/ 15 April 2015 / 4 Comments
3x6 MY FAVOURITE DRESS
I haven't had a favourite dress for a long time. In fact, I haven't worn that many dresses in the past couple years, but now I'm on a definite dress/skirt kick! They're all I want to wear. Lately, I've been a fan of simple, classic styles that I believe will stand the test of time.
A few years ago, I went through a romantic floral dress phase - one of my favourite phases - nevertheless, my personal style has changed since. I can still appreciate a pretty dress with flowers, but the possibility of me wearing one is pretty slim. (Although, pairing it with a leather or jean jacket + boots might just be my extended style.)
I found this particular black piece on a sale rack in Zara, the day after finding out my dissertation marks. I was about to leave the store when I had the idea to take a quick look at the dresses. The tag said £30, a little too much still, but I thought I'd treat myself for my accomplishments. I took it to the register only to find out it got marked down to £12. Happy dance! I'm thanking the sales assistants who forgot to stick the right price on the tags, otherwise I'm sure somebody would have snapped it up before me.
Originally, I got it as my nice, fancy LBD that I'd wear to fancy occasions. You know, like a mini fancy capsule wardrobe. But then I thought, hey, how many fancy things do I go to - very little - so I put it in the spring capsule. I love wearing it. The fit is oh-so-great and the open sleeves are such a beautiful vintage touch. It's also a good length, any shorter would feel too short.
I styled it real simple this time, (on second thought, the tights could have been a little thinner), because I wanted you to be able to see the cut and the lovely sleeves, but I have a few other outfits in mind too. Yes, you will definitely see this dress again. I'm also wearing a white headband (so 2010) that I realise is kind of hard to spot in the photos, but I had to tell you because, you know, it matches my shoes and displays my awesome styling skills ;-).
What's the story or your favourite dress?
ZARA DRESS / ALMOST IDENTICAL
NEW LOOK BALLET FLATS / SIMILAR
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Gorgeous dress, love the way you styled it :) I wear dresses quite often, and my favorite right now is a loose-fitted dress I bought in Pull and Bear when I was in London in January. It is so colorful and comfortable, and I probably wear it way too often. I was unsure about buying it because I prefer form-fitting clothes, and I tend to feel much bigger in looser clothing, but it actually looks really cute. So, I earned a favorite dress AND opened my eyes for new styles :)
ReplyDeleteAhhh I LOVE moments like that- where something is half the price you thought it was. It's such a winning feeling. And this dress is gorgeous, I love those dramatic sleeves. I would definitely wear that on a normal day, too- it's too pretty to bookmark just for fancy occasions!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I really like Pull and Bear clothes, they're not very "famous" but some of their pieces are just great. Your dress sounds like a winner and I can totally relate to how you found the new style :) This black dress was a little bit like that - not 100% my style but real cute when I tried it on. I think it's moments like these that our style evolves!
ReplyDeleteYou said it well - it really is winning feeling! :) It doesn't happen very often, but when it does...ah, it's something so small but it makes me feel like the luckiest person on Earth :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the reassurance, this dress, indeed, should be worn!