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February 17, 2015

Creative Closet: Polka Dotted Polka Dots

February 17, 2015

Polka dots are amazing.  That said, I don’t have many items with polka dots.  I usually gravitate towards things that are a little more plain (blah) and add lots of accessories on top.  Or I add fun tights (and here I do both).

This past weekend, I needed something that would keep me warm but would also be theatre-appropriate.  I joined Jonathan on an outing to the ballet with some of his trivia friends.

Old Navy Polka Dot sweater dressChloe and Isabel Heirloom Chain + Pavé Convertible Necklace

When I saw this dress, I was instantly drawn to it.  First, it’s gray.  We all know how much I love me some gray things.  Second, it’s a sweater-dress.  Perfect for winter.  Third, it was a cool pattern!  Usually, polka dots are smaller and closer together.  I love that this is a little more “graphic” with it’s dottiness and less like a repeating pattern.

Polka dot sweater dress for winter

Dress: Old Navy | Sweater: one of a kind made for me! | Tights: Target | Boots: Michael Kors | Necklace: Chloe and Isabel

Of course, I had to add on a fun necklace.  I love the orbs of sparkle in here and they reflect the dots in the outfit.

I was going to wear booties so you could see more of the pattern in the tights, but it was cold, so I was going for as much body coverage as possible.  For that purpose, I love these boots.  I found them for a mad steal at an end-of-season sale.

My favorite part of this outfit is the sweater.  My mom made this for me and it fits perfectly without her measuring it against my body while she was making it.

Make a statement with polka dots and Chloe and IsabelLet me emphasize her talents.. She lives in Virginia.  I live in Pennsylvania.  And she knit a sweater that fits just based upon knowing my shoulder span.  Insane.

It was freezing when I was taking pictures, so that’s why we only have a couple of shots.  Props to Jonathan for standing outside with me and taking pictures.  He was wearing a coat, gloves, hat, ear wraps, scarf and still complaining that he was cold, though!  Men… (Thanks, sweetie!)

Side note: where does “polka dot” come from?  Also, does it start to look wrong the more you write/say it?  Because I’m over here like “polka dots…poka dots…poke-a dots…wait what’s right anymore?”
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[disclaim]The Chloe and Isabel link isn’t a referral link, but Carly is a friend of mine and I want to support friends where I can.  So go check out her boutique![/disclaim]

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21 Comments · Labels: Weeds Tagged: creative closet, link up, old navy, ootd, polka dots, sweater dress, winter

  • Julie @ Artwork by JM

    hahaha I was just writing the word polka dot earlier today and thought the same thing. It just doesn’t make sense! lol. Your mom did an amazing job with that sweater. It fits you perfectly! I love poke-a dots (<–haha) paired with red! Such a great combo! And I hear ya, with wanting to cover up as much as possible! It is CRAZY cold outside

    • Angelica @GardeningInHighHeels

      It’s such a weird word!! Haha. Thank you 🙂 I love it and it’s so warm. Definitely necessary in Pittsburgh right now.

  • Jaelan @ Making Mrs. M

    Aren’t you just adorable?! Love the polka dots.

    • Angelica @GardeningInHighHeels

      Aw, thanks chickadee! I don’t have many patterns but this is definitely a new obsession.

  • Claire @ fashion + feathers

    The sweater dress is great! And you’re so right – i love how it’s more graphic since the dots are so large! Great look.

    • Angelica @GardeningInHighHeels

      Thank you! I don’t think it would be the same with smaller dots.

  • Jana Tolman

    This is officially my favorite outfit you’ve ever linked up! The color of that cardigan with the bigger polka dots is amazing. And the TIGHTS!!! The plaid tights just push this into super-freakin-awesome territory. 🙂

    • Angelica @GardeningInHighHeels

      Thank you so much! I’m totally blushing. I was worried about mixing blue and red, but I think it’s the tights that make it. I have them in gray, too, and I’m so glad I didn’t end up returning them.

  • Nadia

    I love how you mixed the different patterns – it works so well! My Mum is a master seamstress, isn’t it amazingly convenient to have such talent in the family?

    • Angelica @GardeningInHighHeels

      Thank you! It was awesome to get out of boring winter bundled up clothes for once. It is fantastic! My mom has made so many awesome (and one of a kind) pieces for me. I hope to see some of her work on your blog soon 🙂

  • The Modern Tulip

    SO FUN! I would NEVER have paired those tights with that dress, but it just….. works! Gosh, this is what I love about the creative closet! When bloggers get really creative!

    • Angelica @GardeningInHighHeels

      Thank you! Like I mentioned to Jana, I wasn’t sure about red and blue, but I’m thrilled to pieces that it doesn’t look half bad! I get crazy closet inspiration from other bloggers; it’s so much fun.

  • Jalyssa Richardson

    I love all the patterns and textures in this look! So fun!

    • Angelica @GardeningInHighHeels

      Thank you! It definitely brightened a chilly day.

  • Laura Welch

    I’m so bummed I didn’t get my act together for this Creative Closet, polka dots are my fave!!! I have ton of them in my closet though. You’d never know with this outfit that you aren’t a big pattern person. The dress is so cute and I love the color of the tights with it and the red sweater.

    • Angelica @GardeningInHighHeels

      Hopefully she’ll do another pattern prompt and you can get in some polka action! I feel like in the summer I’m better with patterns, but in the winter it’s jeans, plain long sleeve tee, and a cardigan. Done, out the door. Haha. Thank you 🙂

  • Katy McKinley

    Where do I start with the things I love about this outfit? The sweater dress is AH-mazing. I kinda want it. I love that you’re way more fashionable than me and can pull off patterned tights like that. And the sweater? Your Momma is amazing!

    • Katy McKinley

      Oh. Also. My husband gets super snarky when I ask him to take pictures of me. He’s a photographer too…so it’s even worse because i know he can take great, flattering pictures but I still try and boss him around and then I get like one usable picture and the rest with me looking cranky. Long story short: I bought myself a cheapie remote on Amazon for my camera and now take all of my own photos. It’s solved so many problems. 🙂

      • Angelica @GardeningInHighHeels

        Thank you! I think you could totally pull off patterned tights like no one’s business! She seriously is amazing.

        Haha, men! I should look into a remote for when I can’t drag Jonathan into being my photographer. Thanks for letting me know 🙂

  • Meghan Hayes

    Your pattern mixing is on POINT!

    • Angelica @GardeningInHighHeels

      Thank you! 😀

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