Sunday, June 23, 2013

Black & White Maxi Dress


Hey, hey, hey! I hope you're doing well on this fine Sunday! Question: What is a trend that you have been terrified wary to try? For me, that scary trend is maxi dresses. I would see women wearing them and think, "Wow, she looks so effortless and adorable!" However, I've never been a fan of me in long dresses (I even wore a short dress to my senior prom, which was not considered the norm back then at good ole LHS). My sister is a new first time mom and she wears them on the go all the time. She looks so stinkin' cute in maxis and told me just to try them out. Yet, I was still nervous. Then I was fortunate enough to find this black and white beauty online. I received it in the mail, immediately tried it on, and was transformed into a maxi forever fan. Thank you so much for opening my eyes, Sister Shannon!


Black & white striped maxi dress (also seen here): Bleue Boutique
-Similar styles: Target $21.99, Charlotte Russe $26.99, Charlotte Russe $26.99, Target $29.99, JCPenney $34.99 (on sale from $50), JCPenney $35, LuLu*s $36 or Kohl's $45 (on sale from $60 - and almost a dead ringer for my dress!)

Steve Madden olive green espadrille wedges (also seen here): DSW $25
-Similar styles: Amazon $23.99 (on sale from $44.99), Amazon $24.50, Amazon $25.60 (on sale from $29.60), Amazon $27.50, DSW $29.94 (on sale from $79), DSW $29.94 (on sale from $80) or Target $29.99







Green stone gold earrings (also seen here): Love of Pretty
-Similar styles: Amazon $4.99, Forever 21 $5.80, Forever 21 $6.80 or Love of Pretty $24




Are you into maxi dresses? If you have any reservations, do the opposite of what I did for so long and actually go to a store to try one on before you write them off entirely. Rookie mistake.


xo,
-Allie

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4 comments:

  1. RachelJune 23, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    That dress looks great on you! Maxi dresses are tricky for me because I am somewhat short (5'4) and busty, so either the boobs don't fit in or it drags on the floor. Lately I have been finding lengths that I love, and when it fits right, a maxi is so, so comfy!

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    1. Allie | LunaVidaJune 23, 2013 at 1:31 PM

      Thank you! I have a similar issue with the bustiness part, so I totally understand. Sometimes a strapless bra just won't cut it :P Thankfully though, this dress is nice and supported even with just spaghetti straps!

      xo,
      -Allie

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  2. Hima RajanaJune 23, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    I've been a little bit scared to try maxi dresses thus far, but they do look great on everybody. Maybe I'll take the plunge! I'm happy to have found your blog and I can't wait to follow future adventures! (and adorable fashion!)
    xo, Hima
    P.S. I just started a blog and joined the cool kids club. I'd love for you to swing by and leave me a comment with some feedback! Thank you so much.
    Hima Hearts

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    1. Allie | LunaVidaJune 23, 2013 at 7:26 PM

      I was scared too, but it turns out there is a reason everyone is obsessed with them- they really seem to be universally flattering :)
      Thanks for stopping by LunaVida! I checked out your adorable blog, and I am now following you!!

      xo,
      -Allie

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