Chambray Shirt Dress and #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #8
Today, I want to highlight this fabulous light chambray shirt dress that just came into Shelbee’s Shoppe. I love the A-line shape of it, making it perfect for wearing as a jacket over another dress, which is my favorite way to wear any shirt dress. There are two reasons for this. 1. I am a huge fan of layering. It creates more interesting dimensions in an outfit, provides extra warmth, and hides all sorts of imperfections. 2. As a girl with a big boobs, shirt dresses rarely button without gaping, so the best solution I have found to these #bigboobproblems is to just wear all button downs (shirts and dresses alike) opened.
I layered this dress over a black sleeveless mock turtleneck skater dress, added some cute patterned tights, tall boots, and silver necklaces, then topped it all off with my favorite plaid wool-blend wrap. Super comfortable. Very warm. And so easy to put together!
Outfit details
Chambray Shirt Dress: Shelbee’s Shoppe.
Black Skater Dress: Target (Old).
Plaid Wrap: Old Navy (From last year).
Boots: Cato Fashions (No longer available).
Tights and Necklaces: All Old.
Next, I want to announce the winner of the $60 StyleWe Giveaway which was co-hosted by Rena of Fine Whatever. Congratulations to Dan D.! I have emailed you the details for claiming your prize.
And finally, I want to share your favorites posts from last week’s link up!
Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style looked marvelous in her Tall Boots Long Cardigan outfit! Also, stay tuned for an exciting collaboration that Nancy and I have been working on! We will be sharing it with you in the next few weeks. I am so excited to be working with Nancy on this project! It’s going to be a fun one!
And Alison of Get Your Pretty On is rocking A New Hair Cut, Activewear Essentials, and An Outfit! Plus she always has the best outfit formulas for busy moms! So stop by and check out what’s happening on her blog!
That’s all I have for today! I feel like a crazy person lately, trying to get everything done while the husband is gone. Blogging, Shelbee’s Shoppe work, carting the kids here, there, and everywhere. Plus, they always want to eat, it seems! Darn hungry kids. Cooking, cleaning, bath time, bed time, laundry. Blah. Blah. Blah. Six more weeks until the husband returns. In the meantime, will somebody please bring me some #CryBabySoup! (That might be an idea for a future blog post…Cry Baby Soup.)
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
Linking up with these Fabulous Link Ups.
60 Comments
jodie filogomo
This is exactly why I bought my chambray shirt dress—to wear it like a duster like this! And look at you adding the wrap over it—how perfect is that? Thanks so much for my next outfit!!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Ooh, Jodie, I can’t wait to see how you style it! Thanks so much for the lovely comment! Have a gorgeous and wonderful day.
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne the Spygirl
Hey silly, I sketched Jodie in her chambray duster, as you will soon find out when you get your scarf! Heehee.
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Gah! Anne, I cannot wait for my scarf! Jodie is fabulous and I’m going to be wearing her soon! You sketched her, I’ll wear her and all the other fab ladies!
I was going to get a framed print, but I am glad I waited. Because now I can wear your amazing art and then when I get tired of wearing it, I’m going to frame the scarf! Although, I don’t know that I will ever tire of wearing it. Maybe I will just order a second scarf for framing! I think that will look way cool in a frame.
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne the SpyGirl
You are the best, Shelbee!
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Oh, Anne, stop it!
jess jannenga
Shelbee, love the plaid wrap and how you styled the shirt dress! The layers all look great on you and yes to patterned tights!! Have a great week hon!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Jess, thanks so much! It is really fun to add layers and discover new ways to style classic pieces!
xoxo
Shelbee
Suzy Turner
You look fabulous! I love a denim / chambray shirt dress too, although I don’t actually own one because I haven’t the right one yet (I’ve got this awful habit of talking myself out of buying stuff – I really need to stop that!).
Suzy xx
http://www.suzyturner.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thank you, Suzy! I find the denim shirt dresses are so versatile because you can wear them so many different ways! You should definitely invest in one! I have 3 different ones avaialbe in Shelbee’s Shoppe (wink, wink)! Have a fabulous day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Gail
Very versatile piece – can be layered in so many ways! And the plaid wrap looks so cosy. Thanks for the link up!
Gail
http://www.isthismutton.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Gail, thank you so much! It is fun to discover new ways to style pieces in my closet, too!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tianna
looking lovely in chambray, Shelbee! I love that plaid cape too! so cozy for winter!! gorgeous 🙂
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Thank you so much, Tianna! I love this plaid cape!
xoxo
Shelbee
Melissa
The queen of layering!! You have inspire me to use a button down shirt dress as a cardigan 😉 Love the look, specially because there is only so many different ways to style a dress.
Thank you for hosting,
xo
Mel
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Mel! I only just realized last summer how wonderful a shirt dress is as a jacket! Plus it gives me the opportunity to wear two cute dresses at one time! And who doesn’t love that?
xoxo
Shelbee
Alison
Hi Shelbee! Thanks so much for the shout out today! I’m thrilled to see my outfit on your list. And I couldn’t agree more on the chambray dress. It’s so versatile!
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Thanks so much, Alison!
xoxo
Shelbee
Getyourprettyon
Loving all these layers, especially the shirt dress. Thanks so much for featuring me!
