This is one of those dresses that I like, but have no explanation as to why I like it. I think the print is rather ugly. The colors aren't my favorite. Also, I'm not a fan of anything strapless, because I've got better things to do than publicly disgrace myself with a wardrobe malfunction. And yet..., every time I came across one on a resale site I'd add it to my watch list. I'd go back to it every now and again and think, "do I really like this dress?" The answer was a consistent and rather baffling yes.
When this odd little beauty turned up on ThredUp for $20 I decided it was finally time. The dress arrived after about a month lost in transit and at first sight of it I had to wonder what I was thinking. For some reason I had imagined it as a heavy cotton fabric fit for walks in the woods and eventually summer days on a farm. But, no, this dress had the look and feel of tired bathing suit material.
I was disappointed and really feeling the buyer's remorse that is until I put it on. In spite of its print, chintzy nylon fabric, and lack of shoulder straps, once I looked in the mirror I was ecstatic. I still don't know why I like this dress so much. There is a richness to the colors that make my skin and hair look great, and the full skirt is great for a twirl. I guess that's enough for me.
Shop the Look:
Anthropologie Girls From Savoy Oxidized Medallions Dress from ThredUp (use this link to save $20 off your first order http://www.thredup.com/r/WKVOY5 )
Mak B. cardigan and Qupid heels from ModCloth
Jewelry is handmade by me
That dress is beautiful on you!
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