It felt like Fall for all of about 15 minutes this past Sunday so, naturally, I took the opportunity to box up any piece of clothing that even resembled a hint of summer. I’ve been ready for this September-esque weather since football season ended in February.
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KIT AND ACE c/o | DENIM JACKET | BOOTS | KAPTEN AND SON WATCH
Apologies if you’ve had to be around me since mid-March. See, I’m a cool weather, hoodie sporting, leather jacket hoarding, boot slingin’ kinda gal. Which makes months March through August almost unbearable for me. I’d rather be sippin’ a hot toddy in a snow covered cabin literally a n y d a y o f t h e y e a r than taking part in a tropical vacation. OMG WUT girl you cray. I realize I’m in the minority on this one, but I’ve never been the kind of person to choose yacht week over a ski trip and as I get older I get more set in my ways. Whoda thunk?
As a summer hater, I find it very difficult to dress during the season. I become so unmotivated because of the heat that I just call it in. Yes, literally for 5 months. Ever seen me in July in DC? It’s not cute. And it doesn’t get any better until mid August when I start whipping out my Fall gear with the excuse that it’s “football season”. Technically, it is. Shut up.
Numbers like this little Kit and Ace t-shirt dress are exactly the kind of pieces I love to live in during this ‘transitional’ time. To everyone else, I’m sporting a cute little cotton dress but in my mind I’m winning at life on the highest level because I’m fooling all of you with my pre-autumnal garb. It’s magical, really, and so satisfying. Just make sure to pair it with a denim jacket if you’re planning to bamboozle everyone while it’s still in the high 70s/low 80s – pit stains ruin 5/6 happy hours in the District.
Shop my look:
The color of this dress is amazing, but it looks super long on the model (I’m 5’3). Does the fabric seem easy to tailor? (For a professional. I have no skillz.)
In my opinion, it would need to be tailored if you’re going for a similar look. I sized down one size so the fit would be tighter and the length is still a bit long, as you can see (PS I’m 5’8″). I’m no fabric wiz but it looks like it would work. Let me ask them and I’ll get back to you ASAP.