Feminine Monday

Hope you all had a wonderful Monday...or at least as wonderful as a Monday can be anyway!  ;-)

Dress:  The Limited (Similar here)
Jacket:  Forever 21+ (Available here)

Today, I styled last year's high-low dress with a pink draped-front blazer.  I added in feminine touches with the bow belt, and knotted satin sandals.

This probably wasn't the most professional, office-y outfit, but it was super comfortable.  I do miss the fashion freedom I experienced as a college instructor (my previous career).  I would have worn this to teach and not thought twice about it! 

Belt:  The Limited (Similar here)
Sandals:  Payless

Necklace:  Target
Earrings:  The Limited (Similar here)

I do enjoy high-low dresses and find them to drape in flattering ways.  They also give you the best of both worlds - the ease of a maxi, while showing off cute shoes.

Do you like high-low dresses?

To see this dress styled differently, see here.

High-Lo Can You Go?

Dress:  The Limited (Similar: http://www.thelimited.com/High-Low-Resort-Dress/3277574,default,pd.html?dwvar_3277574_colorCode=794&start=2&ppid=c2&cgid=sale-dresses)

Bracelet:  www.ebay.com

Blazer:  The Limited

Purse:  New York and Company

Belt:  The Limited (http://www.thelimited.com/Paneled-Elastic-Belt/1008634,default,pd.html?dwvar_1008634_colorCode=100&start=15&ppid=c15&cgid=belts)

Shoes:  Target

One of the big trends in hemlines this year has been the high-lo hem.  

This hemline, longer in back and shorter in the front, gives you the best of both worlds and gives skirts and dresses a great drape and flow.  

To be most flattering, the front hemline should hover around the knee for curvy petites.  The asymmetrical hem creates a lengthening effect that is very flattering.