The other day I was being interviewed for an article about personal style and the lady asked ‘what’s your formula?’ which completely stumped me. ‘Formula?’ I asked for clarity. ‘You know, what do you run to when you need to get dressed quickly.’ In the 15 seconds I had to think about it, I think I said boyfriend jeans, cute top, heels. But when I really think about it, I think it’s a dress and a denim jacket.
In fact, this is one of those outfits. All the elements of me feeling put together are here. I also kind of feel like my denim jacket is kind of a security blanket — I feel quite lost without it. We are currently stranded (in the lowest form of the word) at my in-laws this week. We came for a quick trip over the weekend and ended up having car trouble that seemingly will not end. This is day 4 and I’m running out out clothes. Luckily we shot a few extra outfits before we left and I’m an over-packer so for once it actually came in handy. Although, I might have to declare state of emergency on day 5 and hit up a Target or something. Things are getting desperate around here.
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Wearing:
Madewell Dress (fits a little bit oversized)
113 Responses
This everyday look is perfect, I LOVE that the heel is so tiny so you can last all day! xx
In love with this dress!
Target sounds like a good way to overcome the emergency! PS, I was just there and our store was marking down some of the summery stuff already. Not to encourage you, or anything. 😉 Love those sandals most!
Love this formula! It’s summer perfect. Love these sandals too.
http://www.eyelikefashion.com
This is DEFINITELY my formula…though lately it’s skirt and chambray shirt knotted in front because – dang – southeast Texas is a miserably hot and humid place. But yes. I refuse to wear jeans in the summertime here. Misery.
My no-rainer outfit is always a dress and flats… You don’t have to think about matching when wearing a dress
I love your outfit.
Love your outfit girl! And it’s a perfect formula.
Carlee
http://www.thelittlesloth.blogspot.com
You have a plethora of effortless dresses and I love them all! Still waiting on that invite to raid your closet….
26 and Not Counting
Love the dress, the denim jacket is the perfect touch. Hope you find your way soon.
http://princessaudu.blogspot.com/
Such a simple and pretty outfit! I like your sandals and tote so much!
http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com
Your state of emergency outfit is pretty darn cute. 🙂 Love it! Hope everything gets resolved quickly and that you guys get back home safe and sound!
I have a shirt/jacket that I go everywhere with too…it is ridiculous how many times I wear it, but I guess that’s the point of a go-to. Love this outfit 🙂
Hope your car troubles sort out soon!
sampzandsuch.blogspot.com
I’m the same way. Dress and a nice jacket, cardigan, etc. They’re the most comfortable. I like to throw in fun shoes and purse for good measure and just simple jewels like a little gold ring and studs.
http://www.chevronsandeclairs.com/blog
Love it! My formula is a striped top and jeans!
http://www.mirroredpieces.com
so gorgeous!! love that dress.
http://www.modernsuburbanites.blogspot.com
love the dress and sandals.x
http://www.myclayexperience.com/
I’ve picked up two new denim jackets in the last month! They really do just jazz up an outfit in such a effortless way! You look adorbs lady.
XOXO, Jenn
The Stylish Housewife
This is 100% my “formula” too – easy dress, denim jacket, non-fussy shoes and my gold watch. This is what I’m wearing MOST of the time. If it weren’t for the blog and needing to switch things up a little more, I would be wearing this ALL of the time. 😉
I really like the spots on the dress, reminds me of a Dalmatian but a chic dress version. :] // itsCarmen.com ☼
Love this. Such a great “formula” to have! Chic and classic. AND comfy! 🙂
Yes! I always knew being an overpacker would someday come in handy. Until then, I’m getting some great strength training in from lugging my giant luggage around.
i love those sandals!
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
Oh, yes. Denim jacket + a dress is indeed, a winning combo. Looking gorgeous! 🙂
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This is a lovely outfit – easy, but you look so put together!
those sandals are sooo cute! yea for me my go to in the summer is always a maxi with a cardi!
http://www.footnotesandfinds.com
I feel ya about the denim jacket love. My boyfriend got me a levis one for Christmas last year and I wore it so much I had to give myself an intervention. I was days away from putting snacks in the inside hidden pockets.
-Emily
http://www.emilyorzel.com/blog
that dress!! have been looking it for ages!!
I totally agree! It’s so easy just to throw on a dress and a denim jacket! Love the look Kendi!
-Alex of http://snippetswithalex.com
A denim jacket is always in my formula! Sadly I misplaced it recently 🙁
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
This everyday look is perfect, I LOVE that the heel is so tiny so you can last all day! xx
I like the way you think! Why do some laundry at the in-laws’ for Day 5 when there’s always a Target nearby? Lol
Bahaha did you know that my MIL said that? She was like — we have a washing machine…I was like ‘don’t ruin my trip to Target with logic like that…’
In love with this dress!
