I knew I wanted this dress when I saw it on the Neiman Marcus website two years ago, and when I found it on sale, in my size (1 left!) in Nordstrom, I couldn’t help but snatch it up. The great thing about this dress is it functions perfectly as both a winter and summer dress (though originally it was released in the winter). For someone like me, with a very small wardrobe, it’s essential that my items be transferable between seasons.
The skirt is a very full circle skirt (not gathered!) propped up by a cotton and lace petticoat underneath. Perfect for twirling.
You can see better details of the front in this old photograph! The bodice has boning and also a little bit of lace.
Here I’ve paired it with a little boy’s sweater (no idea where it came from…), some Betsey Johnson patterned tights, and my Target boots.
November 21, 2009 at 8:05 pm
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i LOVE the lace underneath – it adds the perfect touch!
November 22, 2009 at 9:37 am
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Love the lace with everything, esp the tights. Betsey Johnson has some very awesome pieces.
November 22, 2009 at 1:17 pm
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I am loving the lace. So beautiful.
And you have a lovely back!
November 24, 2009 at 3:02 am
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Absolutely gorgeous!
November 25, 2009 at 2:09 am
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This is indeed gorgeous. I love the combination of denim and lace.
March 12, 2010 at 12:00 am
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this dress is absolutely wonderful!
i love it greatly.
the lace is adorable and the color of the dress is rich and beautiful!
good choice :)