Today's color is African Violet, which I had a really hard time finding in my closet. It wasn't until I was ready to give up that I realized I had this wrap from a cruise years ago in the back of one of my drawers. I took the cheating even further and wore it with an old swimsuit cover up. That's right, this isn't actually a maxi dress, but a long swimsuit cover up which is why you can vaguely see my bra in a couple of these photos. I know I am going to wear this again on our next cruise this year because I've worn it before to comply with the no swimwear at dinner rule in some restaurants.
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| Dress: J.Valdi Swim Cover-Up (old); Wrap: Bijoux Terner on cruise ship |
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| Necklace: Michael Kors via eBay; Earrings: c/o Lavishy at LuckyFABB |
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Clutch: Magid; Wrap Bracelet: c/o ShopJami at LuckyFABB
Gold Bracelet: Lauren Ralph Lauren via eBay |
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| Slides: Lauren Ralph Lauren (old) |
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I´d thought this is a maxi dress ;) You look pretty and the jewellery you paired it with is beautiful aswell.
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DeleteHow beautiful! I love this wrap on you - perfect addition to that dress!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have guessed you were wearing a swim cover up - looks like a regular maxi dress to me! The purple wrap makes the whole outfit look so elegant.
ReplyDeleteSo elegant, & I'd never guess it was a cover up!!
ReplyDeletei agree, this looks exactly like a maxi dress! i love that you incorporated today's color into an accessory, such an easy but overlooked way to add color to our outfits! thanks for linking up with us today ana!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful pairing! You look very elegant :) I am jealous about your future cruise--I'm sure it will be wonderful and well-deserved! Thanks again for joining us Ana!
ReplyDeleteHah! so clever using a beach coverup as a maxi dress, and it totally works! OK YOUR FEET IN THE LAST PICTURE LOOK LIKE YOU PUT THEM ON BACKWARDS. I freaked out for a second before realizing that you were just crossing your legs ;)
ReplyDeleteThis made me laugh out loud when I read it on my phone! Sorry, friend! I will make it more apparent next time I do that! You crack me up!
DeleteOh my gosh that wrap is such an amazing colour! Also I really wish swimwear at dinner were a thing. It would make life so much easier. The stretch! The give! I know what I'm wearing this Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteHahaha! I can see you now. Remember when Joey wore maternity pants for Thanksgiving on Friends?
Deletenever in a million years would i have guessed this was a cover up. that's a little secret i would have politely kept all to myself! i have one top that's the color of your wrap...bought it to wear to go see Oprah in 2005...it's been hanging in the closet since then.
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous that you went to see OPRAH! I always wanted to get invited to her "favorite things" taping. Clearly, that never happened! LOL!
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