Bree-Mix: Army Jacket

{jacket: h&m (similar) | dress: thrifted (similar) | booties: shoe mint | clutch: target | scarf: nordstrom | hat: urban (similar)}

So it turns out that when you photograph a thin striped dress, the stripes look rather dizzying in the photos. Is anyone else noticing that? I look much less blurry in real life, I think? And despite the psychedelic feeling, I still love these stripes. 

I also love this army jacket. It is hands down my favorite purchase of the season. It's the perfect lightweight option and even though it's technically a jacket, I find myself wearing it more like a shirt.  Which means that when I am somewhere I'd normally take my jacket off, I leave this green wonder on because it just makes me feel so good! And that brings me to the Bree-mix portion of the post! Check out three different ways I've worn this jacket below. And if you're really into it, check out the fourth way too. 

Previous outfit details can be found here and here. 

Bree-Mix: Favorite Pants

{sweater: thrifted | pants: banana (similar) | boots: Jcrew (similar) | scarf: Zara (not similar, but cute!}

On a day when I have few words to share, I figured a bree-mix was in order. These pants are just too fabulous not to wear three times, or every day...but who's counting? 

See previous outfits here and here. 

Bree-Mix. The Blue Tunic.

{Shirt: New Orleans | Pants: Ann Taylor | Necklace: Bauble Bar | Shoes: Payless} 

There is something great about this tunic. It's roomy, comfy, and can be worn tucked in, untucked, sleeves rolled, sleeves down. It's possible that it could be worn inside out too, but I haven't tried that  yet.

In other news, today is a good day! Not only is it a Bree-mix day, but it's a start of vacation day! Tonight I jet set off to California for a wonderful wedding and my birthday celebration! I had big plans to show you all my packing tips and strategies while getting ready for this trip, but turns out, I don't think I have any tips or strategies. My packing skills are a mess. I find it necessary to try everything on, at least once, and usually end up with more clothes on the floor than in my suitcase. I thought this trip might be different, and I even prepared a little packing list. But it was still chaos. Better luck next time.

Previous styles can be seen here and here. 

Dolman Top

{Shirt: Piperlime | Skirt: Banana | Shoes: Payless} 

I really like the dolman sleeves on this top. It adds a playful structure to an otherwise sleek outfit. Do you ever wonder why they are called Dolman sleeves? Well, Wikipeida has the answer. 

Also, welcome to my second edition of the Bree-Mix! This time around, I am showing you another way I wore BOTH my skirt AND shirt. You're welcome. 

To me, a black pencil skirt is an absolute staple item. It's the easiest piece to put on for work, and you can basically pair it with any blouse- printed or plain. Then you can take that blouse, and pair it with jeans for a weekend look. I love it when getting dressed is easy! 

check out the previous outfit details here and here. 

The Bree-Mix...

{Shirt: Nordstrom | Pants: Paige | Shoes: Payless }

I recently posted about wanting to makes some changes here at Dream In Fashion. So, in an effort to make this blog reflect my style of having an affordable, re-wearable wardrobe, I've decided to add a "remix" feature. And to personalize it, I think I am going to call it The Bree-Mix (is that too cheesy??)

I've also decided that I won't be posting outfits EVERYday. Don't you worry, I'll still be getting dressed everyday- but truth be told, I am an outfit repeater. You heard me. When I put together a look I love, it's just too good to only wear once. So I wear it again, and again (sometimes the very next day...) 

I won't bore you with full on repeats on the blog. But I WILL show you how I remix some of my favorite pieces. 

Lets start things off with this purple-jem-of-a-top that I picked up at Nordstrom a few years back. I've been bree-mixing this shirt for several years, and it has already made 3 appearances on the blog. 

check out previous outfit details here and here.