7.31.2014

How To Wear Fall Florals NOW!

I know most of you are probably way into summer mode, but for some reason, I can't resist thinking about fall fashion!
Dress: LOFT (Available here)
We are having a mild summer this year, and the temperatures have been in the low 80s Fahrenheit all week.  With it not being so hot, I have been enjoying adding little tastes of fall fashion into my work wear. 

Today's look is certainly lightweight enough for summer temps, but the color palette of the floral print has a distinctly fall feel.
Booties:  Target (Available here)
Clutch:  The Limited
I plan on wearing this dress well into fall/winter with tights and boots, but for now, I decided to give it an easier summer vibe with the addition of light accessories.  The beige booties and yellow clutch keep the look from feeling too heavy for summer, while the teal nail polish gives me another taste of fall.
Bracelet:  Ann Taylor (Available here)
Earrings:  Torrid
A belt would look great with this dress, and I plan on wearing one with it next time.  Today though, I wanted to preserve the lightness of the dress by skipping a belt.
In the past I haven't worn a ton of floral prints, but they are starting to grow on me more, especially darker florals like the ones on this print.  They are also expected to be a big trend this fall. 
Are you thinking about fall fashion yet at all?  Are you a fan of wearing florals?

P.S.  I'm thinking about getting this dress hemmed to right at the knee but I can't decide.  What do you think?
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8 comments:

  1. HeidiJuly 31, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    I'm usually about a 16, but I'm not sure if that would be an XL or XXL in this dress. What do you think?

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  2. Doctor_TinycatJuly 31, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    I would leave the dress alone lengthwise, I think it looks great a bit longer for a fall look. I love florals (I'm wearing a floral maxi dress right now!). I tend to wear more florals in the summer, but will wear a floral for fall if it's darker like the dress you show here.

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  3. John MarineAugust 1, 2014 at 2:22 AM

    I love this floral dress you're wearing. With the skin-tone peep-toe booties, this outfit is even more charming. Well-styled here. As for hemming this dress, it's your call. Go get it hemmed if you think it looks better shorter or something.

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  4. Cassandra WestfallAugust 9, 2014 at 10:09 PM

    Thanks Jodie! Yes, I came down on the side of hemming! :-)

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  5. Cassandra WestfallAugust 9, 2014 at 10:11 PM

    Heidi, I normally wear a 16 Petite on top and 12 Petite on bottom at LOFT. I got this in an XL Petite. I think that I would base your decision off of bust size. I'm a 36DDD and this dress is just a teensy too small in the bust. If you're fuller chested, I would consider going with the larger size.

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  6. Cassandra WestfallAugust 9, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    I've only recently started to like wearing florals, but I love the darker versions, as in this dress. I decided to go with a shorter hem. I think I would prefer a knee length in this dress - and it will still work well with tights come fall!

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  7. Cassandra WestfallAugust 9, 2014 at 10:13 PM

    Thanks John! I think the booties definitely lighten up the look. :-)

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  8. Cassandra WestfallAugust 9, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    Thanks Nina! I agree about the hemming. I plan on taking it to get altered soon! :-)

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