Photography by Katie Doxey Photography
I feel like this is one of the easiest looks for me to put together, stemming from my many years of lots of girls’ nights, happy hours, ladies night drinks in college, and basically being a single girl until I was 26. And to be honest I have always had a strong affinity for getting “dressed up” as people around me would always mention. “Why are you so dressed up?” “Did you go to a wedding?” “Where are you going all dressed up?”…these are the questions I’d get asked quite often, and still do from time to time, and my response has always been to just say where I was going, whether that be a night out with friends or what have you, because how could I explain that I was or was not dressed up? That’s an opinionated term, and it’s really just who I am and have always been! To be honest I did sometimes tell people that I went to a wedding just to end the conversation there! Ha!
Also, funny note-the tag on this dress says the color is purple, but I see navy!
Anyway, although this is an easy look for me to put together this is not the type of look I wear the most. I am a jeans and tee girl nowadays.. something simple, comfy, throw on and go, & transitions from season to season, but I do still love to get dressed up every once in a while. So when I do, being that it’s not as often as usual, I don’t typically splurge on a dress or an outfit I don’t plan to repeat several times. So when I found this dress at Forever 21 and saw the price tag I knew I had to try it on for a few reasons. It doesn’t scream F21 to me, which nothing I buy from there does. I make sure to pick up pieces that look as if they are the best quality for the price, and nothing too trendy. I also immediately thought of a classy, but dressy event. And again, TEN DOLLARS! Can’t say no to that, even if you plan to wear it one time only. The material is light and lined, and would look so cute with a black leather jacket over it! I’m in a size medium.
Do you have any fun plans this weekend? I’ll be heading to Dallas to see my boyfriend and to visit the Dallas Arboretum!
And P.S. Do you think this dress looks purple, as the tag says? Let me know your thoughts on this look in the comments! xoxo
See also my Fall wedding guest dress post for similar inspiration!
Dress ($10, size med)| Nude Block Heels (TTS, I wear these with EVERYTHING), also here and here| Ball Drop Earrings| Similar Nude Clutch| Lip Color in Stockholm
Super cute dress! I am a true dress person, love them. I will have to check this one out. BTW, love your earrings too! xo
Thank you so much! This one is comfy AND cute!
xoxo
That is such a lovely dress for $10! What a steal! And I definitely see blue…
Thank you so much! xoxo
That is an amazing find from Forever21! My hubby always asks why I’m so “dressed up” to go places even if I’m in jeans and a tee. I just love looking put together no matter what I wear.
Yes, that’s exactly it! People get put together confused with dressed up. Thank you!
xoxo
This is a beautiful dress! I love the neckline Ana sleeves and how flattering it is! The color is beautiful on you too!
Thank you so much, so kind!
xoxo
I love this dress. I often get asked the same question about where I’m going.
I have no plans this weekend and your dress looks blue.
Thank you!
OMG!! I’m in love with this look
Thank you so much, lady!
xoxo
Great dress and it looks so good on you! Super on point accessories too! I used to get comments about being dressed up ALL THE TIME (one friend accused me of always being overdressed). Doesn’t happen anymore now that I’m a mom and live in jeans :/
Thank you!! It used to bother me, but I quickly got over it, and embrace who I am and wear what I want!
xoxo
That silhouette looks darling on you! Love those pumps too.
Thanks lady! These shoes are the absolute best!
xoxo
I love getting dressed up too… it’s really something that is just LOST now, isn’t it? I hate how casual everyone is all the time! I’m a major dress girl myself. Oh and I agree– the dress is definitely blue haha! You should post it on FB and maybe it’ll go viral like that horrible blue/black / white/gold dress LOL (but yours is cute)
Haha best comment ever!! Thank you so much, Stephanie! Have a great weekend!
xoxo