An Extended Hem

Finding dresses that are an ideal length for the office can be difficult if you are 5'8 or taller. Most retailers are now offering tall sizes online, which is a huge improvement from a few years ago, but it can still be tough to find a dress you love only to realize it hits you mid-thigh.

Sometimes when a dress isn't available in a tall version, I'll check the hem and see how much fabric is left to assess whether or not the hem can be taken out to make the dress longer.

I recently sent six dresses to the seamstress to be lengthened. Prior to this, I was wearing these dresses with flats, but now I can comfortably wear them with heels.

One of the dresses I had altered is the one I wore today, from Gap:

dress- gap- sold out, but I love these styles:  1//2//3//4//5  |  shoes- nine west  |  

necklace- groopdealz ? 

(Above is the before shot- I think the difference is more evident in person but there's a good 1.5-2 inches of length added now).

Some of the dresses I had lengthened didn't have enough material in the hem, so the seamstress added lace to extend the hem. It was so worth it to feel more comfortable in my dresses.

 Do you have your clothes altered or do you skip buying items that are too long or too short?

Kate Spade Mint Green Gabe Flats

This dress is a repeat---but I wanted to share a quick photo of my new Kate Spade flats! They came in weeks ago but I hadn't worn them until this week. They're a perfect mint green and add a fresh pop of color to any outfit. My right heels does have a blister from the first time I wore them, but this happens to me with plenty of flats. Other than the one place they rub they're very comfy--- and they're majorly on sale right now---so purchase asap if you love them as much as I do! (note: they also come in pink!)

I use Dr. Scholl's DreamWalk heel liners to help with rubbing from flats. They're adhesive gel liners and they're fantastic. Sometimes a shoe is comfortable overall but rubs in one spot---that's exactly what these are for. 

dress- banana republic  |  flats- kate spade (on major sale!) also at Saks|  necklace- groopdealz, ?

I have to say I really love this dress but I think I'm going to have the hem let out another inch. I also have another dress from Gap I need to have the waist taken in on, so I plan to take them both in at once. Alterations are definitely worth the investment if you really love something. Do you get a lot of your clothes altered? Let me know in the comments!

The (Ripped) LBD

This morning after a few days of sporting my "uniform" (slim pants, a dress shirt and blazer) I was in the mood to dress up a little bit. I looked through my closet and pulled out this sheath dress from Zara that I've loved for years. I even wore this one while pregnant because it's so roomy!

What I didn't notice was that the bottom of the dress must have gotten caught on something awhile ago and it was all ripped at one of the spots in the back at the bottom. I don't think it's even saveable since the rip is pretty intense and frayed the chiffon-like fabric. Sigh. We had a good run, LBD.

dress- zara (really love this one)  | shoes- nordstrom  | necklace- ? groopdealz (by brina box)  |  jacket- zara (similar on sale! also super cute!)

Any wardrobe malfunction stories to share? Let me know in the comments!

A New Silhouette

When I saw this striped skirt at Madewell a few weeks ago when I went to the store to exchange a dress I ordered online, my heart skipped a beat. It's exactly what my closet needed. A fresh silhouette and an interesting bronze-y color. It's even more beautiful in person. The best part? It was an additional 40% off of the marked down price. 

Though I love pencil skirts, I was getting bored of wearing them constantly (which is why I'm wearing pants a lot) and I wanted to get a skirt that was different from everything else in my closet. I can already tell this will be one of my most loved items this year!

A note on fit---I went down a size for this one. Since it's worn at the waist, I had to go down to a 2 for the proper fit (no gaping). So if you're considering it, I would recommend sizing down. The fuller skirt is more forgiving anyway, but you want it snug at the waist so it's not spinning around or falling down your waist as you wear it.

I'll also mention my love for J.Crew's keeper chambray shirt. I ordered it in a 4T and love love love that it comes in tall because it's easier to tuck into skirts and pants. It also has a subtle light pink threading which is a fun touch.

For those of you who didn't see on my IG, I put a large mirror that used to be in our master in our living room. I think it opens up the space, Harper loves to look at herself when she's on her play mat and it's easier/better lighting for me to snap outfit photos. 

shirt- j.crew | skirt- madewell | tights- target | necklace- groopdealz | shoes- nordstrom (haolgen brand)

I hope your week is off to a great start!