing!
floralconstellation.com
Jasmine Rabuñal Barrientos says
You look gorgeous! The denim jacket + dress is one of my faves for spring/summer. The dress looks great. You can use it for years.
Jasmine x
For a Real Woman
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Stylin' In St. Louis says
Denim jackets are always the best!
Such a great staple item!
xo,
Jacqueline
stylininstlouis.com
Annie L says
Really cute dress, yay for warmer days! I love when you remember you have something, and it feels new again!
xo Annie
New England Romance
Tereza says
Love your hair, mine is this same style right now but I never find the tome to curl it 🙁 you look great!
Brittney says
I remember loving this outfit on instagram (especially that bag!) I just cleaned out my closet, as you know, and I got so excited pulling things out that I had forgotten about.
Brittney
Another Beautiful Thing
Marouane BelAyachi says
Lovely Dress! Amazing blog btw
Jersey Chase
Margaret Dallospedale says
Jackie estas guapisima! Me encanta el vestido y la chaqueta es el detalle perfecto para este look cowgirl pero muy romantico.
Un besito
The Indian Savage Diary
MilanoTime says
aww dear love this outfit! You look amazing!
Lovely pictures ^_^
kisses
http://www.milanotime.net
Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes} says
Cute dress!! I’m the same way, I love finding something in my closet that I forgot I had or haven’t worn in forever! Especially when you go from one season to another and haven’t even thought about said outfit in months!
<3, Pamela
sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com
Amber says
I love a denim jacket paired with a good dress <3 So darling!
Alisha says
You and one of my best friends have such similar style, you’re both just adorable.
Do you have an instagram that I can follow you on?
Ginny MyNewFavoriteOutfit says
I love this combo and love my denim jacket too. Such a great timeless piece.