I’ve indulged in a spot of dress shopping this last week or so…I’m blaming the glorious weather. Well, that and the fact that there are so many gorgeous dresses out there to tempt me. It started with a visit to Zara when I was working in Leeds, and that just whetted my appetite. Since then I’ve ordered a couple more from Zara online, and then this beauty caught my eye. I wore this mix print wrap dress for an anniversary lunch on Sunday.
To celebrate our eighth wedding anniversary we went to a local gastro pub that has just introduced a vegan menu. It’s only a couple of miles from where we live and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. After lunch we had a little stroll to suss out the footpaths so that we can plan a nice long walk when I’m more suitably attired. Of course I could have dressed more casually, but sometimes it feels nice to dress up, especially when you have new outfits to photograph 😉
I’m a huge fan of wrap dresses because they are a classic style that suit just about everyone. They’re also very comfortable (exactly what you need when you go out for a big meal!). I love the clashing prints and bright colours in this dress – mustard and bright blue is one of my favourite colour pairings. If you’re unsure about mixing prints, choosing a dress that does it for you is a good way to start. The two patterns are very different but the colours compliment each other. A dress this bold needs neutral accessories, so I wore my trusty gold wedge espadrilles and added a rattan bucket bag.
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The cutout V at the back of this dress is a really nice detail, and helped keep me cool on a very warm day. The point ends just above the bra line which is great because I can’t/won’t go braless. So many dresses that I love from the front immediately become off limits when I see the deep V at the back. Not this one though 🙂
I added this dainty rose gold bee necklace that I won from Becky’s Boutique. I can’t actually remember what I did to win it, but it was a lovely surprise 🙂
Asos wrap dress | Clarks espadrilles (similar) | Zara basket bag (last year’s, similar) | Roberto Cavalli sunglasses (similar) | Bee necklace from Becky’s Boutique
Last week’s favourites were…
Chanda of Birth of a Fashion Blogger, Trina of Tipsy Heelz, Elsie of Polished Whimsy and Gail of Is This Mutton
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Emma, these two prints are devine together and the honey pot shaped purse paired with the bee necklace-wonderful. And happy anniversary!
Thank you Terri!
What a perfect and easy way to mix prints—when it’s already done for you!! Happy anniversary!!
XOXO
Jodie
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Thank you Jodie 🙂
Happy Anniversary! Love the dress!
Thanks Pam!
Such a fun print mix and color combination, Emma! Your straw bag and bee necklace are lovely accessories and compliment your look nicely. I love a good wrap dress – in fact, I am wearing one today! Have a wonderful day. 🙂
Thank you Jennie!
Happy anniversary, Emma! You are looking so beautiful in printed outfit. That bee necklace is superb.
Thank you Seren!
I do love wrap dresses and I like the twist on this one. Happy anniversary xx
This dress is so flattering on you! I love the mix of prints!
Liz
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
What a beautiful dress on you Emma, I love the v back and the wrap style. The colors are glorious too with your hair! I can see why you love mustard and cobalt together! Your bag is darling, i love this style and it seems we both are wearing gold espadrilles today !
jess xx
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Super fun idea, and it looks fabulous. I tend to look for dresses with one pattern but should look at the alternatives like you have. Thanks for hosting the link up Emma. x Jacqui Mummabstylish
I love your dress! I love those pretty prints and thank you so much for the feature! I was coming to link up then bam! I saw the feature, which put a big ole smile on my face. Thank you hon 🙂
Such a pretty dress. So unique
I love the bright contrasting prints of your dress! It’s such a bold, fun statement!
Wow, what a stunning dress—the mixed prints are so unique! I’m also wearing a wrap dress in my post this week—great minds think alike!
Cheryl Shops | http://www.cherylshops.net
Happy anniversary, Emma! I love the mix of prints on the dress!
I always love when the print mix is already done for you! This dress is so pretty and a wrap dress always looks great!
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.com
Emma, what a fun dress. That pattern clash is bold and beautiful and you wear it well! And your bag is super cute.
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Happy Anniversary, Emma! I absolutely love your dress! I love the mix of prints and the colours. So pretty! XXX
I love wrap dresses! They compliment everyone, just like you said!
Beautiful dress!
I’ve just ordered a wrap dress. It’s hard to get them for my height but I’ve ordered a knee length hoping it will be midi on me. Your dress is very pretty.
What a beautiful dress Emma, love it 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop. Have a great weekend and we hope to see you soon! #Weekendbloghop