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I ordered this dress from Newport News last summer, mainly because I loved the color. And it was on sale… And because it was long and flowy and looked comfortable. Which it is. But it has gotten little use so far, as I couldn’t quite come to terms with the peasant style. It is perhaps a bit medieval for my tastes, with the smocked waist, tie-front bodice and gauzy fabric combined with a tiered skirt. Last night for some reason I suddenly found my heart set on wearing it. Giving it some thought this morning, I decided to go with shiny black accessories to bring some class into the peasant class. 
The time it took me to experiment with accessories this morning pretty much blew any chance of having time for a hair style, and my hair wasn’t clean enough to wear down, so I hid it in a bun. Not a fun side bun or even a classy high bun – just a boring bun right smack in the back of my head. So please, world, just look at me from the front today! Or from the chin down.
Other than the hair style, I am finding myself quite pleased with today’s look. I’m sorry now that I didn’t give the peasant dress a fair chance sooner!
I actually love the cut of this dress, but I'm also a Ren Faire geek, so I might be just a tad biased. I love the combination of it and the belt-the black really pops against that gorgeous mulberry color. It also brings just enough of a modern touch to the dress-very good for work!
The belt and shoes really do add a nice classy vibe to it- although I like the dress itself very much too
I've loved that dress on the NN website, but alas, it would be a mile too long on shortie me. It looks fantastic on you both in color & cut, & the touch of shiny black is great. Glad someone's putting it to good use!
I love the medieval look, and have been looking for something like this, thanks!
The dress is beautiful!It works great with the black accessories.
I love the color, it looks so good on you, and the belt was a great idea.Very nice!
Ohhhhh, que bien te sienta el rosa, y el vestido es una precisidad.Muy a la moda de vestidos largos.Bssss IsabelSsasDiary
beautiful outfit!You look beautiful, your hair is fantastic and the styling (=The belt, the shoes, the bracelet, tights, etc) are great.http://styleidnet.blogspot.com/http://www.filomenascloset.com/
I absolutely LOVE this dress. And I love how you vamped it up with the black patent accessories. Great job and another great post on another fab outfit.xosadahttp://dressologyhq.blogspot.com
Thank you all for the input! I'm glad to know this dress was well-received. I definitely won't shy away from it any more!
Sorry I have not been responding to each and every comment personally on my posts lately. I've been trying to spend more time reading and commenting on YOUR blogs. I sure wish I had even more time to spend enjoying this wonderful community of Goths who Blog. 