Forever in stripes








Like most sane people, I have a love/hate relationship with Forever 21. It's just one those places that you hate going into. You know even before you walk in that the place will be overwhelming, the fabrics will be cheap, the knockoffs will be obvious, and you'll hate yourself for buying something. Yet, without fail, you'll find multiple things you like and you'll walk out with a purchase. Naturally, this is what happened when I went there last week while in Chicago.

I remembered loving this on Nataly awhile back and decided to try it on for myself just for fun. I was completely smitten with it instantly and now I never want to take it off. That's normal, right? I got quite the few compliments on it yesterday, including the old woman who works at the convenience store on campus who said, "I always love your ensembles, they always look so good on you," and told me this one was her favorite and a very suspicious looking guy on the street. Consider my life made.

In other news, I'm wearing the death out of these tights. I try to look at it as getting my money's worth.

Thank you to everyone for all of the kind words of encouragement about being stressed out! I'm halfway through interviews, done with a speech and a group project, and my cold is already getting better. Not bad.

Dress: Forever 21
Cardigan: American Apparel (consignment)
Shoes: UO
Necklaces: Jewelmint
Ring: H&M
Tights: Target

17 comments

  1. oooo i'm loving this one one you- especially with the colored tights! i wear the crap out of my maroon ones too, don't worry. and that's so sweet of the convenience store lady to say...ad the creepy guy on the street. yay for being cute!

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  2. This is a gorgeous outfit! I'm like the old lady- its a favorite!

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  3. I do like that dress a lot. I love how the stripes are going different directions on the top and bottom, breaks it up a bit! And those shoes are the cutest! I really need to get myself some loafers...

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  4. I'm the same way about F21 and it's jam packed with stuff, but I always find something. Love this outfit with the colored tights! New follower! Love for you to check out my blog too!

    www.everydaywitharedhead.blogspot.com

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  5. It is honestly impossible for me to go into Forever21 and come out empty handed. I always seem to find things I like. This dress looks awesome on you, and I love how you mixed navy and burgundy!

    www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

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  6. Haha, I know exactly what you mean...that's like me walking into the Rue 21 here...ugh, I walked out with two pairs of jeans from there yesterday, and I soooo wasn't planning on buying anything. Goes to show I have no self control and should avoid the mall like the plague next time...
    ;)
    Anyway, I always enjoy seeing your ensembles too! Hehe, the dress really does look good on you, and I have a pair of tights similar to yours! Although I've worn mine so often from last winter they're starting to get torn. -_- Time for new tights!

    Trendy Teal

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  8. Elana my dear! I guess I'm a bit late on the encouraging compliments, but I totally feel ya on the overwhelming amount of school right now! Sounds like you are making strides, and still managing to look cute! Keep it up, Thanksgiving is on the horizon!!

    Definitely just went into Forever 21 the other day and was reminded of how stressful it is in there...stressful and adorable. I think this is the perfect formula for an outfit: cute dress + cardi + colored tights! The blue sweater and purple tights are an unexpected but fun combo!

    perfectly priya

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  9. Sometimes I'm at a loss as to how to wear colored tights - but you pull them off great! Glad I stopped by!

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  10. Loooooove this dress! I saw it at Forever 21 but they didn't have my size. I have no shame in shopping there! For trendy pieces it's the best. You get what you want and you don't feel guilty about spending money on it <3

    xo

    Ashley

    Southern (California) Belle

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  11. glad to hear things are looking up over there for you & aaaaaah F21, I haven't been in one in over a yr on purpose but was successful on the last visit as well because I got information overload and left haha. But sigh.. the dress really is darling on you. comments by old ladies are always the best!
    http://dusanabotswana.com

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  12. I know nothing at all about knock-offs, but I always buy something at F21. Then I get sad when it falls apart!
    I love your stripey dress!

    Rachel

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  13. LOOKS SO CUTE ON YOU OH MY GOOOOODNESS. I LOVE LOVE IT W/ THOSE TIGHTS. YOU A COURSE WEAR IT SO MUCH BETTER ;-) MISS U GIRLLLL

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  14. Super cute look dear!
    Lovely blog! Following you on Bloglovin! Hope you'll follow me back! <3

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  15. You seriously rock colored tights like no one else! I love this dress on you. Such a cute outfit!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  16. I'm loving this look! I would wear those tights all the time too if I had them, they are great. I agree about Forever 21. I go through phases where I'm like "I can't handle going in there, it is too chaotic" and then I get brave and I find myself buying so many cute things for cheap! That dress is a great find.

    xo Jenny
    [archi]dress

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