Target sounds like a good way to overcome the emergency! PS, I was just there and our store was marking down some of the summery stuff already. Not to encourage you, or anything. 😉 Love those sandals most!
Love this formula! It's summer perfect. Love these sandals too.
http://www.eyelikefashion.com
This is DEFINITELY my formula…though lately it's skirt and chambray shirt knotted in front because – dang – southeast Texas is a miserably hot and humid place. But yes. I refuse to wear jeans in the summertime here. Misery.
My no-rainer outfit is always a dress and flats… You don't have to think about matching when wearing a dress
really cute dress! love a good leo print
http://hashtagliz.com
I love your outfit.
Love your outfit girl! And it’s a perfect formula.
Carlee
http://www.thelittlesloth.blogspot.com
You have a plethora of effortless dresses and I love them all! Still waiting on that invite to raid your closet….
26 and Not Counting
Love the dress, the denim jacket is the perfect touch. Hope you find your way soon.
http://princessaudu.blogspot.com/
Such a simple and pretty outfit! I like your sandals and tote so much!
http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com
Your state of emergency outfit is pretty darn cute. 🙂 Love it! Hope everything gets resolved quickly and that you guys get back home safe and sound!
Hope your car gets fixed soon! Your outfit looks great!
Liz @ http://www.shoppingmycloset.com
Style Me Wednesday link-up
I have a shirt/jacket that I go everywhere with too…it is ridiculous how many times I wear it, but I guess that's the point of a go-to. Love this outfit 🙂
Hope your car troubles sort out soon!
sampzandsuch.blogspot.com
I'm the same way. Dress and a nice jacket, cardigan, etc. They're the most comfortable. I like to throw in fun shoes and purse for good measure and just simple jewels like a little gold ring and studs.
http://www.chevronsandeclairs.com/blog
Love it! My formula is a striped top and jeans!
http://www.mirroredpieces.com
so gorgeous!! love that dress.
http://www.modernsuburbanites.blogspot.com
love the dress and sandals.x
http://www.myclayexperience.com/
I've picked up two new denim jackets in the last month! They really do just jazz up an outfit in such a effortless way! You look adorbs lady.
XOXO, Jenn
The Stylish Housewife
This is 100% my "formula" too – easy dress, denim jacket, non-fussy shoes and my gold watch. This is what I'm wearing MOST of the time. If it weren't for the blog and needing to switch things up a little more, I would be wearing this ALL of the time. 😉
I really like the spots on the dress, reminds me of a Dalmatian but a chic dress version. :] // itsCarmen.com ☼
Love this. Such a great "formula" to have! Chic and classic. AND comfy! 🙂
Yes! I always knew being an overpacker would someday come in handy. Until then, I'm getting some great strength training in from lugging my giant luggage around.
Love this look so effortless yet so chic! You look fabulous!
xx Auna | http://simplyauna.com
i love those sandals!
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
Oh, yes. Denim jacket + a dress is indeed, a winning combo. Looking gorgeous! 🙂
Come visit us:
http://www.shop72.com/blog/
This is a lovely outfit – easy, but you look so put together!
Love the shirtdress!
xo – Sheila
http://www.sheislovelyblog.com
those sandals are sooo cute! yea for me my go to in the summer is always a maxi with a cardi!
http://www.footnotesandfinds.com
I feel ya about the denim jacket love. My boyfriend got me a levis one for Christmas last it and I wore it so much I had to give myself an intervention. I was days away from putting snacks in the inside hidden pockets.
-Emily
http://www.emilyorzel.com/blog
I love the oversized look of that Madewell dress. I think everyone has some sort of formula — mine is dress, tights, sweater, oxfords. I find that I look odd in denim jackets and they are one of the “staples” I can’t seem to get behind, for myself.
xx Abby a geek tragedy
that dress!! have been looking it for ages!!
I like the way you think! Why do some laundry at the in-laws' for Day 5 when there's always a Target nearby? Lol
I adore this. Probably because THIS is my formula too. 🙂 I don’t know what I would do without my denim jacket.
Hope your car gets fixed soon! Your outfit looks great!
Liz @ http://www.shoppingmycloset.com
Style Me Wednesday link-up
I can literally find anything and everything at target. Best place to go in an emergency.
http://aprettythought.org/
A denim jacket is my go to piece, you can really never go wrong with one.
-Alice
http://aestheticsinwonder.blogspot.com/
Those sandals are so cute! I love them with the madewell dress too 🙂
Rory
http://www.WearAboutsBlog.com
great look! love that dress
http://www.atlantastateofmind.blogspot.com
I love the oversized look of that Madewell dress. I think everyone has some sort of formula — mine is dress, tights, sweater, oxfords. I find that I look odd in denim jackets and they are one of the "staples" I can't seem to get behind, for myself.
xx Abby a geek tragedy
That is a cute look. I think I should invest in getting a jean jacket (again).
