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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Another Lesson in Layering

Still flipping through the pages of Derek Blasberg's Classy sequel, "Very Classy," I can't help notice the plentiful references to the iconic little black dress. Sentiments re: said dress include the following: Coco Chanel. Wear with anything. Feel sexy regardless...But I'm here to squash predisposed theory about the LBD. Yes it's true Coco Chanel is a sentiment and you can most certainly wear the little black dress with anything but uh, you don't have to feel sexy if you don't want to. Some days we just want to look like astronauts and that's okay. Other days, we just want to break our own previous records for how many layers worn...am I right? Am I right? Either way, this iconic dress can fit into the equation at your own discretion. 

And now, I'm having trouble properly segueing into the photo content feature below, another lesson in layering, so I'm just going to go ahead and do it. I've always hated transition sentences.
dress: Rag + Bone
There are steps. Step 1 exhibits...exhibits. Exhibit A: The little black dress. Exhibit B: Makeshift monocle.
shoes: Thakoon, necklaces: MR DANNIJO
Step 2: On this day, I stray away from allowing shoes and accessories to act as the final step and instead include them in layering tactic number two. Sometimes, the layers trump the shoes. Just kidding. Nothing trumps shoes. Except posing while in mid-fall. Kidding again! That doesn't trump shoes either, it's just plain old weird cool.
long sleeve t shirt: The Reformation
Step 75: Just kidding! It's step 3. Really threw you for a loop there, eh? Sometimes adding staple to staple--in this instance, t shirt to little black dress--yields the most positive results in a longer run. They're like camouflage layers you forget are there in time. And then when you're so warm and not suffocating, you remember and you smile and you thank yourself for buying the simple clothes that make all the difference.
hairy dress: Nasty Gal
Step 4: And then you drop the hair bomb. I thought this was a dress but now I see that it's nothing more than a hairy chest, I mean vest. It seemed an ideal summer-repelling layer: it's not fur, it's not thick...I was right. But what good are summer clothes if you can't bring them to Fall?
plaid jacket: The Hellers
No good at all, children. No good at all. So find a baby bench and put your foot down. On it. 
Give yourself a high five. You didn't break any sort of layering record by any means, but nevertheless, you did good, kid.

112 comments:

  1. haha awesome! those shoes are crazy! i love when you do these posts

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  2. Leandra, you are my favourite layering teacher! I high five back even if I haven't completed the exercise, yet...

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  3. LOL, great layering tips! looking great as always :)

    xxx,

    Fashion Fractions

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  4. I love this look! And your hilarious commentary. I am a big fan of the layered look but as I am a little pudgy, I feel like I can't pull it off. Would love to hear your advice!

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  6. I've always hated transition sentences too haha this post is great. Thank you :)

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  7. What if, like me, you are curvy? I have a big chest and a small waist so sometimes layering can make me look a lot larger. With looser fitting clothing 'the ladies' hold the fabric out and make it appear that everything on me is big. Any suggestions for us gals with the goodies?

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  8. I love the hairy dress!

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  9. love the chanel bag!
    and the jewellery is great too!
    <3

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  10. I'll try for a curvy layering post early next week!

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  11. I kinda want to live inside your closet.

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  12. Curvy layering? Yay! I have sizable breasts and a butt, so layering often makes me look like a sausage popping out of its casing.

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  13. Love it. You layer like no one else.

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  14. One day, all these layers will collapse over you! ;)

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  15. It's funny because in pic 1 that dress is not flattering you at all and you end up looking like a rockstar!! Big up!

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  16. Okay how is it that you can make this work! I mean it DOES fucking work! Like who would have though of laying that way! I love it! I really like that White shirt/dress thingie! You make it look so effortless!

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  17. Best outfit you've ever worn. I am so the opposite of repelled; I want to be wearing that NOW! This just became my computer's background.

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  18. Maybe it's because you are showing the leg but I actually fount the result good. Who would say. Ok, maybe not the necklaces: everything but too many accessories in order not to look like a pine tree. And you look just fine ;)

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  19. your posts never fial to make me smile! i am in awe of your layering skills, that hairy dress and booties! ahh too good

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  20. JUST LOVED IT!

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  21. masterful. simply masterful

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  22. cool outfit. Love the coat, the shoes and of course the Chanel bag!

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  23. haha love this outfit. the furry dress... pretty amazing.

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  24. Look forward to the curvy layering post... DD stands for doubly difficult to pull certain looks off! P.S. Is this by any chance a glance of the Man Repeller's new apartment, have we flown the nest? :-)

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  25. I actually used your layering-over-dress techniques for my creative post-wedding photo shoot. I wore jackets, vests, and t-shirts over my wedding dress. The photographers loved it. Don't worry, I gave you the credit as my inspiration. <3

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  26. PERFECT outfit...and ofcourse the always classic CHANEL bag <3
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  27. WOW! you are really the master of it! hands down :)

    Kaye
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  28. i just came. this is ridiculous in a realllyyyyy good way.

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  29. yes! i'm all about layering, whatever the season. and that furry top is rad.

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  30. Love it : )

    xoxo, Céline
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  31. I love this outfit. Layering is my fav! That jacket is amazing as well! Delightful lesson in layering.

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  32. Hilarious! I love this post and I love how you layered it! I'm learning! =)

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  33. Awesome, love the layering.
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  34. love this look !

