WIW 7/2: Formula 4S (Simple Sheath, Stunning Shoes)

I've been trying to declutter our house and simplify (not very successfully, but trying!). So I've also become more interested in outfits that pack a powerful punch without being too fussy or ALGO. I was inspired by my colleague at work, who always seems to look very sleek and polished. She repeats outfits often and wears somewhat of a uniform of simple sheath dresses, mostly black or grey or black and white. I notice that they seem to all have a little detail that makes them more interesting, like leather shoulder trim, or a zipper all the way down the front, or colorblocking. She also has a killer shoe collection, Prada and Louboutin etc, with high heels and peep toe booties etc. So I thought I'd try an outfit based on her formula 4S--simple sheath, stunning (or statement, or sexy) shoes. When I wore this I got lots of compliments on the color of the dress, and also the shoes. One colleague said, "Well, I didn't think it was possible, but you have finally outdone Dr. X on the shoes!" And one of the nurses recognized that they looked like Valentino Rockstuds.

Thanks as always for your comments!

Cynthia Steffe cobalt sheath dress (very similar to my poppy sheath dress with the asymmetric neckline)
Forever 21 studded bracelet
Burberry watch
Sam Edelman Ollies
MZ Wallace Tribeca tangerine purse
Theory Lanai blazer (I wore the blazer just in the morning to go to work because it was cold, but I'm not sure if it works--it's hard to find a topper for this dress!).

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11 Comments

  • jackiec replied 9 years ago

    Wow! You look so great! But really, as soon as I saw the orange bag I fell on the floor. I love the punch of orange with the blue. Fantastic! Great formula - I'd keep that formula in rotation too if I had the killer shoes like you :)

  • goldenpig replied 9 years ago

    Thanks Jackiec! The bright cobalt and orange colors are so not part of my colleague's formula (she only wears grey, black and white) but I have to stay true to myself!

  • Astrid replied 9 years ago

    You look fantastic! Awesome outfit.

  • Louise replied 9 years ago

    Fantastic shoes. I love the blue and orange together, very punchy x

  • Gracie replied 9 years ago

    Wow, this looks fantastic! I like the direction you're taking and experimenting with, and your orange bag adds Your personal colorful touch, so fab!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    What a fantastic formula - and you have great dresses and footwear to pull it off. Looking fab Natalie :)

  • christy replied 9 years ago

    Yes! Fantastic! I love this so much. I wish I could wear more sleeveless dresses, but I am always so blasted cold in the frigid A/C that I have to wear a jacket to stay warm which I think detracts from the powerful simplicity of an outfit like this. I'm loving the simplicity of the silhouette with the use of color to make it your own.

  • carambola replied 9 years ago

    The whole outfit is stunning on you.

  • Neel replied 9 years ago

    *Plonk*

  • Susie replied 9 years ago

    This is beautiful, Natalie. I love this formula for you. 

  • rachylou replied 9 years ago

    Stunning is no joke!

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