Ah summer time…the time for sun, sand, chlorine, June bugs, loud street fireworks (if you happen to live in Costa Mesa, CA where it is legal), tranquilizers for your dog (to deal with above mentioned fireworks), the perils of swimsuit shopping (and wearing), and weddings! I don’t know about you but I LOVE weddings! Love ‘em. The dresses, the champagne, the tray passed hors d'oeuvres (crab cake, please), the dancing, the sometimes cheesy music, Jordan Almonds in a little netty thing (some fertility tradition or something), the hopefully scandalous but entertaining speech from the Best Man who has been hitting the wedding party gift flask too hard. I could go on and on.
But, before most weddings, there is a bridal shower to attend. (This outfit would also work well for a baby shower or brunch date too.) Although a shower is great occasion to be stylish, this is not the bachelorette party so leave the Lucite heels at home (Did you know Lucite is leaving the stripper bars and going mainstream this season?). Mom, future mother in law, and Nanas will likely be in attendance and you don’t want to be the subject of Grandma Mildred's question:“Who was that hussy in the too tight dress?”
Note: The model wearing the dress below looks eerily like my husband’s cousin. Yes, you Tracy. Tracy, if you are reading this you need to either a) buy this dress to support my site (and I can borrow it) or 2) un-cuteify yourself in someway so I can feel good standing next to you at family gatherings.
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Note: The ring will link you to the Bebe home page, just search on heart flower ring to find it.
I love this dress. It is feminine and flirty because of the short length and a deep V. I am a big fan of the deep V. A deep V works well if you have broader shoulders since it cuts the horizontal line across your upper body. For an event like this, it works best on a woman with a small to medium chest. (I am in the ultra small category -- damn you 2 kids! -- so I breeze through this restriction.) If you feel uncomfortable with the amount of cleavage you display or don’t display) in the deep V you can always layer the dress over a pretty cami. I have selected a few gray ones with lace accents below.
The nude strappy heel…well, I think it just rocks. A perfect shoe to elongate the leg and wear with almost anything when you want to kick it up a notch in the sass factor. But, I know my dream shoe may not be yours (or your dream budget). So, here are some other options.
Happy Monday! And remember, I welcome your comments!
I think this is very cute. However, I would advise against the hairdo! :)
ReplyDeleteIf I was to just see the dress, I probably wouldn't give it a second look. But with the accessories and shoes, it is a great look.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the look!
ReplyDeleteJen - Yes, the hair is very questionable.
Cortney - The accessories can really make or break a look. I think I must have those shoes!