Red pill or blue pill? Idk, is there a blush option?
A faux suede sleeveless blush trench was part of my spring style dreams. I had planned on wearing this trench as a dress with pink pumps and really get my Barbie on. Unfortunately, Kansas City spring is super finicky: 70° one day, 40° the next. And the latter was exactly the kind of day it turned out to be when I broke out this blush baby. Ugh. How to mitigate: wear it open by tieing the belt in the back, layered on over jeans and a turtleneck. (And keep the pink pumps in the mix!) You have to be ready to style pivot in KC.
It only makes sense for me to snag a pair of small 90s-esque sunglasses, considering my fashion foray as of late (exhibit a, b, c). So when I decided to wear this dress as a sleeveless trench, I figured why not go full Matrix Morpheus? The combination was a fun, super feminine spin on a classic 90s character. Who wouldn’t want to look like a blush (and blonde!) Morpheus? It was a brilliant outfit for brunch with the girls.
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You will definitely see this blush trench again, once spring fully takes hold. And while I love it with the brighter pink pumps, it would be perfect with a nude sandal or even a tortoiseshell pump to offset those buttons. It would also be pretty worn open over a summer dress, or as a girly spin on cutoffs and a t-shirt. Despite being a statement piece in and of itself, it has some serious remix potential.
If you want to see if the small 90’s sunnies work for you, I’d recommend Amazon. You can find some super cheap options to test drive the trend before committing to something more expensive. I picked up these for under $10!
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I was so intrigued by this sleeveless trench – I’ve never seen one before. You’ve styled it really well – I love it! I love the blush colour, it’s divine x
Thanks so much, Maria! I really like the way this look turned out!
I’m glad you worked those pumps into this – they are awesome and definitely throwing me some serious Barbie vibes (never a bad thing as far as I’m concerned).
Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines
Haha- my good friend said the same thing when I walked into brunch! I was totally good with it! 😉
Cute outfit! And perfect for this transitional time between seasons. You convinced me — I’ll take the blush pill, please!
Blush pill ftw!
Great looking trench and luv the sexy heels ♥
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Thank you, Ann!
A brilliant blush Brunch outfit for sure! I love that trench vest…so many possibilities and you look amazing!
Thank you, babe! Hope you are having an amazing week!
Gahhhhhh…this is what spring dreams are made of!! That trench is fabulous, girlie!!
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
Thanks so much, babe!
The weather has been so strange this Spring! The blush trench is perfect for those odd weather days, and I love the way you have styled it.
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Soooo strange, right? I can’t take all the back-and-forth between cold and warm! But I’m sure once summer comes and KC is SO hot, I’ll be dreaming of cooler days, lol.
The blush trench coat is so cute! I love how you styled it.
https://sugarcoatedbears.blogspot.com/
Thanks, Courtney!
I totally love this combination Ashley. In fact, I have a trench vest like this in yellow, and I may have to copy this!!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
You totally should! Yellow would be so fun!
Trench and heels are awesome! I love these colors :-*
Melanie / http://www.goldzeitblog.de
Thank you, Melanie!
You know me, I’m a sucker of anything blush! I love that the trench vest has a classic look so it can be worn is several occasion!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
I’m right there with ya- totally blush-obsessed.
I am seriously in love with that blush trench! I love the way you styled it here, and it will look amazing as a dress too!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
I am sooo pumped to style it as a dress!
Yes can’t get enough of the blush trend and I have always loved it with gray. And the pumps are great and the whole look goes so well with your hair!
Allie of ALLIENYC
http://www.allienyc.com
Thank you so much, Allie! I have really been lovin’ my blonde!
I love this trench vest! I have a similar one and always get a ton of wear out of it. I like how you styled it with jeans, and I know it will look great with a dress when the weather cooperates.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Ughhh, this KC weather is killin’ my spring style game! Lol. Thanks for swinging by, doll!
Your sleeveless trench is super glam! Slay babe!
Kisses, Paola.
Expressyourself
Thanks so much, sista!
Trench coats are my jam and this blush trench coat is talking to me. I just might order it 🙂 Have a great week Ashley.
It’s a really killer spring piece! 🙂
I love this look dear
kisses
Marina
http://www.sweetlavanda.it
Thanks so much, doll!
these are beautiful
Wonder Cottage
Thank you!
Looking so chic lady! I really love the trench! Perfectly styled!
Edwige | http://www.hypnozglam.com
Thank you so much, lady!
I seriously love everything about this look!! What a gorgeous trench vest!!
I’m in loooove with this piece, too- I cannot wait for it to warm up so I can wear it as a dress!
Perfect look!
Federica
http://www.federicadinardo.com
Thank you, gf!
As usual very interesting) thanks a lot for sharing)
Thanks, Vika!
I think this outfit is perfect Ashley…one of my fav!!! Trench is amazing….
