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Style-Off!

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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  1. Rosalinda Tjioe says

    May 9, 2012 at 10:20 am

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

    http://rosalindatj.blogspot.com

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  2. Natasha Fatah says

    May 9, 2012 at 11:10 am

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

    xoxo
    ~Natasha Fatah~
    ~Natasha Fatah~

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  3. Closet Fashionista says

    May 9, 2012 at 11:32 am

    Ooh I love your look!! Off to vote! 😀
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  4. Happy Chinadoll says

    May 9, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    I love the outfit. Great idea with the twist!
    http://happychinadoll.blogspot.ca/

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  5. PetiteLittleGirl says

    May 9, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    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!

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  6. Urban Mantra says

    May 9, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    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!

    http://www.urbanmantra.blogspot.com

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  7. Lauren says

    May 9, 2012 at 2:39 pm

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

    http://www.petiteonapenny.com

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  8. Ketty says

    May 9, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    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

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  9. lisacng says

    May 9, 2012 at 3:24 pm

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

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  10. Naghmeh says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    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

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  11. Marisa says

    May 9, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    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

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  12. Leonie says

    May 10, 2012 at 2:06 am

    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

    Embracing Pastels

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  13. Sarah says

    May 10, 2012 at 5:41 am

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

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  14. Andrea says

    May 11, 2012 at 8:04 am

    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/

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  15. Suzie Q says

    May 11, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    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
    http://www.StyleCueBySuzieQ.com

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  16. Alison says

    May 11, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    I love the way you’ve styled this dress! Your waist is so teeny tiny 🙂

    http://www.stylingmylife.com

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  17. Cara says

    May 12, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    So much fun!

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

    xo Cara
    http://www.afashionloveaffair.com

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  18. Clara Turbay says

    May 12, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    Great surprises here!

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    May 13, 2012 at 10:59 am

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  20. Gaby de Modacapital says

    May 14, 2012 at 11:45 am

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

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  21. Carly says

    May 15, 2012 at 5:05 pm

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

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  22. Joanna Le says

    May 16, 2012 at 3:01 pm

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

    http://www.xjole.com

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