How's this for the perfect spring/summer dress?
Sundresses are fabulous but when I need (or want) to dress up a little bit more during these warmer months, I sometimes find it hard to find a fancier option that's still colorful and fun. That's why this is one of my favorite dresses in my closet. It's elegant yet exciting. It's also very bright and attention-grabbing, which for me, is an enticing quality for a summertime dress to have.
Since my dress clearly speaks for itself, I wanted to go neutral with my shoes but I didn't want to be boring either. However, there's a fine line between muted and bland. I like how these mules don't overwhelm my dress and how they add a certain element of chicness and polish.
Usually I paint my nails in some loud color like turquoise or hot pink. But for this look I thought subtlety was best. My mom actually bought this color for herself - it's such a 'mom' color, am I right? ;) But it clearly came in handy and I enjoyed wearing such a soft, dainty shade.
This dress looks so different depending on the angle you're looking at it from.
No necklace needed!
When I think of the perfect spring/summer dress, vivid color is the first thing that comes to mind. Next I think of shape, material, and neckline. I love that this dress has a silky feel and a slight sheen to it. It's a shift, which makes it fuss-free and airy, and the neckline is sophisticated and flattering.
Photos by Brooke Faison
[dress: Ann Taylor (old), heels: Sam Edelman, bangle: Michael Kors (similar here), earrings: Kate Spade, lipstick: vivd violet from Smashbox]
I truly think of this dress as a work of art. I loved it from the minute I saw it hanging in Ann Taylor three summers ago and it's still a closet favorite of mine. I can easily see it carrying me through many wedding seasons!
On this particular day I wore it to my senior formal for my sorority. The weather was not ideal (to say the least). It was a ridiculously humid North Carolinian day accompanied by rain showers and scattered thunder - hence me being photographed in a tunnel. Also, please excuse my frizzy hair, it did not look this way when I left the house :)
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such a vibrant, attention grabbing dress! I absolutely love it <3 You always have the best outfits!
ReplyDeleteFantastic dress and beautiful pictures. :)
ReplyDeleteamazin print of dress!!! adorable outfit, hunny))))) happy friday!!)) xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love seeing you in such beautiful and bright colors Kat! The dress looks amazing- the colors are so, so pretty and fit in perfectly in the spring/summer theme! I also like that you styled the dress with those mules- such an interesting and fun combination! :)
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looking very pretty
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Those mules are so versatile. Great choice!
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Amazing dress:) kiss
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That dress it's so original !
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Such an amazing dress! You rock it so well, and I'm in love with your shoes!
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Stunning dress, love the colors and how you styled it!
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I love the print on this dress! It's so bold and unique. And the shape of the dress is classic!
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I love ypur colorful dress and your shoes are absolutely cool!!!
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That dress is a head turner for sure, and yeah the neutral toned nail color is perfect for such a brightly colored dress. And yup the shoes are perfect.
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what a gorgeous dress! The colors are so lovely!
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THESE PHOTOS ARE GORGEOUS! Beautful dress with quite a personality, you look stunning!
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stunning,
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you look lovely in that dress
Great look! Love how dress combines with lipstick!
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Wouw Kat, this dress is so beautiful. Kisses
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that dress is so elegant and summery!:) lovely look!♥
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Oh my.. that dress is sooo stunning.. love the colors!! You look absolutely breath-taking Kathleen.. love the photos so much as well.. very professional :)
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Darling you look amazing really! I just love this styling
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The dress is just incredible, it's so radiant, modish and attracts attention. Besides, those photographs turned out so great;)
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Gorgeous look and dress! In love! You can check out my new boho look! Hugs x Mary
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hi darling!
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Your dress is so gorgeous!! Love your pink lipstick♡
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I'm in love with that dress, seriously! The pattern is so happy and vibrant. And you are gorgeous, by the way :) Would you like to follow each other on Bloglovin? Take a look at my blog and if you like it let me know ;)
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Such a wonderful dress, it's gorgeous und you look amazing in it!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing dress...I love the colors, it looks gorgeous on you!
ReplyDeleteWow love the colors of the dress <3 You look amazing!!!
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Gorgeous dress - such great colors!
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I'd say that's the perfect summer dress! It's got fabulous colours and will go with pretty much anything! Love the shoes you styled it with!
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I'm in love with this colorful dress perfect on you
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This dress is absolutely perfect for Spring. It's colorful, vibrant & chic! You look gorgeous in it! x
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This is so beautiful, Kathleen!!
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Hi Kat, what amazing dress. You look stunning. Kisses
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Love this dress so much,and you are so beautiful,xoxo.
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That dress is so so pretty! I love the colors and the print and the shoes you paired with it are gorgeous!
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Loving that dress!! The print is stunning!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I totally feel you with the hair issues. I didn't notice yours as being frizzy, but I went outside to shoot some blog photos tonight, and when I got back inside, I was pretty appalled at what happened to my hair. #curlyhairproblems
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ReplyDeletebeautiful print on that dress!
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love your dress! you look gorgeous :)
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