Happy Monday, lovelies!
You all know how I LOVE dresses so today I’m going to give you my top five reasons why I adore them (and why you should too!). Read on for five reasons on why I love wearing dresses!
Why I Love Wearing Dresses
Outfit Details:
Dress: Joules c/o (on sale! – green dot available) | Heels: LC Lauren Conrad | Clutch: The Fix | Jewelry
Before I get into the many reasons on why I’m dress obsessed, let’s talk about my outfit! I’m not the biggest fan of my arms so wearing this dress took a bit out of my comfort zone. I normally wear something with a longer sleeve, but actually found this dress to be extremely flattering! I love the retro shape of it and how beautifully it nips in at the waist. The color and floral are print are just too pretty and as if that wasn’t enough, it twirls like a dream! Since I love being matchy-matchy, I styled it with a light blue sandal and fuchsia bag. I added a small statement necklace for a bit of sparkle and a pretty jeweled cuff for the finishing touches.:-)
Now, I’m sure that it is pretty obvious that I wear dresses on a near daily basis. I’m not really a “casual” dresser by any means and I dedicate my jean-wearing days to when it’s freezing outside since covering my legs for warmth is a bit more practical than exposing them in the dead of winter. Also, jeans are very hard to find for my body type so it’s definitely a chore when it comes to shopping. I’m much more drawn to pretty dresses of all types because I already know that they look the best on me and that they are more in line with my style. There are so many reason that I love dresses, but I’ve narrowed it down to my top five:
5 Reasons Why I Love Wearing Dresses
1.) It makes it easy to get dressed in the morning. Unlike multiple piece outfits, you can literally just throw on one article of clothing and be done. This is especially enticing on those mornings that you are running late. It only takes a minute to get dressed but for some reason, dresses always make the wearer look a million times more put-together and like more effort was put in than really was. Win-win!
2.) They are super flattering! Dresses, especially of the fit-and-flare variety, always emphasize a feminine shape. They beautifully nip in at the waist and skim over the hips creating the illusion of an hourglass silhouette that is flattering on any body type, no matter the size of your hips.
3.) They are comfortable! Instead of shimmying into a pair of constricting skinny jeans, dresses allow the freedom to move around comfortably (even with a fitted top). I have especially been loving the looser fit swing dresses lately. They always look dressed up and put-together but feel like the comfiest PJs…it’s my best kept secret for bloated days haha!
4.) They are easy to shop for. In most cases, all you need is your upper body measurement to find the perfect fitting dress and that’s it. So easy! For me, jeans are extremely complicated. I have a very small waist to hip ratio (my hips are actually 1-2 sizes bigger than my waist) making it nearly impossible to find a perfect fitting pair of jeans. If they fit my hips, they gape horrifically in the waist and if they fit my waist, there is no way I am getting those things over my hips. This makes shopping for jeans a complete nightmare and I envy those of you that do it with ease. Luckily, I never have that problem with my dresses 😉
5.) They twirl! My favorite dresses are always tested on twirl-ability. It’s the very thing that makes them unapologetically feminine and fun. My favorite dresses to wear are the ones that are super flowy. The movement from walking or the wind creates the most beautiful silhouette and it makes me feel so beautiful (like clothing should).
What do you think of my reasons for why I love wearing dresses?
What is your favorite thing about dresses?
Let me know below!
xo
For more reasons on why I love wearing dresses, check out the video below!
Lovely blue dress Lizzie 😉 Cute as always 😉
https://4highheelsfans.wordpress.com/2017/08/09/tuscany-pisa/
You look beautiful in this dress and I love the way you accessorised it! 🙂
I’m a big fan of dresses too because they are such easy, instant outfits. I wear them a lot to work for this reason – so easy to pull an outfit together with them!
Hope you had an awesome weekend!
Away From The Blue Blog
You rock dresses like no one else Liz! Love the print and style of this one. Have a great week!
http://www.kathrineeldridge.com
You look beautiful! I love dresses because they are one-piece wonders and quite versatile as well. <3
FASHION TALES
I totally want to wear more dresses now! I love dresses too, I just don’t wear them as much as I used to. Your dress is beautiful!
