I have a serious thing for dresses so far this summer. Especially affordable dresses. Sure, dresses can be somewhat of a challenge with two littles, but if the length is right, a dress is is so breezy and easy to keep cool in.
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PinkBlush Navy Floral Dress
Now, let’s start with the elephant in the room. If you click the link, you’ll notice this is a shift dress. But, you’ll also note, that this nugget of a girl looks just pretty darn bad in a shift dress style. I always order shift dresses hoping just maybe this will be the one that will run small and will look good on me. Nope, not the case. I had to belt it for some shape. It’s safe to say this dress runs a little large, so I would size down. But, the pros – It is under $50 and the print is lovely. It is made of light chiffon and is fully lined making it perfect for a wedding, church, party or date night. PinkBlush also sells maternity clothes, which are so cute. This dress is not maternity, but I would say this is a dress you could easily wear over your bump, far into your pregnancy. When I was pregnant, I loved pieces that weren’t maternity, that I could get a lot of wear out of.
How I Styled It
I belted it because it was big in the middle, but I could also see tying a sash around the middle with a bow for an even sweeter look. I could also have it tailored, like 90% of my clothes. I wore my favorite block heels, which remain my favorite heel of the season. I also wore a Kendra Scott Rayne necklace that is lilac and matched the flowers perfectly. My sunglasses are from Target, because I live for cheap sunglasses. (can’t keep a pair to save my life) When I get a chance to have it taken in, I would totally wear it in a more casual way with sandals, unbelted.
I’m a floral girl through and through. I’m always drawn to a pretty prints and textures, so you can bet I’ll be adding more florals to my closet this summer!
-Brooke
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I love this dress Brooke–and I think you’ve made it perfectly wearable. My mom was a home ec teacher so I grew up in a household where the sewing machine was constantly going!! And through that I’ve learned that really—almost everything could be altered to make it look custom made!! So don’t feel bad—my mom (the 70+ model on my blog) always says that we all should have things altered a little here or there!
And once I’ve learned to do much of it myself (thanks to my mom & YouTube), it’s been the most freeing thing!!
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
This dress is SO cute on you! I love the navy-based floral!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
I love any piece at a budget price but this one is especially cute! Love the navy & floral pairing!
http://www.michellespaige.com
It looks really cute belted! Belting a shift is a great idea…I may give it a try myself.
This floral dress is damn pretty.
Vaishali
http://www.vivaciouswish.com/2017/06/15/work-wednesday-with-jord/
I love this dress so much! So pretty. You styled it perfectly.
I live in dresses in the summer too (actually I live in the year round!) This one is super cute on you, and I love that you belted it!
Nikki
thefahsionablewife.com
I just got some maternity dresses from Pink Blush and I am in love! They have such great items! And I think maternity or non-maternity, many of their items could work either way!
I totally agree! I love the versatility!
Me too!!! Dresses have always been so comfortable for me!
Thank you Sarah!
Thanks girl!!
Thanks Lisa!!
Thanks Michelle!
I so wish I had that skill, because it is one I definitely need!!! Or I wish I had you as a neighbor, haha! One of these days I’m going to buy a sewing machine and learn!
Thanks girlfriend!
I’d be happy to do your alterations, Brooke!! 🙂
I never thought I’d want to do my own, I have to admit. But it has been so beneficial. Especially when almost everything needs it. And it’s not as hard as I thought for most things that I need!! I bet you’d be a pro at it!!
I love how dainty and feminine the Pink Blush dresses are. I adore the striped dress from them that you rocked previously, but this has a beautiful floral print to it as well!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
I love florals too! Great dress 🙂
Beauty & Colour | Vegan Lifestyle Blog
I love this dress! Love the belted look!
xo,
Jacqueline
Stylin In St. Louis