CLASSIC IN CARMEL March 10, 2014Carmel Now that we’re done with New York Fashion Week outfits, we’ll move onto my Carmel outfits! I picked up this simple shirtdress at the Rebecca Taylor boutique in the Meatpacking District and knew it would be an instant classic in my wardrobe. It’s a great wear-now piece because it looks great layered with a sweater, but I can’t wait to wear the dress by itself with some colorful jewelry and sandals come summer! I wore this ensemble to lunch at Village Corner Bistro, where I had the most delicious calamari steak sandwich – did you see my Instagram? Definitely going back there the next time I’m in Carmel. After lunch we stopped in sister stores Girl Boy Girl and Paloosh where I picked up this Anine Bing dress (in a light purple/white combo) and a beautiful navy A.L.C. trench. These ASH booties are also a recent acquisition, as I’ve been needing a comfortable and wearable black bootie. They’re under $200, so it was an easy decision to make. SHOP THE LOOK BELOW Dress: Rebecca Taylor (also available here and here), Sweater: c/o OTTE (sold out – similar here), Bag: Salvatore Ferragamo (in orange here), Shoes: ASH, Sunglasses: Celine, Necklace: Anthropologie, Rings: Ippolita and Henri Bendel Shop The Post Share Subscribe ➞ 30 comments Rachelle says: March 10, 2014 at 4:36 am Love this classic look, and great bag! xo PinkSole Reply Charnele says: March 10, 2014 at 6:02 am Nothing is more classic than a simple shirt dress. Love how you layered it! xo, http://www.chachathefashiongenius.com/ Reply Lea Anne says: March 10, 2014 at 6:15 am love this basic look, that dress with the sweater over it looks relaxed yet put together at the same time! Reply Jessica says: March 10, 2014 at 6:41 am Always so chic! That dress will look darling with the Loeffler Randall sandals of yours that I’m coveting! Oh, summer, where are you? Reply Gina says: March 10, 2014 at 7:28 am amazing look! I absolutely love it all. That bag is totally gorgeous and I love your booties too. Hope you had a lovely weekend! XO, Gina http://classyeverafter.blogspot.com Reply Sam says: March 10, 2014 at 8:33 am I would never think to wear a shirt dress with a long sweater, but I love this look on you! Those booties are pretty fabulous too, and love the shape of those sunglasses! xo Sam Reply Nicole says: March 10, 2014 at 8:35 am Such a great, classic look! I really like the sweater, shirtdress combo. Nicole http://www.nicoletothenines.blogspot.com Reply Molly {Dreams in HD} says: March 10, 2014 at 8:36 am such a lovely look! the ferragamo bag is so gorgeous, loved shopping at their beyond chic store in rome. Reply Ally says: March 10, 2014 at 8:37 am That bag is so lush! I love the sweater over the shirt dress… great for transitioning into spring! http://www.confessionsoftheglitterati.com/ Reply fashionablecollections says: March 10, 2014 at 9:24 am Lovely. I’m a huge fan of classic outfits. Reply Shira says: March 10, 2014 at 10:18 am Love this layered look and that bag is such a beauty! http://www.asequinloveaffair.com Reply Northern style exposure says: March 10, 2014 at 10:24 am Loving this laid back look. Especially the calf hair bag! Reply Emily Lunstroth says: March 10, 2014 at 10:25 am I’ve been looking for a good shirt dress, the new wang one was no bueno on me! Reply Blair @ The Perennial Style says: March 10, 2014 at 10:31 am I want your collection of handbags!! I know I’ve seen this one before, but I feel like every post I read makes my handbag wish-list just a little longer! Carmel looks amazing! http://www.theperennialstyle.com Reply Megan Q says: March 10, 2014 at 10:53 am Loving the boots! xoxo, The Quintessentials Reply kendall says: March 10, 2014 at 11:06 am love this- i’ve been on the hunt for some shirtdresses! Reply Kayla says: March 10, 2014 at 11:16 am Such a gorgeous, classic look! Beautiful Merritt! : ) Kayla http://www.lovelucygirl.com Reply Simona says: March 10, 2014 at 11:34 am Beautiful! LOVE that pearl necklace! xoxo Simona http://littlethingsandelephants.blogspot.com/ Reply Andi of my beautiful adventures says: March 10, 2014 at 11:59 am Gorgeous look, LOVE the purse! Reply lisa says: March 10, 2014 at 12:00 pm You can never go wrong with classic black and white. Love the black booties, too. Lisa @ Daily Style Finds Reply Kimberley says: March 10, 2014 at 12:10 pm Loving your use of the shirt dress! Eleventh & Sixteenth Reply Fatfreefashion says: March 10, 2014 at 12:14 pm I love this look! So clean, classic and elegant. Shirtdresses are so hard to wear, but you’ve really sold me on this! Lindsay, http://www.fatfreefashion.com Reply Emily says: March 10, 2014 at 1:10 pm These sunnies and shirtdress combo are so cute! I love a classic shirtdress. xo http://dearserendipity.com/ Reply Desiree {CHIC COASTAL LIVING} says: March 10, 2014 at 3:23 pm Love a pretty shirt dress and those Celine glasses are gorgeous! I just bought a pair this weekend! Lovely outfit! Reply Megan // F Yeah! says: March 10, 2014 at 3:46 pm I’ve been in the market for some black booties, and these Ash beauties are the answer. They look comfy and stylish for half the price of their Rag & Bone equivalent. Great find, Merritt! Reply Sloane says: March 10, 2014 at 6:10 pm love this outfit! The dress / sweater combo is amazing! XO Sloane Reply Monica says: March 10, 2014 at 8:40 pm I love that chocker, an affordable option to the Chanel one! Reply Maya says: March 10, 2014 at 8:45 pm I’m officially obsessed with this outfit! Love the classic twist on the classic shirt dress! xx Reply Nikki says: March 10, 2014 at 9:57 pm I love that shirtdress. And it looks so good with the sweater layered over. So cute! Nikki thefashionablewife.com Reply Elizabeth // The Now says: March 12, 2014 at 11:57 am I LOVE this look. It looks stylish and still so comfy! I always think I look dumb in shirt dresses as I’m short, but you, my friend, look amazing. xo Reply Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Name * Email * Website