I guess I am rather an impulse buyer rather than a planner. The idea of finding an unexpected treasure - that's what excites me. Though in this wide open field I from time to time form an attachment to a certain kind of a item I'd like to add to my collection. It's not really a plan, but somewhere on the back of my mind I have a vague dream of what would be nice to find.
A denim dress was one such item I thought would be nice to add to my dresses collection. Dresses by far are my most favorite type of clothing to wear and to style. And while I am not a huge denim fan in general, I wanted to find a denim dress which emphasized my body shape.
When I found this dress in Lane Bryant's limited collection (they call it Fast Lane), I got very excited. It wasn't the exact style that I envisioned, but it had such appealing details, rich color and figure flattering shape, I gave it a try. I will admit, I rejected it at first - while the dress fit me perfectly everywhere, I thought it was too loose in the hips. But after a while, I found myself coming back to this dress in my mind over and over again. So I gave it a second chance. I am glad I did!
I only wore it a couple of times so far, it is very comfortable, and you know how some clothing brings something out of your personality that is usually asleep? That's this dress, and I probably should keep it a secret, what exactly it brings out of me - a girl needs a secret, doesn't she? I'll just tell you that it's something fun and playful. :)
Denim Dress - Lane Bryant (Fast Lane, sold out)
Both necklaces - Lane Bryant
Scarf - hand knitted, via Garnet Hill (old)
Coat - Lands' End (old)
Boots - Naturalizer
Purse - Chico's
Linked up with 52 Pick-me-up: Ink Blue
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I'm sure it does bring out a playful side with the flirty back detail. It's so fun to dress up. I can tell you believe the same. Love the coat too!
ReplyDeleteThe dress certainly is a great shape on you, and the flirty details of the lace-up back and zip front give it some extra pzazz! It looks wonderful with the orange coat and scarf for colour - a fabulous outfit, Natalia. xxx
ReplyDeleteWow this dress looks amazing. Wonderfull with tfis coat and scarf. ♥️
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fab natasha! very fab!!!
ReplyDeletein my books its totally right around your hips - and the rich blue color suits you very well! fine coat too!
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Glad you gave this dress another chance, it is so good on you both in fit and colour, to say nothing of its cheeky lace up back . Perfect with that coat and scarf. Wishing you and your family all my best wishes For A Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteGreat shape, and fun and playful, too. I have one rule when it comes to dresses: if the dress has a great shape and a flattering colour, buy it, now. Because you'll regret it if you don't.
ReplyDeleteI think your secret dress is perfect. Perfectly secret. With only a hint of spicey tales told. Arabian Nights anyone? Xo Jazzy Jack
ReplyDeleteI can see why that dress was sold out. I too love dresses, but it is hard to find those that are comfortable in the waist-mine has gotten thicker recently, but that do not look dowdy. I also lie dress that are versatile for layering. This dress hit the mark on both accounts, and love how you layer and adapt. This would be great for a fun girls night or a date night. Between you and Curtisse, I find my style inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is wonderful on you, I love the cheeky bit of bare back, subtle but sexy. The zips give it a great 1980s vibe and the rich orange of your coat are perfect with your colouring. xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely and wonderful! This dark denim blue looks stunning on you and paired with the russets and your eyes and hair-well just amazing! The style suits you well too and I cannot tell that it is a bit loose in the hips. I usually have that problem with dresses as I am just sort of a rectangle with boobs and when everything else fits the hips are an inch or two too wide. I love the dress with the tall boots and that detail on the back is delightful. Such a winner and such a gorgeous woman! xoxoxo
ReplyDeletesuch a magnificent dress, it fits you like a dream!, love those interesting details on the back and the front zip, and those lovely lateral seams and defined waist (I should love to find something similar!!!). Blue denim looks amazing with your rust color coat and beautiful scarf, fabulous color combo too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
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Great dress, loads of playful details too that you can cover up, or not! :) Love it with the rusty-orange coat and pretty scarf! I also like to shop the way to you, with something vague in mind, but open to the thrill of a treasure!
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You look fantastic in this dress and I'm glad you gave it another shot. I know what you mean - something languishes in the closet, on the brink of donation, when, BAM, it's suddenly a favourite piece. I love the detailing on the back.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! This coat is amazing!
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Sometimes an item needs breathing space so that it can grow on us as in this dress so that's brilliant you gave it a second chance as honestly, Natalia, it's knockout on you, especially with that cheeky lace back and zip front detail. And the scarf is lush - rich colours that just so stand out against the dark denim. I can see a twinkle in your eye wearing this dress!
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This denim dress is so beautiful, it highlights your figure wonderfully....very feminine outfit. You look gorgeous!!!
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