A midi length, long sleeved dress with flat shoes & a wool coat sounds rather tame doesn’t it? However if you add a pair of bright red fishnet tights… well that’s just gone & vamped it right up!
This outfit is warm, comfy & perfect for work or running daily errands but I felt it would be even better with a cheeky little twist. As I was saying in this post last week, fishnet tights have had a revival. In fact I’ve had to reign myself in from wearing them with bloody everything! Every morning I find myself asking which colour fishnets will go with this outfit? Obsessed much? Ack they’ll be over by Summer anyway so I might as well enjoy myself. Though perhaps not this much? That’s way too cheeky… wink
I’m a great fan of the denim dress because of it’s easy styling possibilities & todays design is no exception. I spotted this gorgeous one at the Laura Ashley press show which you may have seen on my Instagram. I was instinctively drawn to the retro vibe of it & of course a dress with pockets is perfection in my book! I imagine it styled with my black biker & knee-high boots but also dressed down paired with my tan boots – here & here. Needless to repeat, a denim dress is just so versatile isn’t it? Along with the dress I also chose this pretty pale pink Cocoon Coat which fits me perfectly in a size 12.
A bargain cartoon face clutch bag
My fabulous face clutch bag is a chance find at Tkmaxx for a whopping £12! I KNOW CRAZY!
I happened to be next door to Tkmaxx buying pet food so I popped my head in for a stealth like scan of the premises, as you do. This fun bag immediately jumped out at me, how could I resist at such a ridiculous price? As always with Tkmaxx it’s a bit of an Aladdin’s Cave where sometimes you get really lucky & go home with a gem. Although saying that I’ve just had a look at what they offer online & I have to tell you the clutch bags are excellent. Quite an impressive range of styles & price – If you’re in the market for a new clutch it’s worth taking a look here.
Todays el-cheapo clutch is reminiscent of the playful cartoonish bags by Anya Hindmarch. Here is a selection I’ve chosen to show you today, any of which I’d happily own including a couple that happen to be greatly reduced! Do you like this type of bag?
By for now, Mx
Dress & Coat c/- Laura Ashley
Comments ( 17 )
Nancy
Yeah! Fishnet tights! I love them. Always have, as a punk teen, as a trendy thirthy and still love them! And what a stunning clutch.
MT
Me too Nancy! Fishnets sound difficult to style but really they aren’t if you don’t over think the outfit xx
Nancy
,you are so right about that!
sequinist
Love the statement clutch! And the fishnets, of course… That denim dress is so SO pretty; what a gorgeous neck detail. That really elevates it above being Just A Denim Dress.
You’re having fun racing around town in your red fishnets, aren’t you?! xx
MT
Hahaha you know it Lisa! Actually a lady came up to me this day & asked if I was O.K. Hahahaha she didn’t say it in a kind way let me tell you 😉
Abby@Midlifecrisisnut
The clutch – OMG! A show stealer! I want one too 😍 And the fishnets, it’s the first time I see them in red, amazing! Of course you look beautiful as always… xx Abby
MT
The bag is a gem of a find isn’t it Abby? Shame there was only one but I suppose that’s why they were selling it so cheaply, perhaps it was the last? xxx
Beckie
Such a cute look! I love it. Love the red of the tights with the red lipstick on the bag. I always wear fishnet tights they’re my fave!
Beckie xo || The Pale Tails
MT
Hi Beckie! I see on your blog that the fishnets are right up your alley, glad you like my way of styling them xx
Suzy Turner
I’d never have thought that red fishnets could look so cool! I absolutely love the way you’ve styled this outfit – flat shoes too! Genius 😀
Suzy xx
http://www.suzyturner.com
MT
Pah Genius is a bit strong Suzy…Aw ok I’ll go with it 😉 Teeheehee
thestylesplash
Love the fishnets! That clutch bag really was a top find! I can’t walk past a TKMaxx without popping in for a quick look. I’ve found some great things there 🙂
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
MT
Thanks Emma! Yeah it’s funny how Tkmaxx lures, I can’t walk by either 😉
robjodiefilogomo
The only pair of fishnets I have is nude—but I have a feeling that’s going to change now!!
Love this look!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
MT
Oh nude is a gorgeous colour to have them in Jodie! I’m wondering what you’ll go for next?
Gail Hanlon
A great way to vamp up your look – and the cute bag too! I used to avoid fish nets like the plague but in different colours I think they’re ace.
Gail
http://www.isthismutton.com
MT
Thanks for that Gail.
I know what you mean (assuming you mean black?) about the coloured fishnets being easier to wear.