I wore the dress for Christmas Eve dinner last year and then for Valentines Day date (see here). I think I will wear it again this year to one of the Holiday's parties. I love the fact that the print is bright and definitely reads red but it is not a solid which makes it easier to wear it, more casual and less sexy.
I wore the skirt several times, mostly with black (see here) but I wanted to try something different. I thought the polka dot boy shirt will be perfect with it. Everything else stayed black to ground the two patterns.
I felt perfectly appropriate for dropping my daughter off at school and running some errands in the morning.
I also tried it with a gray sweatshirt and tights for even more
casual option. This outfit was super comfortable and I actually worked in it all day at home without feeling a need to change into a pair of jeans or cords.
The weather was beautiful that day and I wanted to capture some of that afternoon sun in the pictures so I bribed my daughter into snapping some more.
I usually regret buying multiples in the same print, but this time I am glad I got both the skirt and the dress.
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That's all folks!
Do you like the Floating Roses print?
Do you buy mulltiple items in the same print?
Please share, it would be no fun without you!!!
I love it so much and Dani sent me the dress which is one of the comfiest things I own, that print really lifts my spirits.
ReplyDeleteSKIRTING THE ISSUE Tabs and AJC I owe you both a vote of thanks! I bought the skirt for a 2011 holiday party and afterward it hung neglected in a corner of my closet, creeping ever-closer to the goodwill or consignment bag and worn begrudgingly and exclusively with black. I thought the dress version was more elegant and regretted my a-line choice. Then T. you ran it out with a herringbone jacket I happen to have and now, as EMA says, AJC, you've "casualized" it for even more everyday wear. Given I really must shop my closet these days, "changing name of the rose" and I are both grateful.
DeleteThis dress is really comfortable and pretty, what more can you ask?
DeleteGetFresh, I am so glad if I helped save the floating rose skirt. You have to wear it more, it would be a shame for it to go to waste!
Deletewhat a beautiful print - it is so cheerful and feminine!
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Thank you Phiphi!
DeleteI have the skirt but I haven't worn it yet this year. I should learn from you, I love how you casualize things that are categorized as dressy. I would never have thought of wearing it with a sweatshirt! I agree on the "only one in a unique print" rule, the only exception would be a scarf or other accessory.
ReplyDeleteI have learned that if you add casual top even the dressy skirt looks casual, I don't have enough occasions to go 'dressy' so if I cannot make it casual it is not worth it to me most if the time.
DeleteI love this on! All of the looks and so cool with your ryder boots!! Great ideas to steal! I am like Ema - I struggle to casualize my things!
ReplyDeleteI love those Ryder boots, when I first bought them I wore them non stop.
DeleteI seem to recall this was a very popular print. I think it is difficult to pull off short boots with a full skirt but it looks great with the dark top. I don't do floral or full skirts so this one was a non-starter for me. No surprise I'm sure. I do have multiples of a few other prints, Mila, Ellora and Jaipur paisley but none of those are floral.
ReplyDeleteI actually really like the motorcycle type boots with full skirt, I think it also helps making it less 50s and more casual, but the dark tights make it even easier on the eye.
DeleteMaybe now, after that floral dress was a success at the wedding, you will warm up to more florals?
Great outfits! I do like that print. I try not to buy multiples in a distinctive print or design but I have done it a few times.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it is so hard to stop yourself if the print us great, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI love it with the white dotted shirt and dark legs and boots. Think I'll be copying. I have the dress too, thanks for letting me know I'm not alone in my multiplicity.
ReplyDeleteYou look great.