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Everyday Dress-wearer’s Anonymous

Posted 05/27/2009 by Allison in Fashion \ 5 comments

I'm not exactly sure when my love for fashion started. My mom said that when I was six I asked her why dad always took me shopping at Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom's and she just took me to TJ Maxx. I tend to lean more toward the trendy side of fashion for myself; I like to change my look often, so the trendy things I bargain hunt for. I have staples like my David Kahn jeans and Ugg boots that I don't mind paying more for, but in general, I am an "on-sale" kind of girl.

Hi.  My name is Allison.  I am an overwhelmed, under-slept thirtysomething.  During any given day, I work as a wife, mother, counselor, short-order cook, secretary, veterinarian, maid, cab driver, doctor and, on a good day, a fashion stylist.  Given all these facts, let me start over.  Hi.  My name is Allison.  I am an (almost) everyday dress-wearer.

It was three summers ago when I first fell in love with dresses.  I’d never been much of a dress wearer before….the 90′s styles never really seemed to fit my J.Lo-esque (I say that loosely) body.  But, once the easy shapes and baby-doll dresses came in, I was in love.  I mean, really, does it get any easier?!  A top and bottom in one piece.  So many colors, so many fabrics, so many styles.  In the right fabric they can even be so many seasonal.  And the best part, they cover up under-exercised legs with such ease and comfort.   If you don’t already, you should get to know your new best friend…

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{Anthropologie}

Posted 05/27/2009 by Allison in Fashion
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  1. brooke @ claremont road writes... {May 27, 2009 at 5:14 pm}
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    I, too, have become a dress lover over the last few years. When I find a dress that is machine washable, impossible to get wrinkled, AND cute, it’s like hitting the jackpot! This past winter I also experimented more with pairing summery dresses with tights, boots, and blazers/cardigans. It was such a fun and easy way to spruce up my winter wardrobe without spending a ton of money.

    brooke @ claremont road’s most recent blog post: are you an unclutterer?

  2. Liene Stevens writes... {May 27, 2009 at 7:30 pm}
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    I am a dress lover, too. One piece of clothing and it looks like you made an effort. Can it get any better??

    Liene Stevens’s most recent blog post: New Wedding Publicity Blog

  3. Sarah writes... {May 28, 2009 at 11:33 am}
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    Love that dress! I also like to wear dresses during the summer. They’re much cooler than shorts/capris and can easily be taken from day to night.

    Sarah’s most recent blog post: Outdoor Chic

  4. tammy writes... {May 31, 2009 at 1:58 pm}
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    me too. I’m a huge summer dress wearer, like Sarah says, much cooler. It’s Sunday afternoon & I’m wearing a dress. Comfy. Cool. And that Antrhopologie dress pic you posted is exactly the type of ‘housedress’ that I wear around.

  5. elizabeth writes... {June 5, 2009 at 7:59 pm}
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    yay! I’m not the only one who loves a short cut to a cute outfit. Love that dress, btw!

    elizabeth’s most recent blog post: Bridesmaids Books

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