Going neutral in a drop waist dress.
Am I going on safari? Or just to the grocery store? Times are strange and fashion is even more so– it feels like such an event to put on non-loungewear clothes. I snagged this khaki drop waist dress from H&M pre-quarantine with the hopes of styling it in line with the utilitarian chic trend.
Now that I’m working from home through at least the end of the month, I’ve taken to the side of my house to shoot outfits. I pulled this dress off the rack in my closet immediately on a recent shoot– it was time for it to make its debut.
I wanted a totally khaki vibe, so I paired with those tall slouchy boots I’m so fond of. They add some coverage and warmth; perfect for those cooler spring days where it feels too soon for an open toe.
This dress has some serious volume (it hides all those shelter-in-place-eat-everything-in-sight habits) while still maintaining some structure. The Victorian cuffs contrast really nicely against the puffy sleeves and the flared pleats are a fun touch.
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The model via the H&M site is actually wearing this as a tunic (not a dress) with jeans– another cool styling option. If you’re short like me and, you know, not a super lean model, I’d make sure the jeans were on the skinny side and you wore a shoe with a substantial heel to lengthen your body.
Later in the summer, I’m picturing this khaki drop waist dress with a simple flat leather sandal. Maybe I’ll unbutton those cuffs and see about rolling the sleeves– that could create an interesting effect, right? Ideas, ideas.
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Omg super cute! Let’s go to the safari together… let me just put on my khaki outfit. haha!
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In love with this outfit, this dress is perfect and you look gorgeous! Have a nice weekend!
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Hi Ashley, I‘m in love with your boots!
Great combination
Have a great weekend
Tiziana
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Love this! I love being dead between the safari/grocery store when dressing – this look is super chic too.
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I love your boots so much! They look so comfy, and as if they’d go with almost any outfit too xo
Makeup Muddle
I love the comfort of this dress on you, Ashley. I have ordered a similar one also from H&M, but its white. You look great always. Happy weekend, beautiful! 🙂
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I have to admit this is not really my style but somehow you make it work – it looks amazing on you! Loving the boots!
Hope you’re doing well!
Have a super day!
Definitely a statement dress, even in this neutral shade! i love the drop waist 🙂
Hope that you are having a lovely weekend 🙂
Lovely post!
Be safe, xx
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Love this look!!
Xo, Kelsey
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It is crazy that getting dressed no longer feels like a normal part of the day, but I’m glad you styled this fun dress!
Those sleeves are so interesting, never thought they’d look so good on a modern dress!
I absolutely love the volume of this dress.
It’s beautiful and it looks so good with your boots.
xx
Margot
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I am truly in love with this dress and it looks gorgeous with long boots…thanks for showing Ashley…. Have a wonderful week….❤️
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Love it!! 🙂
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Nothing like a khaki, monochrome outfit to get into the spring mindset! Such a cute outfit girly!
xo Logan
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Can I go on safari with you?! ;-). You look fabulous, Ashley! Love this look…perfect for hiding all the extra ice cream I’ve been eating these last few months. Your boots are killer too!
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