So... I bought this dress in the end of September in hopes of wearing it to LA's fashion week. I took these photos pre fashion week and intended on adding some shots from the show, but, I got sick and I never made it to the show. Then, completely forgot all about this dress! Today, while I was cleaning/organizing the files on my computer I found these images, and I can't believe I didn't share them sooner!
I found this dress at a Plato's Closet and immediately fell in love. I love the red and black color blocking, I love the sheerness of the sleeves and I even love the head to toe pleats. To some women, this dress might have seemed atrocious on a rack; it had zero hanger appeal! It is billowy and boxy and could look all wrong if not styled properly. Since I am a bit more curvy, I knew I couldn't just let this dress hang like a bag on me, I had to belt it. If I was 5 inches taller, this shapeless dress would look cute as is, but I'm short and hippy (as in big hips) and I need more dimension.
I also felt like the dress was bold enough to stand on it own, so I didn't want to over accessorize it. I kept the jewelry simple, a black belt and some nice red pumps!
I found this dress at a Plato's Closet and immediately fell in love. I love the red and black color blocking, I love the sheerness of the sleeves and I even love the head to toe pleats. To some women, this dress might have seemed atrocious on a rack; it had zero hanger appeal! It is billowy and boxy and could look all wrong if not styled properly. Since I am a bit more curvy, I knew I couldn't just let this dress hang like a bag on me, I had to belt it. If I was 5 inches taller, this shapeless dress would look cute as is, but I'm short and hippy (as in big hips) and I need more dimension.
I also felt like the dress was bold enough to stand on it own, so I didn't want to over accessorize it. I kept the jewelry simple, a black belt and some nice red pumps!
Total Outfit Cost: $34.47
Estimated Retail: $201.39
Estimated Retail: $201.39
{dress}
brand: Zara
purchase price: $10.00
purchased from: Plato's Closet
suggested retail:$89.90
brand: Zara
purchase price: $10.00
purchased from: Plato's Closet
suggested retail:$89.90
{belt}
brand:unknown
purchase price: $2.99
purchased from: The Goodwill
suggested retail: unknown
brand:unknown
purchase price: $2.99
purchased from: The Goodwill
suggested retail: unknown
{ring}
brand:Forever 21
purchase price: $1.50
purchased from: Forever 21
suggested retail:$1.50
{watch}
brand:Merona
purchase price:$9.99
purchased from: The Goodwill
suggested retail: $19.99
brand:Merona
purchase price:$9.99
purchased from: The Goodwill
suggested retail: $19.99
{heels}
brand: Zara
purchase price: $9.99
purchased from: The Goodwill
suggested retail: $80.00
brand: Zara
purchase price: $9.99
purchased from: The Goodwill
suggested retail: $80.00
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22 comments :
You look adorable. That dress is too cute and belting it definitely works. What a great find!
I love love love that dress. It looks great. Love it when you find "new" things in your closet that you totally forgot about!
awesome! did you see my post on monday? it was me [finally] posing in my thrift deals. man. ya.
The dress is adorable and looks great on you! I definitely love the pleats :)
<3 Danielle
Goodwillista.blogspot.com
That dress is so pretty! The colors are dark and mysterious, but yet also very pretty. I love getting things reused that come from the good stores like Zara. It's one of the reasons I love shopping at Crossroads when I'm down in so cal because it's like American Apparel and Zara galore! You look so pretty! <3
toni
Don't you love Plato's Closet? I can't just wear dresses that hang either, so I own a lot of belts! You look great :)
xo Ashley
luckylittlebird.blogspot.com
OMG LOVE this dress!! Great find! And all of your accessories! Gimme gimme! ;)
xo
very fun, and I looove your nails!!
So pretty! Perfect for this week's fashion challenge.
I love a good buy! that dress looks fabulous and i love the bow ring too cute!
come by & visit my blog if your not too busy I'd love to keep in touch!
eelsay
www.theluxuryrehab.com
Love the pleated details and you watch! :) At least you got the chance to wear it and took a photo of it! :)
THE UNCANNY GIRL
That dress is so fabulous & the pleats are a perfect vintage touch to it!
REBECCA
www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
OMG I love this blog! I found you from the blog hop and I just wanted to say Hi! <3 your newest follower :)
p.s. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the shoes!
Hi, you look lovely. Love the watch.
Found your blog from the follow me maybe blog hop. New follower :)
I love the pleated "skirt"! You look gorgeous in this!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
LOVE that dress!!!
Love it!
New follower BTW!
I love the bow ring!!!
What a GREAT dress, I'm glad you found the photos! I love the pleating and color blocking on the skirt. Awesome find!
Shea
Bon Chic Bon Gastronomique
Oh my that dress is fabulous! I absolutely adore it and for $10 that's a steal! Love the pleated skirt on it.
This dress is seriously fabulous! love the pops of red in it:>
Danielle @ Blissful and Domestic
www.blissfulanddomestic.com
Love the colors and the the pleats!I´m your new follower too. ;)
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