Denim Dress as a Jacket
I took the pictures for this post a while back and had it planned on my calendar, but it turned out I forgot to write the post! So here it is finally! I shared this thrifted denim dress in this post last month. Because it is a tight fit and the zipper is a full zipper, I knew I could wear it also as a jacket.
Because the pieces under the jacket are plain (grey tank, black skinny faux leather), I decided to step it up with my accessories. I wore a pendant from my grandmother combined with a necklace from a friend, embroidered earrings and fun shoes.
It is not my favorite look, but I am not sure yet how I will style it next. I am thinking some pants that are either wide leg or straight, and maybe a printed top. It would be fun to see what other silhouette would look nice with the “jacket”.
Not that this outfit is bad, I just feel like it is lacking something. I think the choice of the tank is throwing me off. But that is what is fun about fashion and style: you get to try some things out and decided whether you like it or not.
And look: I didn’t realize one earring was facing backwards in this picture till now: I should dock my photographer! I always tell the boys to pay attention to details, but I didn’t catch that one myself either!
So I think I will revisit this dress as a jacket and share it later on the blog. I am curious to see what I will come up with. Do you ever struggle with an outfit and wonder why it doesn’t work or how it can be improved?
A bientôt!
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32 Comments
Nancy
Oh I have that often too. But if it is to hard to work with then I decide it just isn’t for me. Perhaps wear something over the dress too?
mimifce
I am going to try a scarf and maybe do something about proportions.
Penny
That’s a neat trick to turn a dress into a jacket! And I simply love the boots but I guess they’re more town boots, can’t see them worn hiking through any mud! They’re lovely though.
mimifce
Definitely town boots! Even though they would wipe off easily, I think.
Joanne
I think that is a great way to get more use out of a dress. Perhaps you’d like it better with a colorful shirt? Those pink boots are fabulous!
mimifce
Going to try that!
jodie
That dress works so well as a duster because it has some shaping. I adore the combat boots especially.
One quick trick with this outfit is to try to shorten the top (maybe tuck it in or just tie it up. I wonder if the proportions would be better that way??
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Jodie
mimifce
Great idea!
Ashley
I love that you remixed this dress as a jacket! So smart!
Hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving, Mireille!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
mimifce
Shopping less means being more creative!
Marsha Banks
I think this is such a beautiful dress/duster, Mireille! I would jazz it up with a really colorful scarf, but you know me and scarves! Love your pink boots, too!
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mimifce
That’s a great idea!
Jennifer
The dress works super well as a duster/jacket!
Jennifer
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mimifce
Thanks, Jennifer!
Bethany
Super cute outfit – and those earrings!!
mimifce
They are really unique!
Kathrine Eldridge
I love this trick! The outift is so chic and loving those amazing boots!
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mimifce
Thanks, Kathrine! I have worn the boots so much more than I thought I would.
Andrea Nine
Great idea and looks lovely on you.
mimifce
Thanks Andrea!
Sally in St Paul
The dress looks great as a duster! I think maybe a shorter top would an option to try.
mimifce
I think so too!
Jill
I love that you styled your dress as a duster, and those boots are fabulous! This is such a cute casual look! I would also definitely try it with wide leg jeans and a printed top!
Jill – Doused in Pink
mimifce
It will be fun to try those outfits out: great suggestions from everyone!
Cat
I like the look a lot, this would totally be something I’d wear, except the boots because I always wear sneakers. I do like the boots, though!
In fact, I used to have a denim short coat that looked a lot like this, only not shaped. I loved it to death and never found anything like it again 🙁
Cat
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mimifce
Thanks, Cat! The boots are a lot of fun, but sneakers would be great too!
Gail Is This Mutton
What a great idea! Love the boots too. Thanks for linking Mireille!
mimifce
Thanks, Gail!
Melynda Brown
Super cute idea!
mimifce
Thank you, Melynda!
Sue from Women Living Well After 50
Hi Mireille, I would not have thought of wearing a denim dress this way. You are creative! I love your boots too! Thanks for joining us at #WeekendTrafficJamReboot and I’ve selected your post as one of my favourites to include in this week’s link up. x
mimifce
Thanks, Sue!