Wednesday 13 December 2017

Long Sleeve Dresses For Summer And Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandouliere

Thanks to my friend who gave me the idea for this post! I take photos every day, and you can always see on Instagram what I'm wearing, but for my blog posts I like to try group my outfits together into a similar theme. When my friend told me she had to snap up a similar piece to my floral dress, I realised it would be a good theme for a post.

Both of the outfits below feature long sleeve dresses for summer. I've included where to find similar pieces under $50 too.

What I wore:

Zaful floral print ruffle hem dress in ginger with LV speedy bandouliere and converse sightseeing theme park outfit | away from blue

Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene 30 speedy bandouliere bag | away from the blue

Sea World Gold coast outfit yellow floral dress Converse LV speedy bandouliere | awayfromtheblue Instagram

Toddler T's first rollercoaster Sea world gold coast
DressZaful floral print ruffle hem dress in ginger
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
BagLouis Vuitton Damier Ebene 30 speedy bandouliere

Why I wore it:

We had a planned day out at Seaworld, and it was supposed to be a warm day, but we woke up to it being cold and wet in Brisbane. I decided instead of sandals to wear my Converse to keep my feet warm. I regretted that decision when we got to Seaworld, it turned into a glorious sunny day! This dress is a loose, swing style so it's perfect for not overheating, but socks and shoes was a bit much for my feet! Very comfortable for a day walking around at Seaworld though.

The boys had a blast going on all the kids rides. Toddler T even went on his first roller coaster (after settling for the kid's coaster despite him asking many times to go on the big rides). It was so sweet to see him so excited - he dragged all of us on it with him and kept wanting to go on again and again.

It's the second time I've worn this dress, and I do a purchase review with everything after I wear it twice. My usual rule is to wear something twice in the month I buy it, but with this dress it took over a month to arrive and got here right at the end of October so there wasn't enough days left to wear it then! I did manage to squeeze in this second wear by November though. I'm just very behind with blogging.

When the dress arrived I was unsure if the quality was worth the $28.93 I paid for it given all of the threads it had coming off of it. It also arrived crushed, so I had to spend a while ironing it before I could wear it, and I hate ironing. The more I wore it though, the more it grew on me. And I was thrilled to find after that first wear that when you wash it and leave it to air dry (as I do with most of my clothes) it actually has a nice crinkled texture you can see here - no ironing required! This dress is definitely a winner, even if I will have to spend time cutting loose threads off as they appear! I'm looking forward to wearing this more over summer, and it will layer up beautifully in autumn and winter too.


Last worn: yellow floral dress, white Converse, Louis Vuitton speedy bandouliere.

Other ways to wearyellow floral dress and aqua bagConverse and maxi skirt, Louis Vuitton speedy bandouliere for travel.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse and maternity shorts, Louis Vuitton speedy bandouliere and maternity pencil skirts.


Long Sleeve Dresses for Summer Under $50:







What I wore:

zara navy tunic printed dress with louis vuitton speedy bandouliere bag Converse high tops | awayfromblue

navy printed tunic dress with Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene 30 speedy bandouliere worn crossbody | awayfromtheblue
Necklace: Happiness Boutique turquoise and coral pendant necklace (C/O)
Dress: Zara printed bib front tunic dress
ShoesPurple high top Converse look-a-likes
Bracelets: the usual
BagLouis Vuitton Damier Ebene 30 speedy bandouliere

Why I wore it:

Not as fun of a day when I wore this, no theme park trip! I just did the daycare dropoff and pickup and worked from home in between. A nice comfortable dress like this was just what I needed.

I don't often wear this dress with the sleeves down like this - it has little tabs so I can roll up the sleeves and keep them in place and that's my preferred way to wear it. For something different though, I thought I'd leave the sleeves down.

Despite a dress being an easy and quick outfit option, I did spend a few minutes in the morning worrying about what necklace to wear. Tried on a few but none of them looked quite right so I settled on this one. A compliment from Ruth on Instagram made me happy as I hadn't been loving the combo, I was pleased to see someone liked it.


Last worn: navy printed tunic dress, purple high tops, Louis Vuitton speedy bandouliere (above).

