Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think this pashmina is the best so far.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1831757567/jack-and-jill-of-america-geo-print?ls=r&ref=items-pagination-2&content_source=e1e827adbd15952eed78c00f181192a8%253ALT64bf2c87a32ba7d49646eac7e6f710cea45bfdb4&logging_key=e1e827adbd15952eed78c00f181192a8%3ALT64bf2c87a32ba7d49646eac7e6f710cea45bfdb4

That pashmina is for a membership organization. See link.

https://www.jackandjillinc.org/

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Match a cardigan/jacket with your shoes. Don't try matching with the blue or white.

Brown cardigan with brown shoes, or brown leather jacket with brown shoes.

Gray - Gray

Nude - Nude.

For a sophisticated and non-nautical vibe don't do white, black, navy blue, pink or red. You can also go with teal, green - but keep it in the same hue as the bright blue stripes.

Pink, red, lavender, purple, yellow can make it youthful and fun also - but you have to experiment and see how it looks.

Oh also make sure that the shoes and cardigan are solid colors. Already the dress has too much going for it....

I would get rid of the belt...maybe use a satin ribbon of the same hue as the blue stripe in the grommets. This is just decorative, right?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The dress is very 'high summer' and might look a bit out of place when there is a chill in the air. Maybe spend the money on a new dress for spring break?

I’m traveling to an island where it will be warm outside but part of the event is indoors and will presumably be air conditioned. There’s a nautical theme (don’t ask) and I’m just thrilled I have something in my closet to wear.

I could wear the white linen blazer with traditional leather ballet flats (I have red ones that might look cute) or I can get a pashmina or sweater and pair it with my traditional brown leather sandals.

I suspect there will be a lot of nautical blue and white stripes or red/white/blue combos. One person actually has a vintage sailor suit style dress from the 80s (and will likely win best dressed ;0)

I just want to check the boxes for on theme, dressy casual, and be comfortable whatever the temperature is.

All of this context would have been good to have in the first place.

What about something like this?

https://poshmark.com/listing/J-Crew-white-heavy-duty-cotton-lady-jacket-cardigan-sweater-with-gold-buttons-69026b15b94491b53c6be27b?utm_source=gdm&utm_campaign=19904727338&campaign_id=19904727338&ad_partner=google&gskid=pla-2455101583347&gcid=788902099650&ggid=188164162537&gdid=c&g_network=g&enable_guest_buy_flow=true&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19904727338&gbraid=0AAAAADwcDC85a7aYoVmES8NLAKll5sTGA&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7-rMBhCFARIsAKnLKtBHshr-_2W1--4wzGX-Ewx7sZFnMWLAxPjacGrshUUuky88YXwEa1oaAu-FEALw_wcB

Perfect, if only I wore XXS.

But the white with gold buttons leans into the nautical vibe and would look great with my jewelry.

Anonymous wrote:I think a sweater might look a little frumpy. What about a white linen blazer?
https://www.quince.com/women/100-european-linen-structured-blazer?color=white&srsltid=AfmBOooud4GLd6HTiqHrSfEWsWDj9s4mE5hAJKJpsOxXiNTLF--l222a

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The dress is very 'high summer' and might look a bit out of place when there is a chill in the air. Maybe spend the money on a new dress for spring break?

I’m traveling to an island where it will be warm outside but part of the event is indoors and will presumably be air conditioned. There’s a nautical theme (don’t ask) and I’m just thrilled I have something in my closet to wear.

I could wear the white linen blazer with traditional leather ballet flats (I have red ones that might look cute) or I can get a pashmina or sweater and pair it with my traditional brown leather sandals.

I suspect there will be a lot of nautical blue and white stripes or red/white/blue combos. One person actually has a vintage sailor suit style dress from the 80s (and will likely win best dressed ;0)

I just want to check the boxes for on theme, dressy casual, and be comfortable whatever the temperature is.

All of this context would have been good to have in the first place.

What about something like this?

https://poshmark.com/listing/J-Crew-white-heavy-duty-cotton-lady-jacket-cardigan-sweater-with-gold-buttons-69026b15b94491b53c6be27b?utm_source=gdm&utm_campaign=19904727338&campaign_id=19904727338&ad_partner=google&gskid=pla-2455101583347&gcid=788902099650&ggid=188164162537&gdid=c&g_network=g&enable_guest_buy_flow=true&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19904727338&gbraid=0AAAAADwcDC85a7aYoVmES8NLAKll5sTGA&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7-rMBhCFARIsAKnLKtBHshr-_2W1--4wzGX-Ewx7sZFnMWLAxPjacGrshUUuky88YXwEa1oaAu-FEALw_wcB

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The dress is very 'high summer' and might look a bit out of place when there is a chill in the air. Maybe spend the money on a new dress for spring break?

I’m traveling to an island where it will be warm outside but part of the event is indoors and will presumably be air conditioned. There’s a nautical theme (don’t ask) and I’m just thrilled I have something in my closet to wear.

I could wear the white linen blazer with traditional leather ballet flats (I have red ones that might look cute) or I can get a pashmina or sweater and pair it with my traditional brown leather sandals.

I suspect there will be a lot of nautical blue and white stripes or red/white/blue combos. One person actually has a vintage sailor suit style dress from the 80s (and will likely win best dressed ;0)

I just want to check the boxes for on theme, dressy casual, and be comfortable whatever the temperature is.

Anonymous wrote:The dress is very 'high summer' and might look a bit out of place when there is a chill in the air. Maybe spend the money on a new dress for spring break?

Anonymous wrote:I think this pashmina is the best so far.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1831757567/jack-and-jill-of-america-geo-print?ls=r&ref=items-pagination-2&content_source=e1e827adbd15952eed78c00f181192a8%253ALT64bf2c87a32ba7d49646eac7e6f710cea45bfdb4&logging_key=e1e827adbd15952eed78c00f181192a8%3ALT64bf2c87a32ba7d49646eac7e6f710cea45bfdb4

Anonymous wrote:Match a cardigan/jacket with your shoes. Don't try matching with the blue or white.

Brown cardigan with brown shoes, or brown leather jacket with brown shoes.

Gray - Gray

Nude - Nude.

For a sophisticated and non-nautical vibe don't do white, black, navy blue, pink or red. You can also go with teal, green - but keep it in the same hue as the bright blue stripes.

Pink, red, lavender, purple, yellow can make it youthful and fun also - but you have to experiment and see how it looks.

Oh also make sure that the shoes and cardigan are solid colors. Already the dress has too much going for it....