Summer Dress over Leggings: Make your Clothes Work for You
Since my friend offered to take pictures for me in the Marietta square last week, I decided to share one last summer look which I think can work with many fall tunics that you feel are too short. This beautiful green dress has rarely seen the light of day because it is a little bit on the short side and with the off the shoulder sleeves not practical for many occasions. I bought this about 3 years ago at Target because I loved the color and embroidery. It has stayed in my closet for the same reason but I only probably wear it twice a year. I wore it for pictures when pregnant and wore it for a date night.
As I was thinking of an outfit to wear for my lunch with my friend at the French bakery, I got the idea to add my white leggings for coverage and a pretty contrast to this dress. Then came my white tassel earrings. Since this dress has no waist, a belt gave it that little extra.
We went into a couple of shops and I saw this cute little pair of sandals that were a fun greyish kakhi color with metal cutouts and details: my size and $15 but no, I did not need another pair of sandals so I passed on them. Trying hard to stick to my no shopping goal!
I have several little dresses that I use leggings with. If you have a piece that you love because of pattern or cut or color but doesn’t work because of length or bagginess think leggings, belt or layers! You might be able to make it work with a little imagination.
Starting next week, I will move on to more fallish outfits with a few transitional outfits mixed in. It is still hot here so hopefully by mid october, we will feel a cool in the air.
A bientôt!
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24 Comments
Kimberly F Malkiewicz
What a shame to not wear this pretty dress. Such good thinking with the leggings–I’ve done that with skinny jeans, too!
mimifce
Yes! I love the color and that embroidery so need to find different options. Might try with skinny jeans too!
Nancy
Great styling Mireille. I don’t often like white leggings, but this looks very good!
mimifce
I only have this one pair and I like them with shorter dresses in summer or cooler but still summery days.
jodie filogomo
I love the idea of leggings like this with the dress Mireille!! It still is summery but covered.
XOOX
Jodie
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mimifce
I was surprised how much I liked it!
Joanne
That is great thinking! You look fabulous and what a pretty fountain to take pictures near too.
mimifce
Thank you! Had to take advantage of a different location!
Michelle
I love this outfit, Mireille! I’m all about tunics and leggings. My go to for most of our mild winter here. Your tunic / dress is just lovely and looks fabulous with those white leggings.
Michelle
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mimifce
Thanks, Michelle! I need more bright colors like it!
Kathrine Eldridge
Love where you took these photos and loving that tunic! Such a pretty color on you Mireille!
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mimifce
Thanks, Kathrine! I really like it more as a tunic than a dress!
Grace
It’s a very cute dress, I love the color! And it looks great with the contrasting white. Sounds like such a lovely afternoon, and it’s always so nice when friends offer to take pics! I love how these ones turned out. And wow – I’m so impressed you passed on the $15! Great job sticking to your spending plan… I don’t think I would’ve been able to pass on such a good deal, haha.
Miles of smiles,
Grace
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mimifce
And those sandals were so cute and different than all of mine lol! It’s okay! I can do it!
Mica
Such a cute dress and the leggings work so well with it! 🙂 I agree leggings under a dress can work so well! I use that combo a lot in the cooler weather 🙂
Hope you are having a lovely weekend 🙂
mimifce
Weekend was been really wonderful so far and the weather is amazing! And dinner is going to be scrumptious =)
Amy
It’s such a pretty dress. I can see why you bought it. The color is so unique and I love the embroidery too.
mimifce
Thank you! I am glad I am finding ways and occasions to wear it because the color is really pretty.
Laurie
This tunic colour is gorgeous on you Mireille. Lovely photos too xx
mimifce
Thanks, Laurie!
EMMA
You are very beautiful. Thanks for sharing Summer Dress over Leggings post. I really like it. xoxo fashion for womens
mimifce
thank you
Shelbee on the Edge
Mireille, this tunic is gorgeous! No wonder you held onto it. And I think leggings or super opaque tights are perfect for extra coverage under dresses that are too short. I also like the lace dress extenders! I think this tunic would look amazing with a pair of flared denim, too. It would be really boho and so cute! I also am impressed that you passed on the $15 sandals. You are way better than I! Great photos, too! I love the background.
Shelbee
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mimifce
Oh, those are some great ideas! I should try to thrift a pair of flared denim when I get back to shopping for clothes: a good way for me to try something new for me without spending much. A Lace dress extender is a great idea too as well as opaque tights!