Dress: Anthropologie Crocheted Clouds Dress - Size S
Sweater: Anthropologie Blooming Lattice Cardigan - Size M
Belt: Anthropologie Ribbon Path Belt - Size M
Tights: Hue
Shoes: Anthropologie Brass and Band Booties - Size 8.5
Hat: Anthropologie Bonbon Bow Cloche
"We're half awake in a fake empire." - The National
To belt or not to belt, that is the question. Sometimes I think I over do it with the belting. I just love the waist definition a good belt provides. However, in some cases, it can be too much. To be honest, I was on the fence about belting this outfit, but in the end, the belt won out.
One of my co-workers loathes my belting obsession. She doesn't understand why I use belts for a purpose other than what they were designed to do - hold up pants. Of course, she seems to be against anything fake. For example, she also hates fake shutters. I have to say I agree with her on that one. The first thing to go on our new house will be the fake shutters. They are so silly but seem to be the standard around these parts. The worst is when there is a big, wide window with skinny little shutters on each side. There is no way in hell those would cover the window even if they were real. For the love of God, people, at least get fake shutters that are big enough to hypothetically cover the windows! Okay, rant over. Nothing to see here...move along now.
So, is belting over dresses and sweaters just a faux use of an accessory, or is it a full blown fashion faux pas? I say neither. A belt's sole purpose doesn't have to be holding up pants. It's a great way to define your waist, especially if you have an hourglass figure. The important thing is knowing when to hold it and when to fold it. It's a gamble, and it can be tricky. Thus, belting can make cowards of us all. I don't always get it right, but when I do, it takes my outfit and figure to the next level.
P.S. I really love that movie "Shakespeare In Love" and want Jerry to see it, but it is not available on any digital download service. I've looked everywhere. Amazon, Netflix, etc. I do not understand how these instant download services decide what they carry. You would think a movie that old that was nominated for Academy Awards would be available. Nope. I think I'm actually going to have to go out to a video store this weekend and rent a disk. Crazy! Oh, and don't get me started on HBO On Demand. False advertising at it's finest. Total disappointment!
The National - Fake EmpireOne of my co-workers loathes my belting obsession. She doesn't understand why I use belts for a purpose other than what they were designed to do - hold up pants. Of course, she seems to be against anything fake. For example, she also hates fake shutters. I have to say I agree with her on that one. The first thing to go on our new house will be the fake shutters. They are so silly but seem to be the standard around these parts. The worst is when there is a big, wide window with skinny little shutters on each side. There is no way in hell those would cover the window even if they were real. For the love of God, people, at least get fake shutters that are big enough to hypothetically cover the windows! Okay, rant over. Nothing to see here...move along now.
So, is belting over dresses and sweaters just a faux use of an accessory, or is it a full blown fashion faux pas? I say neither. A belt's sole purpose doesn't have to be holding up pants. It's a great way to define your waist, especially if you have an hourglass figure. The important thing is knowing when to hold it and when to fold it. It's a gamble, and it can be tricky. Thus, belting can make cowards of us all. I don't always get it right, but when I do, it takes my outfit and figure to the next level.
P.S. I really love that movie "Shakespeare In Love" and want Jerry to see it, but it is not available on any digital download service. I've looked everywhere. Amazon, Netflix, etc. I do not understand how these instant download services decide what they carry. You would think a movie that old that was nominated for Academy Awards would be available. Nope. I think I'm actually going to have to go out to a video store this weekend and rent a disk. Crazy! Oh, and don't get me started on HBO On Demand. False advertising at it's finest. Total disappointment!
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