Monday, August 29, 2016

The Perfect Striped Dress

Striped dress, nude bag, gold accessories, Tahari sunglasses.
Continuing my love for all things easy and breezy this summer season, I wanted to share with you my most favorite striped dress.  I found it at Ross for $9.99.  I know the "fashion rules" of plus size women shouldn't wear stripes.  "They make you look wider", they said.  "Not flattering on your round figure", they said.  "You'll draw attention to your wide hips", they said.  Blah, blah, blah....

Well, I happen to looooove this dress on my wide hips.  The fit and flare cut actually flatters my frame.  And although the stripe design is horizontal, I don't care...lol.  I felt very beautiful wearing it and even received some compliments that day.  As I'm learning to gain more confidence in myself, I plan to break more fashion rules regularly....baby steps, though, baby steps...lol.








Curvy blogger, striped dress, thong sandals, nude handbag




What fashion rules have you broken lately?  Did you feel like a rebel while wearing it?  Thank you guys for reading.  Share your thoughts below in the comment section.  Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest if you like.

21 comments:

  1. There are no rules on stripes for me, especially when they look this fantastic on!! Great look! Perfect transitional look too. Have a great week!

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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    1. Thanks so much! I see some transitional potential here now that you mention it...hmmmm. :)

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  2. Break ALLLL of the "rules". who makes them anyway!?!?!

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    1. Giiirrrll! You know we stay breaking the "fashion rules"...lol. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  3. What a fantastic deal on the dress! I love the red, white and blue stripes. You can never go wrong with stripes in my opinion!

    -Katie
    http://hellokatiegirl.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks so much! I liiiive for a bargain. This was no exception :)

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  4. Yes! No rules, they are silly! You look great in this dress, love the length and the stripe colors on you.
    Thanks for linking up with Turning heads tuesday
    jess xx
    www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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    1. Thanks, Jess! And yes, I've come to the realization that I should just wear what makes me happy. All of these rules are just too much...lol. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  5. I don't think I've ever followed "fashion rules." I just wear what I want, when I want, haha ;) You look awesome, girl <3

    Blessings,
    Edye | Http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com

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  6. You're right, it is the perfect dress!!!! You look fabulous!!! Stopping by from the Trend Spin Link-Up!

    -Adriele
    StyleAssisted.com

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  7. That dress is so cute on you! I love the contrasting stripes on the pockets! You look amazing!

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  8. I love stripes and this dress is so cute on you. The accessories work well too!
    www.robincharmagne.com/blog

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  9. Love the dress and great accessories too!

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  10. Cute dress. I'm huge on stripes. Will continue to rock them no matter what the 'fashion rules' say.

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  11. I think it is a super flattering dress as well! I am by means thin myself and think a good horizontal stripe is always very figure flattering. I love the colors of your dress, too. This is a fabulous dress and you look amazing in it!

    Thanks for linking up with me On the Edge of the Week. The new link up goes live tonight. I hope to see you there! Have a magical day!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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  12. Oh, you look positively Adorable in this dress! I love how flattering fit and flare dresses are and these color stripes work wonderfully well with the cut. I say phooey on those thoughts on horizontal stripes. I can always find the cutest dresses at Ross.

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  13. Such a cute dress, I love the stripes and it would also be great for Labor Day, July 4th, etc. with the red, white and blue colors! I need to check Ross out sometime!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  14. This dress is sooooooo cute on you, somehow I feel like I need it too, LOL!!
    XO

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    1. Thank you, Joi! Yeeees, you will surely rock this in your own way. Love your style :)

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  15. Such a cute dress. Love the print

    michellespaige.com

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