Leopard Dress + Bow Belt

Leopard Joe Fresh dress and J.Crew lady day coat | Delayed Missives fashion blog by Alexandra Shook

Dear Dotty,

Fashion week is in full swing here in New York, as is the snow and slush. I’ve seen people walking around in stilettos, but I prefer my trusty La Canadienne snow boots. They’re very stable on the icy streets and I can even walk through a snowpile without a problem.

I don’t tend to dress for fashion week because I think too much fuss can mess with the quality of my photos. I like to be able to maintain a good amount of movement in my shoulders (so the coat drape is definitely out) and I like to keep my coat with me because I often need to go from one venue to another. The last thing I want to do is get stuck in a long coat check line!

I also tend to favor flats. Heels can give you a better view when standing for a show but they can be unsteady when you’re in the dark with a heavy camera. When it comes down to it, I’d definitely rather take a better photo than have a long leg line while walking around.

J.Crew lady day coat, leopard Joe Fresh dress, Forever 21 bag and La Canadienne boots | Winter in New York City

J.Crew lady day coat, leopard Joe Fresh dress, Forever 21 bag and La Canadienne boots | Winter in New York City

Whether you follow the collections or not, I hope you have a stylish week!

Alex

Comments

  1. says

    might be a fav look ever of yours for me..LOVE the dress! I agree…I DID wear heels but kept everything else really functional for my day in the city…can you belive all the nasty SLUDGE. SO gross. Oh well…one of these days we will have to meet I.R.L!!! C

  2. says

    You raise some very good points and it’s important to consider function as well as fashion.

    I have no issue with this leopard dress doing all the work, while your feet get to be warm and comfy.

  3. says

    This is A+ practical dressing as far as I’m concerned. I can barely wear tall heels when it’s warm and dry, so I can’t imagine attempting to ford slushpuddles and snowdrifts with them! Then again, some folks have better balance and are more committed to the aesthetic than I. Anyhow, you look cool and stylish as always, and I hope you’ve been having fun with fashion week!