Hey there! While it hasn’t felt like summer lately, I had to take this dress (wearing size L) for a spin anyway. I love it! It’s listed as a mini on the website, but it’s long enough that it doesn’t feel scandalous, it can be worn with or without the tie, and it’s not see through so it doesn’t require a slip. It’ll be awesome for those super hot days.
I’ll likely wear this dress quit a bit this summer, the only downside I’ve found so far is that it wrinkles really easily. But hey, it’s a lot more affordable than this dress that I had been eying! I actually can’t decide which way I like it better, tied or no tie. What do you think? Accentuating the waist is normally a must, but I quite like how it looks without being cinched at the waist. Maybe I’ll try it next with a belt…
As I get older I find I want to wear heels more and more often – maybe I associate them with being “grown up?” There’s something about a good pair of heels that just makes me feel girly and want to strut my stuff! I’ve wanted to get a pair of ankle strap sandals for a loong time now, but I guess I had the idea in my head that they wouldn’t be comfortable or I wouldn’t get much use from them.
I only bought these ankle strap heels on Memorial Day weekend (during my DSW shopping spree – the sales were crazy good!), but I can already tell I’ll wear them a lot. I’m asking myself why I waited so long! The key is treating them like jeans and trying on a ton of options until you find the right one. I tried on what felt like a million different versions of this shoe and this pair was the clear winner of the bunch.
The wider straps on these heels is what I think makes them more comfortable, plus they are under 4″, which is just too high for me to wear for any length of time. And they go with EVERYTHING! They are faux leather, so we’ll see if they hold up, but so far so good!
I know heels are not for everyone and I got a request for some ideas for cute, work appropriate flats. I found a ton on DSW’s website! I don’t wear flats all that much, unless it’s a summery sandal, because I tend to get blisters with flats. I’m considering buying a few pairs of flats now though, look how cute these (1 – perfect for work and they have great reviews, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 – great for dresses!, 7, 8, 9) are! I even found a lower heeled version of the pumps featured in my next post!
Don’t mind me, I’m just admiring the view – lol!
See you later! Love, Kate
Photo credit: Leo Amar
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Personally I think this Forever 21 version of the dress is cuter, flurries and just more fun than the more expensive one you had your eye on.
*flirtier
Agreed! When I went back to look at it to add the link I thought the exact same thing. I love me some forever 21!!