Dreamy Dresses – June’s Style Not Age

Happy Monday! The sun is shining here and it’s lovely and warm…my legs are finally seeing the light of day! All very timely as Jacqui chose the theme of Dreamy Dresses for June’s Style Not Age challenge. I have lots of dresses, which I mostly wear on holiday. I’m counting down the days to our trip to Madeira next month as it will be a year since our previous holiday. While I try to be sustainable and not buy a load of new clothes for each trip, I do like to refresh my holiday wardrobe with a few new pieces. Otherwise, all my holiday photos will look the same as we go to Madeira regularly!

Obviously I didn’t need another dress…but it’s so pretty!

While I was working in Birmingham last week I went out on my lunch break, and as usual, the call of TK Maxx was too strong to resist! It’s so close to the train station and just a five minute walk from work. The print of this dress immediately caught my eye and I picked it up, put it down, walked around for a bit, before deciding to buy it. Obviously I didn’t need another dress…but it’s so pretty! Plus, I could tell straight away that it’s crease-resistant. My only complaint is that it gapes just below the bust so I had to pin it. I think maybe a better bra might help too.

I’ve bought a few other items for my holiday but those are all from Vinted and charity shops

In addition to the charming print, I was sold on the collar and frill sleeves. I wasn’t sure whether to tie it at the back or front, but eventually decided it looks better at the front. It’s difficult to tell from the photos, but there’s orange and green in the print surrounding the little red flowers. This is what steered me towards the green bag and ring; they’re both well-used items in my accessories arsenal.

I’ve bought a few other items for my holiday but those are all from Vinted and charity shops. I’m waiting for a couple of dreamy dresses and a blingy blouse to arrive, so if they fit they may be going in the case too. I’m thinking of treating myself to a new suitcase (orange of course!) and some packing cubes. I’ve heard good things about them and I need all the help I can get with being organised. If I get them I’ll report back on how useful the are.

SHOP THE LOOK

Max Studio dress (TK Maxx) | Fenella Smith bag | Coast sandals | Yaa Yaa London ring | SkinnyDip London sunglasses

Now for some more dreamy dresses…

Jacqui is wearing a new purchase from Matalan with sandals from New Look and a bag from Sicily. Head over to Mummabstylish for all the details.

Anna is featuring a recent purchase from Vinted with pink wedge sandals from last year, a bag from TK Maxx and belt from Amazon. You can find out more at Anna’s Island Style.

Hilda picked this gorgeous lace dress from Whistles that she bought last year but wore it for the first time to a dinner recently. Catch up with Hilda on her blog Over the Hilda.

Gail has chosen a dress from Voodoo Vixen – seen here at the Vivienne Westwood exhibition at Christie’s – with a wrap from Kettlewell. Visit Is This Mutton? to find out more.

Thanks for stopping by today. What’s your favourite style of dress for summer? I hope to see you again for the link up post tomorrow!

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