Grey Shift with Coral Spring Coat

If I look fancier than usual, it's because this was my outfit for Report Card Pickup. I tried to be pretty straight-forwardly professional (for once!), but snuck in that cheetah belt for a tiny bit of flavor.

The most interesting part of this outfit is the coat. It is a children's Crewcuts coat I found at a J Crew outlet. I didn't buy it the first time I saw it, regretted it, and then miraculously found it again in my size! The color is gorgeous, and I love the playful/sophisticated vibe. 

Are you guilty of raiding the kids section, too?

J Crew Crewcuts: coat

Calvin Klein: dress

Target: belt

Payless: shoes

Forever 21: earrings

Grunge for Work

This is a nod to grunge with a professional twist. Like I've said before, anything looks professional with a great black shift.

Dollhouse shirt // H&M shift // American Eagle tights // Mossimo boots

Black Shift with Buffalo Check and Glitter Boots

Another naked leg post from the pre-wedding archives. This H&M black shift has been a serious wardrobe workhorse! I feel like I can put ANYTHING with it and it still feels professional. Stay tuned for more looks incorporating tights...

Black Shift with Snakeskin Gladiators and Ethnic Necklace

Last time I wore this dress, I went with a clean, modern look.  This time, I used it as a base for a more eclectic, bohemian vibe. This is an old Forever 21 necklace from my mom (as a present! for once I didn't just steal it from her!), and these snakeskin sandals are among my most comfortable.

similar Necklace // similar Dress // similar Shoes

Black Jacquard Shift with Classic Pearls and Pumps

Here's that perfect shift I bought and tailored just for this occasion. When planning out my looks, I tried to tart this one up with big jewelry, but Jill expertly insisted that I keep it simple with just a strand of pearls and classic pumps.

similar Dress (or try H&M stores)  // Shoes // similar Necklace

Shifty Eyes: Black Shift with Orange Silver Tan Wedges

Sometimes one picture is all you need. BAM.

Sunnies Gap (similar)

Dress H&M (similar)

Bracelet ? (similar)

Band-Aid Cynthia Rowley

Shoes Latitude Femme (similar)

Stick Shift: Black Shift with Mint and Red

As I mentioned before, during the last month of school, I found myself reaching for basic black and/or white pieces. This week's unofficial theme will be these looks.

I bought this dress for our engagement shoot (YES, it's been 6 months since we actually got engaged...), and am fully obsessed. I was looking for a timeless black shift, and I loved how the subtle pattern (and back cutout!) made this one special.

This dress was made for a much taller woman, so for about $15 I had the shoulders taken in. Now the waist hits where it should, and it fits like a glove.

Necklace Forever 21 (similar)

Dress H&M (another special shift)

Shoes J.Crew (similar)