for another edition of What I Wore Sunday.
So-- did you hear the news that Jen Fulwiler wrote a great piece on the What I Wore Sunday series over at National Catholic Register? You can read her post here. I have to say that I agree with Jen, planning my outfits for Sundays has helped me to be more prayerful and focused during mass. And, I'm not wearing jeans as much, which I think is good modelling for the kiddos. Unfortunately, her post also generated some negative comments about the link up. Some commenters felt participants were putting on a fashion show (which is not the participants' intentions at all). I mean-- did you see my Sarah Palin look-a-like outfit last week? Ms. Palin is a beautiful woman, but I don't want people confusing me with her at Sunday mass. Now, that would be a distraction. You betcha.
But seriously, I would say this link up is about a few things. First (and most importantly), as Catholics we believe in the Real Presence, so we are dressing with the intention to see God. Secondly, we are showing others how women can dress both beautifully and modestly. Third, we are all are trying to stretch a dollar. I get so many great ideas from other women each week on how to shop my own closet, which I'm grateful for. I think my Sunday default outfit before this link up was jeans and a nice sweater, but the other ladies in this link up have taught me to be more confident about my dressier clothes by teaching me how to wear them. So, thank you ladies.
So, without further ado, here is my "I got caught in the rain outfit." Seriously, the rain is coming down so hard, Mike is considering building an ark.
The details:
red coat: GAP (10 years ago)grey dress: Goodwill (tag says it's from Target)
pretty brooch: birthday gift from Mike's grandma
boots: Nordstrom (yes, I wear them every day)
Now go check out everyone else's outfits & have a great Sunday!
Haha! You betcha! That made me snort :) I love your outfit, especially those boots!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is really great. I am seeing so many great and modest pieces from Target but I never see them in stores! I will have to look harder.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the dress! And the red jacket! Great outfit! I totally agree about shopping in my own closet and putting things together that I had never thought of putting together before =)
ReplyDeleteNice words! You look very classy- caught in the rain or not.
ReplyDeleteAmen, sistah! I hear ya! Those boots with that dress is fantastic by the way!
ReplyDeleteI second Jiza - Amen! And that dress - awesome! Even better that's it's thrifted :)
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely! And forget the jeans for mass...EVER...You are going to see The King! Black skirts are always in...you can change tops and it always looks different. God bless.
ReplyDeleteI love that your Sunday outfit includes a great coat and boots!
ReplyDeleteI really like the whole outfit plus those boots are to die for. I am jealous of your rain! It has been over two or three months for a good downpour here in our desert.
ReplyDeleteI've also been thinking a lot harder about how I present myself and not just wearing the same sloppy things "as always". Plus, these posts foster more community and gives great example to women who may not be Catholic or Christian or of any faith. "Look! We're not a bunch of old fuddie duddies! Despite the long denim skirt!" :)
ReplyDeleteSO cute, Kate!!
ReplyDeleteI have that same dress but you wear it 89 million times better and I've never thought to pair it with boots .. something to consider postpartum!!!!
Such a great look! I LOVE your raincoat, Kate!
ReplyDeleteYou look great! I love that dress & those boots. AND that brooch is such a great accessory.
ReplyDeleteI've noticed a lot of people write about more than just their Sunday outfit (not that there's anything wrong w/ that!) in their posts too- comments about the readings or what Sunday it is etc. This linkup has been great in giving me ideas of how to dress better/ make better use of my wardrobe, & giving me things to think about in my spiritual life.
You are crazy! No postpartum bump to speak of, you look incredible and have given me a great goal, thanks for your sweet comment!!
ReplyDeleteBoots are fab. You look great and that red jacket is all kinds of awesome.
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