I’ve been on the lookout for some good fall dresses to share with you guys, and this jersey knit shift dress from Old Navy is my latest score. It’s nice in that you can dress it up or down, and the cut is fairly forgiving. Plus it’s just $29 and often goes on sale. (Today it’s 35% off!)
This dress is very soft and comfortable to wear, and the dolman sleeves are a fun detail. I’m wearing the small, and it’s a regular. It also comes in tall and petite, and I probably should have ordered the tall because I expect it will shrink. (I’m 5’5″ for reference.)
I styled it with a workwear look in mind, or I guess this could be a dinner-out look too. I realize not all office situations allow open-toe shoes, but you could wear a closed bootie or a tall boot with this dress as well. It would also look nice with mules or ballet flats if you prefer.
I was actually going to wear these booties with this dress, but then I realized I’ve already styled a dress with them, so I went with these peep-toe booties, which I think are really cute with it for this time of year when it’s still quite warm.
I love peep-toe booties for this time of year when it’s still warm out but you want your shoes to say “fall.” I think the trick to making them look right is to wear them with an outfit that is also a transitional style. This dress has 3/4 length sleeves, so the peep-toe booties make sense. If I had a dress with long sleeves and a turtleneck, the peep-toe bootie might look out of place. I also don’t recommend wearing tights with these shoes so make sure your pedicure is fresh. (And I probably shouldn’t have laid off the self-tanner quite so soon. LOL!!!)
I recommend sizing down a half size in these booties. The heel is on the higher side, but they’re very comfortable and easy to walk in. Bonus, they’re 20% off!
I accessorized with gold. Aren’t these bordeaux tiger eye drop earrings perfect with this dress!?! I picked them up last week when I was at the mall. I wear a lot of plum and burgundy in the fall and winter, so I know I’ll get a lot of wear out of them.
I also added a gold pendant and some gold bangles.
I often get questions about what shapewear to wear under dresses. I like to wear a slip in addition to medium control shapewear with a dress like this. A slip allows the dress to skim easily over the body and not cling to any lumps and bumps.
A few years ago, I picked up this fitted slip at Nordstrom. It’s pricey for a slip, but I like the raw-cut edges for a smooth fit plus it has a weighted hem so it doesn’t ride up. I wear it under all of my unlined dresses.
The slip has “light control” but that doesn’t do much for those of us with post-child bearing bodies or extra weight we’re trying to hide, so I like to wear my Spanx shape my day girl shorts as well. These help contain the belly pudge (ha!) and provide some shaping through the rear.
As far as this silhouette of this dress goes, I like it from some angles, but I’m unsure about it from others. I feel like it makes me look a little top-heavy with the dolman sleeves adding some extra bulk and making my shoulders look wider than they already are, so perhaps this style is better for someone with more of a pear-shaped body type.
I carried a grey bag with gold hardware (similar here.) I find myself carrying this bag a lot these days. It goes with so much, and it’s a great size for carrying the essentials.
I don’t work in an office, but this is an outfit I’ll wear to church or out to lunch with friends this fall. When it gets colder, I”ll wear this dress with tall boots and tights. You can also throw a cardigan or moto jacket on top for extra warmth.
dress 35% off // shoes 20% off // bag // earrings // necklace // bracelets // sunnies c/o Maui Jim
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I think these are easy, peasy dresses for everyone. Jo-Lynne, and the color is super nice!
You talk about getting the tall version, but I love this length for wearing the OTK boots with it!!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Thanks for the shapewear and slip recommendations! Being in my late forties, I’m finally conceding to the reality that I may need something to hold it all together, no matter that I’m 5’7 and 112 lbs.
Love the color of this dress! BTW, I use Yahoo and the stretched images don’t seem to be there any longer! ????????
Have a blessed and productive day!
Love that color on you and that dress looks amazing with those boots! XO
Thank you, Desiree!
You look terrific is this outfit! I appreciate the shapewear details. The KS earrings are gorgeous. How heavy are they?
They are actually heavier than most of my earrings, I did notice that when I wore them Sat nite. They don’t bother me, but if that’s an issue, be aware that they’re definitely heavier than, say, the KS filigree ones.
Thanks for your reply! I have two different styles of the filigree type and wear one or the other most days. However, I rarely wear another KS pair that I received as a gift because they are too heavy. They are beautiful, though. I bought some KS Lobe Wonder patches which I hope will help.
To cute, love the color and how you pulled the look together
Thank you!
Love the dress and Thanks for the shape wear advice!
Looks fantastic! Man I knew I should have gotten those shoes at the nsale! hehe. Looks great!
Ha! Well, it is hard to know what you’ll want in the fall when you’re shopping in July. 🙂
I see what you did there re workwear and my comment yesterday–thank you!! LOL You rock dear!
