Final: Advent of Dresses: Days 13-15
Hello lovelies. I ended up only making it through 15 days of dresses before I stopped taking pictures of them, then went on holiday break. So I bring you the final installment of the Advent of Dresses.
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4.
Your model is 5'9", ~240, 45(bust)/40(high waist)/48(jeans waist)/53(hips), a size 1x or 2x in dresses and a solid 22 in jeans.
Day 13: The first dress I bought as an adult!
Details:
Dress: Old Navy, probably about 7 years old!, size xl
Cardigan (spot is on camera, it's not a well-placed but blurry brooch :) - Target, xxl, last year
Boots: Target Kady size 11
I keep hanging onto this dress despite the fact that it has alot of pink in it, and I don't really like pink. It's just so damn comfortable, and made of a very light cotton that doesn't wrinkle. I can't find anything like it. I'm thinking of dyeing it some day to revitalize it, but for now I don't want to ruin it so I'm keeping it as is.
I'll say that this community is partially what made me give dresses another try. Growing up in Georgia where it is sticky hot and/or humid even if it isn't hot outside, the chub rub prevented me from wearing dresses for most of my life. Now that I live somewhere cooler and less humid, and have learned ways to combat the chub rub, I have really gone on a dress binge and they are nearly all I wear anymore!
Day 14: The butter yellow muumuu from a thrift store
I know you've all seen this dress before. I love it! It really is a testament to "TRY EVERYTHING ON!" because this super trendy thrift store that I go to - I just assumed that nothing there would fit me. This dress changed my perspective. I have since then found other awesome dresses at the same store, and at other thrift stores.
Details:
Dress: thrifted
belt: target xxl
Boots: guess which? :)
Closeup of belt:
I paired it with a brown cardi because I was in a hurry, I really don't like it. My navy one from the day before looks better but I had just worn it, so I steered away.
Day 15: Dress from thrush.etsy.com
I finally paired this with a more substantial black sash, and I like the effect. I also enjoy having a dress with sleeves so I can forego the cardigan for a day. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love me some cardigans, but I am starting to get a little tired of wearing one daily.
Details:
Dress: Thrush.etsy.com
sash: from a renfest
boots: Target kady size 11
I love this pic of me - of all the weird contortions I did to try to get shots of myself, by myself, I like how this shows the ruffled neckline, and also the delicate black slip underneath. My hair looks awesome, and the glasses match super well. All in all, a great shot of me, if I do say so myself :)
-----
I think the Advent of Dresses was a really fun project! I was really glad to wear and rewear some old dresses and think about accessories and companion pieces like cardigans differently for the month. I definitely didn't get to all of my dresses, so keep your eyes peeled (isn't that such a gross saying?) for more new dresses from me in the coming month! Thanks so much for looking!
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4.
Your model is 5'9", ~240, 45(bust)/40(high waist)/48(jeans waist)/53(hips), a size 1x or 2x in dresses and a solid 22 in jeans.
Day 13: The first dress I bought as an adult!
Details:
Dress: Old Navy, probably about 7 years old!, size xl
Cardigan (spot is on camera, it's not a well-placed but blurry brooch :) - Target, xxl, last year
Boots: Target Kady size 11
I keep hanging onto this dress despite the fact that it has alot of pink in it, and I don't really like pink. It's just so damn comfortable, and made of a very light cotton that doesn't wrinkle. I can't find anything like it. I'm thinking of dyeing it some day to revitalize it, but for now I don't want to ruin it so I'm keeping it as is.
I'll say that this community is partially what made me give dresses another try. Growing up in Georgia where it is sticky hot and/or humid even if it isn't hot outside, the chub rub prevented me from wearing dresses for most of my life. Now that I live somewhere cooler and less humid, and have learned ways to combat the chub rub, I have really gone on a dress binge and they are nearly all I wear anymore!
Day 14: The butter yellow muumuu from a thrift store
I know you've all seen this dress before. I love it! It really is a testament to "TRY EVERYTHING ON!" because this super trendy thrift store that I go to - I just assumed that nothing there would fit me. This dress changed my perspective. I have since then found other awesome dresses at the same store, and at other thrift stores.
Details:
Dress: thrifted
belt: target xxl
Boots: guess which? :)
Closeup of belt:
I paired it with a brown cardi because I was in a hurry, I really don't like it. My navy one from the day before looks better but I had just worn it, so I steered away.
Day 15: Dress from thrush.etsy.com
I finally paired this with a more substantial black sash, and I like the effect. I also enjoy having a dress with sleeves so I can forego the cardigan for a day. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love me some cardigans, but I am starting to get a little tired of wearing one daily.
Details:
Dress: Thrush.etsy.com
sash: from a renfest
boots: Target kady size 11
I love this pic of me - of all the weird contortions I did to try to get shots of myself, by myself, I like how this shows the ruffled neckline, and also the delicate black slip underneath. My hair looks awesome, and the glasses match super well. All in all, a great shot of me, if I do say so myself :)
-----
I think the Advent of Dresses was a really fun project! I was really glad to wear and rewear some old dresses and think about accessories and companion pieces like cardigans differently for the month. I definitely didn't get to all of my dresses, so keep your eyes peeled (isn't that such a gross saying?) for more new dresses from me in the coming month! Thanks so much for looking!