Style-Off!

by Jen on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Recently, I was presented with a fun opportunity to participate in a Style-Off, hosted by the lovely Nelia at StyleBlog.ca. The two of us, along with the beautiful Elizbeth of Chic Heroin, were assigned the task of styling a Gap t-shirt maxi dress. There are so many ways to wear it, but my personal mission was to make this dress as figure flattering as possible. A waist-cinching belt was a no brainer, and I was thisclose to leaving the rest of the piece as it was. A last minute twisted knot (secured with safety pins, of course!) made the dress more flattering on my 5'3 frame and created a silhouette that felt much more "me".



I would love it if you went over to the voting page to vote for your favourite look (which is hopefully mine, but I'll understand if it's not ;))!
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Wearing: Gap t-shirt dress (c/o), MINKPINK cardigan (super old), vintage belt, Coach bag, O My Heart! necklace (c/o), BCBGMAXAZRIA cuff, Pour La Victoire wedges (c/o The Bay), BOARDOFTRADECO hat
image credit (photo 1): StyleBlog.ca

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Lovely dress! Love the hemline of the dress =) X

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by Rosalinda Tjioe on May 9, 2012 at 3:20 AM. #

You did a great job styling this up!
You totally changed the shape - nice one!

xoxo
~Natasha Fatah~
~Natasha Fatah~

by Natasha Fatah on May 9, 2012 at 4:10 AM. #

Ooh I love your look!! Off to vote! :D
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by Closet Fashionista on May 9, 2012 at 4:32 AM. #

I love the outfit. Great idea with the twist!
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by Happy Chinadoll on May 9, 2012 at 5:46 AM. #

What a creative way to wear a maxi dress, Jen! I've tried this dress in store and it was way too long on me. The other 2 ladies did a great job styling this dress as well. Enjoy the rest of your week!

by PetiteLittleGirl on May 9, 2012 at 5:51 AM. #

Love your styling and the idea of tying a twisty knot. Very creative! Voted for you (though the other ladies did a pretty bang-up job as well!)

I really enjoy your blog!

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by Urban Mantra on May 9, 2012 at 7:05 AM. #

I've been wanting a maxi dress lately, and this has just inspired me to restart my search! What a great look.

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by Lauren on May 9, 2012 at 7:39 AM. #

Great style. love how you putted up this dress. I also was wearing in my last post similar dress but from h&m, please take a look on:

http://chicmaniapourtoi.blogspot.com/

kisses,
xx ketty

by Ketty on May 9, 2012 at 7:58 AM. #

I love how you twisted it under! Definitely have my vote

by lisacng on May 9, 2012 at 8:24 AM. #

wow you totally made a simple dress, yours! i love the twist at the bottom it really did make it figure flattering :) you most definitely have my vote, I love love love creativity!
xx

by Naghmeh on May 9, 2012 at 10:37 AM. #

I am amazed at what you did to this maxi dress! I've had my eye on the dress since seeing it on the Gap's website and I want it even more after seeing you wear it! You already have my vote :)

Marisa
http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com

by Marisa on May 9, 2012 at 12:15 PM. #

I might be a bit biased, but of course I voted for you! You put a great twist on the maxi skirt and made it look like it was meant to be like this. Cute!

xo Leonie

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by Leonie on May 9, 2012 at 7:06 PM. #

Love love the way you styled it, so creative! You would never even know it was a long dress!

by Sarah on May 9, 2012 at 10:41 PM. #

That was a great idea of tying the knot. I have a hard time pulling off a long dress too with my short frame but great job styling!

xo Andrea
http://uskar-vor-inspire.blogspot.ca/

by Andrea on May 11, 2012 at 1:04 AM. #

Sounds like a fun challenge! I haven't seen a twisted knot for a maxi dress before, so great idea! You look lovley =)

xoxo,
Suzie Q
www.StyleCueBySuzieQ.com

by Suzie Q on May 11, 2012 at 7:08 AM. #

I love the way you've styled this dress! Your waist is so teeny tiny :)

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by Alison on May 11, 2012 at 11:49 AM. #

So much fun!

Love the way you knotted the dress, you look beautiful!

xo Cara
http://www.afashionloveaffair.com

by Cara on May 12, 2012 at 9:00 AM. #

Great surprises here!

by Clara Turbay on May 12, 2012 at 2:26 PM. #

I Love Your dress, thanks For Share


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by swebit.info on May 13, 2012 at 3:59 AM. #

you look very pretty!! this blue color look fabulous on you !
xoxo

by Gaby de Modacapital on May 14, 2012 at 4:45 AM. #

Adorable as always...super cute way you tied the dress...and great color for you too!
You get my vote.
C

by Carly on May 15, 2012 at 10:05 AM. #

What a beautiful and innovative way of styling the dress! Love the accessories that you paired with this outfit.

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by Joanna Le on May 16, 2012 at 8:01 AM. #

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