This is one of my favorite dresses.
When I first tried it on at H&M in San Francisco years ago, my sister took one look at me and said,
"Hmph. Very June Cleaver of you."
(She never approved of my fashion sense.)
But I like it and I love how summery it is without being too casual.
We were at a French inspired dinner party that night (Thanks, Stacy!) and snuck out to take a few pictures.
The party was in a beautiful rural area of Sacramento that was surrounded by grape vines and the river.
It was a beautiful night.
How do you dress for summer without being too casual?
I know a nice pair of heels does wonders for a dress.
I know a nice pair of heels does wonders for a dress.
32 comments:
You look so cute! I love the dress ans you poses. muah!
oh cute!! i love h&m. i do just what you do - dress up a more casual dress with fancy accessories. on the other hand, i think summer calls for many more casual events than in the cooler months, so i don't run into this problem very often. i think your outfit was just perfect for a french dinner party.
you look adorbs!! love that print and that chunky necklace!!
i think this dress is lovely. you could wear it anywhere, at least I would.
down the shore i dress TOTALLY beachy - like surfer beachy - VERY rare i'll get 'dressed' down there - b/c the shore is ALLLL about sand in ur toes - walking into bars sandy and still got ur bikini on under your coverup ... i LOVE that
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You look so beautiful in this dress, Tiffany! As for how to fancy things up, I find heels and the right accessories (especially shiny ones) always help. And a dress like this you really could take anywhere.
The slightly retro vibe of this outfit really suits you! And those wedges are adorable.
Love the dress! It really suits you. Material cut 'on the cross' is always flattering snd hangs well. The checks are very sophisticated, so it is a dress that can go anywhere, depending on accessories - as you say.
For summer, here in Spain, I usually wear a white skirt (various) teamed with a black top (also various). I find them cool and a notch up from casual - again depending on accessories.
Love the dress! I have one in the same stile, but with a different print. U look very nice in it!!!
You look really cute! As always :) That light is just gorgeous, isn't it? I love that they call it the Golden (or Magic) Hour, because that's just what it is.
Very very cute dress. How fun that you got to wear it to a French themed party. Fun ways to enjoy summer =)
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Love the dress
Right now I'm going through a summer jeweled sandals phase. I bought an inexpensive pair on eBay that I plan on beading into blingdom.
I like skirts, and either white with e simple pop of color, or I like a LOT of color.. basically Im all over the place pretty much all of the time any season lol
You look adorable though and those trees are calling to me (psst come nap under us) umm ok trees!
I love that dress, how cute are you?!
I wear maxi dresses alll the time, love them:-)
What a darling dress!
You look adorable!
i love the dress--it totally has a french vibe to it :)
xo,
c
I LOVE that dress! It is so summery. People don't typically approve of my fashion sense either. I take it as a compliment when someone compares me to some 50s housewife or Jackie O or something. Timeless!
your dress is fab!!!
and your sister has quite a way with words. argh!!!!! chicks can be so brutal.
i put on a cute new dress (well it is cute to ME) to go out to a concert the other night, and my friend kind of gave me the stink eye when she saw what i was wearing. ugh! annoying!
What a lovely dress! You look beautiful!
Aww your sense of style is lovely and so elegant! It's very French, and the lighting flatters your skin!
Since I'm only 20, casual summers of Ts and shorts are my thing. When I go beyond that, my first stop is a dress, maybe a cardigan, and strappy leather sandals.
I think June Cleaver makes an excellent fashion plate, and I love this outfit! You look gorgeous, darling!
June Cleaver or not, I think it's darling!
I live in skirts & dresses in the summer, it's so easy to transition from festival flips in daytime to party heels at night. A punchy lip color helps too :)
Hmmm, I think your dress is more Audrey Hepburn on holiday in Europe... quite apropros for a French party! :)
xoxo J
I always feel like dresses are more dressy than skirts so usually if I'm trying to be dressed up a rock a dress.
Hi, You look great. :)
I LOVEEEE that outfit!!! Mrs. Cleaver? NO WAY!
I think you look stylish and darling!!
For work I wear mostly my handmade skirts with some sort of fun layering top and a pretty tailored blazer. I recently sewed myself a couple extra-long tunics that I have been wearing on casual Fridays with leggings underneath.
And just for fun, I love short shorts and flirty tanks!!
Great dress, I would totally wear it too :)
You looked great, as always! Fabulous dress, fabulous food, fabulous conversation! A great night.
Very cute look, love the dress and the sweater.
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lots of white... in this terrible Miami summer heat you need something to repel it!
What a pretty dress! two of my favourite summer outfits: a clutch and ballet flats with a dress or wedges with shorts and a white shirt. Comfortable outfits, but so very chic for summer. :) Ada
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