Dress Out of Your Comfort Zone
Dress (also) || Sandals || Clutch || Earrings || Bracelet || Watch
Have you ever met a dress that really speaks to you, but is still way outside of your comfort zone? It happens to me every once in a while, but that’s the roller coaster of emotion I went through when I first saw this gorgeous green midi-dress from Kate Spade. The love affair first started when I spotted the dress at the Kate Spade boutique while window shopping down Madison Avenue. You can probably imagine my sheer delight when I found the dress available on Rent the Runway Unlimited that same day. It was ordered at my door step just 24 hours after I first laid eyes on her.
Why is it so outside my comfort zone? Well, it’s mainly because I categorize myself as dressing pretty modestly. I tend to shy away from super deep necklines and short hemlines. While the dress is a length that I’m absolutely comfortable with, this sweatshirt neckline isn’t for the faint of heart! Weirdly enough, when I tried it on, I instantly fell in love and thought it was surprisingly flattering. As for the color, what can I say?! It’s simply beautiful. I’m always partial to a good shade of green and this kelly green is no exception. It pops against my olive skin tone, but I think it would work for a whole rainbow of people.
While this dress would work for all kinds of occasions like garden parties, brunch, or weddings, I opted for the simpler life. Nothing gave me a Carrie Bradshaw moment like running errands in the Upper East Side wearing such a show-stopping dress. Cult Gaia clutch in hand and Hermes Oran sandals on my feet, I felt like I should have been walking around a tropical resort instead of the aisles at the grocery store.
I think the moral of this story is one we can all relate to. Dress outside of your comfort zone. Go ahead, give that new style, color, or trend a try. I’ll speak from my own experiences. Sometimes I feel like I’ve fallen into such a rut when I look into my closet. I know what colors look good on me, what brands I like, and what silhouettes work with my body type. It takes an awesome little reminder, like a dress that you love on the mannequin to snap you out of it and give you the confidence to try something new. My challenge for you in the month of July, wear something that makes you a little nervous. At the end of the day, what’s the worst thing that can happen?
Love from NYC,
Katie
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