My Attempt at Fashion: THE LACE DRESS
You guys, that right there (above) is my attempt at getting artsy. WHAT?
I know, I know. But there’s not much I can do when I don’t really have a photographer. I should actually show you the totally awkward process I go through to take self-portraits. But I’ve been trying to make different backgrounds happen, and this was my attempt at that last week. You’ll see some new backgrounds pop up here and there over the next little while, cause, well, I’m trying.
Anywho. This, ladies and gents, is THE LACE DRESS.
I’d always wanted a lace dress, but wouldn’t cough up the American dollhairs for one. And then, one day when doing some wedding planning last winter, I was a wee stressed. And so I did what I usually do when I’m stressed… I start looking at Pinterest. It calms my nerves. And, well, this pin came across my screen and I saw this dress, saw the PRICE TAG ($60!), and knew I had to own it. PLUS, I needed a rehearsal dinner dress, so I was killing two birds with one stone.
YA HEAR? This was my rehearsal dinner dress! And it was PERFECT. And now it’s my favorite dress I own.
Why? WHY is it my favorite dress?
- I can dress it up
- I can dress it down
- I can wear heels with it
- I can wear cowboy boots with it
- It’s lace
- IT HAS POCKETS!!! I would like to one day personally thank the inventor of pockets in dresses / skirts. BEST EVAR.
Yeah, so I love it. Anywho. It’s my fave.
Here are some ways that I have worn the LACE DRESS (two ways, to be exact here) recently:
WAY I WORE IT NUMBER ONE:
yes, that is me.
WAY I WORE IT NUMBER TWO:
notice the photobombing dogs… sort of…
Outfit One Deets:
- Dress: Fred Flare ($60, no longer available… similar here)
- Coral Blazer: Belk (last seen here, here)
- Boots: Got ’em in Italy, tag says “Cervone” (last seen here)
- Bangles and Necklace: Jewelmint
- Belt: Target (last seen here)
Outfit Two Deets:
- Dress: Fred Flare ($60, no longer available… similar here)
- Wedges: Target (last seen here)
- Belt: Dillard’s (last seen here)
- Bubble Necklace: JCrew via eBay via Hong Kong (last seen here, here, here, here)
- Bracelets: Italian charm bracelet and Target clearance (old)
So yeah, do you own a lace dress? Would you wear a lace dress? Do you have a favorite dress?
As usual, I am linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Little Bit of Lacquer, Two Thirty Five Designs, and Rolled Up Pretty today!
xoxo all for now.
This is such a cute post…and an even cuter dress. Lace seems to be all the rage right now so I have to wonder why I still don’t own a lace dress!? I do own…well I am about to own that necklace though-I just ordered one in yellow and it should be here any day now. It looks so great on you that I think I may just order it in that color as well!
http://thriftyandshameless.blogspot.com
thank you SO much!! you are awesome – get yourself a lace dress, girl 🙂 🙂 xoxo
Super cute look! Love that dress!! So fab!
xx
Giovanna
http://www.oliveandanarrow.com
thank you so much, giovanna!!! you are AWESOME!
Love that dress. Very pretty. I like how you mix and match it up & F.Y.I I can’t stop crying over you & your daddy photos. I love all of them. So special!!!
Janita
thank you SO much, janita!! you are so sweet to say that 🙂
Holy crudmoly!!! What a beautiful dress!? By the way, that first photo should be printed and framed. It is beautiful and totally artsy! I’ve been looking for a lace dress that will flatter my figure, but so far to no avail. PS: You have some rockin stems girl. Especially in the blue heels. Beautiful!!
Meg
MEG! you are seriously so sweet. i loved this dress cause it’s a-line and a-line is SO flattering on ANY figure!! you are awesome!!
Love the dress!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
thank you SO much, jennifer!!
such a cute, fun post. You look great in that dress and what a steal of a price!
Great for the rehearsal dinner dress AND for many more events! =)
xo,
nancy
thank you so much, nancy!! LOVED your post today… those photos are AMAZING
Cute cute cute! I love the light int he first photos!
thanks girl!! now… STOP COMMENTING and go enjoy your honeymoon!!!! hehehe you’re beautiful!!
That lace dress is beautiful, love that it’s so versatile.
xo erica
thank you SO much, Erica!! that’s what i love, too!
That lace dress is just gorgeous on you, Molly! I love how you styled it with the belt and statement necklace. I’m taking notes on the second look for my own lace dress (mine is blue). 🙂
-Sharon
ah! sharon! thank you SO much! that is so sweet of you! i remember you posting about that blue lace dress of yours – i loved it!
That is such a pretty lace dress. I love the necklace, too (I have one of my own)! I think I have an outfit similar to this one pinned on my Pinterest! I would love to find a lace dress like that!
thank you SO much, april! so glad we’re necklace twinsies!!
SO SO Pretty Molly! I Adore this lace dress with that necklace and those shoes. Let’s be honest, everything is just wonderful!!!!! You are stunning!
xoxo,
Rachel
wow! thank you, rachel! that is such a sweet comment 🙂
I love your lace dress! and I really love your red blazer. I wish we could share closets!!
hehe 🙂 thank you, katie!! i wish we could, too!!! i miss college for the closet sharing 🙂 LOL!