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Thank you, Alison! It is my pleasure to post these features! Thanks for inspiring us.
xoxo
Shelbee
Ashley
Loving this cozy plaid poncho, lady!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Ashley! It is crazy cozy!
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne the Spygirl
The hashtags today! #crybabysoup is classic. I have #noboobproblems — V necks are especially problematic.
My kindness this week is my mission to sketch US women in hijab. #weareallimmigrants
And the secret thing coming in the mail to you.
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Anne, I love everything about this comment! You are so kind, so funny, so generous, and so fabulous! I love your #SpreadTheKindness mission this week and the secret mail coming my way! Just wait until my actual Cry Baby Soup post!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy
Oh thank you so much Shelbee!😘😘 I am looking forward too, to our collaboration! It will be so much fun!🎈🎇🎆🎊
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Thanks, Nancy! I just emailed you a photo collage for our secret collaboration!
xoxo
Shelbee
jacqui
Great look, I fancy a chambray shirt or dress, but haven’t found one that fits the bill yet! Yours Is great and I love your boots too – super cute! Jacqui
http://www.mummabstylish.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thank you, Jacqui! I have 3 different ones available in Shelbee’s Shoppe, too. Good luck finding your perfect chambray dress!
xoxo
Shelbee
Kathrine Eldridge
Love this cute shirt dress and adore how you layered over it! The mix of chambray and plaid is so chic. Thanks so much for the link up!
http://www.kathrineeldridge.com
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Kathrine, thank you so much for the lovely compliment! Have a fabulous day!
xoxo
Shelbee
rosie
Love whole look . . .I would sooo wear this like everyday
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Rosie, thank you so much! I do pretty much wear a similar combination every day! Ha! So easy and comfortable and cozy!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tamara DeWire
Love that shirt dress and the way you styled it!! So versatile… 🙂
http://www.styleinharmony.com
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Tamara, thank you so much!
xoxo
Shelbee
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
I struggle when my husband is gone for a week for work, I can’t imagine 6! Kudos to you! I love this chambray shirt, the length of it is perfect! I have some chambray tops that I wish were a little longer.
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thank you so much, Carrie! And he’s already been gone 3 weeks…1/3 of the way through this horror! These kids are freaking killing me! #crybabysoup
And you need to look for a shorter chambray dress to wear as a long tunic! I have 3 different ones available in Shelbee’s Shoppe for reference!
xoxo
Shelbee
Susan
I love a chambray shirt and especially love how you styled it! Thanks for hosting the linkup 🙂 xo Susan http://www.themidlifefashionista.com
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Susan, thank you so much! And thanks for stopping by and joining the link up. Have a lovely day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Amy Christensen
Shelbee, I love layering! As you said, it makes an outfit more interesting, hides a million flaws and allows us to wear lots of clothing all at the same time! What I love about that is then I can wear more things that I like all at once. Ha, ha. Very cute look, and as you said, warm and easy! Perfect. Hang in there! – Amy
http://stylingrannymama.com/
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Amy, thank you for this wonderful comment! I agree with everything you said about layering! Bring on the layers. Have a fabulous day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick Weseman
Nice.
Thanks for hosting and hoping your husband is doing ok.
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Thanks so much, Patrick, especially for the well wishes for my husband!
xoxo
Shelbee
Stephanie
You know that is the one kind of shirt I don’t own. Chambray. Lol. I need to get one. looks so good on you!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Stephanie! Chambray shirts are such a staple for me. I think I have 7 or 8 different ones in my closet! And I have 3 different ones available in Shelbee’s Shoppe! Have a fabulous day.
xoxo
Shelbee
Anamika
This shirtdress is so gorgeous..I love the color and the patter! 🙂
xo
http://www.floridmaven.com/
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Anamika, thank you so very much! Have a fabulous day.
xoxo
Shelbee
Leeann @ Join the Gossip
That wrap is so perfect! Would be a great outfit staple.
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Leann, thank you very much! I remember seeing this wrap in Redbook long before it was available in the store. I couldn’t get my hands on it quick enough. I bought it the day it became available! It is perfect! Have a fabulous day.
xoxo
Shelbee
Charles (Impulsive Artistry)
Thanks for hosting – have a great week!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thank you so much, Charles! I wish you a very wonderful week as well!
xoxo
Shelbee
Carrie
Love the layers here, Shelbee!
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Carrie, thank you so much! I am a huge fan of layering! Have a wonderful day.
xoxo
Shelbee
Elise
Love a good chambray dress and yours is fabulous! Love how you styled it!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Elise! They really a great addition to any closet! Have a fabulous day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Erica Ashley
I love your style!! I need to learn how to layer necklaces, I never can get it to look cute!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Erica! I think the trick is to try different necklaces together that complement each other but don’t necessarily match…keep them different lengths so they don’t fight with other…and keep trying them to you find a combination that you like! Have a fabulous weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Emma Peach
Great layered look! I love the necklaces!
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Emma!
xoxo
Shelbee
Anna Shirley
This is exactly what everybody need to have in the wardrobe – a versatile chambray shirt dress and you can start to play with it. You did it great with the layering. Thank you for linking up with My Red Carpet.
Anna xoxo
http://www.glamadventure.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
I agree completely, Anna, and I have about 6 different chambray shirts/dresses to back that up! Thanks for stopping by and for the lovely comment.
xoxo
Shelbee