A couple of months ago, I wore this gorgeous burgundy dress as a transitional piece (post here). I paired it with a chambray shirt for a top and skirt effect. Now that the fall temperatures have arrived, I am styling it with a light-weight long sleeve tee. This dress and tee are perfect fall layers for work.
Dress, Tee & Ankle Booties: cabi c/o | Tote: Tory Burch | Watch: Kate Spade | Bracelet: Starfish Project c/o | Sunglasses: Le Specs | Earrings: Sheila Fajl | Lipstick: #47
Fall Layers for Work
One of my favorite ways to get more wear out of a sleeveless dress is to pair it with a long sleeve tee. A different type of fall layer but an easy one that can make a sleeveless dress more work appropriate. Washington, D.C. work attire is pretty conservative. And although this is one of my favorite dresses for fall, it is a little low cut. But, pairing it with the tee is the perfect solution while creating a more conservative look for the office.
I went with my usual size since I was planning to wear the tee underneath. I found the top of the dress to be a little big, so if you are thinking you would wear it as a sleeveless dress sans tee, I would consider sizing down.
Fall Ankle Booties
While I was in California at cabi’s Blogger Day (you can read the recap post here) I instantly fell in love with these ankle booties. There is so much to love with these booties: the color blocking detail, back exposed zipper and of course the thicker heel. This bootie looks fabulous with this dress and tee but could also be styled with many of your fall pieces. The black and purple color blocking is super versatile! And the best part: they are comfortable! Definitely an essential for workwear. As for sizing, I am usually a 9.5 but went up to a 10.
I hope you all had a great weekend! We spent the weekend in Pittsburgh exploring my old stomping grounds. I will be recapping our trip next week with some of our favorite restaurants, so stay tuned! Have a great start to the week, friends!
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This is such a great way to extend the life of a piece into another season! Also helps that it’s a great fall color! Great ankle booties! xo, Biana-BlovedBoston
Looking stunning in these colors Rachel! What a great layering dress! Happy Monday!
I am all about layering dress for fall. This one is so pretty and the burgundy shirt goes perfectly under it. Great look for Fall!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
So cute! I love when bloggers showcase something unique like this! Great job making an adorable outfit 🙂
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Love these colors! And I love being able to layer dresses and still wear some of my favorites from summer into fall! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
Such a great idea for re-styling a sleeveless dress! I’m totally not comfortable wearing anything sleeveless to work so I definitely need to take this tip and try it out!! Happy Monday love!
Rosy Outlook
Such a beautiful dress, and LOVING those ankle booties <3
Green Fashionista
That dress is so cute! I love the pattern of it.
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Such a cute outfit for work! Love the layering!
~Samantha
http://goldcoastgirlblog.com
That dress is seriously so pretty, and I love the colors! It’s even better how easily you can wear it with different shirts to create different looks. You could wear this all fall/winter and get so many different outfits out of it!
I love wearing dresses into the fall. You created a really cute outfit here!
-Lauren
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You did such a good job at layering these pieces, Rachel. They go so well with each other. You always look so fabulous!
xo, Lily
Beauty With Lily
You look amazing in this dress, and how cute are these boots.
Nina’s Style Blog
I LOVE THIS DRESS!! It’s so different and just plain gorgeous for fall. What a fabulous find! and it looked like you guys had a fun weekend away! Can’t wait to read your recap soon… Have a great week!
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
This dress is amazing!! I love the colors and how you layered it! Perfect for work but still super fashionable and a bit edgy with the booties! Loveeee!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
I love seeing pieces that are typically meant for one season and you’re able to wear in a different season. Love the layering here!
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Beautiful dress. Love how you styled it.
I love the colours of the dress and tee together! I really need more tees like this, I only have a couple which I like to layer under dresses like this when the weather is cooler. It would be nice to have a bigger range of colours! 🙂
Hope you are having a wonderful week so far 🙂
Away From The Blue Blog
Brilliant way to utilize a dress all year round. I am trying to think what dress I can pull this look off with. 🙂 The booties are amazing!!!!!
bosbodaciousblog.blogspot.ca
Such a lovely dress! Beautiful look!
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Love the look of layering a tee under a summery dress!
LOVE the way you layered UNDER your dress! So clever
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