This Max and Cleo dress was on sale for less than $10, and it's one of "my" colors, a saturated purple. I often find an under-bust tie a little young for me, but this one is OK to my eye. So easy to get dressed today - I just layered some necklaces (thank you, Debbi from She Accessorizes Well for inspiration), and a new peacock cuff from Forever 21. The shoes are new too, Anne Kleins that I picked up at Macy's at one of their super-sales.
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| Some days a dress just says it all |
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| Two necklaces that look like more? The lower one was a gift from Lise at Southern Comfort |
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| I love my new peacock from Forever21 - under $9! I'm linking it to Visual FBFF at Ashley Getting Dressed |
I'm linking up to Thursdays are for Thrifting over at Spunky Chateau. Go have a look at the thrifty finds, if you have a moment.
Do you wear dresses, a little or a lot?
Patti~Love that purple dress on you! And I dont think an empire waist is too young at all!
ReplyDeleteI've gotten lucky this year with dresses! And yes, they are simple to dress!
Your dress is just perfect with all the accessories! I love that peacock bracelet. I have always been fascinated with the colors in peacock feathers.
ReplyDeleteThe purple color is beautiful on you.
As you know, I don't do much in the way of dresses. I would like to, but the shape of most dresses is just not right for me. I see so many that I would love to be able to wear--just need them to fit right.
That dress is super cute and that peacock dress is gorgeous!
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That dress looks adorable on you! The colour is great but the waist is a nice level and the sleeve details are cute! I'm in love with your cuff too! Very nice touch! And you could really change this up with a wide belt instead of the tie..... two dresses for the price of (less than) one!
ReplyDeleteI personally love dresses because it's over the head and I'm out the door! So lazy and look like I've put in more effort than I have! LOL
Patti, I ADORE dresses and this one is just gorgeous on you! You're right, that is definitely your color! Hope to see you in more dresses...I'm thinking you may be a convert! Hugs! ~Serene
ReplyDeleteThis is my absolute favorite color...PURPLE! IT looks beautiful on you!! I also have a favorite resale shop around the corner...isn't that fun!? Mine doesn't have dishes though and that is probably good or I might bring them home with me!! Empire waist is NOT too young....good for any age I think!
ReplyDeletePatti -- you look great in this (and it's a great picture!). Love everything about it -- the color and the accessories. Really like that peacock cuff and especially the shoes. I know what you mean about the under bust ties ... But maybe the sleeves, which I really like, makes the under bust work?
ReplyDeleteThat color is indeed quite lovely on you. And love the peacock!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really cute dress & what a great price too! I agree, your peacock is adorable. I might just have to scour Forever 21 for one of those!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the colour of the dress - I do know what you mean about empire line busts - they can be a bit baby doll - this however is a lovely style on you. Love the peacock cuff too. Both bargains!
ReplyDeleteI am always on the lookout for dresses. I have some fit issues so some styles never make it into the dressing room. They eliminate the issue of finding a top and bottom that can be worn together at 7:30 a.m.
ReplyDeleteOne of my immediate managers is plus-sized but has a well proportioned figure and a closet full of great looking dresses to show it off. That kind of sets the dressed-up quotient in the office and I like to keep with it in my own dresses.
We're in an overly air conditioned area, what kind of jacket do you wear with your outfit?
I can see why you like that color, it looks lovely on you. The peacock cuff is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThat color is FABULOUS on you, my dear!
ReplyDeleteDresses are a must for me. Especially during Summer in San Diego. I have roughly 30 dresses and I wear them all, lol.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is adorable, and the color is great on you. I can see why it's one of "your colors". Very nice. The peacock bracelet (cuff?) is too cute for words.
Jess. :)
I'll usually wear a dress at least once a week.
ReplyDeleteA few years ago I would not have been caught dead wearing a dress, now I find myself reaching out for them more and more. I think it has a lot to do about how simple it is....
I am totally loving that gorgeous peacock cuff! Well done :)
Thanks so much for linking up!
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the dress is a beautiful color and drape...I'm making a note to self to spend more time in consignment stores if you're finding prices like that.
ReplyDeleteI hardly ever wear dresses. I think I've worn them four times over the past year, and three of those times were for weddings!
ReplyDeletesimple but chic. I love the forever 21 peacock cuff, so pretty.
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I live in dresses. My cupboard is overflowing with them. I totally agree with you - a good dress can carry your whole outfit, it can be all you need. Having said that - I do love the peacock cuff!
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