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Petite Fashion Challenge #9 – Heat Wave Appropriate

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Elaine

Another Petite Fashion Challenge is here! This time the challenge was hosted by the ever stylish Elle of Fast Food and Fast Fashion.

This month’s challenge:

…create an outfit that accounts for the various environmental factors that plague us in the summer. I want to know how you dress when it’s 90 degrees outside and 65 degrees inside. Do you utilize peel-able layers? Are you particular about choosing fabric that is light but resistant? Or do you just tack on a blazer over summer clothes?

Toronto has definitely experienced a few heat waves this summer. It can be difficult to dress appropriately for the weather then step into the office where the a/c is blasting!

I love the look of the pencil skirt but it’s been way too hot and sticky for that lately.  I try to pick materials that are light weight and comfortable but I also want to remain conservative and appropriate for a work place setting.

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Silk Skirt: Banana Republic 00P purchased from Extra Petite‘s blog sale (see post here)
Top:  Banana Republic Factory Silk Blend Top 00P (see more views on FitReview here)
Shoes:  Nine West Size 7
Belt: Danier XS
Necklace: mark by Avon
I like the light weight feel of silk and cotton it doesn’t stick to you when it’s humid.  I also hate the feel of too much jewellery so for me statement necklaces in the summer are usually out except maybe in the evenings or if I know I will be indoors.  This light weight necklace adds just a bit of interest.

To cover up for the office I picked another lightweight item – a cotton jacket (for more casual work environments)
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Jacket:  LOFT Factory size 00P
But if your cubicle is like mine and is located where the vent air is blowing directly on you, you can always throw this on as well:

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Snuggie from my husband – one size
(I REALLY wear this at my desk. Seriously.)
Make sure to catch all the other ladies participating in the Petite Fashion Challenge over at Elle’s blog.
Thank you so much Elle for hosting!!

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33 thoughts on “Petite Fashion Challenge #9 – Heat Wave Appropriate”

  1. Stacey says:
    August 5, 2011 at 2:46 am

    I totally agree, NO statement jewelry when it’s hot.. it feels terrible! I go for lightweight scarves instead.

    Maybe I should get a snuggie too! Haha I literally burrito myself in blankets, air conditioning is so pesky sometimes..

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  2. LaLaaLove says:
    August 4, 2011 at 6:10 pm

    Lol, so cute! I’d totally live in a Snuggie at my office too – I’ve been known to bundle up in my parka when it’s cold inside!

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  3. LePetiteLemon says:
    August 4, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    Love your outfit! Great call on the Snuggie!!! Hehehehe. 🙂

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  4. Petite in the City says:
    August 3, 2011 at 11:24 pm

    Great outfit!! It looks nice and breezy, not too tight and light colours, great for the heat wave weather! I find that true about statement jewelery too, especially in this weather, yuck!! I’m sad I missed out on this fashion challenge and it wasn’t hard! I can’t believe you included a pic of your snuggie…LOL…love it!!

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  5. Leesh says:
    August 3, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    I have a leopard snuggie and I love it!

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  6. offset printing says:
    August 3, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    Those outfits are totally adorable and stylish. I think these clothes look refreshing and simple enough to catch attention. Seriously, the snuggie was funny!

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  7. Sweet Laundry says:
    August 3, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    Love this outfit. Love the snuggie even more. I’m thinking I need one for the winter. You look too cute!

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  8. Emmy says:
    August 3, 2011 at 5:37 am

    I love that snuggie pic!!! YOur outfit is super cute, love the silk skirt 🙂

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  9. petiteonthestreets.com says:
    August 2, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    i won a snuggie at a company christmas party! really keeps you warm!

    great outfit for the challenge! i need to participate next time 🙂

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  10. B.Inspired says:
    August 2, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    LOL…You are SO cute to put on the snuggie!!! I think this is a great outfit to suit a 30 degree temperature difference! I recently noticed that many of my skirts are the same style…pencil skirt so I am currently venturing out into sthg diff, styles like the one you are wearing. Change is good 🙂

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  11. ACC says:
    August 2, 2011 at 6:33 am

    Love the muted colors of your outfit – the subtle prints give it such interest! I guess I have no excuse not to pick up a Snuggie myself to deal with my own office vent…

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  12. questforfashionsense.com says:
    August 1, 2011 at 11:21 am

    LOL – my sister has a snuggie, too! Hahahaha…wait, back to the topic at hand–your work outfit is very pretty and feminine!

