Dressing for work can be a challenge, especially when your office requires business attire.
FLORAL WRAP DRESS OUTFIT DETAILS:
DRESS c/o, also here, also in plus size| JUSTFAB HEELS, option | SIMILAR BAG
FLORAL WRAP DRESS OUTFIT DETAILS:
DRESS c/o, also here, also in plus size| JUSTFAB HEELS, option | SIMILAR BAG
Photography by @MichelleCoxPhoto
My Weekend At Home
How was your weekend loves!? I’m not gonna lie, I was so exhausted that I slept in until noon on Saturday. I never do that! But since I’ve been waking up so early to exercise (read all about that here) I’ve just been pooped. The good news is, I am down 8 lbs and 2 inches off my waist in 3 weeks! It is hard work, but I’m proud of my progress.
Besides sleeping, we finally saw the new Star Wars Solo movie, walked to see the fireworks on Navy Pier, and enjoyed a bit of shopping on Michigan Avenue. I picked out this blazer (it is even more gorgeous in person) and I can’t wait to style it! Aaaand I drooled over these loafers. A girl can dream.
The Perfect Floral Wrap Dress
So I don’t work in an office anymore that requires business attire, but I used to. The attire now is on the business casual/casual side, which is so wonderful for both my brain and my style preferences! But sometimes we have a client in the office so we have to step it up a bit. That’s when I usually bust out a wrap dress.
On this particular day, I wanted to wear something that I could wear straight to date night with Dan! We booked an after-work date to go see the musical version of one of my favorite films, Pretty Woman. A wrap dress is conservative but also a little bit sexy. I love how the shape of the dress cinches in your waist. And if you aren’t curvy, it easily creates the illusion of an hourglass figure.
These shoes are a JustFab find! I used a credit and got them for only $20. I like how the floral print shoes don’t exactly match my dress. It makes the outfit interesting!
The bird of paradise print is the perfect amount of fun, but still subdued enough for the office. While the exact version of my floral wrap dress is sold out, it comes in a bunch of other prints (I adore the gray leopard print) as well as this new style in the bird of paradise print! And it comes in plus sizes too, ladies! I love when brands are inclusive of all my fashionista friends.
–Roxanne
On Mondays We Link Up
My favorite look from last week’s linkup is my dear friend Jodie from Jodie’s Touch of Style!
 Jodie included this look in her post about Online Thrifting Tips. She got her amazing snakeskin skirt from ThredUp, one of my favorite online thrift stores! Go Jodie!
Such a cute and chic dress! Love the color and how the pink florals really pop! You picked the perfect shoes to pair it with too dear. Lovely summer look!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
What a gorgeous dress! Love the pictures too!
What amazing progress you have made with all of your hard work, that is fantastic! Beautiful wrap dress, you look gorgeous!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
Thanks for your encouragement, Elise! You’re so sweet – I appreciate it so much.
I know I’ve told you this before but I just love the way you’re doing your photo shoots. They are so cute and full of life! I think a wrap dress is a complete classic that fits ant body shape!
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Thank you, Ruth! You’re my biggest cheerleader!
That wrap dress is so pretty on you!
Thanks so much, Laura!
lve the outfit!!!! that dress is so pretty!
Thank you, Steph!
I am totally into wrap dresses right now too—they’re comfy and pulled-together at the same time! And I also slept in on Saturday morning. It felt so good!
Cheryl Shops | http://www.cherylshops.net
I rarely sleep in, but when I do that’s how I know I really needed it!
What a fabulous wrap dress and those shoes are to die for!! xx
Thanks so much, Maria!
I love wrap dresses! I think they look fabulous on everyone and can wore for any occasion! Love yours!
Cheryl
http://www.northwestmountainliving.com
You’re right – they are universally flattering!
Morning!
What gorgeous pictures and i love your dress on you! I have a collection of faux wrap dresses and they are among my favorite. The print is so fun too! Great job on your workouts, i just bought some kettlebells and medicine ball to work out with weights at home. Your shoes are so feminine and lovely. I know sometimes your body catches up with you and you have to sleep!
Have a great week!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
I love a good kettlebell workout, and medicine balls kick butt! Love that you’re incorporating some strength training into your routine!
Very pretty wrap dress and I love the subtle pattern mix! Wrap dresses are one of my favorites because they are so figure flattering and easy to wear. I have also been waking up early to get in my workouts and slept in until 10:30 this weekend. It felt positively decadent!
Thanks, Jennie! Getting my workouts in earlier in the day has been such a game changer, because now I have no excuse to skip, like an after work happy hour or just generally not wanting to work out at night!
great dress but it is the shoes that I am fascinated with. I love that you featured Jodie, her skirt and white boots are amazing together
Aren’t they fun!? Jodie is always fabulous. Thanks, Linda!
Wow…thanks for the showcase, Roxanne!!
I always gravitate towards dresses in the summer, and love to challenge myself to make them versatile for all occasions!! I bet you could even make this one casual with sneakers and such!! It looks amazing on you!!
Great job on the progress….you are so dedicated!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
My pleasure, Jodie! Oh yes, absolutely! I love challenging myself to dress pieces up or down, too! Thanks for the idea!
What a great post! Love the dress and shoes, and the photos are completely amazing! Super great post. Hugs, Nina http://www.sharingajourney.com
Thanks so much, Nina! You’re so sweet.
You go girl! I can tell you’ve been working hard, 8 pounds in three weeks is awesome! I love the dress too!
Brooke
Pumpsandpushups.com
Aw thanks so much for the encouragement, Brooke! On shorties like us, 8 lb feels like a lot, right?!
Roxanne, this dress is gorgeous! And your shoes are brilliant. I slept until 8:30 on Saturday which is really late for this girl (I am usually up around 5:00) but I needed it and it felt great. Then I literally sat around all day on Sunday and watched Hulu marathons! Good for you for catching up on some sleep. We all need to do that every once in a while.
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Thank you, Shelbee! Wow you wake up so early! I’m not naturally a morning person, but I’m training myself to be. I am obsessed with the handmaid’s tale on Hulu!
Wrap dresses are sophisticated and can pull in your look instantly when you need it the most! Sleeping in is good! I don’t seem to do that these days but like you I guess was super tired that I was knocked out on Saturday and Sunday! That doesn’t happen but I felt so much better though. Amazing how some good zzz’s make a difference, huh?
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
Thanks, Maureen! Catching up on sleep can make SUCH a difference!
THat is a lovely wrap dress !I have a few wrap dresses in my wardrobe, I love pulling them out for when I need to feel a little more pulled together! 🙂
Thank you for the link up!
Away From The Blue Blog
Thanks, Mica! A wrap dress is perfect for feeling a little more fancy!
A beautiful and very elegant dress … as well as the heels! Great pictures! Happy week xx
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Thank you so much!