French Connection Confetti Floral Dress

Outfits|June 13, 2012
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Dress: French Connection – size 0 (Cute HERE and HERE)
Jacket: H&M – size 2 (similar HERE and HERE)
Belt: H&M taken from dress (similar HERE and HERE)
Shoes: Ann Taylor – size 5 (Cheap HERE and similar HERE)
Clutch: Vintage Coach
Bracelets: H&M girls bangles (similar HERE)
Nail Polish: Revlon Minted (buy HERE)
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This dress was a recent score at Marshall’s. I instantly fell in love with the feminine details (ruffled neckline/crinkled pleats) and quality of the dress (fully lined). My eyes bulged out when I saw the original French Connection price tag of $178 and then Marshall’s price tag  marked down to $44.  I knew the length would be too long but that’s an easy fix. I’ll be taking it up right to my knees. 

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At first glance, this seems to fit fairly nicely besides the length right? I wish! This dress was made for someone much taller because the elasticized waist sits much lower. When I tried wearing the dress where it’s supposed to be, the top portion looks really baggy and strange. I had to pull down the waist and belt it to hold in place.  It’s hard to describe what I am talking about but I will have to figure out how to bring the elastic waist up and hope that fixes the baggy top portion. The arm holes are slightly too big so from the side view, it’s not very attractive.  I will be seeing my mom soon so she will help me fix this dress. I think post-alterations, this dress will be so perfect. I love the crinkled pleats and color.  I’m really glad that the dress doesn’t pouf out and the cut is very slimming.

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I’ve had really good luck with Marshall’s lately. I also found this bracelet holder for $8 and several pairs of comfy ballerina flats. 
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What have you found recently at Marshalls/TJMaxx?
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  7. This dress is so pretty on you – I actually think you pull off the longer length quite well. I haven’t been to Marshall’s/TJMaxx in a while…you’re inspiring me to head there soon! 🙂

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  8. This dress is so pretty on you – I actually think you pull off the longer length quite well. I haven't been to Marshall's/TJMaxx in a while…you're inspiring me to head there soon! 🙂

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  9. For some reason petite ladies think they look better in above knee dresses.Believe me this length is more flattering on you and you look taller !

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  10. For some reason petite ladies think they look better in above knee dresses.Believe me this length is more flattering on you and you look taller !

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  12. I need to get to a Marshalls! What a great find, and great ideas for alterations. Hope your mom can work her magic!

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  13. Love! I got 2 French Connection dresses from there a few months ago. 1 a black and white striped sheath and 1 a black and blue knit dress. I’ve not decided how to wear them as they’re both out of my usual range. But I was so excited

    I love the flow of this on you!!

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  14. Love! I got 2 French Connection dresses from there a few months ago. 1 a black and white striped sheath and 1 a black and blue knit dress. I've not decided how to wear them as they're both out of my usual range. But I was so excited

    I love the flow of this on you!!

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  25. I would like to see this dress w/o that swing blazer. and since the fabric is thin, you should opt for your open toe ivanka sandals instead of the closed toe pumps. and switch it up with a fun color bag. Right now, all the cognac is looking wayyy too matchy matchy.

    do you have a color pendant you can wear that hangs near the chest? that’s another way of adding a point of interest.

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  26. I would like to see this dress w/o that swing blazer. and since the fabric is thin, you should opt for your open toe ivanka sandals instead of the closed toe pumps. and switch it up with a fun color bag. Right now, all the cognac is looking wayyy too matchy matchy.

    do you have a color pendant you can wear that hangs near the chest? that's another way of adding a point of interest.

    Reply