Cupcakes and Cashmere

Shadowed Pleats

January 24th, 2011

Vintage Sunglasses, No Name Earring, Madewell Dress and Belt, Foley + Corinna Bag, Philosophy di Alberta Feretti Sandals

Occasionally I’ll buy something based simply on how twirl-worthy it is.  I wasn’t sure how practical a long, pleated dress would be in L.A., but it’s surprisingly one of the most versatile pieces I now own.  I throw it on during the day with just a belt and pair it with a leather jacket and red lipstick for nights out.  Since we spent the weekend running errands and completing house projects, I needed something that would easily transition from the flea market to brunch.






288 thoughts on “Shadowed Pleats

  1. This is one of my favourite outfits. The dress is gorgeous! X

  2. Oh, this dress is perfection!

  3. this dress is beautiful on you. totally jealous of it and the gorgeous weather.

  4. The sheerness and pleats in this dress are beautiful. I like how you’ve taken a very elegant dress and with the addition of a slightly more utilitarian belt transformed the entire look into everyday wear. That’s amazing use of one accessory for a wow-impact!

  5. Oooh! I love it! such a perfect item to own!

    xx

    November Grey

  6. Lovely!

    Now, if only I were a little bit taller. At 5’4, I almost always feel like I’m being swallowed by fabric in maxi dresses!

  7. I absolutely love this dress! It is so versatile! I am really short (5’1), so I kind of have a fear of maxi dresses. I can always dream though, right!?

  8. I never considered a long dress, but I guess I have to change my mind!

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  9. I love that dress and that BELT!! You look fabulous in that outfit and are so gorgeous!!! I just love your blog Emily! xoxo
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  10. I have a back skirt like that too. It’s gorgeous! But it’s tough combining it in the winter… Does anyone have ideas for me :) ?

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  11. Love. One of your best looks EVER.

  12. Love this dress!

  13. This IS a great dress.

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  14. so lovely your dress! i alwaus come here at your corner for some inspirations. love your style and your pictures.
    Vi // pump-fashiondiary.blogspot.com

  15. absolutely love this kind of billowy, pleated skirt.

  16. Seeing you in this dress makes me so jealous! You look great and the fact it’s warm enough where you to wear it, are while us East Coasters sit under blankets of snow isn’t fair! Enjoy the warm weather out there for us snow bunnies. xoxo

  17. Cute outfit- LOVE the earring!

  18. gorgeous dress, I love the pleats!

    Emma
    TheSidewalkIsMyRunway

  19. Love how you tied your belt….my girlfriend makes adorable belts you tie off…when she makes an etsy shop I will email you the info….you’d love them :)
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  20. Love this dress!

  21. I love that belt and the dress is so classy yet relaxed.

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  22. i really love when you include your nail polish color…i am a fan of funky colors, i rarely wear reds or pinks and you always have great unique color on your nails :)

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  23. Hi hi! Just found your blog and I’m really enjoying it! :) Keep up the good work! (also – GREAT dress!)
    -giedre
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  24. You look stunning :)

  25. The dress is gorgeous! I love my twirling skirts with sandals in summer and tights and ballet flats in winter.

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  26. I love this dress, it screams my name..have to get one..
    xo Nina
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  27. Love that dress so much!!! Beautiful :)

    Xoxo

  28. Lovely dress:)

  29. OMG!!!!!!!
    I love your dress sooooo much!!

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  30. So beautiful!
    oxoxox
    Pri

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  31. One of my favorite looks, so simply and perfect!

  32. Great purchase. Love your belt, too!

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  33. just gorgeous!

  34. You’re absolutely PERFECT!
    <3

  35. I love this outfit! Stylist and practical….. I can’t stop thinking of all the jewelry that could be paired with it.

  36. Love love love that dress! So versatile. With temps near 100 already in Nashville, I’m wishing this dress was mine!

  37. Hey, I’m sticking on your site sinces 2 days. I think it’s awsome! Now I see this photo and I think, somehow not much changed in fashion since 2008. What ya think?
    love and greets from germany xoxo

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