Other ways to wearnavy dress and denim jacket, purple high tops and skinny jeans, Louis Vuitton speedy bandouliere and maxi dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: tunic dress belted in third trimesterLouis Vuitton speedy bandouliere and maternity denim.




More Long Sleeve Dresses For Summer Under $50:








How You Can Wear It:

Long sleeves in summer has the benefit of extra sun protection, and if you pick light fabrics, they are still very breathable despite the heat. Cotton, viscose (the blue dress), rayon (the floral dress) or linen are good options. You can also roll the sleeves up too if you find them too warm. Light long sleeve dresses also work perfectly for bikini cover ups at the beach.



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51 comments:

  1. I just love that floral dress Mica! You look amazing in it, I totally want to pick up one similar now! Xx

    Kez | acaciasdreams.com

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    1. It's such a cute dress, and a good price too!

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  2. I loved the first dress from the previous post you made, beautiful colour and I love the frills and it can be worn in spring and fall too since the colours are appropriate for all seasons! Lovely!! xx

    Yiota
    pinkdaisyloves.blogspot.com

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  3. I love both dresses, Mica! I had never thought of wearing long sleeved dresses in summer because I thought it would be too hot! It's so true though that if the material is light and breathable it is a great option for summer with the added bonus of sun protection! I burn so easily in our summer so I think I'll have to buy a long sleeved dress for myself as a Chrissie pressie! :) XXX

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    1. Oh hope you find a cute one to buy! They are great for sun protection without overheating if you get the right fabric :)

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  4. I love that you paired converse with these fun dresses! Too cute. I like the long necklace you paired with the black print dress. You were the cutest at SeaWorld that day! ;)

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    1. haah thank you! There were lots of well dressed people at Sea World though :)

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  5. I reaaaally like this orange dress on you Mica! The colour is so gorgeous and summery, and goes very nicely with the Louis Vuitton Speedy. Hope you're having a fabulous week :)

    aglassofice.com
    x

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  6. Love the yellow floral dress on your. The colour is amazing and of course your gorgeous Speedy B! Have a great day. Gemma x
    www.jacquardflower.uk

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  7. The dresses are so cute paired with that bag. I love the yellow dress.
    http://sugarcoatedbears.blogspot.com/

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  8. Such a lovely look! That color looks great on you. Dresses are so fun in any season!

    Mary
    http://marymurnane.com

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  9. I love both dresses. The Zaful one is my favorite from your pics but I don't know if I want to be worried about loose threads all of the time.
    LaToya
    www.toyastales.blogspot.com

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    1. Yeah the loose threads are a bit frustrating! :(

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  10. I have a yellow dress that is very similar to yours. So pretty and bright!

    Brooke
    pumps and push-ups

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  11. The mustard dress was a great buy, even though you had your doubts at first. It looks really good on you.

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  12. I love that I am seeing so many dresses on you lately, Mica. These printed ones are fun and both look good with Converse. The mustard floral one speaks to me more and I love that look. So glad the dress turned out OK after such a long time waiting for it and the little threads coming off. Also, I do like the necklace on the second outfit. You are one chic mama with your school drop-offs. =))

    Welcome by Thursdays to link your fabulous style with me. I also think you'd like my last two style posts dressed up velvet for both me and for little Vivian, too. Happy Hump Day!!

    Ada =))

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    1. Thanks Ada! I love dresses in summer! :) The little ones aren't in school yet, a couple more years to go!

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  13. Love the marigold floral, saw it on Instagram and fell in love. Glad you had fun with the boys! The blue dress is lovely too. Hugs and warm wishes !
    xoxo, Elle
    https://theellediaries.com

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    1. It is one of those love at first sight dresses I think! :)

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  14. Your outfits are really cute! :) xx

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  15. That first dress again! So glad you love it! I love mine so much, in fact it might be my Christmas dress! I just love the dark floral on it. Super cute with the tennis shoes!

    http://www.mylittlenest.org

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    1. Oh it would be perfect for Christmas! :) I'm so glad you got yours as it made me get mine, haha!

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  16. I'm lovin the orange long sleeve boho dress.
    It looks so chic and perfect for summer.