Cheresa
http://www.misshotcouture.blogspot.com
I adore this. Probably because THIS is my formula too. 🙂 I don't know what I would do without my denim jacket.
I can literally find anything and everything at target. Best place to go in an emergency.
http://aprettythought.org/
A denim jacket is my go to piece, you can really never go wrong with one.
-Alice
http://aestheticsinwonder.blogspot.com/
Those sandals are so cute! I love them with the madewell dress too 🙂
Rory
http://www.WearAboutsBlog.com
Lovely dress!
XO
Jeanne
http://fashionmusingsdiary.blogspot.fr
cute!!
http://www.agoprime.it
great look! love that dress
http://www.atlantastateofmind.blogspot.com
That is a cute look. I think I should invest in getting a jean jacket (again).
Cheresa
http://www.misshotcouture.blogspot.com
Cute dress and sandals! I feel the same way about my denim jacket! it goes with me everywhere it seems like. Bless your heart –stuck at your in-laws!!! I always joke around and call mine OUT-LAWS!!! Hang in there!
Cute dress:)
http://www.shallwesasa.com
Lovely dress!
XO
Jeanne
http://fashionmusingsdiary.blogspot.fr
cute!!
http://www.agoprime.it
this is a gorgeous dress! i do not have a formula either… it’s usually “what’s not wrinkled and seems in style?”
ladies in navy
Very cute outfit!!!!!! My formula changes but i’m typically a jeans, t-shirt necklace, blazer with flats kind of gal.
Agi:)
vodkainfusedlemonade.com
Is it weird that I kind of associate you with really classy leopard print? I have an old photo pinned of you wearing a leopard print pencil skirt and for me it’s so iconic of you. I used to think leopard print was so trashy, but you just make it look so upscale.
Melanie | UnraveledThreads
I love that actually. A classy Peg Bundee. I know exactly which skirt you are talking about. I think my mom has it now 🙂
That print is awesome!! I swear I’m always drawn to it!
Classy Chic & Chardonnay
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Oh this dress and the formula is good too! I feel like I really should start shopping at Madewell because I need this dress.
xo Adri
http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com
Cute dress and sandals! I feel the same way about my denim jacket! it goes with me everywhere it seems like. Bless your heart –stuck at your in-laws!!! I always joke around and call mine OUT-LAWS!!! Hang in there!
Cute dress:)
http://www.shallwesasa.com
this is a gorgeous dress! i do not have a formula either… it's usually "what's not wrinkled and seems in style?"
ladies in navy
This is so chic and simple! I love it!
xo!
Shelby
glitterandgingham.blogspot.com
Very cute outfit!!!!!! My formula changes but i'm typically a jeans, t-shirt necklace, blazer with flats kind of gal.
Agi:)
vodkainfusedlemonade.com
Is it weird that I kind of associate you with really classy leopard print? I have an old photo pinned of you wearing a leopard print pencil skirt and for me it's so iconic of you. I used to think leopard print was so trashy, but you just make it look so upscale.
Melanie | UnraveledThreads
I love that actually. A classy Peg Bundee. I know exactly which skirt you are talking about. I think my mom has it now 🙂
That print is awesome!! I swear I'm always drawn to it!
Classy Chic & Chardonnay
http://ceislin.com
Bahaha did you know that my MIL said that? She was like — we have a washing machine…I was like 'don't ruin my trip to Target with logic like that…'
Oh this dress and the formula is good too! I feel like I really should start shopping at Madewell because I need this dress.
xo Adri
http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com
very cute and simple! def. would also be one of my get-ready-in-15-sec choice of outfit! And I like the simple gold accessories, where did you get them?! I also love your shoes, they remind me of my favorite CL by Laundry sandals http://www.chineselaundry.com/products2.cfm/id/3641/attr1/7046
thanks for the inspiration and keep posting lots <3
This is so chic and simple! I love it!
xo!
Shelby
glitterandgingham.blogspot.com
Adorable look! I love pairing a jean jacket with dresses.
very cute and simple! def. would also be one of my get-ready-in-15-sec choice of outfit! And I like the simple gold accessories, where did you get them?! I also love your shoes, they remind me of my favorite CL by Laundry sandals http://www.chineselaundry.com/products2.cfm/id/3641/attr1/7046
thanks for the inspiration and keep posting lots <3
Adorable look! I love pairing a jean jacket with dresses.
soooo pretty!
soooo pretty!
I have to agree with you Kendi. A dress, sandals and a jean jacket. I adore summer time, especially in NYC.
I have to agree with you Kendi. A dress, sandals and a jean jacket. I adore summer time, especially in NYC.
A good shift dress/ shirt dress is pretty much always a good look. Lovely!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DelicateAndLayered
A good shift dress/ shirt dress is pretty much always a good look. Lovely!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DelicateAndLayered