I pretty much rule out purchasing anything short sleeved in the winter months, as it’s just too chilly in Minnesota.  But I loved this dress for the soft and varied colors, the comfy fabric and the interesting pattern shift between the front and back. It helps that we’ve had some days in the past few weeks so warm that even the buds on some of the trees are confused (see picture below), making me want to reach for an outfit such as this as opposed to the usual uniform of layers upon layers.

Anthropologie dress | Chloe handbag | Michael Kors watch | Madewell bracelets (here and here) | Pelago cuff | boots (old) | Ann Taylor tights | Ray Ban sunglasses | Anthropologie earrings

Reality Check. I’ll admit that for a fair number of posts in the winter months the outfit may not be completely appropriate for the temperatures outside, but it really did inch up into the 40s with sun on this particular afternoon. Just a day or two like that are amazing little gifts to help get us through the rest of the winter.