LOL! Well, I already had these pictures taken, but I was glad I had a workwear look going up this week after reading your comment. 🙂 I do need a nudge every once in a while to get out of my comfort zone. 🙂
You look so cute. Question. I see your nail polish and toe polish are different color. Is that ok? I have that now but wondered. I wish I felt more comfortable this time of year to do bear legs. Oh my getting older can be hard. Ha ha. You look great.
It’s totally fine to have different colors, in fact, I prefer having two different colors so it’s not so matchy-matchy. That said, I try to choose two complimentary colors, and I don’t love these two colors together. They don’t clash exactly but they don’t really look good together. I usually go with two shades of the same color, or totally neutral on my hands and then any fun color I like on my toes.
PS the yahoo stretch thing is gone now. :). But the dress doesn’t look wine color like ON site shows. On you looks more purple color. Maybe lighting when you took photos. Cute dress for the price.
Funny, it still looks stretched in my yahoo account. But I’m glad it looks right in yours. 🙂 I think it is more burgundy in person. The website is closer. My pictures always seem to be a little off with reds/purples/pinks.
Love this dress! I’ll have to check it out…I need to get a few fall/winter dresses.
You look amazing in that dress! Purple is not usually one if my usual dress colors but I may try it! Thank you!
It comes in some other colors too. I should have mentioned that!
Super cute outfit on you????. Where’s my fall???? I’m in Pa as well and hating this warm humid weather, enough already…I’m ready for boots and cute jackets…ugghhh…this weather makes me stabby????
I know. I love warm weather, but this is getting ridiculous.
You look great in this color as well as the style of dress. I think a faux fur vest would look good with that style of dress (when it gets colder). I just purchased four dresses from Old Navy yesterday with 35% off and an extra 10% considering it was Columbus Day. *Lisa*
Great outfit? What size slip are you wearing?
It’s a medium.
The sizing says S/M and M/L. Just wondering which one?
Oh, sorry. The S/M.
You look beautiful as always
Thanks, Ruby!
Old Navy has some great dresses at such a reasonable price. If I choose to purchase this through your link, do you get some type of credit? Also, is it too late in the season to wear wedge sandals?
Hey Patty, yes, I do. I make a commission when people purchase thru any of my blog links. (So thank you!)
I don’t think it’s too late to wear wedge sandals if it’s hot where you live, but I’d probably choose a pair that looks more fall. Like, I put away my espadrille wedge sandals and lighter colors, but I kept out the brown ones with a leather covered wedge. I probably overthink these things tho. Ha!
You look fabulous in this dress. Thanks for sharing information about under garments.
This is a great look! Thanks for breaking the look down and explaining all the parts of the outfit. That sure makes it easy to replicate.
I’m so glad! 🙂 I guess it pays to be a person who overthinks everything, ha!
I appreciate your shape wear and slip recommendations. Will treat my daughter. Do you have any recommendations for panty hose. My daughter often needs to wear to her office, Spanx are costly as she gets runs in every pair!
I don’t have a go-to brand that I wear. These come highly recommended by a Nordstrom personal stylist who once commented on my blog years ago. I always link to them when I refer people to pantyhose: http://rstyle.me/n/b7i4b6gthw
Thank you, we will give them a try!
My favorite color! I agree that the shape of this dress is a bit off for you. I don’t think its because of the bulk of the dolman sleeve or even the width of your shoulders (they’re not wide, btw) . The dress needs to be more of an A-line. It would balance out all of your lovely features. It’s not you—it’s the dress!
Yeah, it’s a little weird for me. I’d love to see it on someone smaller on top.
Fabulous color dress and wonderful outfit!
Thank you!
That outfit is great on you. You look gorgeous. I just wish Savannah would get out of the 80’s. So hot and humid here. Ready for fall fashions.
Yeah, that’s nasty. I remember visiting South Carolina last October and being overwhelmed by the heat and humidity.
Gorgeous color on you Jo-Lynne! I can imagine it with tights and a big cozy scarf when the weather (finally) gets cooler.
Cheers,
Deborah
http://www.fabulousafter40.com
Thank you, Deborah!
I love that you mentioned wearing “shapewear.” Most women IMO benefit from the little layer underneath.
At my son’s high school homecoming dance last Saturday, it looked like some girls weren’t wearing undergarments of any kind! Yes, they’re teenagers and don’t have bulges, but when did it become okay to leave the house without a bra or underwear? Times are a’ changin!
Oy. What is going on there? My daughters are pretty modest so I’m grateful for that!
This dress, especially the color, looks great on you! I am excited to wear dresses with tights and booties once it cools off (who am I, a year ago I wouldn’t wear a dress!! Lol)
Thanks for the shapewear advice. I ordered the slip from your post when I first read it yesterday. Mine is long overdue for an upgrade!
Loving this color, Jo-Lynne and even better with the gold bling! Very pretty outfit. – Amy
http://stylingrannymama.com/
Thanks, Amy!