I have had a pretty Anthro brand dress sitting in my closet for a while now. It’s a kimono-style wrap dress and I just wasn’t sure how to wear it with the weather turning chilly…
It almost seems like a silky robe, so this afternoon I tried, um, wearing it like a robe over my other clothes…
At least with pants, you don’t have to worry about your dress being too short for your VERY young age.
So, this year, I’ve upped the ante. Firstly, it will be only dresses for me for the month of December. Last year, I allowed myself to wear skirts too, but this year, I’m going to stick to the official rules!! Secondly, I set up a fundraising page here and a goal of $300. There is absolutely no pressure to donate but if you’ve ever been moved by the story of any woman – any sister – dealing with exploitation, consider being one small part of the solution. I follow Blythe and Dressember on Instagram and these ladies are sincerely moved and humbled by the amazing international support of what started out as a modest cause. They’ve captured hope and that is something worth being involved in! You are also VERY WELCOME to join me and the rest of the international Dressember movement in wearing dresses throughout December, no donation necessary! Support is support, and it is all good! Use the hashtag #Dressember, tag @Dressember on Instagram or @DressemberORG on Twitter, and use other hashtags like last year’s #youcandoanythinginadress or this year’s #itsbiggerthanadress. This is a perfect excuse to do a little Dressember thrift shopping for dress options, or you can do like Dressember’s founder and wear one dress throughout the whole month!!! Or something in between! Any participation is welcome and no participation is too small! Now just one thing left to decide…
P.S. My motto for 2014 Dressember:
Thrift your dress and donate the rest!
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My goal is to wear outfits that are assembled from only thrifted items (I do not look great in dresses). Today I am wearing my blue booties, lilac jeans, beige/white flouncy sweater and cobalt blue scarf (total cost less than $20).
Thanks for all the tips.
Jenn
That is awesome!!! I love it when my outfit is entirely thrifted, especially with such a low total cost! Way to go, Jenn! Ps. I bet you just need the right dress – don’t give up!!
nicole