December 23, 2024
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Fashion & Beauty

The Tropical Novelty Print Dress

At the end of last week I was browsing ASOS looking for dresses.

This is not a surprise, I do this a lot, I can never afford to buy any of them, so mostly I just look and dream. But last week I fell totally in love with a tropical novelty print, and it was reduced and there was actually money in my account, so I bought it.

tropical dress

ā™„ Tropical print dress – Emily & Fin @ASOS ā™„ Shoes – Mel by Melissaā™„
ā™„Sunglasses – Derek Cardigan* ā™„ Flamingo Brooch – Vintage*ā™„

When it arrived it was very different from what I was expecting. The “fitted waist” was actually an empire line, sitting just under my boobs, not a style that really suits me, especially combined with a high neck. It was also VERY short, on the model it looks just above her knees, on me it falls mid thigh, which is far shorter than any other dress I own!

Despite this, I’m just in love with that print and I think I can kind of make it work!

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novelty print dress

I’d prefer to wear it with heels, but this sprained ankle is taking an age to heal, so flats it is, besides, I was only off for a picnic in the park. Only Fashion Bloggers think trying to teeter across grass and up hills in heels is a perfectly normal thing to do.

I did add my flamingo brooch as a perfect tropical accompaniment though!

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flamingo brooch

By picnic, I do of course mean, “fizzy wine”. There was food as well, I promise, but it’s not a picnic without fizzy wine, surely?

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20 Comments

  • pixieanna August 1, 2014

    I totally understand why you fell in love with the pattern – and the brooch is just perfect! I have legs like a pit pony and I hate it when a dress is too short. Tights and a cardigan…….but not in this weather!

    • Gemma August 1, 2014

      Oh no, not in this weather! The very thought! *shudder*

  • Kate August 1, 2014

    Love the print! and yes a pair of summery wedges would go perfectly. If you have a moment please check out http://katesfashion.blog.com and give me any feedback!! Thank you xoxo

  • bevro August 1, 2014

    Love the dress šŸ™‚

  • Rowena Devonport August 2, 2014

    I’m not surprised you fell in love with that print. It’s lovely!
    I think the colour really sets off your hair too.
    Rowena x

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