One Cool Cat- Making Do
Happy fifth of July, ladies. I hope my American readers had a wonderful celebration. My July 4th was a busy blur. I spent the best part of my day at the pool with my grandson. The rest was spent unpacking boxes in the new house and packing to leave in our trailer for 5 weeks. Who scheduled this? #epicfail
We’re excited to get on the road for our annual trip up the west coast to Vancouver Island. I’m excited to spending quality time with my daughter and brothers. My goal will be to forget the rooms filled with half-unpacked boxes and things on counters everywhere.
Today I thought I’d share a moment of levity from last week. I need to take my laughs where I can get them these days. I figure if you can’t laugh at yourself…you need a vacation.
I spotted a great leopard dress in a window display. It seemed perfect for hot days when a loose-fitting garment is all you want to wear. With visions of how I would style it, dancing in my head, I wandered in.
It took about two nanoseconds to realize my mistake. The fabric is smooth, soft and will be cool to wear. You can’t see through it, it’s a classic shape…but it’s a sleep shirt. It’s part of Soma’s Cool Nights collection.
With the majority of my clothes packed to move, I decided to give it a test run as a dress. I added a stretchy belt, large hoop earrings, a tassel necklace and topped it with a big straw hat. My summer bags were still in boxes so I carried a brown bag that coordinated with the leopard print.
This worked for a quick lunch out and no one knew I was wearing pajama’s…at least I don’t think so. Now that we’re moved in and I have my wardrobe back, this is my newest nightie.
There are lots of leopard dresses around but very few with sleeves. Maybe Soma will begin making day clothes out of their Cool Nights fabric;)
If you like leopard and are in the mood for a dress, here are some options below.
Thanks for reading and have a great day.
I have a Natori night shirt I like to wear in public…no one knows. Just go enjoy your family…there is plenty of time to nest in your new home.
Thanks Pam
No one would ever know! It looks great as a dress. I’ve seen sleep shirts that look like tops and I’ve worn them anyway!
Good for you Rose
I love that dress (nightgown) and can’t imagine anyone knew the difference. If you didn’t say anything, it would just be seen as a cute summer dress. Very tempted to try that usage myself. 🙂
I’ll never tell if you do. I found another belt and shoes to style it with so you may see it again
Love it!
I think it’s great! I bought that T shirt dress from Walmart that you showed a week ago or so–wore it as a nightshirt on a trip and now it’ll be a dress with a belt at home. Why not?
Bravo!! Why not indeed 🙂
I’d you hadnt said it was a sleep shirt I would never have guessed. Looks wonderful as a summer dress ! Have a super vacation. The unpacking will wait.
You look great, great idea. I have a pair of PJ’s like that. You will have a great holiday. The unpacking will be forgotten. It is always more fun to do it in a relaxing fashion any way.
I bought a sleep top at Soma that I wear as a tee shirt. It is soft, draping and so comfortable. It is better made than a lot of tees. Look for items in unexpected places.
I’ve done that with a Soma pj top too. It’s hard to tell the difference.
It looks great to me as a dress and I’m not even a fan of leopard print. I don’t really see why it couldn’t be worn as a dress, especially the way you have styled it. You always make things look good.
I’m in a bit of a slow down on unpacking boxes. I don’t know what to do with the stuff in the remaining boxes. We got rid of at least half of the stuff we had, and still there is too much.
Enjoy your trip. It will all be there when you get back.
I’ve opened several boxes and just closed them right up. Hubs is unpacking everything and jamming things where he can fit them. I want to be more selective. Take your time. Your instinct will tell you what to do.
I have a beautiful navy with white piping brooks brothers night shirt I wear with white capri leggings with eyelet trim around the lower leg and my pearls. I feel very classy and comfortable and sneaky.
That sounds wonderful Nancy! Bravo
I really like your dress and had no idea it was night wear. Thank you for vision. Have a lovely vacation and do not worry about the unpacking.
My sister often wears Soma nightmare for going out to dinner its great
Your sister sounds pretty creative
I love this look. I had no idea it was a night shirt! I have had Cook Nights PJs but never a night shirt. The fabric is a little hot for our humid weather in NE Arkansas.
Never would think it was a nightshirt….I know Soma came out with Cool Nights bras so maybe they will Branch out to clothing….I love the Cool Nights PJs …
I hope they do
I’m going to check this out! It makes a perfect dress and looks cool and comfortable!
Flax underflax line has pieces that can be worn in public. My employees loved it because it was very cool.
Great dress/nightshirt!
The sleepshirt/dress is lovely. I have purchased some of Soma’s nightwear and totally agree that some of the pieces definitely could be worn as regular clothing.
I’d be so interested to know what you pack for fa five week road trip!
I will take some pictures of my hangers and explain how I organized it. I think I’ve packed too much this time. I’m just so tired I tossed in everything I thought I might need.
Love this look.❤️
I think it makes a fabulous dress – much too good-looking for a nightie! You’ve styled it perfectly!
Thank you