A Dress to Wear Now & in the Fall

Valentino leopard flats, similar & less expensive HERE 
Celine sunglasses, similar HERE // Michele watch // David Yurman bracelet
Happy Thursday, friends! I am loving this dress (that’s less than $40!) for several reasons. It’s incredibly comfortable and incredibly versatile. This is how I styled it for the hot weather, but think about how easily you can transition it into fall with booties (or riding boots) and a patterned scarf. I’m wearing size XS. πŸ™‚

I’m dog sitting for my parents right now… some of you may have seen Lilly on my instagram/snapchat before. She is a bichon and so so cute, but it’s like having a toddler around at all times! She follows me around the house, wants me to play with her at all times, and if I ever sit down she’s immediately in my lap. It sounds kind of annoying but I actually think it’s so cute!! (Although impossible to get work done.)

Check back tomorrow for a really fun post on what I’m bringing to NYFW!
xoxo

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  1. Hi Caitlin, love this look! I was wondering what you think about the quality of the dress? Some reviews mentioned that it is a very thin material and that also that it is very short (it was commented that the person is 5"4 and purchased a size M and still found it too short). Just wondering what your thoughts are?
    Thank you and have a good rest of the week! πŸ™‚

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    • Hey Anne! I didn't think the material was thin but I did decide to wear a slip with it, just in case (I normally wear slips under every dress). Also I definitely didn't think it was short! I am 5'3 and ordered the XS and it was actually a little longer than I prefer haha!

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  2. You look amazing! Love how you've styled it x
    http://my–socalledlife.blogspot.com.es/

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  3. Wow, this dress is really amazing!
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  4. Beautiful dress πŸ™‚

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  5. Ohh so pretty!!! LOVE the bag and the flowers <3

    xo Vanessa from http://www.Trendique-Magazine.com

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  6. Wow! Under $40. What a steal, girly! You make it look ridiculously chic paired with that bag and those shoes. Love it.

    xx Gabriella
    pastelsandpastries.com

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  7. This is gorgeous! You're so cute girl!

    Her Heartland Soul
    herheartlandsoul.com

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  8. What an adorable dress!! This is so cute!!

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  9. Such a lovely dress. Those roses are gorgeous too!

    Arum Lilea

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  10. Love this look! Your right it's perfect for the end of summer and into fall!

    Ashley // MyWellDressedLife.com

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  11. That dress is perfection!

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  12. You look absolutely GORGEOUS! πŸ™‚

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  13. That dress is stunning! And that bag is just to die!

    xx,

    Alecia – La Joie de Vivre

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  14. I love the cold shoulder detail on the dress! So adorable! I read one of your comments above and I'm wondering what are your favorite slips to wear with dresses?

    xo, Nina
    Law of Fashion Blog

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  15. Breathtakingly beautiful lady! Love the way you've styled this outfit !

    https://lartoffashion.com/visit-helsinki-yume-tastic/

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  16. The dress is really pretty and as I was seeing the pictures I also noticed it seemed very comfortable. And I love the bag as well.

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  17. This dress, that bag and those flats- you rocked it girl!!
    xx Tess | Sequins are the New Black

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  18. I love the sunglasses!

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  19. Love this dress! So perfect for all seasons honestly – great versatile dress!

    x Sarah
    http://www.bohochiccafe.com

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  20. Ok, could you be any more fabulous?! Seriously, love your style and approach to fresh outfits!!! Love this LBD number, you pull it of so easy!

