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DJ/Radio Producer-turned-Lawyer attempts to dress like a grown-up. Sometimes I comically fail. And I occasionally post fun stuff, like music videos, book-club reviews, or photos of beauty or oddity.
FYI: I was doing this entire blog from my Android phone, snatching moments out of my busy life for quick photos. But I hate auto-correct with a purple passion, so now I'm using the computer for most of the work. I am still using my phone for the photos, though. My photo sizes may be erratic, and the quality isn't stellar. I am not a professional blogger, and do not have time for lots of scenic poses with a great camera. I don't even own a great camera! However, I DO appreciate your continued feedback, even in the absence of photographic artistry.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

A sign of the Apocalypse

...I'm VOLUNTARILY wearing a dress! It was sitting in my closet, taunting me. Because I've owned it for several years, and this is my first time actually wearing it. I've considered cutting it to shirt-length, so I would get more wear out of it, but every woman needs a 3-season dark dress.


Those things below my legs... um... they're not boots:



That's what my legs actually look like. Hence, no dresses or skirts since August, when I had to wear some to a wedding. So with Baby Sis's credo "F the cankles" in mind... I actually left the house with lower legs exposed!



I started off the day with what were supposed to be opaque tights. Instead, I had issues with the color pooling around the mutant lumps and bumps, as seen above. A quick stop at Fashion Bug on my way back to the office from court, and I replaced the tights with leggings and knee socks (inspired by Freeda):



No more pooling, and my thighs aren't chafing anymore. Much better... this is why I wear pants! I do really like this print, though:



My attempt at a pseudo-obi look. I tied the wrap ties in place (with help from safety pins), the belt then put between two ties. Did I get the desired effect?

And I wore my fluffy ruffle tee underneath for warmth and texture:



Of course, no time for a blowdry:



But there's always time for earrings:



Top: VanHusen outlet
Dress: Alfani Woman from Macy's
Belt: DKNY via TJ Maxx
Tights: Curvation
Leggings and socks: Fashion Bug
Shoes: Ariat
Barette: Goody
Earrings: Lia Sophia

10 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    pretty dress. Is it a wrap?

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  2. Lazy MadonnaJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    You look fabulous in that dress! You should definitely get a few more. And the ruffle tee makes a really great contrast. Shame about the tights - they must have looked great with the dress.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    third try to leave a comment. Is the dress a wrap style? I love the print on it and the shoes.

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  4. ShybikerJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Let me join the chorus of readers urging you to wear more dresses. You look cute in this one.

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  5. freedaJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    EFF THE CANKLES!! THICK LEGGED GIRLS UNITE!!

    I'm making protest posters. We can parade outside of Vogue until they feature cankle models in an issue.

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  6. freedaJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    OH! Your replacement sweater came yesterday. I'll try to get it in the mail this weekend.

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  7. lawyerdollJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Terri- it is a wrap... I should have said so!

    Everyone- thank you!

    Freeda- can't wait to see my new sweater!

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  8. SheilaJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Wear more dresses - you look absolutely spectacular in this! I love the wrap dress on you - your rack (if I may be so indelicate) looks stellar in it. The length is lovely. I think your legs look fine - besides, everyone's looking at the shoes!

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  9. kattyJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    agree! Please wear more dresses. As for legs, please take a look at Big Beauty blog http://www.leblogdebigbeauty.com/ -she's a French woman. Round, big, very thick legs. Amazing style and a real beauty. And she knows how to dress her legs!

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  10. BellaJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I'm with Freeda, lets protest! And screw the cankle haters! You look super in a dress! I say, definitely wear more of them!

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