With the weather being rather hot and muggy lately, I’ve been wearing dresses most days. While I often favour bright rather than dark colours at this time of year, this is the perfect black maxi dress for a hot Summer’s day. It’s so comfortable due to the super stretchy waistband, and the skirt section is a very light and cool fabric.
The gathering means you can get away with not ironing it – I think the slight creasing looks deliberate, even if it’s not! I’ll definitely be taking this maxi dress on my next beach holiday; it’s comfortable, cool, and flattering thanks to the elasticated band that emphasises the waist. I reckon you could twist it to pack in your suitcase and it would look just fine…even in my overpacked luggage! At only £19.99 it’s a real bargain, plus it’s available in a couple of other colours too…I may buy another one! For size reference, I’m wearing a M/L.
I kept my accessories neutral with some very old sandals and straw bag (previously seen here). Of course I had to add just a little colour with some tassel earrings which pick up on the red in the chunky bracelet which I scored for £1.50 in a charity shop 🙂
Dress c/o Krisp
Last week’s favourites were…
Jessica of J Petite, Tilden of To Be Bright and Joi of In My Joi!
Disclaimer: I was gifted the dress in exchange for a review. All words and opinions are my own and completely honest.
Really cute and I love the gathers!
You look gorgeous, Emma! I adore that black dress. You really can’t beat a floaty dress like that for the summer, can you? <3
Suzy xx
http://www.suzyturner.com
I love the black maxi dress with the bright red tassle earrings Emma! You look great! xx
Love your dress and how pretty the waistband detail. i love material like that that doesn’t need ironing. love your straw accessories too and the punch of red. I have been wearing mainly dresses this summer too!
Have a great week!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstyliish.com
Gorgeous Emma, love the dress and how you’ve styled it! I’ve just bought a new black dress and can’t wait to wear it, thanks for sharing and hosting. Hope you’ll stop by #chicandstylish on Thursday. x Jacqui Mummabstylish
This is so perfect to go from beach to dinner, Emma!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Emma, this is such a gorgeous summer look! I am loving your hat and that fun ring. And you can never gone wrong with an easy black maxi dress!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Very cute and versatile maxi! It looks so comfortable and cool. Your crabby bag is adorable!
What a perfect maxi dress! Looks very stylish and yet very comfortable!
I live in dresses all summer long—nothing is more comfortable or easy, and chic too!
Cheryl Shops | http://www.cherylshops.net
Wow! I loved your dress and that ring! Very fun and festive! This was my first time to you blog, I really like it!
Such a chic maxi dress you have here dear. Love the design at the top, elegant styling too.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
I love that dress and how it emphasises your waist. Great for summer and the fab weather,long may it continue hey? I love a dress in this heat, great for wafting!!!! 😀
Steph
http://www.pricelesslifeofmine.com
Black is truly seasonless! And I love your lobster embellished bag 🙂
Thank you very much for featuring me this week!!
Xx
Joi | http://www.inmyjoi.blogspot.com
This dress is so pretty on you! What a perfect summer look!
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
You are gorgeous! Love your dress! Thanks for sharing and hosting 🙂
http://www.tipsyheelz.com
You look great! I think all black is so chic in the summertime! I especially love how you styled it with the natural tone straw hat and bag.
Bettye
https://fashionschlub.com
That bag is the cutest! I love your maxi dress too!
Love the maxi dress and the red earrings are great with it. Nice to learn about your blog. I added some links for my posts and added you to my list of linkups. Thanks
You look fabulous in this pretty dress, Emma! I love how you’ve accessorised: especially the bag! It’s so cool! XXX
That’s a pretty maxi dress. I love your accessories too.
Xx, Nailil
http://thirtyminusone.com
Love your accessories! Such a cute bag
michellespaige.com
Wow! You look amazing in this dress. It is so gorgeous. I’ve been wearing a lot of skirts, dresses, or linen to stay cool this summer. It’s a hot one!