I don’t know if you’ve noticed but fall trends are slowing creeping into our late summer. In fact, I’m wearing one today: the ballet flat. Actually ‘ballet’ in general is a bit of a muse for fall styes this year. This dress gives ballet with the scoop neck, the twirl skirt and of course paired with the flats — its full ballet vibes. I’ve seen wrap sweaters coming in hot this fall as well. So if you too loved the indie teen movie ‘Center Stage’ in the early 2000s, this is our time. We’ve waited 20 years for this and it’s here.
I have been hyper focused on finding pieces lately that have a lot of wearability. And I hate to do this but — everyday wearability. I try not to use the term ‘everyday’ because it literally is ON THE NOSE but it’s true: I really am studying what I truly reach for and want to wear everyday, not just something that fits a trend list or something my wild eyes are drawn to. This dress is one that I actually want to wear and I can wear in an everyday since. I tossed on a denim jacket during the day for this one when I got A/C cold, but overall it is a nice dress to wear because it’s comfortable but looks complete. I wore this to a school meeting and felt appropriately dressed up but still casual. 10/10 on the everyday factor. (I will say it’s more low cut for us blessed in the chest ladies, so just FYI for work.) You can find this dress under $100 from J.Crew here!
By the way, YES these flats are worth it! They are comfortable and the leather is super soft and molds to your foot. I had a blister from wearing it the first day (all day) but just on one ankle. But after the initial wear / break in period, they are a dream. I want them in the brown too! Find them from Madewell here. True to size fit for me.
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Kendi this dress multiple ways please!!! with a pullover sweater? with a cardigan? with a denim jacket? with a belt? with leggings/tights/cardi and boots? with sandals? i have so many questions? im so close to pushing the button – i may have just talked myself into it. also unrelated but can we discuss concert looks – have we talked about this? beyonce and taylor swift this year…. usher & john mayer for me personally in the *f* – we’re not saying the f word yet – august is too good for it and the damn pumpkin mania that has taken over the united states. HELP a girl out 🙂 thanks in advance.