Outfit Idea: Sequin Dress and a Leather Jacket. | Ashley from LSR

A Sequin Dress + Leather Jacket for Take 5.

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by Ashley

Ashley Style Blogger + Creative Director

Can’t leave the leather jacket at home, even for a 20s-themed event.

When your good friend + fellow blogger is co-chairing a 20s-themed fundraising event (go Cait and team Take 5!) for the Junior League of KC, you immediately begin hunting for something Gatsby-esque. If you’re me, it’s a blousy striped sequin dress (from Tularosa on serious sale right now), silver sandals (from NYE!), and a diamante gold head chain– and then you throw your favorite leather jacket over the top. Adding a tough edge to an outfit is what I do, and honestly, this jacket is pretty much a security blanket at this point. A super dark + vampy lip helps set that 20s mood, too.

Outfit Idea: Sequin Dress and a Leather Jacket. | Ashley from LSR
Tularosa dress (on major sale right now!) // River Island jacket (this season’s version here and similar here) // Schutz sandals c/o Shopbop (love this version with a chunky heel, too) // ASOS head chain (only $13!) // Wanderlust + Co necklace // Le Specs sunglasses c/o Shopbop (more here and other colors here) // Too Faced Melted Chocolate lipstick in Chocolate Cherries

Outfit Idea: Sequin Dress and a Leather Jacket. | Ashley from LSR

Outfit Idea: Sequin Dress and a Leather Jacket. | Ashley from LSR

Outfit Idea: Sequin Dress and a Leather Jacket. | Ashley from LSR

Outfit Idea: Sequin Dress and a Leather Jacket. | Ashley from LSR

Outfit Idea: Sequin Dress and a Leather Jacket. | Ashley from LSR

Outfit Idea: Sequin Dress and a Leather Jacket. | Ashley from LSR

Outfit Idea: Sequin Dress and a Leather Jacket. | Ashley from LSR

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I hit Take 5 with my best friend (and photog), Brina. The event was at The Brass on Baltimore, which was gorgeous and definitely in-step with the Gatsby theme. Just check out that chandelier!

Take 5 Event in KC. | Ashley from LSR

We met up with Cait at the event and immediately hit the bar (priorities). Cranberry Moscow mules? Okay, thank you. Next we cruised by the food offerings: butternut squash raviloi, cupcakes, soft-baked pretzels (a personal weakness of mine; thank God the dress wasn’t fitted!), and a killer cheese, veggie, and hummus spread? That’ll have your girl coming back for seconds.

Take 5 Event in KC. | Ashley from LSR
My babes! L-r: Cait, Brina, me.

The boys from Battery Tour were DJing the event; I had never had the pleasure of seeing these guys live. AY and his crew are so much fun! Dancing, singing, emceeing, playing all the best songs– they got the crowd going and by the end of the night, everyone was on the dance floor.

Take 5 Event in KC. | Ashley from LSR
…Cait even secured a Snapchat geofilter, well done!

It was such a fun night! And it all went to a great cause: fundraising for the Junior League, a group of fierce women dedicated to community service.

My dress was such a smash– not only was it comfy, but that asymmetrical hem + thigh slit combo was so fun to war. The cold-shoulder was a fun touch and added a little extra oomph to the look. (I did take off my leather jacket at some point in the night, believe it or not.) And the room to eat, bless! Thank the fashion gods I wasn’t in some skintight number– I ate too many yummy pretzels.

I didn’t think I needed a pair of strappy silver sandals (until I wore an all-metal silver dress for my birthday, that is), but these Schutz bad boys are getting quite a bit of play. (Wore them here as part of the outfit I wore to judge the Transformations Charity Gala back in January.) If you need a pair (wedding season will be here before we know it!), I highly suggest ’em. I also love these versions with a chunky heel.

Linking up with Stylin in St. Louis, Curly Crafty Mom, Elegance & Mommyhood, Living on Cloud Nine, Adri Lately, Meet at the Barre, Threads for Thomas, Nancy’s Fashion Style, A Pocketful of Polka Dots, Shelbee on the Edge, More Pieces of Me + Sincerely Jenna Marie, Michelle’s Pa(i)ge + Northwest Blonde, and Pink Sole.

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127 Comments

  5. Phenomenal! The cut and design of this dress is amazing, you look stunning and Roaringly beautiful! How fun!

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  13. Girl…you are totally fabulous in this!!
    I’ve always love the idea of dichotomy in my outfits (although I sometimes struggle with it) and that’s what your outfit screams to me!!!
    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!
    XOXO
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Same, girlfriend, same. I don’t like to commit to something super-feminine (love this vibe on other people, don’t love it so much on myself), so adding in a super tough/unexpected/weird element is exactly what I need. I’m so glad you like it!

    1. Thank you, ladyyyyyyy! It was a really fun look to put together- you know I like to go big. And YES SO BLONDE, yikes! 😉

  22. You look AMAZING!! I love that dress on you. And the sequins + leather combo is too good. Sounds like a really fun night!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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