Sarah persuaded me to get this dress. Not that it took much persuasion! It looked so pretty on her that as soon as I saw it hit the sale in December, I snapped it up. If you're tempted to do the same, bear in mind her wise words: size down. At least two sizes. Unless you're a fan of smocky frocks. (I'm not).
I'm normally a size 14 and this one is a size 10 and it's still loose. I could probably have got away with a size 8 (Ha! That'd be the only time I'd ever have one of those in my wardrobe!) but I initially bought this to wear on Christmas Day and given the amount of roast potatoes and stuffing ducks I managed to shovel into my face, the extra stretch was needed! It pleases me greatly to be wearing a size 10, even if it isn't a real size 10.
It has a touch of the Magic Eye picture about it. People seem to like it on first glance, then five minutes later they'll have a closer look and go "is that stained glass windows on your dress?". And I say "yes, yes it is," and skip off happily.
Stained glass dress - ASOS (currently available here in the ASOS sale for a very respectable £21)
Cardi - TU
Shoes - Irregular Choice Bowtiful
I think I might need this dress now it's reduced. Hope it's still there after payday. I've been looking for a nice plain red cardi for ages. Next had one at Christmas but only in sizes 12 and 18 grrr x
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, what a brilliant dress! x
ReplyDeleteLove the colourful print of this dress and your unique style input, Alex(very flattering:D)!
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Ooh that's pretty -- I think you need some purple shoes to go with it :D
ReplyDeleteI contemplated this one in the sale too and decided not to. Looks nice on you though! X
ReplyDeleteOh why did you have to show me this dress? I've managed to avoid buying it for ages, but I am so so tempted now. Shucks, it's going to happen, I know it. xx
ReplyDeleteAh, it's so unusual and pretty. Looks great on you Alex :) x
ReplyDeleteOh Alex, what have you done? Somehow I seem to have managed to click on your link and bought this dress! (Couldn't resist it, it's gorgeous!) xxx
ReplyDeleteCool dress - I love the print! So many great colours. At first I was thinking it was from modcloth but of course, ASOS. :D
ReplyDeleteAnd love irregular choice shoes too!
-Rebeca
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That's so pretty- super tempted to try sizing down on the bike printed dress from SugarhillBoutique that Sarah has- I need it in my life, but I don't *do* smocks. Loving the 'magic eye' quality about the dress, definitely good fun!
ReplyDeleteThat's so lovely!! Never would have given it a second look online but it looks so nice on!
ReplyDeletethis is so pretty although i hate that sizes differ so much, it makes it nearly impossible to shop online! x
ReplyDeleteAsos have been mental in their sizing lately, I had to get a 6 in that smocky fox one and it was still too big for me, so I had to get rid :(
ReplyDeleteThis is such a gorgeous dress on you and vanity sizing is the way forward ;)
ReplyDeleteMaria xxx
That's a pretty fabby dress. I love stupid sizing like that...even although we know it isn't 'real' it's fun for a moment! I'd probably need a 14 then...which is sadly out of stock. Might have to stalk it.
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