Colorful Camo

IMG_0867“Summer Color” used to mean slathering on baby oil and getting your tan on. Not anymore. These days the only thing I’m slathering on is sunscreen. So I’ve been on the hunt for other ways to color my days (and nights). I actually saw this adorable tee dress on Cathy Williamson’s The Middle Page. She is a super successful, 50-something Dallas Fashion Blogger. And like me, when she wears a “tee” it’s usually paired with jeans. But this dress was too cute to pass up. And too cheap! As in $13!! I promise it looks pretty great in person. As proof, I previewed it on our walking tour around Savannah. Chris could not believe how many people complimented me on it.

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IMG_0888This dress is from an online boutique called Shein. I’d call it “(super) cheap chic.” I’ve spent quite some time scrolling through the site, because the prices are unbelievable. That being said, not all fabrics are high quality and sizing can be inconsistent (I actually ordered this dress twice. First time in Medium, which was too fitted for my liking. I cut that into a tee. Then I re-ordered in Large, which looks and feels just right.) Warning…you are ordering direct from China, so it’s pretty tough to return stuff. But honestly, I’ve only been disappointed in one tee ($5!) which I just put into my pajama rotation.

And good thing this dress was so affordable, because these sneakers were not. Call them a “seasonal splurge.” (So far this Summer, I’ve only indulged in a few.) But I LOVE them. In fact, I’m obsessed. And I’m treating them like Chris would treat a new Mercedes. I clean them with a Mr. Clean Eraser after every wearing (my secret weapon for white and white-soled shoes) and store them in their box. And I will be wearing them all the way into Fall. And next Spring/Summer. I call that “investment dressing.”

My Prada crossbody was bought in a Madison Avenue consignment store almost 10 years ago. In that time it’s been on almost every trip I’ve made. For me, it’s a lifesaver when traveling, allowing me a place to stash my wallet, passport, glasses, lip balm, etc… that fits right into a second carry-on. It’s also lightweight, weather-and- pickpocket resistant!

I’d love to know what you think of this look, including any colorful camo options you’re trying out.

Dress: Shein but also like this and this

Sneakers: Gucci (if you are considering a splurge like this, Gucci has soooo many cute versions) but if not, check out these (the super hot “sneakerdrille!”)

Bag: (Prada, consignment) Hunt for one at The Real Real or cute and colorful option here

All photos by Chris Allegaert

 

5 thoughts on “Colorful Camo

  1. You asked what we thought, so: I really like the colorful camo dress!! If I was thinner, I’d wear it! But I’d pair it with flat sandals, not the sneakers. I like the sneakers, but I’d be more comfortable wearing them with something else.

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