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Crochet Lace Midi Dress: c/o Chicwish ($61.97) Bag: Cult Gaia Sunglasses: c/o Zenni Optical Strappy Heels: Steve Madden Scarf: Asos, also love this ($9.50) |
Crochet Lace Midi Dress
So when I first saw this crochet lace midi dress on Chicwish, I loved it! But if I’m being honest here, I wasn’t too keen on it when it arrived. When I first tried on the dress, I wasn’t feeling it. It was slightly too big especially around the waist. If I had the time, I really would have gotten it altered to take in more at the waist. With that said, it made the dress feel heavy on me.
However, I still think it is a beautiful dress. I love the crochet and lace detail. Without a doubt it is gorgeous! I just prefer to cinch the waist a bit more. The good news is that the dress is breathable and it leaves more room to accessorize with it! If I thought about it a little bit more, I would have accessorized the waist with this venice belt or beaded belt or woven belt. Really, it just means I have an opportunity to create another outfit with this dress.
So I guess I wasn’t at a total loss with this dress.
It just didn’t come as expected but I guess that’s life right? Not everything goes the way you expect it. But it doesn’t mean it is ruined, it is more about how you handle it. That’s how I handled my cancer diagnosis and in the end it was more of blessing (I can talk about that later when I’m ready – that would be a super long post haha!). So crochet lace midi dress even if you didn’t fit the way I expected I am now able to create a unique and new outfit. All I really had to do was accessorize 🙂
Didn’t realize I was getting philosophical but I like how I made a metaphor about life with this dress. Was there ever a situation you’ve been in that wasn’t as expected? How did you handle it?
xo RD
It really looks great on you! It's a hard style to pull off and I think you pull it off perfectly! Love how you accessorized it, too! xo Bryn http://www.waketonroad.com
Thank you Bryn!
Such a pretty dress! Love that color on you!
~Samantha
http://goldcoastgirlblog.com
Thanks Samantha!
Such a sweet dress on such a sweetheart! Love the lace, you look amazing!
Thank you so much Andrea!
What a dream, Rach! Love this dress on you!
xoxo, Vanessa
http://www.WhatWouldVWear.com
Thank you so much Vanessa!
This is so clean, modern, fresh and beautiful even if the dress is a little bit big on you. Love that color and how you added a pretty silk scarf to that wooden basket bag. So glad you connected this to your awesome journey with cancer. You are a beauty inside out Rachel!
Welcome by tomorrow on Thursday to linkup with me, pretty lady.
<3 Ada.
Thank you so much Ada!
Love this dress!
http://www.gloryofthesnow.com
Thank you Magda!
So many times I receive dresses from online stores only to find they don't look exactly as they did in the photos! At least you're able to make some styling changes to get the look you want with this dress (and it's most definitely a beautiful dress)!
Love how it looks on you! :]
xo Deborah
Coffee, Prose, and Pretty Clothes
Thank you Deborah! As upsetting as it was that it didn't fit, it got me thinking creatively!
Your dress is SO pretty! I also love the scarf tied around your bag. It really helps personalize it!
Jackie at Something About That
Thank you so much Jackie!
You ordered the bag!!! LOVE it! Gorgeous dress too, such a pretty color on you!
Heidi || Wishes & Reality
Thank you Heidi! And Yes I did! I caved and got it. So glad I did bc I've been wearing it nonstop!
I love your metaphor about life, and this dress is so pretty! The color looks gorgeous on you! 🙂
http://roadesque.com
http://ourruins.com
Thank you Valerie! It was unexpected metaphor!
OMG – this lace dress is to die for! I love the crochet lace and the color!!!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Thank you Jessica!
Oh wow, this is the most gorgeous dress I've seen on you! I am a sucker for crochet lace dresses!
Abby | Life in the Fash Lane
Thank you Abigail!
nice look
and love ur cute bag <3
Regards,
Mrs. Aa
http://www.bymrsaa.com
Thank you Avellia!
Popping over from Thursday Moda linkup!!
And I can totally relate to your thought about our expectations and realities. But I think looking at it from a different perspective, like you did can make our life (and our dress) work fabulously!!
I think it looks wonderful on you!!
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Thank you Jodie!
Such an amazing dress!! So elegant and chic!!
xx
Mónica Sors
MES VOYAGES À PARIS
NEW POST: TRAVELING TO LA WITH NORWEGIAN
Thanks Monica!
What a lovely dress!!
I want it!
un bacio Marina
http://www.sweetlavanda.it
Thanks Marina!
Lovely style. The dress is pretty and the pale blue shade looks so sweet!
Madame X
The Flower Duet
Thank you so much!
Lovely look, and the pale blue shade of the dress is so sweet…
Madame X
The Flower Duet
I think the dress is lovely on you- super femme and the color is so pretty. Plus, better to be a little big (you can always tailor it if it still bugs you after a few wears) than too small!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Thank you Ashley! And yes you are right!
This dress is so pretty! Love how you styled it too!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
Thank you Elise!
omg, its the perfect dress
@andreeacarro http://www.andreeacarro.com
Thanks Andrea!
This crchet dress is awesome gal. The color suits you well.
Vaishali
http://www.vivaciouswish.com/2017/06/15/work-wednesday-with-jord/
Thank you Vaishali!
That is definitely the IT bag of the season!
xx Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
Thanks Kelly!
Rach, the color of this dress is so cute. I completely adore how it looks on you girl!
Camila,
My Vogue Style | http://www.myvoguestyle.com
Thanks Camila!
This dress is stunning on you Rach! It was definitely made for you and you look gorgeous in it!
xx Auna | http://simplyauna.com
Thank you so much Auna!
Wonderful photos <3 I love your blue dress <3
Thank you Kinga!
Que cosa tan mona de look, el vestido es una pasadaaaaaa. Happy weekend.
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Hi, may I know what size u ordered, and do u think the dress is true to size? I am an Asian. I am short, but I have gained inches on my waist after pregnancy. Chicwish's clothings are a hit or miss to me. They are generally too big for me. Their one piece dresses are a bit intimidating, as they look quite tight around the waist. This dress looks pretty, but for a shortie like me (5ft), I prefer the clothings fits my body, or else I will look even shorter and 'wider'. Please let me know, I would like to have a reference for my purchase decision. Thanks.
Most of the time Chicwish is true to size. However, I have noticed that their lace dresses are slightly larger. This dress for instance, was big on me and I wore a small. I definitely would wear XS next time. I hope this helps!