    Also, I'm sure you've had this question asked a million times but I can't seem to find a resolution…I don't wear a lot of foundation on my face, but I still get really bad creases and make up coming off on my nose when I wear any kind of sunglasses. Do you have the same issue? Resolution? I wear high quality makeup and still happens. Thanks so much!! !:)

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  21. This is so cute on you!! I saw in your comment above that you typically wear slips. I need to get one and I was wondering if there was one you would recommend?
    Kelsey
    http://www.thepeacockroost.com

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  22. Beautiful dress:P

    Shall We Sasa

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  23. The YSL bag looks amazing, I love the size can never fit enough in any of my bags! x
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  24. This dress is so pretty & versatile!
    xo, Syd
    anchoredinthesouth.com

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  25. So pretty and I've been getting into transitional pieces as well and actually have a similar style dress in cobalt blue so this gives me an idea to style. Also I have a bichon and so relate to every time you sit she has to be on your lap.

    Jackie | fashionxfairytale |

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  26. I need to find a dress that can transition like this! Thank you for sharing, it's beautiful πŸ™‚

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  27. Most small dogs are like your parent's Lilly! I have a maltipoo named Angel and she does the exact same thing, but I think it is just the sweetest <3 Also, I know you've had several other people ask now about the previous comment you made, about wearing slips, and I would also love to know where you get them! I've been wanting a good quality (good material/length, one that won't cling to me) slip for a while, but I always forget to actually shop for one haha! I think a lot of us would love to know what brand you wear, since I would have never guessed you had a slip on in any of your dress photos and that's exactly what I would want!

    <3 Ashley, a dedicated reader

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  28. What a pretty dress! I love the cold shoulder look!

    Polly
    http://gemsandjoy.com

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  29. Loving this cute neutral look! leopard flats are the perfect accessory to any black dress!! Too cute! Xo

    @stylemelauren
    http://www.stylemelauren.com

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  30. I die over this purse overtime I see it!!!! I love it so much!

    xo Kelsey | http://www.chasingcinderellablog.com

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  31. Love that dress, the cut out shoulders are so chic!

    http://sequinsinpink.blogspot.com

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  32. I know this post was about the dress but THAT PURSE IS GORGEOUS. The color, the quilting, ugh. Tearing up over here. Not actually but it IS stunning. And you look amazing!!

    xo, jess

    alljessedup.com

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  33. Love the dress, it's definitely on my shopping list! And THAT BAG! Omg it's so cute, I have major bag envy right now!!!

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  34. Love this dress! I just checked again and they must have restocked sizes since I looked this morning. I definitely had to have this.

    XO Cassie
    http://lifestylecassie.com/

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  35. Love this dress! I just checked again and they must have restocked sizes since I looked this morning. I definitely had to have this.

    XO Cassie
    http://lifestylecassie.com/

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  36. Love the YSL bag!

    http://thegirlswhobrunch.com

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  37. Anonymous

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    xo – HER. Boutique

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  38. This look is perfect for transitioning into fall! The leopard print is perfect for fall πŸ˜‰ it goes with anything!

    http://www.toreystreasures.com
    @toreystreasures

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  39. Gorgeous photos! That dress really is the perfect transition piece, thank you for sharing!

    http://www.blushandbordeaux.com

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  40. I love this dress! This would be perfect year-round!

    Kim

    http://bit.ly/2cdNPwo .. August Favorites!

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  41. Love the cold shoulder look with this black dress! It look so great on you!

    xoxo,
    Amy

    http://www.styleandsequins.com
    @styleandsequins

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  42. Stunning photos and love your dress!

    Lauren,
    http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com

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  43. I love your dress and your hair is GORGEOUS!

    Kalina | Simply Semisweet

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  44. Very pretty! Can you really wear it during fall though? How would you recommend wearing it when it gets colder outside?

    xx

    Marietta

    http://www.theurbanslang.com

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  45. Actually, I have one pretty much similar from Pull&Bear, my favourite dress tbh πŸ™‚

    xo,
    http://thebravebrunette.blogspot.com/

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  46. Looking absolutely stunning as always! I adore the look of this dress and with my growing bump, I reckon if I upsize I might be able to squeeze into it before the year is up! x

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  47. This dress is such a great piece for fall! You can style it so many different ways.

    xx Kathryn
    http://www.chicandshimmer.com

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