Thursday, March 25, 2010

hide that dress


I can't believe it took me ages to figure out that I could wear this dress as a top, when paired with my trusty AA skirt. I quite like it. Both the skirt and the floral dress are almost exactly the same length though, so the dress hem tends to peek out every now and then (as you can see when I - for no reason at all - try to twirl in the last photo). This skirt is probably one of the few non-thrifted items in my wardrobe that I get a LOT of wear out of. Speaking of AA skirts, I want to get the Interlock High-Waist one soon. Looks like a terrific basic, and I'm thinking the longer length would be even better for hiding those dress hems!

P.S. I'm doing a guest blog post over at the gorgeous Here Comes the Sun today! Take to look? :)

39 comments:

  1. I love the way you wore that dress. Adorable as a top!

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  2. I think you may have just inspired my first AA purchase...I always walk in there and think "I'm not a ballerina!" and never get anything, but I love that interlock!

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  3. I love that dress & skirt. It does match together (: it doesn't matter if the outlining peaks out anyway, it could another layer (: plus I always wear some of my short tight dresses with flowy skirts so they both get two looks out of it, it's quite nifty! And the other day I found myself wearing a zip top backwards because I think the back looks better as a front ;D hehe

    keep up with the lovely post's!


    -Michelle
    http://lovely-bookie.blogspot.com

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  4. Oh so so pretty, Anna! I have a trusty black skirt which goes over dresses and under dresses too. Your floral dress is gorgeous with it.

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  5. i think it almost looks better as a shirt/under hem. i love when i figure out multiple uses of my closet items. it looks fantastic!

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  6. this is so gorgeous. I love it. x

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  7. Looks great as a top and I'm really liking that skirt too, it just wouldnt work on my body shape.

    p.s. i thinks its kinda cute that the bottom peeks out, like a secret

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  8. so innovative!! i love it!!
    xoxo
    http://bibliochicshop.blogspot.com/

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  9. i love this.. my cousin did this a couple weeks ago and i thought it was brilliant!

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  10. i adore AA skirts. i wore mine to the point where it has holes in it haha i think it's time i invested in a new one for my spring wardrobe!

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  11. Oh my you have inspired me to create new outfits... I love it!!! XO

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  12. Absolutely perfect. I love that dress as a blouse!

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  13. adore the floral print of that top..

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  14. Great pairing! I've done the hide the dress under the skirt thing once or twice too. Quite handy.

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  15. They go together so well, good thinking :)

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  16. That is such a great idea, it looks so good together!

    I'd love a high waisted skirt too, don't have one yet. What a great excuse to go shopping...

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  17. Oh this works so well darling Anna x

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  18. it's adorable. I love how dresses are so versatile, you can wear them in such different ways!

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  19. lovely outfit :)
    vintage always be perfect with floral's items !

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  20. ah you look gorgeous!
    i love the floral and the solid look. eeek. so pretty.

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  21. Stunning!

    Hope you are fine...

    Mila
    x.

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  22. i need to track down a go-to skirt like yours. super cute!

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  23. This look is so cute! Whenever I try this, my skirt almost always peeks out.

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  24. ahhhh, i was just looking into purchasing the Interlock High-Waist from AA! and looking at this post has made me want it even more. :)

    i love that you layered the dress and skirt, anything versatile is good in my book. :)

    xoxo, rose.
    ChaiLoveVintage

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  25. so quaint and wonderful - love it! :) ♥

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  26. I know Rebecca from Clothes Horse does it all the time, but I never think to do it myself, either. It looks great on you, Anna!

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  27. Great idea! And the whole outfit works nicely :)

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  28. so adorable :D

    mind to exchange links? =D
    thankyou!

    loveloves
    missypatricia.blogspot.com

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  29. This is so adorable! I love the pairing!

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  30. cute cute outfit! love both the dress and skirt!

    xo tiffany

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  31. The floral dress is gorgeous, you should also wear it on its own!

    kiss

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  32. I looove this! The dress looks great as a top. I love the twirly picture, too.

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  33. Lovely photos, Anna! Your dress looks great worn as a top. Gosh, that floral print is so pretty.

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  34. i love versatile pieces. this ensemble is beautiful, Anna.

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  35. Gorgeous photos as always darl! x I love our outfit, so chic & pretty! x

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  36. Lovely - it looks gorgeous on you!

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