A nice lunch calls for a nice dress.
Today I wore my button back dress from ASOS. I like it. It's tailored, flattering and it feels like a good quality item.
If I am honest however the very reason I bought this - for the buttons running the length of the dress - has undoubtedly become the element I like the least.
Call me paranoid but I am always worried about an errant button popping open/falling off and therefore exposing an arse cheek or two. Needless to say I wear full-on boy shorts in this number.
Apart from that minor (potentially emotionally damaging) issue it's a thumbs up.
This is one of those smart-ish type affairs that you could "dress up or dress down" and there is a lot of usefulness attached to that cliche. I have worn it for business and now I have worn it for pleasure :)
May I also say that I LOVE my new Topshop necklace...three draped strands. Simple yet lovely - at least to me :)
Necklace: Topshop (current season)
Sunglasses: Rayban Wayfarers
Watch: Michael Kors (model number as I always get asked this question - even after about 5 years :) - 5055!)
Dress can be seen here...
Hope it's sunny where you are!
Today I wore my button back dress from ASOS. I like it. It's tailored, flattering and it feels like a good quality item.
If I am honest however the very reason I bought this - for the buttons running the length of the dress - has undoubtedly become the element I like the least.
Call me paranoid but I am always worried about an errant button popping open/falling off and therefore exposing an arse cheek or two. Needless to say I wear full-on boy shorts in this number.
Apart from that minor (potentially emotionally damaging) issue it's a thumbs up.
This is one of those smart-ish type affairs that you could "dress up or dress down" and there is a lot of usefulness attached to that cliche. I have worn it for business and now I have worn it for pleasure :)
May I also say that I LOVE my new Topshop necklace...three draped strands. Simple yet lovely - at least to me :)
Dress: ASOS
Shoes: Topshop (model Gamble)Necklace: Topshop (current season)
Sunglasses: Rayban Wayfarers
Watch: Michael Kors (model number as I always get asked this question - even after about 5 years :) - 5055!)
Dress can be seen here...
Hope it's sunny where you are!
That dress is lovely, and the coloring is great on you! It kind of reminds me of that green buttoned DVF dress Kate Middleton wore here in the US.
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Very classy! If you ask me, your ensemble is like modern in red audrey hepburn inspired. Classy and elegant really. :)
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love this dress! and those shoes are absolutely amazing!
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Love those shoes! You look great as always :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for providing a link. You wear this dress better than the model on the website.
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Love the dress and especially the shoes! : )
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Hahaha this made me laugh 'A cheek or two!' I always worry if a dress has a zip up the back or a skirt has a zip as some people find it hilarious on a night out to undo you! Lovely colour! Never bought anything off ASOS... xx
ReplyDeleteoh, you look lovely! And the dress, it is looking so classy:)
ReplyDeletei love outfits like these. easy to throw on and still look put together. the buttons are super cute. shoes are to DIE for and their color matches well with the dress!
ReplyDeletelooks so pretty!, ahh i have to buy them sunglasses tho! love them :) xx
ReplyDeleteI love the buttons down the back! but now that you mentioned it that would mess with my head a little but i'd still where it a lot!
ReplyDeleteIts a gorgeous colour on you and the gold accessories go perfectly :) ever the glamourous one hey Laura! :P rachinald.blogspot.com :)
ReplyDeleteI love your outfit, you look lovely! Classy but cool :)
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You look lovely :) I love the dress but if u think you're uncomfortable with the bottom situation, maybe fix & close the ones from the waist down or in a place where you could still wear it but don't worry about accidents
ReplyDeleteThe weather is also sunny and warm here in Montreal :) hope u have a great weekend xoxo
I spotted this dress in this weeks Edit from Asos, wasn't keen on the green but this red is gorgeous.
ReplyDeletei love it on you! dont blame you about being paranoid haha best to be prepared incase the arse wants to come out! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be so random but what polish are you wearing on your toes? It looks gorgeous and looks like Skull and Glossbones from Opi! :) Love those shoes!!
