We're inching towards cooler temps here in the Southeast, so I thought it's time to another wearing now, later and after post, this time featuring the sleeveless trench dress.
Now granted when I started seeing sleeveless trenches take off last fall, I had a bit of a Why? moment. Like, if you wanted to wear a trench coat, don't you want your arms to be covered so you can actually stay warm/dry? What is up with some sort of long half jacket?
But then retailers started making the look a little softer and calling it a trench dress and it was like some cartoon balloon went up over my head and a light bulb danced around in it. Because suddenly, hello layering possibilities.
Wear Now ♥ ♥ ♥
Dress: Banana Republic (similar long trench vests or similar long suiting vests)
Top: Old Navy (similar white tees)
Belt: H&M (similar brown belts)
Necklace: Loli & the Bean via Shoptiques (similar blue statement necklaces)
Bracelets: J.Crew & c/o Style Lately (similar turquoise bracelets)
Shoes: Zara (similar gold sandals)
Bag: Zara (similar crossbody bags)
Wear Later ♥ ♥ ♥
Top: J.Crew crinkle boy shirt (similar black gingham pieces)
Shoes: Jessica Simpson (similar animal print pumps)
Bracelet: J.Crew (similar gold cuffs)
Ring: c/o JewelMint (similar statement rings)
Bag: J.Crew (similar taupe-tan bags - these Cambridge Satchel push lock bags are fantastic)
Wear After That ♥ ♥ ♥
Tee: H&M (similar B&W striped tees)
Top: J.Crew (similar red plaid shirts)
Jeans: Banana Republic (similar medium-wash jeans)
Shoes: Kate Spade (similar embellished slip-ons)
Bag: Furla (similar red mini totes - these Rebecca Minkoff mini MABs are gorge lookalikes)
* All similar item links are direct, not affiliate, thanks to my partner, Shopbop.
I love that dress open as a vest! I never would have thought to do that!
ReplyDeleteI used the regular sleeveless trench as inspiration for that one, thanks much!
DeleteI have 2 trench dress and love all the options it offers. It really is such a great piece to wear year round. Love the ways you've styled yours!
ReplyDeleteAlice
www.happpinessatmidlife.com
Would love to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.
Yes I've seen you rocks yours. I missed out on the beige AT version from last year(?)!
DeleteI love these posts, great inspirations for how to take things from Summer to Winter! I totally need a trench dress after seeing how versatile they are, you look gorgeous in all 3 outfits! XO -Kim
ReplyDeletewww.thethirtysomethinglife.com
I kind of want them in more colors now, hehe.
DeleteThis is great. I was a bit iffy on the sleeveless trenches and jackets at first too, but I really do think they're great layering pieces. And you've demonstrated that perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThank you, girl!
DeleteI had the same thoughts about the sleeveless trench, but you're right, a trench dress makes so much more sense. And I love how you've styled it for several seaons - so smart!
ReplyDeleteNCsquared Life
They seem just made for layering and showing off interesting sleeves, hehe.
DeleteLove the trench vest and how you've styled it! It is a great layering piece!
ReplyDelete~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
Thank you, girl!
DeleteYou are so right! A sleeveless trench seems useless but a sleeveless trench dress has endless possibilities! I am seeing this trend all over now and am starting to really like it! Love how you styled this one!
ReplyDeletexo,cynthia