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Fall colors are rich, mood-revitalizing, and bold. Color is always in style! Monroe and Main has the latest pops of saturated shades to make Fall 2014 your personal fashion statement. By adding in some fabulous pieces, you can bring in autumn in an awesome way.
I’m grateful to have a great job. Being a teacher is rewarding and mentally stimulating. It also enables me to provide for my family. It’s so important to me that my wardrobe represents a professional standard while still being comfortable. After all, I’m on my feet for 8 hours each day, bending down to work with children or taking them out to walk on the track. My clothes have to be versatile and modest, able to move with me throughout any school activity without showing parts that kids shouldn’t be seeing on their teacher. Monroe and Main offers stylish clothing that I can wear to work, church, or on date night! Watch how I take the Block Party Sheath dress from September’s cool mornings to fall’s cold temperatures. Fall’s flying colors are big and bold in this dress!
This dress has a smart form that slenderizes in a sneaky way. Notice the thin black band that cuts just above the waistline but doesn’t extend fully to the other side. The left side of the dress has a cream panel that runs the length of the dress. This creates the illusion of a smaller width. You can see the cream panel if you notice where my hand rests on my hip (image below). My dress is from the Misses section and falls right at the knee. It’s also available in Plus sizes up to size 24. I’m petite (5′ 2″) so it would fall higher on a taller person.
The crafstmanship of this Monroe and Main dress is top-notch. It is fully lined in a beautiful coordinating gold and has the feel of a much more pricey garment. The fabric is heavy enough to wear through the winter; the sleeveless bodice makes it suitable for early fall as well. I love the deep colors! The Block Party Sheath is at a great price for such amazing quality. For this simplistic look, I wore the dress with a thin white gold strand necklace and small diamond studs to keep the look light. For my shoes, the black heels tease of summer weather while still having a closed-toe finish for the office.
When the weather turns cold, add a sweater or light jacket. The dress can work with a blazer or even a simple cardigan. I wore a jersey cardigan and suede boots to show you this winter look.
My brown vegan leather bag pulls out the earth tones and can go from work to the playground. It’s so easy to layer with this dress! To bring a bit of warmth to the outfit, I accessorized with a black-and-gold chain necklace. I twisted a handmade beaded necklace (purchased at the Farmer’s Market) three times around my wrist to create a bracelet. My dangling earrings are glitzy gold and rhinestone flowers from Wantable. These gold accents pull out the gold in the dress while complementing the dark raspberry top.
This dress can be changed up each time you wear it. You could wear the Block Party sheath dress with black tights and pumps as pictured on the Monroe and Main site. Try it with a pair of cream booties or maybe even suede wedges. A black blazer would take this into a board meeting without blinking an eye! Be sure to check out the other beautiful Colors of the Season on Monroe and Main’s pinterest page. I’m dreaming of them all!
What do you think of this gorgeous eggplant purple tote from Monroe and Main?
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I like the Cable Car Chic sweater. I’m sad that fall is over, but I look forward to sweaters! The coolor is gorgeous and it looks flattering.
I agree. The sweater is beautiful!
I love the Status Print Mock Wrap because the colors are so vibrant and Fall like!
I’d like to look at their dresses
The styling on the Flutter cuff shirt could not be better! I could use this piece to compliment other items in my existing wardrobe and I think I just might look great in it!
One of the poplular searches I would love to explore is the topics of boots! For the fall I love to wear fashionable type boots and wear matching or similar handbags and accessories.
I love a good pair of boots. They’re great for fall.
I really like the New Stand by Me Sweater. Being plus sized, I think it would look very good on.
I really like the Mock Belt Sweater Dress because of how slimming it looks.
In their popular searches, the dresses on sale category appeals to me.
I love the Mini Ottoman Peplum Dress.I think this would be a great dress for year round!
Boots was my pick of searches.I am crazy about the Monroe and Main Woven Buckle Boot.
I love the Cable Car Chic Sweater would look perfect with a great pair of boots for fall and some tights!
I liked the stripe stitch cardigan.
The reason being is it looks comfy & I can pair it with many things.
I love the signals sheath dress! Love the Color and the length!
I love the Rockin Tunic. it’s the perfect color for me, great length, and I could dress it up or down.