ReplyDeleteLovely outifit Laura!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you posted the necklace. I had one very similar from Topshop last year and was left bereft when it snapped. So glad I can toddle off and replace it tomorrow!
Loveaudrey xxx
loving the shoes they are bloody gorgeous :D
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Loving the dress it is such a nice colour and style! I think I might visit topshop and have a look at that necklace :P xox
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loving the dress! it's really simple, but with a pop! ;-)
ReplyDeleteFab shoes, fab dress :)
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteHey Laura,its lovely to see you blogging again.You were missed.
ReplyDeleteI love that you always provide links to some of your favourite things.x
You could probably sew the overlapping pieces together under the buttons so that it won't come apart :) x
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Eh, it's cold and raining here, that weather's getting old, really.
ReplyDeleteLove the buttons! And your necklace- gorgeously simple!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colour - really suits you! x
ReplyDeleteFlashing potential or no the dress is beautiful. I love that the buttons are oversize.
ReplyDeleteYour whole outfit is gorgeous. Adore the clean lines.
Sorcha x
Bonfire Brunette
love the dress and the first thing i thought was that the buttons would pop open if I was to wear this number but your definitely more graceful than me, for sure lol just wondering if you could do a post on the hair tables you said you where taking? thank you :)
ReplyDeletesaw that dress in a magazine as an affordable version of a dress kate middleton wore. looks lovely on you! might have to get it now :) x
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the button detailing x
ReplyDeleteI have just discovered your blog today Laura and I'm so glad that you are back! :) Love reading all your posts xx
ReplyDeleteI love the how it's loose but still quite flattering. Great color!
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Love the dress, the button detailing makes it very unique x
ReplyDeleteso cute! i love this dress, it is so chic with the buttons and the shoes go perfectly!
ReplyDeleteI saw this dress in Grazia in the green colour but I adore this colour. Much more sophisticated <3
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Roisin Elizabeth
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Lovely all around!
ReplyDeleteThe buttons would engulf me in paranoia though. It's bad enough when I wear a dress that even feels the tiniest bit too short. Doesn't matter if it actually is or isn't, either way I'm in for secreting myself away to double check.
Think it stems from the time I walked the streets of Tokyo with half a dress tucked into my tights.
i am sooooo happy ur writing again...i seriously have missed u...not in any creepy way...
ReplyDeleteI do love the button back, my mum always has the trouble of tops popping open around the boobage area so she sews it up on the inside x
ReplyDeleteaaaaawh the dress is great!
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XX Sabrina
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ahahahhha i'm the newest follower of you and i am absolutely in love with your blog's name
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Love the three strand necklace and dress!
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I have to say you are a more effective model than the ASOS one! I saw this on the ASOS site in green before your post and was like "ehhh". But I guess now I just have to get this I blame you!
ReplyDeleteYou look fab laura :) x
ReplyDeleteYou're always so elegant. Love it, Laura!
ReplyDeleteI love this dress, although I think I would be worried it would opening and I would not noticing. I don't think that's a pretty sight for anyone.
ReplyDeleteThis dress looks great on you and I love the colour.
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I am reading so many great things about ASOS!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is gorgeous. I like the buttons best, too, and I would never have thought about one peacing out on your mid-wear!! That would most certainly be traumatic.
those shoes are amazing and of course love the dress xxxx
ReplyDeleteI'm the same way! I get paranoid about buttons popping out when I wear certain types of shirts and dresses. yes, wearing shorts inside is wise for this one. This dress is so flattering on you! I love the color! I should get my clothes tailored more often. I love how you styled this dress esp with the long necklace to elongate and give shape. the dress is so classy and sophisticated on you!
ReplyDeletelove this dres..so simple but looks gorgeous.
ReplyDeletethe colour really suits you xx
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This is my favorite, love the look on you and love the dress, the buttons in the back are amazing!! I'm going to have to buy it.
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i love this outfit..is it possible for you to post a link to where to get it on asos?
ReplyDeletelove this dress! and those shoes are absolutely amazing... Its a gorgeous colour on you and the gold accessories go perfectly! Your whole outfit is gorgeous.
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