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  35. that flannel topper is AMAZE! Great outfit and thanks for the layering tips!

    xoxo Jessica @ www.mystylevita.com

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  36. Haha i love the layering! you are always so silly and carefree looking :)

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  37. I almost purchased said 'hairy dress' the other day! Looks amazing on you. May have to go back and click the 'buy' button :)

    Kate

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  38. good job! not took tacky but still stylish

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  39. Layers. Can't get through the cold fall/winter day without them! :)))

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  40. Your Chanel and your shoes are killing me...!! Great job!!

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    :)

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  42. love the Outfit and the Post!!!:D

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  43. How do you do it you crazy, insane (in the best way) woman ?! Thanks for making astronaut dressing around the world possible ! I could just pet you with all that fur you've got on x

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  44. Love the layered look. Your shuz are fabulous ~jen

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  45. I LOVE THIS POST - you are amaaazzzing



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  46. This is really cool. I love LBDs but I also like twisting up classics

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  47. HEY!

    What will you be for Halloween???

    I'm going to be Mary-Kate Olsen, with long scraggly hair, black layers, fringe vest, bird skull necklace and giant sunnies. A little dated costume maybe but FUN to wear at my office job. Maybe I'll chain smoke marlboro reds and make over my co-workers. "Like, what if you put that jacket... over your head a little, and, like twisted a letter opener into your bun and lined your pants with staples. That's soooo trendy right now, babe."

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  48. Like... what if you made staples into shoes with duct tape and wore a file cabinet as outerwear. It'd be so, like, Salvador Dali. He's a really big inspiration for Ashley and I. We always keep artists in mind when we're designing, like Piss Christ and that, you know? It's so, like, innovative.

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  49. perfect layering, love

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    x

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  50. How you paired the "hairy dress" underneath the tartan plaid was magical. Classy pieces with a bit of fun.

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  51. Girl, you´re good! extra good! and also very thin...this layring never would work for me. and that makes me so sad ;(

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  52. Awesome layering. Your blog always makes me want to layer the heck out of my outfits.
    -Katherine
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  53. REALLY nice! I always love your layering so much. Amazing shoes (and last photo) by the way!!

    XO Charlotte
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  54. those shoes are killer! and I love how you make layering look so effortless

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  55. one of my favorite layering posts! love the textures and of course the plaid!

    xoxo
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  56. Obsessed with the fringe dress but looks like Nastygal doesn't have it?? I see only a pink top...! Maybe it sold out bc of you!

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  57. i love the step to step transformation. great outfit

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  58. Great tips and great pieces! You're very pretty.

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  59. those boots are perfection! great post as always <3

    XO Sahra
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  60. OMG! love the shoes so much!!! eeekkk!

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  61. You are so right. There are so many days where we don't want to be sexy at all. But that doesn't mean we sacrifice ourselves with bad fashion. This post is good ole non-sexy high fashion at its finest! So once again, you manage to keep blowing our minds away at how you piece outfits together. And we LOVE IT! Keep the layering lessons coming!

    LOVES the shoes BTW

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  62. all that hair! i love this.
    V.LOG

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  63. Eres simplemente FANTÁSTICA!!!.XOXO

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  64. I tweeted at chu. Just now, i did it.

    Also, you are as SUPES cute as ever. Don't change a thing.

    xo
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  65. You are really amazing!!! This is the first time I post a comment in your blog, but I've been following it for a long time!!! I LOVE IT!!! I have a great time reading your posts, and your style... sooo great!!!!

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  66. Snaps on the layering! The Thakoon boots and hairy chest..er...vest are fab.

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  67. LOVELY!! xoxo

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  68. The dress is gorgeous!

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  69. there is something very wrong with you.
    it's wonderful.
    i love it.

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  70. Big fan of layering in the unpredictable London Autumn....
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  71. love love love
    you are awesome

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  72. less layers than I thought when I initially read the title, haha. I like it! the boots are fun, I wouldn't mind falling in those.

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  73. Those shoes really do trump everything. Looking good.

    xx - SWW
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  74. i love your facial expressions and poses!

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  75. super cool. love this, love your blog.



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  76. You have the cutest, quirkiest personality & there is something so charismatic about it! Now that I've expressed my uber gay girl crush, I love the layering:)

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  77. That rag & bone dress is adorable with the sweaters, love it!

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  78. Swear to god, I want to be your best friend! Hahahahaha also, totally cool outfit per usual.
    --Sarah

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  79. I have to say dear, you got me one more time (NOT easy!)
    Uber-Chic indeed

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  80. this is really amazing!!
    i am so inspired!!

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  81. This article is really great! It's not too man repeller-y but still solid. I love the plaid on top of it all. I deffinatley will try this in the future.

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  82. Fabulous & original. Naomi, you're the ultimate high-fashionista in the blogosphere.

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  83. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!!!!!

    LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!!!
    LOTS OF KISSESS!

    *NAIARA CRUZ*

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  84. Your Chanel bag... Oh my god. Drop dead sexy! As are you. I can't even fathom wearing any of these pieces together but my god, you fucking work it!

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  85. I'll admit I was skeptic at the beginning, but a believer by the end. I am loving this look and going to my closet immediately to experiment. Love it all!

    Chelsea

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  86. Great, you're so inspirational :)

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  87. Really LOVE your style.

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  88. LOVE your blog. you are hilarious with impeccable taste, even when being risky:) but...... your outfits are always strictly designer and very out of reach for us cheap folk;) So I made your look for less and I hope you like... let me know!
    http://subjecttofashion.blogspot.com/2011/10/fall-fit-for-less.html

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  89. Everything goes great cause you´re thin! what about the chubby ones? help us!
    Tania

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  90. soft and feminine, with a bit of EDGE. Love the layered look with all the frills and layers. Good job!

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  91. your step-by-step-outfitting is amazing! I'm so happy i fould you blog!

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