I have to admit, a pretty floral fit and flare is not my first choice when it comes to dresses. I’m more of a simple understated LBD kind of girl. It’s puzzling because I love the way these kinds of dresses look on other people, just not something I typically see myself wearing. But when I saw this dress on Piperlime, I just felt the urge to buy it. I don’t know if it was the bold colors, the pretty floral print or the fact that it was on sale. It was probably a combination of the three, plus the fact that I was mesmerized by how good it looked on the model. Well, I’m glad I decided to keep it. I think the clincher was the fact that it has pockets. Pockets on dresses are the best! I did have to take it in a bit under the arms, but otherwise it fit perfectly. It’s impossible not to feel pretty in a fit and flare floral dress.
dress | cardigan | pumps | clutch | bracelet (at Nordstrom Rack stores)
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First off, I think this is a great outfit. But I had to laugh when reading this post. I think I could have written it verbatim. I don’t really wear fit and flare dresses though they do look great on others. including you here. The three reasons you bought it probably would have won me over as well. And I LOVE pockets! Great share that I just added to my Pinterest Board.
If you’re interested, I host a weekly Fashionably Employed Link Up where we share inspiration for great outfits to wear in a professional setting. I think this outfit would be a great contribution if you’re interested in joining. The link up goes live each Monday morning (so it just went up today) and I highlight my favorite look from the week in the following week’s link up.
Hope you’re interested – great look!
~Jen
Totally in looove with this dress. It’s so pretty and feminine.
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It’s a great dress, good that you decided to take it. I used to be a “no prints” kind of person too, but I changed my mind 😉
Alex – Funky Jungle
You are pretty in floral! Blue is a great color on you!
xo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
The blue colors look great on you! Such a cute dress!
Jill
dousedinpink.blogspot.com
That dress is seriously adorable. I never wear heels but you made me wish I did,
Marie @ In Our Happy Place
This dress is so pretty! I love the print and any dress that has pockets is a winner for me!
Nicole
Nicole to the Nines
This dress is absolutely gorgeous on you!! I love the print and cut!
glad you bought that dress… love the print and the cut… looks great on you! the red pumps complete the look 🙂
Rhea, Et Cetera – Nautical Summer
You look amazing! A fit and flare dress is my favorite dress shape and this print is gorgeous! The red shoes are the perfect accessory to make the outfit stand out!
Rebecca
http://www.winnipegstyle.ca
Love this gorgeous blue print on you!! The white cardi is pretty with it, as is that lovely pale blue clutch
from the link up, jess
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Glad you took the plunge on this dress, it’s cute. Rachel xo
Such a cute dress on you! I have just recently started broadening my horizons and trying fit and flare, as well as more colorful clothing. I must say I am enjoying stepping outside my comfort zone more than I thought I would. This shape and color looks very pretty on you!
That dress is darling! I love the shape on you, but it’s the colours that are the best bit, they’re gorgeous! I know what you mean about favouring certain styles, but this really does look great on you. Lovely. Visiting today via Funday Monday x
That dress looks gorgeous on you. Love the vibrant blue with the crisp white. I was surprised to read that you wouldn’t ordinarily be drawn to a print like that. Maybe because you have “rose” in your blog name I always associate you with flowers!
Gina — On the Daily Express
I absolutely love your dress today. I love the style on you and you carry to strong colour well!
What a beautiful outfit – I am loving that dress on you!
I’m really glad you decided to keep it – it’s darling on you, and I totally agree that dresses with pockets is the best thing ever. Definitely a plus in my book!
Such a pretty and feminine look! The red heels are a fab finish 🙂
xoxo,
Nikki at http://www.bedazzlesafterdark.com
That dress is gorgeous and it looks so fresh paired with the white and the red. A little American Patriotism, a lot Girly. You look beautiful, Cynthia. =)
Totally sweet and cute look ! Love the pop of color on the shoes. You look adorable as always dear.
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
I love that you went with a red shoe! I love unexpected choices in fashion! you look great!
Lindsey
Thrift and Shout
What a beautiful summer dress! Love the flare – so feminine!
Jenna from Visions of Vogue
This is so pretty! I love the shoes you paired with the dress!!
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I love this dress on you and yes, pockets are th best. The pop of red with the shoes is perfection here too.
I love that you paired your sweet dress with red heels! Great choice. Thanks for linking up with us at the Be.You.Tiful Link Party!
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