“They Twirl” That’s what makes them so fun! I don’t wear dresses often, but whenever I do my 4 year old son tells me I look beautiful and asks me to twirl like Katerina Kitty Cat (from the Daniel Tiger show).
I love dresses too. You’re so adorable. Like a young Betsey Johnson. 🙈
I am SO with you on the love for dresses. I agree with every one of your reasons. They are hands down my favorite thing to wear. You look gorgeous in this one. I think your arms look great. Isn’t it funny how we all have our own little hang ups about ourselves that no one else even thinks about.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Love the dresses on you! your so right about the twirl! they deffo need that or it’s a NO go lol
Love all these colors! Super cute.
All I wear is dresses and for all of the reasons above! Love this one on you!!
The floral print on this dress is so pretty! You always have the prettiest dresses.!
Megan | http://www.pipmegan.com
I LOVE dresses!! I actually prefer wearing any type of dress over jeans or pants!
I love dresses too and I adore every single one that you wear here! This one is no exception 🙂
Abby | Life in the Fash Lane
As a dress love I completely agree with all your reasons! Btw, your dress is super cute!
-Viridianna | http://www.lifestyleinstyle.com/
Oh yes! I love dresses too!
Oh I do love twirling dresses but the fact that they’re so easy to slip on is my #1 reason.
xoxo,
Emma
http://petitemaisonoffashion.blogspot.com/ ♥
I definitely agree!
I love dresses too and this is such a cute one!
~Samantha
http://goldcoastgirlblog.com
I’m all about comfort but #2 is probably my main reason. Hope your day is a blast 🙂
Jessica ♥ | THEWAYTOMYHART.com
Instagram | @THEWAYTOMYHART
What a lovely dress! Such a cute baby blue color.
X Merel
http://www.andathousandwords.com
I love dresses too, your dress is super cute ! You look fab !
Have a great day !
Nina
xox
http://www.thecrispylipstick.com
Yesss! All the reasons I love dresses, too! You always have the best. 🙂
-Tristan
What a beautiful dress, and those shoes are perfect!
Gros bisous
http://gallech.blogspot.com
I’m surprised you could only come up with 5 reasons. Your dresses are always extra girly and I love it.
I hadn’t worn dressed regularly forever and this summer I rediscovered them. I love wearing them! Especially on hot summer days. So much better than jeans!
I love dresses too but don’t wear them as much as I’d like to.
Thanks so much Jenny!
ahh this dress is the cutest! and i totally agree with all your reasons, i live in dresses!
http://www.layersofchic.com
Thanks so much Mary!
Although I don’t wear dress that often, I love dresses. And even if I don’t, that dress alone will absolutely convince me. And my! I absolutely love the whole look.
Thanks so much Caroline!
I love this color combo! I agree, dresses are the best! Especially when it’s hot and humid.
Jamie
Treats and Trends
Thanks so much Jamie!
dresses are def the easiest thing to throw on~ i love the one you are wearing too!
Xx
Kali
http://www.lovelaughexplore.com
Thanks so much Kali!
I love love dresses! Always have and always will. It is my go to clothing piece next to my exercise leggings! Your dress from Joules is so gorgeous!
xo Debbie | http://www.tothineownstylebetrue.com
That dress is so pretty i wear them everyday in the summer
xo
http://www.laurajaneatelier.com
Oh, Lizzie, you look stunning in dresses. I am not surprised you love wearing them. :-))
X
Miri
http://currentlywearing.com
A good twirl-worthy dress is the BEST!
xo,
Alice at Lone Star Looking Glass
I love dresses, too! I feel pretty and feminine in them!
You look adorable in dresses! I’m definitely more of a jeans girl
I’m the same way, I LIVE in dresses!!
Xo Ally
You are so right! Thank you for the reminder. It’s easy to be “burdened’ by something that you feel self-conscious about. What an amazing shoot!
Wow! That dress is so fabulous! And the shoes is a great match in that dress. I love dresses too! 🙂
I’m a big fan of casual t-shirt dresses! They’re so versatile!
Love the dress! And the shoes go so well with it!
You look amazing in that dress! It really suits you! I’m definitely more of a jeans girl (never feel quite comfortable enough in dresses), and yet I still completely agree with all 5 of the reasons you described lol.
PS: In love with the clutch purse 🙂