You know that you’ve got a classic wardrobe item when year after year you can reach for it and it looks just as fresh as the first time you wore it. My houndstooth print jacquard dress by Max and Cleo is one of those classics. I purchased this dress in preparation for teaching in the fall semester back in 2010. Every fall (and some springs) since then, I’ve worn the houndstooth dress and it’s always right on trend.
By the way, this is the same dress I transformed into a peplum top in a recent post. So, it’s versatile too. In today’s post, the dress gets to just be a dress.
I’m linking with Mix and Match Fashion for the What I Wore to Work challenge today.
Dress—Max and Cleo via BCBG Factory Store | option, option, option
Bag—Kate Spade | crossbody version
Shoes—Target
Earrings—Kate Spade | similar
Watch—Michael Kors via TJ Maxx | similar
Bracelets—J.Crew | similar
Necklace—J.Crew Factory c/o St. Louis Premium Outlets
Rings—Vince Camuto via Nordstrom Rack | similar
Nails—Essie
Sunglasses—Cole Haan | similar
Over the last few months, I’ve been making deliberate efforts to photograph various spaces in my Tower Grove neighborhood. My neighborhood is rapidly developing and some of my photographs capture these changes as they unfold. Remember that abandoned building in the Stripes and Colorblock post? It got a facelift!
Love those reddish pumps
The Target "Meg" pumps are truly amazing. They are chic and comfortable. And, at just $29.99, I'm thinking about getting them in taupe too.
A true classic print. I just rocked my houndstooth dress from Kohl's yesterday.
A true classic indeed, Sing!
I just love houndstooth pattern with the red pump accent. Very classy I must say!
Thanks so much, Joanna!
I love the bl Great post.
Chimere Nicole
http://www.glam4glam.comack and white look with contrasting patterns, so chic!
I'm so into black and white with contrasting patterns too, Glam4Glam. So reliably chic.
Such a fantastic print!
Thanks, Tara!
I don't know how you do it…you manage to give the most classic pieces and shapes a very cool and modern edge with your styling. I love the subtle mix of prints and the pop of red with the shoe!
Cassie
http://stylecassentials.blogspot.com
Aww thanks, Cassie. I appreciate your so so so kind words!
Gorgeous dress. Love the pop of colour with the red heels. Visiting from Tara's link up. I also host a weekly link up called tres-chic fashion thursday link up. Stop by and link up.
Agi:)
vodkainfusedlemonade.com
Thanks, Agnes! I'll surely check out your link up.
I LOVE houndstooth! I love how you styled this dress! Red heels are a perfect pop!
xoxo,
Lauren from Modern Modesty
Houndstooth is a fave of mine too. Thanks for stopping by, Lauren!