It’s the last Monday of the month which can only mean one thing. It’s time for the Fab40s! And this month, Dee chose the theme, “Spruce up a shirt dress’. Now, if I’m entirely honest with you, I struggled with the theme because shirt dresses and I have never quite seen eye to eye.
It’s not that I don’t like them, it’s just that I never found a shirt dress that I liked. Simple as that, really. So, the thought of trying to find something either in my wardrobe (or hubby’s, of course!) that could double up as a shirt dress, or go shopping to find one, was a bit of a struggle.
And bear in mind that it’s August and very hot here in the Algarve at the moment – and I simply do not function particularly well in this heat lol. I’m a cold-weather kinda gal (clearly living in the wrong country!).
Not one shirt dress, but two!
Now, having said all that, yesterday morning, having not found a single thing in my wardrobe that would do, I went shopping in Aqua (our local shopping mall). And, would you believe it – I found not one shirt dress, but TWO that I liked! And considering they were only 19.99 euros each, I bought them both!
Here’s the first… better to wear at the moment than the other because it’s a much thinner fabric. It’s just a shame that it has long sleeves. I was immediately drawn to the print more than anything, but when I put it on, I fell in love with it. Perhaps it was just the mirrors H&M use in their changing rooms, but I felt that it was quite flattering on me!
I felt like styling the shirt dress in a casual way, so I opted for my favourite red Skechers, along with my trusty red bumbag. Adding a red headband to try and compose my crazy hair at the moment, and red nail polish – I think perhaps I might’ve gone a bit overboard lol. But I felt pretty good in it, and that’s what matters right?
Anyway, enough about me, let’s see how the other Fab40s chose to style Dee’s theme:
Sheela Goh, Sheela Writes
Sheela has taken this theme and totally made it her own, as usual. I simply adore the peplum shirt dress and love it with the pants (which I’m totally drooling over, btw). Sheela is totally rocking it!
Outfit Details
Shirt – thrifted
Jeans – NY & Co
Heels – GX by Gwen Stefani
Hat – a gift from Eve
Cuff – c/o Unearthed
Jennie, A Pocketful of Polka Dots
Jennie, as always, is rocking a fabulous pair of heels to go with the cutest shirt dress, combined with a gorgeous tank top (which I adore!). Total sophistication!
Outfit:
Shirt Dress: Mango
Top – Loft
Shoes – c/o VANELi
Necklace – NY&Co.
Bracelet – Charming Charlie
Tote – Vince Camuto
Sunglasses – Tahari
Shelbee, Shelbee on the Edge
Shelbee has made the long shirt dress look uber cool! I’m in love with the rainbow stripes and the fact that she’s worn the dress as a jacket. The hat and those amazing pink shoes are totally rockin’! Seriously, she’s one cool gal!
Dee, Dee Sayz
I’m loving Dee’s outfit – she looks super cool and relaxed in this oversized shirt dress. And those sandals are absolutely divine! This really is the most perfect summer outfit, right?
Outfit Details :
Shirt Dress: Bugis Street, Singapore
Sandals: Forever 21
Bag: Rubi, Ion Orchard Mall, Singapore
Earrings: Thrift Store
Daenel, Living Outside the Stacks
I love the simplicity of Daenel’s sleeveless shirt dress worn over a long-sleeve tee and some leggings. It’s the perfect every day outfit – comfortable and stylish at the same time. Oh, and I love the red shoes Daenel!
And me… in khaki (again!)…
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