Terrible I know. I look back and cringe at how much I would buy clothes and then proceed to hardly wear them. Granted I don't go very far to wear pretty pleated dresses, but this particular item is actually super versatile!
This past weekend was my Best friends sons christening, and i needed a dress or something to wear. My capsule didn't really have anything church/christening appropriate, because as most of you know, I spend most of my days pretty casual. I looked in the shops and saw lots of pretty christmasy outfits (there is literally sequins and sparkle everywhere right now!) But really i knew i could do with saving my money and putting it towards Christmas presents for my kiddos.
So I went looking in my storage and found this purple pleated pretty number.
Now taking in to consideration I bought this, say 3 years ago, but its fair to say that it is still bang on trend. Pleats are huge right now, you just have to look in your fashion magazines or you local high street and see that they are still very much having a moment.
I was actually looking for a pleated skirt as I really like the trend, but didn't buy anything because I'm still in my Autumn Capsule, but was thinking of adding something for my winter capsule.
Well it turns out I already have something that fits the bill and is also super versatile.
I will be including it in my Winter capsule (which starts Dec 1st) and I'm looking forward to layering it under a big chunky knit and with some knee high boots too!
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Bet your'e glad you hung onto that Rachel! I like the fact that it's a little different from your average pleated skirt too. Lovely on x
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What a beautiful pleated dress, the color is amazing and the scoop back detail is sexy in a subdued way, you should def wear it more often.
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Love the retro vibe of pleats!!!
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You look gorgeous in this dress!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find in your closet! I love the pleats and the color is beautiful on you!
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You have had this for two years? How perfect that you found it, the pleats are so on trend. The color is beautiful and this entire look is so appropriate for a Christening.
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Beautiful dress and such a gorgeous color! it's always fun to rediscover forgotten about pieces in our wardrobe. Sadly, I also have many things that I've only worn once, or not at all.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very pretty dress! You look beautiful! Glad you kept it! It'll be great in your winter capsule with sweaters and boots!
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Beautful dress on you Rachael, I love the purple color. I love hearing how versatile things are and keep this in mind when I buy. Your hair looks great with the waves!
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I would love to have a pleated skirt - they are so flattering. I don't often have to dress up, but it might be nice to have one in my closet just in case!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE this look - it is STUNNING!!!
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This dress is beautiful from every angle, Rachel. Purple is so regal and gorgeous on you. I love how you styled it with the elegant light-colored coat! This would be fantastic for an Autumn or Winter wedding.
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You can never get rid of that dress! Seriously it's gorgeous on you! This brilliant shade of purple is your signature color.
ReplyDeleteI am guilty, too, of wearing things only once...but it has helped me become a better shopper. I always ask myself how I can reutilize things I buy, and if I can wear them to more than once place. So it happens less and less.
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LOVE how you combined these two colors - so pretty and that necklace is the perfect accessory to top off this look! Thanks for hosting :)
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You look beautiful in this deep purple dress. I really love your coat though! It's really pretty and very chic!
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I tend to avoid pleats like the plague because they amplify my hips and that's something I certainly neither want nor need :) I do, however, think yours drapes down very softly, and creates a very flattering silhouette, Rachel.
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You look gorgeous in this purple dress. I also love your hairstyle. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely stunning in that gorgeous purple dress. It's good job you kept it because like you say, it's right on trend. I love the colour of the coat too.
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gorgeous pleats and so very versatile, dressed up or down and I adore that coat
ReplyDeleteThe color of this dress is beautiful, and you're right that the pleats are really on trend right now. good thing you've kept this dress around!
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