Ever since impulse buying a tiered floral print maxi dress last year, I've been a fan of tiered dresses. If it's got an extra layer or ruffle I'm admiring it! With my 7 months without shopping at the start of the year I've been pretty good and not gone overboard with buying everything I see, but couldn't resist adding a couple more dresses to my collection now I'm shopping again!
What I wore:
Shoes: Rebecca Minkoff Georgina studded gladiator sandals in blush
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC in aquamarine with python embossed leather (on sale!)
Why I wore it:
Fell in love with this dress on Ruth's blog. Thought about it for a while and then Zaful had a free shipping sale so I went for it. After waiting 4 weeks it finally arrived.As I've had experience with these kinds of store before, I knew what to expect. I checked the sizing carefully, and knew it would be a while before it arrived. As I'd seen real life photos on Ruth's blog I knew I'd get what I ordered, so didn't worry about that. Apart from being a little unsure it was worth the $30 I paid (after spending months not buying anything) and a lot of time cutting off loose threads, this dress really grew on me. It gets compliments everywhere you go and lets me try out a few trends at once with the tiers, ruffles, statement sleeves, floral print and victorian collar.
The statement sleeves are fun but of course got wet and caught in a door. Not the most practical choice for life with toddlers! I wore this for a day out where there was less food prep and cleaning at home to try avoid getting the sleeves dirty. I had a rare morning to myself shopping the 'fill a bag for $2' sale at the local opshop and then a parade through the city with the boys and lunch before a quiet afternoon at home, with the in-laws over for dinner in the evening.
I found this length okay for life with two toddlers, the swing style means it doesn't ride up as you walk which is good, and even babywearing didn't pull the dress up and make it feel too short. Was nice and light for a hot day too.
Last worn: Rebecca Minkoff gladiator sandals, Rebecca Minkoff aqua mini MAC. First time I've worn the dress as it's a recent purchase.
Other ways to wear: floral ruffle dress at a theme park, Rebecca Minkoff gladiator sandals and denim shorts, Rebecca Minkoff aqua mini MAC and pencil skirt.
Perfect for pregnancy: mini MAC and third trimester bump.
Tiered Dresses Under $50:
What I wore:
Dress: Kmart Aztec print tiered little black dress
Shoes: Rebecca Minkoff Georgina studded gladiator sandals in blush
Bracelets: the usual plus Roie Designs pearl, howlite and hematite beaded bracelets
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC in aquamarine with python embossed leather (on sale!)
Why I wore it:
I'd planned this outfit for a work from home day, and as usual laid out the outfit the night before. However in the morning I realised as soon as I woke toddler T up he wasn't going to be able to go to daycare as he was unwell, so I called out of work and we had a quiet day together with a doctor's appointment for him in the morning and then Baby Boy's specialist appointment in the afternoon.Wore this pink blazer as I wanted a little something to cover my shoulders in the cooler morning, although I didn't need it in the heat of the day. This is one of those outfits I've worn just because of seeing something on another blog. I was reading Lorena's blog and she was inspired by Gemma from Jacquard Flower to wear her pink blazer, which made me realise I needed to give mine a wear again, and so this outfit was the result. I definitely get a lot of outfit ideas and inspiration from blogs even if I don't recreate the outfit exactly (stripes, jeans and pink blazer was the original inspiration!).
Last worn: blush blazer, Aztec print dress, gladiator sandals (above), Rebecca Minkoff aqua mini MAC (above).
Other ways to wear: blush blazer and skinny jeans, Aztec print dress and ankle boots, gladiator sandals worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff aqua mini MAC and denim shorts.
Perfect for pregnancy: blush blazer in third trimester, mini MAC in second trimester.
More Tiered Dresses Under $50:
How You Can Wear It:
Dresses are so easy to throw on for spring. Picking a dress with extra details like a fun print, tiers, ruffles, statement sleeves or even all of the above can make your simple dress outfit feel a little more special. Even with the same accessories, the details on each of these dresses are so different it seems like a completely new outfit even though it's exactly the same formula.
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Incredible savings!
I recommend: $100 shoes for $15?! Yes please!
30% off at The Iconic for Black Friday
I recommend getting a pretty dress for you to wear at Christmas or New Years!
20% off everything in ASOS Black Friday sale!
I recommend doing some Christmas present shopping, lots of cute and fun options!
Use discount code 'BLACK25' for 25% off orders over $100, for up to 70% off already reduced items!
I recommend picking up yourself a cute bag for Christmas, and maybe one for your bestie!
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