Berry Ruffled Tulle Sweetheart Cupcake Swing Dress

Every now and then you need to go luxe.  I love my dresses, but for the most part I keep it lovely but low key.  In the case of this cupcake dress, I've been drooling over this style for years ever since the light purple version released.

At the time I talked myself out of buying it because it was so lavish, but the more I looked, the more I longed until I finally decided to buy the dress.  Low and behold it was sold out in my size. *sigh*  Every. Single. Time.

I kept an eye on the resale sites but the dress never materialized.  Other colors came along but nothing to really tempt me until this year's spring collection from Unique Vintage.  This cupcake dress in berry was just too resplendent to pass by again.

I always budget a little extra money each spring so I can get one or two things from Unique Vintage, Collectif, and The Other Sparrows.  (I'll show you my purchase from TOS in an upcoming post!) and this year, this dress was at the top of my list.

I think I can safely say that the cupcake dress does not disappoint.  I may never have an event special enough to wear this dress to but I don't even care because pretty dresses make me happy.

Also, I had some Photoshop fun playing with the colors on this dress and I'm going to do a separate post in purple just for kicks.

Quick dress review:  This dress seems to be very well made with quality materials and worth the price tag.  The Swiss dot ruffle layer is quite stiff and holds a shape on its own so a petticoat isn't necessary but might be fun to add just for a little something extra.  The straps are adjustable and the bodice and skirt are lined.

Overall this piece really delivers and if the purple version ever comes back around, I will definitely add it to my collection.

Shopping Info: Unique Vintage 1950s Berry Ruffled Tulle Sweetheart Cupcake Swing Dress