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Eni
Eniwhere Fashion
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Thanks, Eni! Happy Wednesday!
I love that blush trench! It is super cute worn casually like this! I hope you still have a chance to wear it as a dress!
Thanks, girlfriend!
I’m in serious need of this blush trench!
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It’s such a killer piece, right? Thanks for swinging by, babe!
These pumps are the cutest.
xo
Pinksole
I am 100% with you!
That trench is SO cute on you and I love it paired with gray! I am just loving your blonde locks, really makes me want to try it with mine!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Thank you so much, Carrie! I’m loving the blonde, too!
That blush trench dress is so pretty!
I am totally blush-obsessed lately!
If there was a blush option that would DEFINITELY be the one I would pick! Love your sleeveless trench girly, it’s sooo perfect for spring <3
xox Kirsten // http://www.kirstenwendlandt.com
Thanks so much, doll! It was too good a piece to resist!
The perfect blush pieces to brighten up a blah day. LOVE those pumps <3
Green Fashionista
Thanks, girlfriend! Hope you’re having a great week so far!
haha that matrix comment in the beginning – amazing!
And I’m a huge fan of blush! Bring on all the pink this spring season 🙂
xx, mel
http://melinspired.com/3-ways-get-ready-get-inspired-spring/
Haha, Matrix reference ftw! Thanks so much, Mel!
I want to find the perfect sleeveless trench that I could also wear as a dress. Love how you styled this and those pink pumps are the perfect shade. Loving your platinum blonde hair, Ash. =))
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Thanks so much, Ada! This trench is going to be super fun to rock as a dress- once it thaws out, of course!
I love this pink trench coat.
And it’s a nice styling too!
Much Love,
Jane | The Bandwagon Chic
Thanks so much, babe!
I adore the combination of the blush trench with the Pink Lemonade suede stilettos.
Happy Wednesday!
http://www.lovecompassionatelee.com/thinkoutloud/got-it-handled
Thank you! Happy Wednesday back at ya!
What a cute blush trench! Love it with the pumps. Xx
http://www.thefashionfolks.com
Thank youuuuu! These pumps are seriously new faves.
The trench is so beautiful! Have a great day
Gemma x
http://www.jacquardflower.uk
Thanks, Gemma! Happy Wednesday!
What a gorgeous trench, it looks so pretty with the grey top!
Have a lovely day 🙂
Rosanna x
Thank you, Rosanna- I do love blush + gray together, too!
The weather has been like that here in D.C., too. It’s super annoying! Love this blush trend though and so cute with the pumps! And how fab does your hair look?! Love it, Ashley!
xo, Rachel
A Blonde’s Moment
Thanks so much, gf! And yes, this weather is suuuuuper annoying- like, I understand March is a bit all over the place, but once we get to April I am like GIVE ME SPRING.
That’s a lovely pastel vest! I have a pink vest I really need to try get more wear out of, it’s a fun layering piece! 🙂
Hope you are having a great week so far! It’s been a little rainy here but not too cold so I’m still enjoying wearing shorts, haha! Such a strange autumn!
Away From The Blue Blog
I’m really excited to button this up and wear it as a dress- such a great piece!
Ahh that’s such a beautiful shade!! I’m in love!
xx Sofia | https://sofiaadot.com
I’m blush-obsessed these days!
This is such a chic and elegant outfit babe, love it especially with your hair 🙂 xx
Thank you, babe!
Your blazer is so cute <3 You look stunning in this outfit <3 Lots of love! Wonderful post dear
Beauty and Fashion Freaks
Thank you so much, Jyoti!
You rocking this trench look! Also loved your heels!
Nistha
https://www.fashionistha.com/100th-post-and-my-blogs-first-anniversary/
These heels are seriously going in the heavy x100 rotation! Soooo good for spring and summer!
Hello !!
This trench coat is very original, I loved how you combined it very well with the other items. very stylish.
Keep in touch.
xoxo
marisasclosetblog.com
Thanks, Marisa! Happy Wednesday!
I love the trench coat and your Morpheus inspired sunglasses. I just saw a pair like that yesterday but didn’t think I could pull them off. You’re rocking them!
Thanks, girl- def not a sunglass style I’ve worn since middle school, lolol.
You look amazing Ashley dear. Such great ensemble, especially your bag.
https://www.missymayification.co.uk
You are ROCKING that pink trench! I so want one!
Lee | LegalLee Blonde
Ooohhh I hope you still style this as a dress! I wanna see Barbie style. This is so chic and I love it used as a vest!
http://www.mylittlenest.org
You look perfect (as always) ♥♥
I just love the pink trench!! And you styled it perfectly – it is always cold here too so worn as a trench/vest is so perfect! And the touch of pink shoes & jewels pull it together so well!
xo
Katrina
http://www.katrinagwenrose.com