CLASSIC BLAZER MEETS LACE DRESS – I received this gorgeous Lunette Long Pendant Necklace to style, and when I popped into Ross to find a top to wear with it, I found this $15 lace dress that I absolutely fell in love with! I grabbed my classic black blazer on my way out the door not intending to use it for the photoshoot, but I like the unexpected pairing. It turned out so Parisian Chic!
CLASSIC BLAZER & LACE DRESS
The Lunette necklace is beautiful and looks so pretty with white or ivory. As a pear shape, I wear a lot of white and grey tops. The white turquoise + cool-blue amazonite are gorgeous accents to the ivory dress. I love the gold tones for summer. The worn 12k gold plating and sparkling crystal pavé, can function like a two-tone piece and bring your gold or silver jewelry together in perfect harmony. The necklace also looks wonderful over a tee shirt and jeans. I’m impressed with the quality of C&I jewelry. I have currently own two of their pieces. (See my C&I wrap bracelet.)
Dress: Ross (unavailable online)// Blazer: GoodWill//Pumps:Kelly and Katie//Necklace: Chloe & Isabel//Bracelet: similar//Sunglasses:Target
Chloe & Isabel is currently having a special promo. For every $50 spent in August, customers will receive $25 in future credit to spend in September.
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Stylist Notes: Necklaces
- Your necklace will draw attention to your bust and neckline.
- Choosing the right size, length, and shape can help elongate your neck, face, and torso.
- Round face: oblong styles or necklaces that hang in a “V” shape look good on you.
- Rectangle, square, and heart-shaped faces: round and oblong necklaces flatter you.
- Generally, a necklace that falls between the collarbone and the bust looks good on most figures.
- If you have broad shoulders, a short neck, or short torso: a long necklace gives you a flattering vertical line.
- If you’re busty or have a round tummy, keep your necklace above the bustline.
- Petite: a necklace that falls between the bust and the waist can make you look taller (if you don’t have an extra large bust).
- I recommend you have at least one pendant, (a long and a short layer together nicely) in rings, discs, lockets or organic shapes and one statement necklace. Pearls and diamonds (or diamond-like) are always classic.
- See my post on The Best Necklace for your Neckline.
Some tips taken from IN STYLE: Secrets of Style by the editors of IN STYLE magazine.
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Lisa says
I love your shoes – where are they from?
Shannon says
Thanks for asking Lisa, I will change the incorrect link. These shoes are from DSW. They are Kelly and Katie brand and called Nadia. Th
Lori says
You look amazing in that outfit! The lace dress is so pretty and feminine with a romantic feel. Great for date night! I can’t believe it was only $15, what a great buy!
Shannon says
Thank you Lori! I couldn’t believe the price either!!! xx-S
Lori says
I love this outfit. It looks great on you.
Shannon says
Thank you Lori, I LOVE this outfit too. xx-S
Lori says
Winner Outfit, Love It!
Shannon says
Thanks Lori, I love this outfit too!! xx-S
midwesternmelissa says
Love the Lunette Pendant paired with the lace dress!
Shannon says
Thanks Melissa. They go so perfect together! xx-S
The Bambi Eyes says
Wow everything about this outfit is stunning! Besides looking amazing as well :]
Shannon says
Thanks Stacy!! xx-S
jaymieashcraft says
This dress is so pretty! Loving it with the blazer!
Jaymie
Shannon says
Thanks Jaymie. I love the blazer with it too!! xx-S
Nancy Baten says
Very classy and beautiful pictures!
http://www.nancysfashionstyle.com
Shannon says
Thanks Nancy! xx-S
Abby says
In love with your necklace! So pretty with the delicate dress.
Abby | Life in the Fash Lane
Shannon says
Thanks Abby! I love that necklace too. xx-S
shelbeeontheedge1 says
I am on such a huge lace kick lately (among other things!). This dress is amazing! Thanks so much for linking up On the Edge of the Week! I hope to see you again this week.
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Shannon says
Thank you Shelbee. I love lace too!! xx-S