I love your dress, the color blocking is just beautiful. I also really like the Cable Car Chic Sweater. Such lovely color and details!
my favorite piece is the one of the boys skirt because great colors
I love the Slimming Sassy Dress in Berry. It is a beautiful color and nice fit.
I like the handbags and jewelry.
I like this one Block Party Sheath it is colorful indeed
I likee the signals sheath dress.
I love the spring Cheyenne boots! What a beautiful color! If I could I would have a closet full of shoes and boots!
I like Lacey Lisa Dress because it is flattering.
I do love color block print in dresses. The one you are wearing is really nice. I will have to go check out what other dresses are in this site.
I really love it as well, it is a gorgeous dress!
Mini Ottoman Peplum Dress would be great for my work for the fall. Since I live in Florida the no sleeves would work!
I am in love with the Side Sweeping Top – its just that bright yellow pulls me in. It looks so comfortable and yet fashionable at the same time. Love it!
Love the lace shoulder capped dress!
And I love how feminine it looks. Stunting with the right bootie
I love the Stand by Me Sweater just perfect for a cool night to wear with a great pair of trousers or jeans or a great skirt. I would wear a pair of boots with it also.
I would love to explore all the styles on their site…………..I love their clothes!
I like the Perfect Fall Knit Dress because it comes in two of my favorite colors and looks comfy!
I really like this color block dress with sandals or boots like the color block effect and the length….
I love your dress! The style and colors are so pretty.
I LOVE that studded tote! Beautiful!
I love this color block dress – perfect for fall! Your boots look great with it as well.
I like the Side Sweeping Top, because it would hide some flaws but still be a little sexy with the slits.
Dresses is a good search term for me to explore, since I will be starting a new job and want some easy get-up-and-go outfits.
I like the Slimming Sassy Dress. Because it flatters all body types.
I like the mini ottoman peplum. I liked a whole lot of pieces though, so it was hard to choose just one.
I like the smock top babydoll. It looks like it would be comfortable to wear!
I want to explore the boots section. It is getting cold soon and I need a new pair.
I like the Side Sweeping Top! It’s very cute and bright!
I like the Perfect Fall Knit Dress in Navy because it looks classy and comfortable.
I like the Slice and Dice Dress. I like the colors. I look better in v necks tops and dresses.
Ooh I love the New Side Sweeping Top becaue of the lovely color/design
I’d like to view Boots On Sale
I really like the long sleeve Jessica Tee. I love the color, the style and the fact that I have never seen anything like this in the stores where I live.
Which of the Popular Searches on Monroe and Main do you want to explore? My first thought was to look at the Tunics. I love tunics for colder weather.
I checked out the tunic tops. My daughter is looking for ideas to wear over her leggings.
I like the Flutter Cuff Top. The color is perfect for fall and the 3/4 length sleeves are a great balance for me since I am so warm natured.
LOVE the color palette on this dress!! Very trendy!
I love a lot of their clothes, especially the Juliette Twin Set because it looks comfortable.
I am loving those colors together! This is a cute dress!
Absolutely love that dress!! You look amazing in it!! SO cute!
That is a really cute dress. It’s funny because I have a very similar one that I got recently at a vintage shop 🙂
I like the Rockin Tunic because the color is rich and I love longer tops.
I like the flutter cuff top, it is cute and different
That is perfect for fall! I think it looks great both ways you wear it.
That outfit looks great both ways! I really like their Vanessa Surplice Top – it would be perfect with leggings for fall!
I am in love with the Rockin Fringe Sweater. I love the colors, that it also comes in plus sizes, and that it is perfect for Chilly NY fall and winters.
You look beautiful in that dress! I love the colors in it, and it is very flattering! I really need to go do some shopping!
That dress is gorgeous. I love how you styled it, and I love the fall colors.
I love the Flutter Cuff Top!
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Wow, what a great dress and awesome colors. I love the addition of the jacket, as well.. love it
I love that dress! It’s great how you can wear it through multiple seaons by pairing with a sweater or a blazer! Very versatile!
I like the Free Spirit Sweater because it can be dressed up or down and can be worn with many things.
You look absolutely adorable! I love the colors in the dress! Very pretty! The jacket is awesome too! 🙂 Great giveaway!
I have to get a pair of boots like yours! They look awesome with the dress!
That’s a great dress. I love those big blocks of color.
What a gorgeous dress. I love that punchy look!
I love that look. That dress is really bold, and I love those boots!
