What I Wore: Holy Grail
Monday, June 24, 2013
I survived my week camping, you guys! And I'm no worse for the wear, except that my butt hurt after going on a hike of death that I'm sure should have had a base camp involved. So is it any wonder that I wanted to get pretty yesterday? Don't judge me. I react weirdly to things.
Dress: Local boutique (My Sister's Closet) Guys, I looked everywhere for this dress online and it doesn't exist. See below for alternatives.
Shoes: You can't even see them. But they're the same wedges from last week so you're not missing much. Also, long maxi dress + heels makes you look tallllll.
Shoes: You can't even see them. But they're the same wedges from last week so you're not missing much. Also, long maxi dress + heels makes you look tallllll.
Necklace: Dorothy Perkins (similar)
Rings: F21 (similar)
I feel like this is the Holy Grail of maxi dresses. I don't need to wear anything over or under it so it's nice and cool, it's long enough to make me like like, 5 inches taller than I really am and it's bright enough that I don't have to wear any extras except for a cute necklace. Oh and it doesn't wrinkle. I may have taken a nap in it. Whatever.
I'm all about maxi dresses that need nothing. Since I couldn't find this number online, here are a bunch of alternatives that also don't need extras for peeps who love sleeves. Fun fact: I don't love my upper arms but I heart my elbow dimples. What is wrong with me.
Love this one for plus sizes -- it would be cute with a belt!
Love the color on this one. The wrap makes it uber-flattering.
This one is top-rated!
The bodice on this one is so cute I might die.
Does that make up for my lack of Internet skills? I hope so. Anyway, I love a good shopping score. Wanna dish about your latest and greatest shopping successes? Do it in the comments. But not it, it. That's gross.
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7 comments:
congrats on surviving your camping trip! and you look stunning in this outfit!
Yes! Holy grail, indeed. I hate clothing that requires more clothing--a tank top, a camisole--to rescue you from such nightmares as inappropriate cleavage or side boobage.
This definitely decides it. I NEED more maxi dresses. I had some, but I lost 45 pounds and now they don't fit. You look fantastic in that dress and I want in on the party! That and it looks like it would be swishy around the feet...
You are looking fabulous in this dress. Women looks pretty in western dresses
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LOVE the shape of the dress but I wish it didn't have the stripes of pattern coming down vertically. I can't help thinking it would be prettier if it was plain in the skirt and the pattern was just at the sleeves/neckline/bodice and then continued at the hem. What do you think Jae, would that still be as flattering? I am still getting to grips with this style malarky so I'm interested.
Yup, a maxi dress with sleeves, the right length, and a great print IS the Holy Grail of maxi dresses!
Finding anything with sleeves these days feels like hunting for a four leaf clover...
Jaz, either way would be pretty flattering because you get a long column at the legs and that makes you look taller. I feel like the all-over pattern is a bit more modern (and hides any lumps and bumps), but either way would be cute!
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