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Please excuse me while I go back in time and fix the part in my hair before these pictures were taken. Did you notice? Probably not, but it’s staring me in the face. I’m really fabulous and do wardrobe changes in the car for photo shoots. So by the last outfit, sometimes I end up looking a hot mess and my husband gets tired of dealing with me. That not so glamorous side of blog life. If you couldn’t tell, this outfit was the last one photographed on that particular day.
All For Color Fit and Flare Dress
Flat hair and messy parts aside, let’s talk about this classic black and white dress. This All For Color dress is going to be a closet staple for me. I mean every girl needs a black and white striped dress. It’s a ponte knit blend, so it’s a nice weight and not one bit see through, despite being mostly white. Sometimes when I see ponte, I think of that slick, sweatshirt/bathing suit material and it scares me away. However, this material feels like a heavy weight cotton, it’s nice! The dress does not come in petite, but runs true to size. I’m wearing an xs, but it is a little bit large for me up top. Real talk, I would probably wear a spanx slip under this dress next time. Although it is a nice weight, if I could slim down that post baby belly a bit under it, that would be even better! No shame in my spanx game. What I love the most about the dress is its classic fit and flare shape and that I can wear it to work and to church. It looks great on its own and under cardigans and jackets. It’s versatile, which is always a plus! Take 20% off your purchase of $50 or more + free shipping at All For Color with code PUMPS.
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If you don’t already have a black and white dress, grab yourself one and maybe a little spanx while you’re at it. Where my spanx fans at?!
-Brooke
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Love this classic dress, you look so pretty.
xo
Pinksole
Gimmie all the Spanx girl!! The perfect little dress on the perfect little lady!! Soooo CUTE!!
Great dress!
Love the cut of this dress!
Carrie
astylishfit.com
You just cant go wrong with stripes & a utility jacket! So crisp! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Very cute striped dress Brooke! PS, I like the fun part in your hair!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
I can totally relate to the husband becoming irritated…haha. This dress just works all year round and I love the addition of the utility jacket for fall.
Shelly |
The Queen in Between
Outfit changes in the car! — Yep. Husband over it at the 3rd outfit — Yep! Lol!! I love this dress and your hair part!! 😉
Kristen
http://www.lovelyasamother.com
That dress is just darling! I need a new striped dress and this is exactly what I had in mind!
Girl, if you need Spanx, then I need a real time girdle (do you even know what that is…ha ha)!!! You look amazing in this!!
And I’m way too old to change in the car. We drive home even though it takes longer!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
I never noticed the part until you mentioned it, and even then, a messy part is often intentional and fashionable. As for Spanx, you don’t need it. I would love to have your abs. As for the dress, gorgeous! It’s so hard to find dresses appropriate to wear to church or work these days. This one definitely fits the bill!
I only bring out my spanx for special occasions- they’re so hard to get in and out of. Love the stripes with olive and nude combo.
Out of all the posts I’ve read today, your dress stands out as a favorite! Love it!
Peace!
Cheryl
http://www.northwestmountainliving.com
Love how this is so casual yet so put together. Never underestimate a good striped dress, an utility jacket and some nice accessories like your leather tote and cute flats. =))
Such a great dress! I love the black and white stripes. So versatile and wearable which is a mom win!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
I love me some spanx, but you totally don’t need them here! And I’m not gonna lie, I’m digging the messy part!
–Roxanne
http://glassofglam.com
Love the dress style on you!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
A b/w swing dress is such a staple in the closet, SO many layering options in the fall for it, too! Love this one, it looks great on you!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Love a cute black and white dress and this one is adorable! It looks great with your lace up flats.
You can never go wrong with stripes! You look so cute! 🙂
Brittany 🙂
http://www.kingdomofsequins.com
I actually like your part messy! And I didn’t even notice it until you mentioned it. I love this dress on you! It’s something that totally works for a job and then for weekends, too. And stripes are so classic!
-Kristin
countdowntofridayblog.com
I think your hair looks amazing! The dress is a perfect neutral and great for fall!
http://www.mylittlenest.org
I love this stripe dress! The length is perfect, and looks so easy to wear… and yes, to Spanx! Best invention ever!
Rachael
http://www.threadsforthomasblog.com
Such a great dress ! fits so well.
As much as I love and need Spanx its really too hot to wear…
That sure is a classic style. I love the slightly flowy fit to it as well!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
I am also fabulous and do wardrobe changes in the car! I would have never realized your part wasn’t perfect has you not pointed it out. I was too busy looking at the beautiful look. Love this dress on you. Love the stripes!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
Love that dress! I think you look great without the Spanx, but I do love wearing them sometimes too!
xo Jules
Love it, Brooke! A classic closet staple, styled perfectly. Really like the A-line silhouette! You can never have too many striped dresses and/or shirts/tops 🙂
Mary
http://marymurnane.com
Love this dress, gimme all the stripes! And girllll I hear ya on outfit changes in the car which is always chaos and a cranky husband who just wants to be done with the photo shoots already. I’ve learned that going out first where he can eat and have a drink really helps so he’s in a better mood. Being hangry is bad news for both of us lol <3
Green Fashionista
You gotta’ love Spanx!!!! Cute dress!
That dress is darling and such a great staple! I never venture out of my backyard and would a complete mess if I was doing outfit changes in the car! You look gorgeous!
Jill
Doused in Pink
Love this precious little dress! What a classic! Definitely going to join your Pinterest board too 🙂
Katherine | http://www.oneswainkycouple.com
I love stripes!! Your dress looks so so great!
Have an awesome day!
xx Kris | https://dreamingofpink.wordpress.com
I am obsessed with this dress, it’s so pretty!
http://www.lydstaple.co.uk/
Love those stripes.
Vaishali
http://www.vivaciouswish.com/2017/09/21/hair-flash-color-for-fall/
This dress is adorable and looks so comfy!
What an adorable striped! It is always a great classic!
xo,
Jacqueline
Stylin In St. Louis
Beautiful dress!