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!
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!
This is what I have been looking for!! =) Thanks for sharing it with us!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love Tarte Exposed blush, it's probably becoming one of my holy grail(s) and I'm a blush addict hehe =)
Ok this should be about the dress but omg I LOVE the ankle boots!!! Isabel Marant Dicker boots have been on my wish list forever...sigh! Love the monochrome-ish look Laura :) x x
ReplyDeleteGreat dress! I'm 5ft 9 so most skater dresses are waaaay too short for me! I found a great one in Zara last year but I still wear it mostly with tights just for a little more coverage
ReplyDeleteLove the boots with the dress! Laura x
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It looks great on you, Laura! And you're in my neck of the woods (sort of). Hope you're having a nice holiday!
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Hope you enjoyed Seattle! You're lucky to be here during a lucky weather spell =D
ReplyDeleteLove the dress ! You make it look more expensive (cliche) lol :) you look great !
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Such a great bargain! Can't wait to see what else you picked up at Sephora :)
ReplyDeleteThe dress is perfect & I love the length - great find!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday Hun xoxo
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ReplyDeleteI thought I was the only one with this skater dress problem :) I love the shape of those dresses and I am not that tall (5.5) but I have a big bottom (lol!) I have one dress like this (of course black!) but I wear it in the wintertime with long stockings and stuff :) Yours look gorgeous on you by the way, the boots really made the look good!
ReplyDeleteFab find, I'm 5ft 8 and most barely cover my rear. I've been on the lookout for a skater skirt I can switch around with tops, thus giving the world the illusion that I own multiple skater dresses hehe :)
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous, as usual! Love the dress. :)
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Gorgeous dress! Love how you paired it with the boots!
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You look gorgeous in this dress! Love the dress with the dickers!
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I bought this dress a while ago and love it too. The black and the flared hem is just too cute to pass up. You should have totally gotten a shot from the back. It's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing Laura! What a great find.
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A dress like that probably wouldn't suit me but you pull it off so well and it looks really classy. xo
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This looks really sophisticated in you. I would really like to try it for work but I fear it would look frumpy on me. X
ReplyDeleteThat dress is a great find. I agree - the perfect length!
ReplyDeleteWish you had included a pic of the back of the dress, because that's an appealing part too, the lower back scoop. I love that it kind of looks like a ballet leotard. But with my 5'1" height, it probably will look a bit long and silly on me :(
ReplyDeleteThose boots are cute and the dress looks lovely, very classy. I brought a similar dress from River Island last Autumn/Winter but the fabric was thick and almost constatinied (how do you spell that?!). Quite smart but with a softer edge then pleats.
ReplyDeleteSee that you're making the most of your new backdrop, I'd imagine the backdrops for your Vegas pics could be very different!!!
looove the dress, i find longer hems more elegant :)
ReplyDeleteThis outfit is simple and very nice, love it !
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Lovely outfit! X
ReplyDeleteAh good ol' Forever 21. Every girl's bestfriend? Possibly. Love the dress and for that price- wow just wow. Looks great on you. You can also you it as a top just tucked into skinny jeans. What do you think? :)
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean about the too short styles! My ASOS one shrunk as well..
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This is such a perfect length!
ReplyDeleteIm 5'11'' and this style would really suit me if they weren't always so damn short. I always feel like I'd be flashing to anyone within a 20 metre radius! I may have to make a sneaky purchase of this, the mid sleeves and blank canvas make it too good to refuse :P
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$12.80?!?
ReplyDeleteTalk about a bang for your buck! Wow!
Hope you are enjoying the States & its crappy Olympics coverage (sorry about the time delay).
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I agree about the length of skater dresses - I'm only 5'4" and many are far too short for even me. I love this dress on you, very classy xx
ReplyDeleteCannot wait for a haul type post! I feel like shopping with a fellow blogger may just be an easy way to encourage "Just buy it, buy it all"! So dangerous... but SO fun! hahah :)
ReplyDeleteI love that dress but I especially love the Isabel Marant booties!! So chic!
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aww i love how you styled the dress! those booties look adorable and your celine bag is soooo pretty. love the color!!
ReplyDeletehave lots of fun in seattle :)
Love your outfit!! xx
ReplyDeleteYou look chic!! :)
ReplyDeleteHow are those Isabel Marant boots? Are they worth the moneyy?
love the outfit, love the blog!
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Love that dress on you :)
ReplyDeleteYour bag's color is so pretty!! love the dress too :)
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I really like the sleeves on that dress, had a terrible incident with a sleeveless skater dress that shrunk on its first wash and totally put me off! And love love love the boots :)
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Love the isabel marant boots!
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ONLY $12.80?! Got to love that--I have a dress from Forever 21 that I absolutely adore--it was only $11 and has lasted me MANY seasons. Yay for a great deal!
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Would love to know what the name is to the celine and colour! I got confused with each one and this looks amazing! Also would you recommend them as a 'classic bag' that will never date? Really thinking of getting one come October time but dont want it to become another craze bag.
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The length of that dress is perfect on you!
ReplyDeleteThe dress looks lovely and was such a bargain!
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I absolutely love that dress! If you are visiting NYC some time soon, you need to visit Uniqlo and Joe Fresh. They have some awesome basic pieces for great prices and for some reason they aren't online. Any way, love your blog!
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Oh my, this dress is very my style lately! I have the same problem with the length of dresses!
ReplyDeleteI just headed over and purchased this without a second thought (Hope I don't regret it later) but truthfully, I find myself leaning more and more towars skater dresses especially since I've been browsing the ASOS site a bit more. They have a nice selection too.
ReplyDeleteLove the shape of the dress! Perfect. xx
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Those Booties!!!! TOO DIE
ReplyDeleteI find topshop can be extorionate on simple items, Nice dress and I love your nails!!
ReplyDeleteYou look adorable.
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i hear you! i bought a skater dress from ASOS a few months back, it was black and with a lovely cutout pattern on the neckline.. it was pretty and flattering.. but when i wore it and oh dear god i wore it to meet the bf's family for the first time.... it was a tad short and i accidently bent over to pat the dog.... HORRIBLE! i felt air swooshing in and my knickers sort of felt the sunrays!
ReplyDeletei was so mortified to be honest. luckily i was still fed with some yummy roast dinner and yorkshire puddings :)
ps. i wanna hangout with you too! hahaha come to western australia! hahah
What a lovely outfit! Especially the boots..
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem with the length of dresses.
I find the Zara dresses in particular to run very short!
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lovely post, and lovely blog girl!
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love the dress and great post!
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really cute blog name! love this dress, looks lovely on you xx
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