… plus it’s sheer, too, but that would seem like one too many trends to put into the post title! I can’t gush enough about how much I love this vintage dress I bought from eBay several years ago. It doesn’t get worn nearly as much as it should (in fact this is its blog debut), but I suppose it means I always feel special when I do wear it. I did a mini DIY job on it: the front panel actually comes right up to the neck and folds over to button on one shoulder – and that wasn’t flattering on me. As soon as I got it I decided to tuck the two corners right under and stitch them to make a false wrapover style – and I’m glad I did as it looks so much better this way.
Is it my favourite ever outfit post? I think it’s close. Not least for my awesome shadow in the first picture.
Happy weekend everyone, hope you’re all having a blast :))
Dress: Vintage eBay, Tank: Next, Belt: Accessorize, Heels: Nine West, Sunglasses: Red Herring at Debenhams, Earrings: Unknown, Watch: Red Herring at Debenhams, Ring: Boots, Bracelets: ASOS / New Look / Tiffany & Co, Nails: Revlon Elegant
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How beautiful-the colors and the print are great! I love how you altered it. It would have been really cute as a mini dress too!
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Awesome and unexpected color combo.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What wonderful comments… I'm so glad you all seem to love the dress as much as I do – it really is one of my favourites. Thank you all for taking the time to visit and comment – I appreciate every single one!
Catherine xoxo
Love that you paired the dress with the purple accents. So unexpected and so great. You look beautiful as usual.
That's a pretty cool dress, but I really love the butterfly belt you paired with it! I never would have thought to put those colors together, but they look awesome!
The dress looks great on you. Love the magenta accessories.
Stopping by from WIWW.
Gorgeous dress … good find 🙂
Great dress! Love the color combo! Love your hair too!
Polka dot dress! And loafer pumps! I'm so jealous of this outfit. You look beautiful!
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xo,
Anh
http://www.modthirtyone.com
wow that dress is amazing!!! and the shoes are soo fab!
xo,
Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
I absolutely LOVE that dress! I love the purple with the mustard too – I would have never thought of that but it works! I'm wearing polka dots on the bog today too – they seem to be a popular item! 🙂 Have a great day!
xo Niki
http://www.glossyblonde.com
Love this outfit, especially the shoes!
Carly
http://www.lipglossandcrayons.com
I love the polka dot dress! And I must say, you have an absolutely gorgeous smile!!
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xoxo, Blair
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:)))) thank you, lovely Blair! C xoxo
I love this look. The colors and patterns are so great together. And those shoes are phenomenal. That last picture of you is stunning.
Indeed, awesome. Right in the top 3 of best outfits. I think you are so clever to combine it with a purple (lilac?) top and belt. I would never, really never, have thought of that. I take my hat off for you.
that looks gorgeous with your hair!
Xo Megan
Oh dear! That vintage is so beautiful! I want it. LOL! And you look beautiful in it too. What a great find! 🙂
I can't tell you how much I love this dress…and the unexpected fuchsia touches are perfect! Also, your skin and hair area absolutely gorgeous.
Cindy at Notes in the Key of Life
I'm giving away a beautiful Soft Surroundings top!
That's so nice of you, Cindy, I'm so flattered! xx
Love the dress! You look so beautiful!
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I love the colors, very autumnal but still nice and bold!
I admit – I clicked your thumbnail at Not Dead Yet Visible Monday because of the shadow 🙂
I love that dress and agree that the faux wrap is a much bettter look than something buttoned up to the neck. What a great outfit. The lavender belt and cami make it that much better.
Very pretty blog.
I'm a new reader & follower <3
Thanks Carrie, it's nice to meet you! xo
Dots, and sheer, and vintage, oh my! And I love that you paired the black and goldenrod with this purply pink, Catherine. Yay for the butterfly belt!!! ~Sarah
You look wonderful in this dress, and I can easily understand if this is your favorite! Very well chosen alteration, the v-shape of the neckline is so flattering, and leaving room for the layer underneath!
So beautiful with your purple accessories and wonderful loose mane of hair. The alteration on the dress is great, gorgeous on you!
Cute! I'm obsessing over pleats lately (and polka dots always), so this dress is right up my alley!
That's a lovely dress. Love how you added the belt.
Gorgeous!!! Love a) the polka dots, b) the fact that it's vintage, and c) the lighting in these photos – you look glorious!!
You seem to find the most amazing dresses (and other clothing items) on ebay!!! Love the dress and all the trends it has!!!
xo
Audrey
http://inches2style.blogspot.com
I do find eBay is my go-to shopping spot for dresses, Audrey! Thanks sweetie x
A really lovely dress. That's a stylish shadow there. 🙂
A beautiful dress, a gorgeous outfit.
LOVE this dress – the pleats and sheer panels are so perfect!
XOXO
-Daisy Nguyen from PS BANANAS fashion blog:
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Dying over those polka dots!
that dress is pretty fabulous, i can see why it is one of your favorites
hope you had a great b'day celebration this weekend
brett
Thanks Brett, I'll be posting the pictures soon! C x
What an awesome dress. I really like how you paired it with magenta :).
Love your dress 🙂
Beautiful dress, but I love the shoes even more.
Catherine these pictures are beautiful, the lighting is perfect! I love your dress and the wrap over style you have created with it! The splashes of purple pop beautifully and I love you shoes 🙂
Take care,
Daniella xox
This is such a gorgeous dress! I absolutely love the colour combo in this outfit as well 🙂
Natasha ~ TashaDelrae.com
Lovely dress.
You are right about the shadow – she is her own fabulous model! Love this dress and I can see why it's a fave.
I think my shadow stole my thunder, Patti…! Thanks hun xo
I love the colours here. Great photos too.
Bisous
Suzanne
http://bisous.typepad.com/bisous/
Wowwwwwwwwwwww the sunset pics honoured the perfect dress and wonderful ensemble, my dear Catherine.
Your last photo is AMAZING!!!
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WOW! I love that dress!!! What a great find, and how smart you were to alter to get it just right for you. You look amazing.