Have I mentioned how much I love working with FemmeLuxe? Their T-shirts and joggers have been my go-to for workout clothes and their loungewear has been my comfort clothes for the past few months. But,these dresses make me feel so glamorous and beautiful, I absolutely love our monthly collaboration. I love being able to show you these dresses, how they fit, how they look and feel. And, I try to select things that really express the mood of each month and season. That's why I chose this WhiteBardot Cowl Neck Ruched Midi Dress – Malia from FemmeLuxe's collection of midi dresses. I know there are some fashion traditions that I don't think we should hold on to, but it just would not be June without a white dress. A stunning white dress is the perfect way to usher in the summer season.
Beautiful dresses deserve a beautiful location and nature has provided that this year in abundance. Summer is the perfect season for taking photos in these dresses too. The woods and fields are positively covered in flowers of every color and kind. I have spent many afternoons out exploring our little piece of the world, discovering all these beautiful places and I have spent weeks planning these particular outfits and photo sessions.
You may have seen me wear the Malia dress in rust for autumn and emerald for winter. Those rich colors enhanced the style of this dress even more and made it an instant seasonal classic. Malia is a wonderful, elegant style that I really love because it is the kind of dress that will always be chic. With so much recent uncertainty about when things will reopen, when we'll be able to gather for events and how long it may last, the idea that this beautiful dress will be on trend no matter when I have the opportunity to wear it is something that is relevant to me (and all of us, I think) now more than ever before.
As I look at these photos, it also occurs to me that this would make an absolutely stunning beach wedding dress. The Malia dress is a midi dress meaning it is meant to draw attention to the narrowest part of the waist and create a great shape. But it's also a bodycon dress, meaning it is form fitting. As always, I want to take a moment to mention the fabulous ruching that runs down the bodice of this dress. Bodycon dresses are a source of apprehension for women of all ages. Our poor self image and insecurities make us shy away from things that show off our shape. I would really encourage you, if you've never worn a bodycon dress or it it has just been a long time, to consider trying the Malia dress. The ruching in the fabric of this slinky dress creates a perfect camouflage for trouble zones. It is strapless with draped arm cuffs and swooping front bib. Those details give take this beyond a simple white dress and give it such a look of gentility and gracefulness.
On the subject of camouflage, a few weeks ago I purchased a shape wear half slip to wear under pencil dresses and bodycon dresses like this. I was also hoping for a little bit of tummy control, but alas it provides absolutely none. That's why I am not going to bother mentioning the brand or where I got it. It's like that old saying, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't talk about it on your blog. But, here's the great thing, even though the shape wear failed me on tummy control, the Malia dress really came through for me and I didn't feel like I needed any help thanks to the cut of this dress. I should mention that the shape wear does make a smoother silhouette even if it doesn't do much for shaping it.
Tomorrow will be the last day of my collaboration with FemmeLuxe for this month and I have something really dynamic and bold planned. It is an outfit that I have been planning for several months now. It came together exactly as I hoped it would and I can hardly wait to share it with you. Join me right back here tomorrow.
Shopping Info: White Bardot Cowl Neck Ruched Midi Dress - Malia from FemmeLuxeFinery.co.uk, Aldo heels from ThredUp, Fresh Water Pearl Earrings from Natuloth
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