Bold Black & White

 

 Dress from Buffalo Exchange

Jacket from Addition-Elle

Belt from Le Chateau

 

 I scored this adorable dress at a thrift store in the states called Buffalo Exchange. I love the empire waist (always flattering - especially on curvier shapes) and I think the vertical stripes work in my favor as well. I added the belt for even more emphasis on the smallest part of my body. I'm crazy about belts. So many women I come across in my store are so opposed to wearing belts but what they don't realize is that when they are worn appropriately they can completely transform your figure. They create an hourglass shape even if you don't think you have one!

I've also mixed prints (as you have seen before) for a bold, trendy look. I love taking old pieces from my wardrobe (like this dress) and changing them up with something new. This is also a great way for me to recycle my clothes and get more wear out of them - a challenge when your wardrobe is as large as mine!