Okay, I need that dress in my life! It is definitely one that can be worn a million different ways!! You are too stinkin’ cute Miss Molly!!
xo,
Shanna
YES! that’s why i felt it was a good investment. thank you SO much for the sweet comment, shanna!! 🙂 xoxox
Love the lace dress! I have a grey one and a cream one that I love.
thanks, CC!! i am LOVING lace right now!
LOVE this dress!!! I like both options but the blues really pop on the second outfit. I also like your “arty” photos. I’ve been feeling a little annoyed with my own photos lately so I like seeing your cute ones. 🙂
thank you SO much, jamie! i agree – the pops of color on the second one were my fave, too. i LOVE your photos so don’t go knocking yourself 🙂 🙂
Oh my gosh I want that dress! I love how you styled it – both ways!!!
thank you SO much, jodi!!
absolutely LOVE it! And love how you styled the lace with the big chunky necklace. I’ve said it before, I NEED that necklace!
thanks, makaila!! YES! go get one! SUPER cheap on ebay! I want one in every color now 🙂 🙂
Well, that was a pretty impressive first attempt. I love that dress and how you styled it!
Creamy
thanks, emily! i guess technically it wasn’t a first attempt since i did wear it to my rehearsal dinner, but it was at least my attempt since then 🙂 hehehe you are awesome, girl!
Molly, yet again, you nailed this one! That lace dress/JCrew pic that has been floating around Pinterest? I love the way you’ve done is SO MUCH MORE than the original pic! Lady, you look absolutely stunning. The dress paired with the blazer is pretty fabulous too.
ah! bonnie! thank you SO much! you are so sweet. i think there’s a similar jcrew dress pin floating around pinterest – i think this one was from like Fred Flare… but i fell in LURVE as soon as i saw it! but seriously – thank you SO much, you are the best!!
I LOVE the lace dress, so fabulous! I love both of the ways you wore it. What a great find!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
thank you SO much, yi-chia! i think so, too! i was so excited about it!!
Love that dress! Great. Now I have a new quest: to find a lace dress. You are darling!
thanks, brook!! get one! you will feel so fab, i guarantee it!! 🙂 🙂 you are so sweet
This is a GREAT dress – you are so right that it’s incredibly versatile.
Sea and Swank
thank you SO much, susie!!
I love this lace dress! It looks FAB with the yellow belt and statement necklace.
Amy
fashionandbeautyfinds.blogspot.com
thank you SO much, amy!!! hope you’re having a great week!
love love love.
thank you SO much, elise!
I so love that dress! You’ve got to tell me how I can get that necklace–was it super pricey?? I love the whole look, you are so adorable!
thank you SO much, lindsay! that is SO sweet! now, the REAL thing is super pricey, but i got the ebay version for SUPERRRRR cheap! (only $7!!) i’ll email you a link 🙂
Oh, I love it! I’ve been wanting a lace dress, but would also settle for a lace top. The way you styled it is perfect…I don’t think you can go wrong with cowboy boots 🙂 and I must admit, I love pulling out the dress I wore for my rehearsal dinner 2 years ago!
thank you SO much, beth!! i want a lace top, and a lace skirt… and lace shorts! i love lace, i can’t help it. and yes! cowboy boots go with everything 🙂 🙂 you are AWESOME!
I’M IN LOVE WITH THAT DRESS!!!!!!
THANKS, KT!! 🙂 can i call you KT? hahah
Molly you make me laugh! Love the “artsy” photos and the iPhone pics 🙂 And that dress looks SO pretty on you – love it with the blue wedges and teal necklace!
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
thanks, annie!!! glad i can make someone laugh… that’s usually the goal 🙂 hahaha LOL if you can’t laugh at yourself then i worry about you 🙂 jk! but kinda not.
Oh wow I LOVE that dress! Such a great find and you’ve styled it so well with both outfits! So pretty 🙂
Life Etc
thank you SO much, corinne! you are so sweet.
Im in love with this dress! And this necklace needs to come home to me. Love both ways you styled it. 🙂
thank you SO much, priscila!!
I definitely LOVE that second outfit. The dress is adorable, but the second one with the teal necklace and blue shoes, definitely made me want one just like it! But only if you’re willing to ship me your accessories 😉
it’s my favorite, too! i think the pops of color makes me like the second outfit the most, too. you are awesome! thank you 🙂
Loving the lace dress and statement necklace. It so versatile and I am adore the looks! Wish I would have had that dress for my rehearsal dinner.
thank you SO much, julie!!
You look gorgeous! Dress fits you like a glove, Looove x
Stephanie in Style
thank you SO much, stephanie! i definitely lucked out on the fit… i get nervous sometimes ordering things online cause i’m afraid the size will be way off but it was great this time!
You are adorable! Love the lace dress! Both outfits rock 🙂
thank you SO much, lisa! you are too sweet 🙂