This dress is a bit dark and moody, but since I am going to a class today I was able to throw on my white Bebe jacket. Yay for more sedentary days! And for white jackets that instantly brighten everything. I need a white blazer!
Elie Tahari dress - Hautelook
Bebe jacket - Bebe
Fergie booties - Nordies
D&G bag - Ebay
Mo replied 10 years ago
Ah, the jacket. The jacket. lol okay, I'm recovered. I think I might try a nude or cognac shoe to further lighten things up. But I love the white against the blue of the dress.
TraceyLiz65 replied 10 years ago
Wow the jacket really does make a huge difference in brigtening up the dark dress!
carambola replied 10 years ago
Nice! Love how the jacket, boots, and bag toughen up the dress.
Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago
Yes it does!
And I'm so in love with your D&G bag :)
Thistle replied 10 years ago
Love the bright white against the blue of the dress. Makes the dress look electric instead of moody.
I second Mo on a nude shoe to further lighten the look.
rabbit replied 10 years ago
Beautiful look, I love the dress!
catgirl replied 10 years ago
Sweet. The dress doesn't look all that dark to me though. Maybe that is the effect of white or just my own sugar eye! Wear that jacket all the time!
annagybe replied 10 years ago
Really well done!
Angie replied 10 years ago
Nice black bookending and super fresh with the white topper.
Aida replied 10 years ago
So lovely! Black and blue and white always looks so crisp, perfect for spring; minimal white with more black and blue makes it very you. Whaaat, you don't have a white blazer? Yes, we definitely need to find you one!
crutcher replied 10 years ago
You look smashing...I love the white jacket over the dress...(Must remember to pull out my white jacket...) Adds a step up of sophistication to an already great look...
And it looks like you found your love for the lovely D&G bag...I am so glad...
LACeleste replied 10 years ago
Looking great Rae! Excellent way to lighten the look!
columbine(erin) replied 10 years ago
Wow! I love the color combo you have going.
abc replied 10 years ago
Isn't there some hip hop song that says, "Do it right, keep it tight" or something like that? Your title made me think of that. Anyway - it is a super tight outfit. The white lightens and brightens and I love the black shoes.
Kiwichik replied 10 years ago
Love the outfit and experiencing jacket envy
Joyce B replied 10 years ago
Great outfit! That is a fab white jacket on you.
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