I like the whole skater dress trend but the problem I find is that they are often too short/too arse skimming to feel comfortable for everyday. This realisation hit me last week when I tried on a version in Topshop. I really wanted to get it because it was black and I thought it would come in handy for my holiday. But it just wasn't right - and the price was far too high for basic cotton that I know will bobble after a couple of months.
Cut to this week and an innocent stroll into Forever 21 led me to the version pictured below. This cost $12.80 and I am super happy with it. It fits nicely, has a boat neck and scoop back and is just the right length for (nearly) 5ft 7inches me.
I read that some reviewers loved the length of this - and felt that it was appopriate enough for a professional environment - and some hated it and felt plebby wearing it. I think it just depends on your height and what you are going for.
Me? I love it and wore it sightseeing round Seattle today. This included long walks, another trip into Barney's to fondle the Celine handbags, a leisurely lunch which coincided with happy hour and of course, the Duck tour :) It's been a good day!
Dress: Forever 21 - Link!
Boots: Isabel Marant
Bag: Celine
Sunglasses: Prada
Lip stain: a combination of my new Tom Ford lipstick and sangria :)
Thank you for all your recommendations for Sephora purchases. I did buy Tarte Exposed and it's everything I wanted it to be - and more. There were of course a few other purchases made - a fellow blogger Alyson encouraged me on that front when we shopped in store together yesterday - and I will definitely share them with you soon :)
Have a great Tuesday/Wednesday!
Cut to this week and an innocent stroll into Forever 21 led me to the version pictured below. This cost $12.80 and I am super happy with it. It fits nicely, has a boat neck and scoop back and is just the right length for (nearly) 5ft 7inches me.
I read that some reviewers loved the length of this - and felt that it was appopriate enough for a professional environment - and some hated it and felt plebby wearing it. I think it just depends on your height and what you are going for.
Me? I love it and wore it sightseeing round Seattle today. This included long walks, another trip into Barney's to fondle the Celine handbags, a leisurely lunch which coincided with happy hour and of course, the Duck tour :) It's been a good day!
Dress: Forever 21 - Link!
Boots: Isabel Marant
Bag: Celine
Sunglasses: Prada
Lip stain: a combination of my new Tom Ford lipstick and sangria :)
Thank you for all your recommendations for Sephora purchases. I did buy Tarte Exposed and it's everything I wanted it to be - and more. There were of course a few other purchases made - a fellow blogger Alyson encouraged me on that front when we shopped in store together yesterday - and I will definitely share them with you soon :)
Have a great Tuesday/Wednesday!