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Petite Fashion Challenge #2

Posted on September 30, 2010December 21, 2014 by Elaine

After completing my first Petite Fashion Challenge I was excited to hear about Petite Fashion Challenge #2  hosted by Alterations Needed.

But then I kind of started panicking because September was filled with personal highs (friend’s wedding!) and personal lows (2 funerals 🙁  )  and the rest of what makes life so hectic all in between.  I had pictured in my mind to turn a Summer Dress into an appropriate Fall outfit which seemed easy in theory but turned out to be quite a challenge!

Here is the dress I picked:

Dress:  RW&Co size 00
Here’s my spring/summer look:
Wedge Sandals:  Avon

This is a dress I ususally only wear on vacation because it’s quite low cut.  Sometimes I would wear this over my bikini if we were walking around town.

 

So here is how I changed it to wear for Fall/Winter:

Short Sleeved Turtle Neck:  Joe Fresh
Cardigan:  Loft XSP
Boots:  Nine West
Tights and Belt:  Winners
Necklace:  Avon

I didn’t want to just throw a cardigan over it and say “yay this is Fall” I wanted to really show the layering.  I put the turtle neck underneath for a bit more modesty and to make this work friendly but buttoned the 3rd button of the cardigan up so the neckline of the dress wouldn’t really show.  I also liked putting on textured tights with this.  I thought it was interesting with the pattern of the dress.

So…how’d I do on my 2nd challenge?  I think this one was even more challenging than the first LOL!  But I’m so glad I did it, I would’ve never thought to wear this dress to work since it was so summery and revealing but now I can, YAY!

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26 thoughts on “Petite Fashion Challenge #2”

  1. Anonymous says:
    November 27, 2010 at 8:34 am

    Yes… i also really like to visit new place, your idea is good.

    Reply
  2. gina says:
    October 12, 2010 at 9:47 am

    Such a pretty dress! It looks great by itself and I love how you styled it for fall!

    Reply
  3. Kristin says:
    October 6, 2010 at 10:28 am

    I love how you transitioned it. That cardi is so darling!

    Reply
  4. me in millions says:
    October 5, 2010 at 9:51 am

    Love the look and love that cardigan! Turquoise is my fave.

    Reply
  5. Ashley, Lions Lace Lattes says:
    October 4, 2010 at 11:59 pm

    Love this look!!! 🙂 You did an amazing job at transforming a summer dress into a fall outfit.

    Reply
  6. The Backseat Stylers says:
    October 2, 2010 at 10:06 pm

    I’ve always packed away summer dresses once Fall hit…never thought I could continue to wear them. You did such a great job with this challenge, and I’m inspired to keep my summer dresses out now!

    Reply
  7. Michelle says:
    October 2, 2010 at 10:44 am

    Lol at CynthiaC’s comment! Very true!

    I agree with PAG – I love seeing this cardigan on other blogs.

    Teal is a gorgeous color on you! Great job!

    Reply
  8. Alterations Needed says:
    October 2, 2010 at 1:12 am

    Hey! I recognize that cardigan! =)

    The cardi matches your dress so well! And I never would have thought to wear a turtleneck under a dress. I agree with Cee, it looks like your dress has magically become a skirt, and you now have a totally different outfit.

    Reply
  9. PetiteAsianGirl says:
    October 1, 2010 at 9:10 pm

    I love seeing how everyone is styling this cardigan! Lol, it’s on AN’s post too (as you obviously know) and it was funny seeing it as Vicky’s blogger icon, too, while I was scrolling down to leave a comment.

    The Fall outfit is adorable. Teal is gorgeous for Fall against all the red and orange leaves. Great job!

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  10. curls-and-pearls says:
    October 1, 2010 at 8:24 pm

    Thanks everyone!
    LOL I guess Kelly and I think a like 😉

    @stylepint – maybe you’re right, I’ll try the look out with non patterned tights.

    @CynthiaC – LOL glad I didn’t portray the grunge image!

    @Thanks Nelah! Darker colours are definitely “go-to’s” for me, but I do love colour equally, it’s just harder to wear.

    @Vicky, hmmm good suggestion. I don’t have a nice brown cardi so I’ll have to put that on the shopping list 😉

    Reply
  11. SewPetiteGal says:
    October 1, 2010 at 6:09 pm

    Wow the color of the cardigan really matches the dress nicely! Great job and great look!

    Reply
  12. Vicky says:
    October 1, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    Really like the dress as a summer dress! I’m not quite sure about the fall look. I wasn’t sure why, but I thought about it for a while and this is what I think. The blue cardigan on a already very busy bluish dress doesn’t help to subdue the business, but rather makes it look even busier. I think a brown cardigan would work better.

    Reply
  13. Callandra says:
    October 1, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    I really like the color of that cardi with the dress, very pretty together.

    Reply
  14. aliciafashionista says:
    October 1, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    Great styling! Layers can be so tricky but you did an outstanding job. I really like the challenge idea 🙂

    Reply
  15. Cee says:
    October 1, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    I like how the fall/winter look makes the dress look like a skirt! The layers on top plus the turtleneck really makes it seem like a different top. Great job!

    Reply
  16. 20 York Street says:
    October 1, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    Well done! Im pretty impressed by the choices you made hun! Im
    More like the throw a cardigan or something warm and call it a day kinda girl!

    Though I gotta say the spring summer look is pretty sweet though! Sorry Im MIA again but catching up on ur blog!

    Reply
  17. Em says:
    October 1, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    Turtleneck under a dress is a great idea! Not only does it lend modesty for the office, but also makes it easier to bear cold temperatures. Great job!

    Reply
  18. Nelah says:
    October 1, 2010 at 10:36 am

    You give Fall fashion a new definition. While most people go for dark colors like brown, gray and black, you make a good use of blue.

    Reply
  19. TinyInTexas says:
    October 1, 2010 at 9:42 am

    I love this ruffle cardigan on you, I am wishing I had picked one up. Nice job layering!

    Reply
  20. kileen says:
    October 1, 2010 at 9:25 am

    I love how you made a summer dress work for the fall! Mine usually get packaged up and moved out of my closet, but now I’m inspired to layer them for fall outfits. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  21. Banhannas says:
    October 1, 2010 at 8:26 am

    Nice work on the layering! I really like the hues of turquoise in your outfit! Your ribbed tights look so comfy and the boots are something that I lack in my shoe collection. I need to go shopping!

    Reply
  22. CynthiaC says:
    October 1, 2010 at 7:51 am

    Not only do I love the colour, but I like how you made boots and floral not look early ’90s Seattle/grunge!!! 🙂

    Reply
  23. stylepint says:
    October 1, 2010 at 12:04 am

    That ruffle cardigan is so popular!

    I’m not entirely sold on the patterned tights since the dress already has such a vibrant design, the tights kind of take away from it.

    Overall, it’s great that your outfit palette matches the colors of your dress. =)

    Reply
  24. MoneyMaus says:
    September 30, 2010 at 11:49 pm

    So cute! Love the tights & boots with the dress 🙂

    Reply
  25. PetiteXXS says:
    September 30, 2010 at 11:49 pm

    Lol you and Kelly both love your ruffle cardigan! Congrats on very successfully transitioning your dress for fall! 🙂

    Reply
  26. The Little Dust Princess says:
    September 30, 2010 at 11:12 pm

    I swear Kelly picked the same cardigan & in the same colour for this challenge too. LOL I just commented hers!!!!

    Anyway, I love the colour theme of this outfit. Your dress is really pretty!!

    Reply

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