    Much Love,
    Jane | The Bandwagon Chic

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  17. I love the first dress, it looks so cute and perfect for warmer weather x

    Laura
    https://pinkfrenzymissl.blogspot.com/

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  18. In love with your dress!
    xx
    Mónica Sors
    MES VOYAGES À PARIS
    NEW POST: CHRISMTAS OUTFIT: SHINE, ALWAYS!

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  19. I like wearing long sleeves for work in the summer and the color of the first dress is so beautiful! It never gets as hot in Germany as it gets in Brisbane though, so I can get away with long sleeves much easier.

    Anne - Linda, Libra, Loca

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    1. Yes we need to consider the fabric here to not add any more heat to the already hot days, haha!

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  20. I love both dresses, it is summer in Brazil, so your blog post was super useful to me,thanks!
    Lots of love ♥ Janury Girl

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  21. Love both dresses, I need to start planning my Christmas day outfit x
    A Blushing Beauty Blog

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  22. I love the gold dress, babe- what a fun piece!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  23. I love long sleeve dresses, and both these are really cute. I really hate it when things arrive to me a wrinkled mess, but at least now I have a garment steamer to quickly revive them. For someone who hates ironing, I'd highly recommend getting one!
    http://www.iamchiconthecheap.com/

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    1. I've been thinking about one for years but never taken the plunge yet - I really should!

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  24. I adore the orange floral dress, Mica! It looks perfect for your day at Seaworld. The lightweight and loose material makes for a comfortable as well as stylish day out & I can see why you’ve had some compliments on Instagram.
    Jaz xoxo
    http://www.thelifeofasocialbutterfly.co.uk

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  25. In love with that yellow dress! And I haven't been to sea world in ages! how fun!

    xx Leah / www.eatpraywearlove.com

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    1. It's so fun for the kids - we really need to go more often! I like the messages with their rescue and rehab work and how to care for the environment and animals too, it's such a nice theme park!

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  26. Hi Mica! Sea world sounds amazing and you look very pretty in both dresses! I also adore how your bag compliments the look perfectly. Very comfy and super chic!

    Christmas is almost here. Yaay:) I pray you are having a great week!

    Tiff
    Http://www.dashoffashandfinance.com

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  27. Your dresses are gorgeous! I love the colour of the first. Especially with your beautiful bag. Perfect for a casual or dressy occasion. It is just so versatile :) http://www.bauchlefashion.com/2017/12/the-dos-donts-for-christmas-shopping.html

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  28. I love that floral beauty! Such a stunning colour and design, especially for the price. What a steal. I'm also loving the Cons paired with both dresses. Makes me want to bring out my own, but it's getting too warm for them now. Sigh.

    Sxx
    daringcoco.com

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    1. Yep, definitely too humid for Converse now here!

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  29. I love these simply and easy dresses, i wear them quite frequently :)

    http://www.glitsxgrace.com/2017/12/12/lets-get-2018-ready/

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  30. That yellow dress is just beautiful! I love how it looks on you and I can see a bit of the crinkle texture-how fun! Glad it grew on you because it is a great piece!

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  31. I love that floral dresses are such a big thing this year. I'm sure the last time was the 80's. These are much prettier and I'm very tempted x

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  32. I can't tell you how much I love this outfit on you. The colour is gorgeous, I'm loving it atm. Have a super weekend Mica. x

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  33. I like both of your dresses but I do love the yellow dress on you. The dress itself is beautiful and it looks great on you. I like that it doesn't need ironing. Who has time for that?! Lol 😜 My son is similar to your baby boy. We took him to Universal Studios and got him to ride in his first roller coaster at the Fun Zone. My dad, husband and I had to take turns to go with him because he wanted to go again and again! We haven't even gotten off the ride yet and he's saying one more time!

    www.littlemisscasual.com

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    1. haha they are so cute when they get so excited! :) I can't wait until my little one is big enough for the rides too.

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  34. I love how you paired a dress with your purple Converse! What a fun combo!!

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    1. I really like them with dresses! Will have to wear them like that more in autumn when it cools down :)

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  35. Thanks all for you kind comments! :)

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  36. Seaworld is fun. So glad he had a great time on the roller coaster. Love both of your dresses Mica. They look fab on you!
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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