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  13. B says:
    August 1, 2011 at 9:26 am

    Lol, love the snuggie!

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  14. Elle says:
    August 1, 2011 at 7:52 am

    You are too adorable Elaine, that picture of you with the snuggie made my day! I have to say, the pre-snuggie outfit is tres fashionable though. 🙂

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  15. el.vi. says:
    August 1, 2011 at 12:15 am

    Hahaha love the snuggie! Your outfit is cute! I need to take some work attire tips from you!

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  16. Erin says:
    July 31, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    HAHA I almost spit out my ginger ale when I saw your snuggie! That is AWESOME! I want to work with you! Oh, I love the real outfit too btw 🙂

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  17. Callandra says:
    July 31, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    So funny Elaine!! (The girls in my office actually keep these in their desk drawers) Lol Your outfit is really cute though, I really like it 😉

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  18. Really Petite says:
    July 31, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    LOL! The snuggie…that is hilarious! I should get one for my office too! LOL

    Okay back to the outfti…you did a great job Elaine! The skirt is so cute!

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  19. Alterations Needed says:
    July 31, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    You are a brave woman to publically admit to wearing a Snuggie. LOL! I love it.

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  20. Olyvia says:
    July 31, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    hahaha! love the spin at the end! I’ve seen people in blankets at work too. I too can’t stand jewelry in the summer, the most I do is little earrings.

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  21. kileen says:
    July 31, 2011 at 8:18 am

    haha, i LOVE the snuggie!! one of my co-workers is always bundled up in hers as well. looks so soft and warm! 🙂

    cute & little

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  22. TaraMixandMatch says:
    July 31, 2011 at 6:29 am

    LOL at the snuggie! What a great skirt, it looks fab on you!

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  23. sere says:
    July 31, 2011 at 12:27 am

    hahaha i love the snuggie

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  24. tinymum says:
    July 30, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    Haha! Snuggie, that should do it!

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  25. CynthiaC says:
    July 30, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    Great light-coloured outfit and that last picture is too, too funny!!

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  26. sweetarchivia says:
    July 30, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    hahah the snuggie is hilarious and I can definitely see it working well!

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  27. SewPetiteGal says:
    July 30, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    LOL at the snuggie!! That is just so cute Elaine! Great skirt find – I love how it looks with the blue blouse. I agree with Cee – I’m loving the new background 🙂

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  28. Cee says:
    July 30, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    LOL! Ahhh, I can’t stop laughing at the last pic! That made my day. Thank you!

    I’m really loving the light colors and patterns you chose for this outfit. And the new background? Another location in your house? Beautiful!

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  29. Michelle says:
    July 30, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    That Snuggie pic is too cute!!

    This outfit is so pretty! I love the shape of your skirt! And that top is a great cut, as well!

    Very true about jewelry during the hot months…I rarely reached for a bracelet this summer. If I did it was dainty!

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  30. newpetite says:
    July 30, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    You are so cute!! The snuggie idea is the best! I love the wall color too!

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  31. Vicky says:
    July 30, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    Hahahahaha, Elaine. You are way too funny! Snuggie for work? That’s awesome!
    Love the silk skirt on you. Such a nice shape and fit!

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  32. Stylepint says:
    July 30, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    Great summer outfit! Oh the office snuggie…I saw someone wearing that too. lol =)

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  33. The Little Dust Princess says:
    July 30, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    haha omg Elaine. I laughed out loud when I scrolled down and saw the Snuggie on you. Backwards robe! LOL

    Reply

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