I had been looking for a floral print dress for a few months now. And I ended up buying a black dress…. But hey, I knew exactly what colors it had to be and what it should look like. Well then you know what the problem is, you can’t find it! Was it that difficult? I was just looking for a bright pink and green floral print dress, with layers. Long sleeves. And with pockets! Could not find it anywhere. Well, it didn’t kill me.
A back dress is even better
But I have actually found an even nicer dress. Yes, I do know that many of you now think, a black dress! During the summer! Yes! I love it. The only downside to this dress is that it has no pockets! It’s polyester, I don’t love cotton clothes, it wrinkles way too much. But today’s polyester is really not that sweaty like it was decades ago. It is a beautiful heavy quality. I am sure that I will wear this dress so much, it is so very comfortable and to me it is very cool!
How to wear these wider dresses
I tried, and showed in this post, how to wear it with or without a belt. I like it best with a smaller belt, like this one, or without a belt. But Sheila opted to wear my hair up when I don’t wear a belt. Good idea Sheila, thanks! The puff sleeves cover the most ugly part of my upper arms. Can’t stand it that, working out at least 4 times a week, my arms don’t look better. Yeah, I know, it’s age thing….
I am wearing old grayish sandals, but a slipper or sneakers look fabulous too under this dress. And I wear brownish accessories with this dress. Black and brown work very well together, is my opinion. The plastic bracelets and the wicker earrings give the black dress a summery feel. But with black you can wear any color! Yellow accessories would be great too! Now I am actually quite happy that I didn’t find a perfect floral dress, it just wasn’t meant to be! A black dress is more my style I guess.
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Haha!! You need to make your own pink and green floral dress with pockets and long sleeves. Not sure if you have Target but they have been showing some darling bright colored big print floral dresses. Every time I go into the store, I have to visit them. Love the bold colors and big flowers. Tried to find them online to share with you but couldn’t. However, I did find this green and pink dress with long sleeves and pockets!! https://www.target.com/p/women-s-balloon-long-sleeve-dress-who-what-wear/-/A-82063736?preselect=81904342#lnk=sametab
You look terrific and very happy in your new black dress. I like the cognac belt with it. I picked up some bath towels that I had ordered online from a department store here, and when I did, the clerk handed me a black dress, too. I told her it wasn’t mine and she said it had my name on it and was paid for. I don’t wear much black but hey, for free, I will wear anything!!
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Haha, that is weird! But a lovely surprise isn’t is! Would it be from somene who gifted it to you! Nowe don’t have Target here, but thank you for thinking with me! I appreciate that!
I have a dress almost identical and you gave me great ideas how to style it. Love the belt. You look sooo pretty.
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Would be fun to do something together with our dresses!
Such a cute little black dress even if it wasn’t the kind of dress you were looking for! I just love tiered dresses like this, so cute for summer!
Hope that you are having a lovely week 🙂
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Thanks Mica, have a good weekend!
Happy Friday, Nancy. Love your black dress 🙂 Thanks so much for hosting.
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Thanks Claire!
Thanks so much for linking up to The Weekend Link Up, too Nancy. #TheWeekendLinkUp
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Thanks!
Nancy,
I’m sure that you’re dream dress will come along someday but in the meantime, you have this gorgeous black one in its stead. You’ve done a great job of styling it and I’m sure you’ll come up with dozens more. Thanks for hosting and I hope you’ve got something fun planned for the weekend.
Rena
http://www.finewhateverblog.com
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Thanks Rena! No plans, but those weekends are the best! Have a great weekend!
You look great in this black dress! Have a fab weekend!
xoxo
Lovely
http://www.mynameislovely.com
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Have a great weekend!
I love these wider dresses and think adding a belt really helps create a nice shape and defines the waist. You wear this well Nancy!!
xo,
Kellyann
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Thanks Kellyann, although I also love to wear it without the belt!
What a wonderful find Nancy! I love the neutral belt and pretty bangles and earrings that pop. Thanks for the link up!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
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Thank you very much Kathrine!
Nancy, this is such a great dress! I love the shape of it and I am a firm believer that one cannot have too many black dresses! Happy weekend, my friend!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
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Indeed! Thanks love!
I know the feeling when you have a vision of something and you can’t find it anywhere! I think the black dress was definitely meant to be! It’s fabulous! Love your styling!
Jill – Doused in Pink
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Thanks Jill, I appreciate it!
I really llike this one! I love the tiers in the skirt part of the dress and the sleeves are really pretty. Very nice with brown but yes so many color options with it!
http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com
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Thanks Mireille!
Black is for sure a year ’round color. I too love black & brown together…they really play well with each other!
Debbie
http://www.yourstyledstory.com
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Thanks Debbie!
I love that black dress!
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Thanks Joanne!
Black does look fab on you and the style is very fresh and in right now. I love the tiered look, and it looks great with the belt! Enjoy!
Have a great weekend!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
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Thanks Jess, have a great start of the week!
A great lbd is pretty hard to beat especially if it’s this cute! You look lovely Nancy!
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Thank you very much Lucy!
Ha!! You could just make some flowers and sew it on this dress…then you’d have the best of both worlds!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
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I don’t have a Charlotte…..lol.
Your new LBD is timeless and season-less. I like the way you styled it for summer, and there are so many more possibilities! Thanks for the link up and hope you have a great weekend!
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Thank you very much!
Isn’t it annoying when what you are looking for doesn’t seem to exist?
I’m loving your black dress though. I really love the shape and the worst-part-of-the-arms covering sleeves.
And you accessorized it perfectly with the belt, bracelets and earrings. In spite of its black colour it manages to look very summery indeed. xxx
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Thank you very much Ann!
You can’t go wrong with a black dress – and it’s the most trendy colour this summer, according to The Times!
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Is it? That surprises me as a lot of women do not like black clothing!
Aw, thanks for the shout-out, Nancy! I have a black dress lined up to wear sometime this summer too! I like the width of belt with this one, but I encourage you to try all kinds of colours and play with the dress as the “background” piece.
I rarely look for very specific things anymore – it’s not as easy as looking online when you’re going through racks at the second-hand stores!
Have a great weekend, my dear!
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I actually do not like colors with black. I love denim with black and brown with black. But I hate red and black and black and white. Lol. I am weird…
I love that dress. I think it’s great for summer. Love it with the belt!
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Thanks Heather!
You can never have too many LBD in my opinion! I love how you cinched in the waist with the belt. I feel like whenever I am looking for a certain kind of dress or fashion piece, I can’t find it anywhere… but, when I don’t need something, I will want everything I see! Lol!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
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Haha, yes indeed! Stupid right? Thanks Carrie!
Gorgeous dress on you Nancy! I love the bracelets!
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Thanks Laura!
A very pretty black dress, Nancy! You’ve styled it wonderfully. And you’re right, you can wear any color with it.
Michelle
https://mybijoulifeonline.com
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Thanks Michelle, I just love black!
This dress looks amazing Nancy. And comfortable for summer. Don‘t hideing your arms. Be thankful you have them. ?
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Yes you are so true! I will remeber that!
I love this dress on you Nancy, and there’s something about tan with black that I love. I’ll be looking for a black dress now. xx Jaqui x
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Haha, looking forward to see if you succeed!
That always happens to me, Nancy! Whenever I want a particular thing I can never find it! So annoying! But you found a gorgeous dress instead. I love the puff sleeve! And brown with black is utter perfection!
Hugs
Suzy xx
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Isn’t it just so annoying!! Lol. Like we have nothing to wear right?
You can’t beat a little black dress!! That one on is so cute on you! <3
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Thank you very much!