Thanks!! I won the boots in a blog giveaway last fall. They are so comfortable!
You look mah-velous! Love that dress, and those boots rock.
That dress is stunning! I love the Color Blocking!
You look awesome in that dress, I love the style. It’s great with or without the sweater!
That totally transitioned perfectly to a cool weather outfit with your changes. That is versatile!
This is year round wearing for a dress and that’s rare. I love it!
Fun fall colors and love the giveaway!! Thanks!
That is a fun dress! You look great in both styles!
Doesn’t she? Sassy!
My favorite is the Vanessa Surplice Top. It would flatter my figure and I like the way the stayle of the bottom. Thanks.
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Very pretty dress and it looks fantastic on you. I love the colours and the blocking.
It’s such a sassy dress! I love it!
I love the winter look the most. Those colors look great on you!
They really do. She looks so great! Love these looks.
ok now i want this dress! gorgeous, and i love the different pairings
I’d like to visit the Tops section
I love the Smock-Top Babydoll in Purple. The color is gorgeous and seems like a shirt I could totally rock!
I think anyone could rock any of these looks. They’re so great!
I would be interested in checking out their blanket sweaters.
I’m about to go look at those myself. My girlfriend would love them.
I love the Side Sweeping Top in yellow. I love the bright color and the way it is made.
What a unique dress! I love how flexible it is, very modest for school, but chic for a night out. It looks great on you.
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I love the Dolce Commander Boot by Mojo Moxy. They look so sexy!
I absolutely love this dress! It’s awesome to find cute stuff in plus sizes!
cute and flattering dress! i love love love the bags, too
I love the colors of your dress because they scream Fall!! I woudl totally wear this out to church or to a party.
I wouldlike to visit the Dresses On Sale tab.
I love the Bejeweled Sheath Dress because of the color and because of the waist detail it has!
Tops is a good search…I could use some new ones for fall.
I love your dress so much. Monroe & Main have the best pieces.
That dress really is lovely. I want to get one for me!
My face pieces are the blue boots.
I like the ruffle cuff top because it looks like a flattering piece.
I want to check out Skirts
I searched their tops for elbow length sleeves.
I love the Vanessa Surplice Top – Would go with so much!
I love this dress on you! The way you styled it with the boots is perfect for fall!
I love the long pleated cardigan. The berry color is just stunning and it takes me back to my beginning working days. It’s is just beautiful
I love the Vanessa Surplice Top because it looks slimming and I need a little help with that.
What a cute outfit. It looks great on you!
I love how shape flattering the black is with the carefully balanced blocks of color! Monroe and Main always has wonderful fashion finds for every size!
I think i’d like to check out dresses!
The Blanket Sweater is a good search for my daughter…she’s always cold.
I love the Straight Signals Sheath! The design on the front of the dress is beautiful!
I’d like to search their jackets and tunics!
That dress looks amazing on you!! I love the combination of colors to!!
My favorite piece of the fall collection is the Stand by Me Sweater. I love the style and the red it comes in.
I love it best with the sweater on!
Tunics are a great selection of longer shirts for over leggings.
I really like the Mini Ottoman Jacket. I don’t really need a winter coat here in Georgia, and jackets like this are perfect for fall and winter.
I’d like to search sweaters!
That dress looks great on you. Its always interesting to see what colors will be in each year.
Thank you Stefani!
i love this dress on you, but i would never be able to pull off this dress. I really love all the merchandise on their web page but my favorite is the taj paisley tunic. i love the way it fits and the colors are so vibrant.
Thanks for the kind words Barbara! You can never go wrong with a good tunic.
My favorite is the perfect fall knit dress. It looks classic and effortless.
My favorite piece of the Fall Collection is the Slice and Dice Dress. I am always looking for items that will make me feel slimmer and I think the Slim colorblock panels would work wonders to trim my silhouette into lean proportions.
I need that, too, Debra. Checking that dress out!
I’d like to read a little more about Leggings
They have a shoes search…heels, boots, sneakers…
My favorite is the Free Spirit Sweater. It would go well with many of the fall clothes I already own.
I like the Stand by Me Sweater because I think it would be great for hiding fat.
This made me laugh Marti – but it’s so true! and I need it!
I love the Tracy Dress.
leggings
I love the Free Spirit sweater. That would be perfect for the fall weather coming up!!
I would want to search Cardigans under the popular searches.
