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Years ago I wrote a post on a LBD (Little black dress). I'm not going to disobey Carrie Bradshaw and mock the clothes but the dress wasn't for me.
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Flash forward to 2021, I'm scrolling through Instagram and see an Anthropologie collection named Always Audrey. I was done for. I saw this polka dot halter dress that was so timeless by the Indian designers Sachin + Babi. I liked it so much I went into a store to try it on (which never happens), but was left feeling confused. Perhaps because I already had a LBD in my closet, but one that was never really me. Oof.
I tried to pretend that this dress wasn't meant for me, but one morning I found it on eBay new with tags for $35. I couldn't very well say no could I? So, I tried it on and it fit perfectly. It was like stepping into myself.
As I revisit the LBD I think about a lot of things that make "the one" the one.
Fit is important. This dress has room to budge if my weight fluctuates
Silhouette. I'd recommend something you really love, but I think its okay to stray. I don't LOVE halters, but I think I have enough wrap dresses, so this is actually great.
Print. I adore polka dots. They're actually on my style mood board.
Length. A serious area for consideration. This dress is long but I like that it's so ladylike. It also has a generous slit which negates the length.
Details. In this case an adjustable halter neck and a built in lace slip.
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When Louis met Sonia.
A new year ushers in new goals, themes, intentions, and words. I've spent a lot of time thinking and my hope is to find a way back to the blog that's true to me. I've talked about my battle with my body image on the blog before and I'll be honest sometimes it isn't a great place for me to be, and I have different tools now than I once did. So, my hopes are that this year I am able to find a way back to this important place of expression and creativity.
I want to thank my friend Brenna who took these photos of me. I feel so grateful to be your friend and to be captured by you.
Wearing: Dress - Anthropologie (exact—rent on Nuuly + similar), shoes - Altuzarra for Target (similar), bag - Louis Vuitton (exact), nails - OPI Brown to Earth
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What a beautiful little black dress! I can see why this is the one that made you embrace the LBD - it's so perfect on you, such a beautiful style, and what a bargain too!
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful!!
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