I don't know if you've noticed, but I have a thing for polka dots! Pretty much any black and white pattern is my obsession this season. I'm in love...
I love long sleeve dresses, but they're now quite as easy to layer as sleeveless dresses. Here are two ways that I like to style them. First, Try rolling the sleeves up. This can sometimes be more flattering, or just a fun way to add some variety to a dress you like to wear often! Next, try layering a cardigan over a long sleeve dress or top. I love the pop of pattern peeking out from the cardigan sleeve. Those are just a few ideas. What are your favorites? xo. elsie
Outfit Details: Polka Dot Dress c/o Ruche, Cardigan + Tights/Target, Sparkle Shoes c/o Francesca's Collection, Bird Necklace c/o Shlomit Ofir, Key Necklace/Bueno Bueno (it says Mrs. Larson) ♥
that dress is so pretty... (i am a polka dots addict as well:)
x
Posted by: ginella | December 02, 2011 at 09:17 AM
Where did the swiss army knife necklace come from? It's so cute!
Posted by: Scout | December 02, 2011 at 09:22 AM
Bueno Bueno! Those gals are rad. Super cute.
Posted by: Rachel D | December 02, 2011 at 09:39 AM
I love rolling my sleeves. So fun. xo, rv
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Posted by: Rae Veda | December 02, 2011 at 09:41 AM
Scout, I bought it at a Renegade Fair but I don't remember the name of the vendor... unfortunately! If you search on Etsy I'm sure it's out there. :)) Elsie
Posted by: elsie | December 02, 2011 at 09:42 AM
Great idea as always!!! :-)
xoxo
ida
Posted by: Ida May Bueno | December 02, 2011 at 09:46 AM
That dress is super cute!! So is that necklace. Love the little birds!
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Posted by: Julie | December 02, 2011 at 09:48 AM
Those shoes are quite amazing! I like it paired with the cardigan :)
xo Jac
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Posted by: Jacqueline | December 02, 2011 at 09:48 AM
Again just so cute! I love your outfit! I love the look of rolled sleeves with a cardi!
Posted by: Chloe | December 02, 2011 at 09:53 AM
cute idea
Posted by: A | December 02, 2011 at 09:54 AM
Cute entry! Love the shoes Elsie!
xoxo Jessa
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Posted by: Jessa Belle | December 02, 2011 at 09:56 AM
Such a cute dress! And I love that you chose a chartreuse colored cardigan to pair with it. Very cool color combo.
And I'm loving that braid in your hair! I need to learn to do that. Although my shoulder length hair may be a bit short.
Posted by: Jill | December 02, 2011 at 10:02 AM
I love your suggestions, but the real problem I face is finding long sleeve dresses in the first place. (okay, so I don't pound the pavement, and my budget is tight, but neither of these factors count... pretty and affordable long sleeve dresses should be everywhere!)
Posted by: Natalie VV | December 02, 2011 at 10:09 AM
i love that shoes. :)
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Posted by: IRene | December 02, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Here, here! I am also addicted to black and white bold prints. Especially polka dots and stripes! My wardrobe is FULL of them!
Love your shoes! :)
Posted by: Lisa | December 02, 2011 at 10:32 AM
I love layering thins with long sleeves and having them peep out from under the top layer! Now I'm wishing I had some long sleeved dresses....
xo
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Posted by: Katia | December 02, 2011 at 10:50 AM
super cute dress!
Posted by: debbie | December 02, 2011 at 10:54 AM
You look so adorable! I love to layer a cardi over rolled up sleeves, so I definitely go for the second tip! :)
Posted by: Carina | December 02, 2011 at 11:04 AM
i agree. especially with printed dresses, they can be overwhelming on ones figure.
Posted by: Katie | December 02, 2011 at 11:34 AM
You look great in this post, I love the colours and pattern, everything about it!!!
Esther xxox
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Posted by: Esther | December 02, 2011 at 11:49 AM