I would like to check out the tab for Cardigans.
Dresses on sale is a great search term….sales are always a help.
I love the Cable Car Chic Sweater because of its beautiful color and unique style.
I like the
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My favorite Fall piece is the Free Spirit Sweater! I love long sweaters.
I love the Mini Ottoman Peplum Dress. I’m in love with that color.
I really like the Season less Stretch Dress in red. It looks so comfortable and you could wear it year round!
I like the Vanessa Surplice Top in black. I love tunic tops and the asymmetrical hem on this one caught my eye. It looks like it would go perfectly with jeans for a casual day, or dressed up with a skirt or pants for church or work.
I’d like to search for cardigans
I’d like to explore the tunic section!
The Free Spirit Sweater – Great length and love the color…perfect for fall. I want this for my trip out west!!!!!
The sweater section is a great one with it getting cooler already.
I love the Straight Signals Sheath, because the pattern is absolutely gorgeous.
I’d search the plus size section, because I am!
I adore the Free Spirit Sweater. Fall colors and the perfect length.
The Mini Ottoman Peplum Dress is very pretty.
I love the Slimming Sassy Dress. It looks like it would be very flattering and I love the green color!
I love tunic tops!
I enjoyed checking out the Sweaters section!
Jeans…I need some new ones that fit well but don’t know what.
I love their Gathering Compliments Sweater. This looks so comfortable to wear. As Fall approaches, we are already starting to have the colder weather and I definitely would love to add this to my wardrobe.
I have picked out an outfit that I adore! I would love the Studded jeans. I would wear them with the Lace Trim Tunic and the Quditty booties. I love the boots because they are beautiful and sexy!!
This dress looks great on you, both ways you wear it. It is perfect for Fall!
I just adore that dress! I love the bright colors and the cut of it. And the cardigan with it looks perfect!
I love the color combos. That deep purple hue is gorgeous.
I love the fall color block pattern. I think the dress looks great on you! Score!
That dress is absolutely gorgeous. I love the bold combination of colors.
I would like to have the Stand by Me Sweater. I love the color and the style. It would go with a few things I already own.
Ni dress , I wouldn’t have thought to combine those colors, but it works well. Is always good to find new clothing lines.
I love the rich colour of that purple, the fashions this time of year are awesome!
That dress is fabulous! I love Fall- best season for clothes!
Wow, you look amazing… both ways look great and that bag, um, hello… I want! Thanks for sharing
I love the Free Spirit Sweater I love how long it is and the colors are beautiful.
for popular searches I would choose boots
It’s about time I go check out the Boots On Sale
I would never think to have those colors together in a dress. It’s really pretty! You look great!
I love the Love Knot Top for its pretty design and lovely purple shade!
I need to get a new dress for those nights I can actually get up and go out. You look beautiful!
Not that I want to shop for it but I could use some new bras.
Oh I LOVE those colors! What a fun dress to wear!
I want to explore their dresses collection!
I love the Mini Ottoman jacket because it is versatile and can be worn for any occasion!
I like the stand by me sweater that’s just came out. I enjoy long shirts and sweaters for comfort.
I love the red color and detail around the top of the Stand by Me Sweater.
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I’d like to search some dresses on sale!
I’d like to check out the Dresses On Sale!
I love the colorblock style and this dress is gorgeous! I like how you styled it with the boot as well.
I did a search on jackets for my daughter, but I love the Women’s Lightweight Jacket by Alo.
I like the slimming sassy dress – perfect for our upcoming vacation
I like that dress on you. The colors look great with your dark hair. I need a maxi dress, and they have a great selection.
I’d like to explore their selection of leather jackets!!!
My favorite piece from the Fall Collection is the Free Spirit Sweater. The design and color are gorgeous. I wear long sweaters to keep me warm from Fall to Spring. This is a beautiful sweater that will go with so many tops.
Leather Jackets looks interesting to explore!
I’d check out their Black Dresses search on their site.
I also like their Sassy Slimming Dress in Emerald. It could be worn for many different occasions.
Dusters can add color, style, and warmth to your outfit.
My favorite piece from the fall collection is the “Stand by Me Sweater”. The reasons I like it are that is would be very flattering on a full figure women like myself. It look so soft and I love all the colors and want it ever one.
I would like to explore the “Plus Size” Popular Searches on Monroe and Main website. I am a plus size women I after browsing the Monroe and Main website I have already seen many items that would look great on me and that I would like to own.
