Today the Outfit Inspiration Calendar called for Polka Dots, so I thought it would be a great day to break out my new polka dot bow tie. I have wanted a bow tie for a while now and kept thinking I would find one at a thrift store. However, whenever I would find one it would be pre-tied and wouldn't work with the look I had envisioned. So, when I won a gift card I could use at ABCNeckties (an affiliate company of Handbag Heaven, Affordable Scarves and Inexpensive Watches that I highly recommend!) I knew I had to order one up!
Black Dress - Target, clearance for $12.50 (Jan. 2009)
Bowtie - ABC Neckties, $21 (purchased with gift card - Jan. 2010)
Belt - Came with Dress
Black Heels - Aerosoles/6pm.com, $25 (Sept. 2009)
Diamond Solitaire Necklace - Gift
Just a few of the many ways I have worn this dress over the past year:
Have a fantastic week, ladies!
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15 comments:
WOW, lady, the untied bow tie is brilliant!
I love that pink blouse under the dress. It looks wonderful!
It looks fabulous! I'm curious-- how do you keep the black dress looking so good (I mean care- do you dry clean only?) My blacks always seem to fizzle out sooner than other colors. If you're using detergent, any particular brand?
GB73 - I seldom dry clean actually. I hate all of those chemicals not to mention the cost!
I don't wash this dress every time I wear it for one. Since I almost have a layer under it I don't really find it necessary since most days I just sit in an office. I do use Woolite for Dark Laundry for things such as this though. I think it does help keep the color.
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Another gorgeous outfit! Your skin looks beautiful against the magenta, and I am loving the untied bowtie!!! I've seen that embelishment on a lot of dresses lately, and I never thought to actually put an untied bowtie on a dress already in my closet. Brilliant! Do you just pin it on? Or use fashion tape?
Great look! Thanks for sharing the tip on keeping black "black" because I find it fades out quickly, too.
That polka dot bowtie is so cute!
LOVE how you're wearing your bow tie. Such a unique and classy touch!
I love the bow tie! Very catchy and classy of course!
love love love the dress. I've been waiting for the cute sheath dresses at target to go on clearance! I love that one!
I would have never even thought of it...but I LOVE it! You are just the best...I'm really diggin' this look!
Thanks for the tip Kimberly!I don't make too many trips to the drycleaners either- I'm going to try and stock some woolite for our blacks.
black and berry! my fave! the bowtie is super creative! ure good girl!
Wow! I find old men's bow-ties all the time while thrifting but never pick them up - this is the perfect way to wear them! What a versatile dress!
i never, ever would've thought that a woman could wear a bowtie as a scarf-- such a genius idea!
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