The Free Spirit Sweater is my favorite because it is very versatile and the fit looks flattering.
I like the yellow Side Sweeping Top because it is vibrant.
I LOVE that side sweeping top! Because I like to show off my shoulders and my husband likes shirts that do that and it has a V neck which I prefer but that suit – Kamini Stretch suit is gorgeous!!
YOu look so cute in those colors, I love the block party sheath but my favorite item for fall is the Tracy Dress. It looks so cute with the boots and I do love to wear boots in the fall and winter.
I love the Free spirited Sweater. It will be perfect for cool Fall days.
I would like to explore sweaters
I love the Soft approach sweater called Romantic Stripes Duster: The gentle sway of romance moves with you in this petal-soft spill of fabric, skimming every curve to lengthen and flatter your silhouette. Acrylic/wool; dry clean. Imported. Available only in Multi. Now this is just perfect for me– its beautiful
My favorite piece on the site is the zigzag tunic. I love the colors.
my main event would be sweaters
I like the Sporty Hooded Jacket, looks comfy!
I want to search for black dresses
I like the New Flutter Cuff Top because it would look good on me.
I would use the boots search. Love boots.
I like that they have a dresses on sale category link. This is nice to see what’s on sale.
I like the Status Print Mock Wrap because it looks comfortable while still being nice enough for work.
I love the Free Spirit Sweater because I am a big fan of flowy tops and this is perfect for the Fall.
The Yellow Side Sweeping Top is the best top I have ever seen, I love it because my sister would look great in it!
I like the Marilyn Peplum Dress because it is beautiful. I really love the color.
i like the Mock Belt Sweater Dress because it is cute and looks warm and comfy!
I like the Slice and Dice Dress. It would look great with cute boots for fall.
I love the slimming sassy dress
Would want to discover their boots.
The Free Spirit Sweater is lovely and it looks comfortable too.
I would explore the Leather Jackets! Perfect for fall weather. I can’t wait.
with the weather getting colder I really like the gold chain sweater, perfect for cooler days and nights and love the multi colors
I want to explore the plus size options.
So many lovely things to choose from, but I’d start with the Romantic Stripes Duster. Love the wearable color scheme and the style and it looks like it would be easily paired with tees and tops that I already have.
I really like the Knit Fall Dress in navy blue. The style would look good on me and it looks comfortable.
I like the Side Sweeping Top – very figure flattering cut!
It would be fun to check out the blanket sweaters!
My favorite fall piece from the fall line is the Cable Car Chic Sweater. Though I couldn’t pull it off with my figure; I think it’s a beautiful color; I love the button details and the versatile styling options. 🙂
I’d love to search the Boots section or Dresses on Sale section 🙂
Wow… I am in love with everything!
I love the Tinker Boot From Dolce by Mojo Moxy!! They are so cute & I love a great boot to wear with my skinny jeans or leggings!!
I’d like to explore & look at the Leggings!
The boots I need a new pair
the 3-in-1 tote bag beause it is so chic
I love the Cable Car Chic Sweater in blue. Why, because of the off set collar that buttons or not, the buttons on the sleeves and the sides. It looks so slimming, I need that. Aside from this 3 in 1 bag that is. I do crocheting, and could really use this tote. And to have a matching purse and coin purse, I LOVE this set. Thank You for offering it!
I looked at the plus size link and the boots. In the north, boots are a must. And I am plus size, and like seeing what something looks like on someone other than a size 2. I really like that tab, it makes finding my sizes a lot easier. Thanks.
I love the Tracy dress. It has such a great fit and awesome side gathers.
I like the Gathering Compliments Sweater – looks comfy and a pretty color.
Thanks for the contest.
My favorite is the Stripe Stitch Cardigan, it would look great with a skirt, slacks or jeans!
The soft approach outfit is just my style!
I like that colors on that dress. I need to get some more dresses to add to my closet.
Sorry I missed the giveaway! The dress looks really nice on you though. Love the colors.
I love the colors of the dress!! This would make a great gift for my mom! …Love the length especially too! 🙂
You look great! I love the entire get-up!
Great colors and the whole outfit looks great.
That’s a pretty dress, and I love the boots and the handbag. Thank you for sharing this post.
I love the tote and the dress with the raspberry is beautiful.