Formal lunch dates tend to put me in a tailspin, the ‘what to wear’ question always looms large. I prepare by having a few ‘try on’ sessions and for some reason I always start with my shoes! This particular lunch date will be a smart one so no jeans or casual wear this time. Summer stripes from J D Williams came to my rescue, this dress is perfect in every way with some super little details…
Summer Stripes I prefer mine to be vertical.
I am not a huge fan of the breton stripe however, I do wear them occasionally. I prefer my stripes to be vertical, they will usually help to make me slimmer and taller, always a bonus. Horizontal stripes tend to squash me up into a square shape!
You may have already seen my post about this clever vertical striped Kimono?
I like my stripes to be vertical, they usually help to make me slimmer and taller, always a bonus.
My top tip for solving the ‘what to wear’ dilema
When I start to panic about what to wear the first thing I tell myself is to keep it simple. For instance I won’t wear jewelry if it means I will fiddle with it, or it will feel heavy, or rub my neck. I never wear new shoes. If you want want to create an impression. You need to be able to forget about what you are wearing, you want to relax and just be yourself.
I have a little formula for this, it helps me to remember:
Simple + Comfortable = CONFIDENT
Eyelet Tie Shirt Dress
This dress is my perfect idea of summer stripes it is cool and comfy to wear. It gathers via metal eyelets from the sides seams, so you can wear it loose or tighten it around your waist as I have. The back has no gathers,see below.
l also plan to wear it undone with my jeans, a white t-shirt and trainers…show you on my instagram later so make sure you are following me on IG?
From the back it falls straight, so very flattering over your behind…
With the continuation of the eyelet trend into the new season, this shirt dress is a must-have! Featuring classic shirt dress details including a button-down fastening and side pockets. From the back it falls straight, so very flattering over your behind…
Details & sizes:
- Available in sizes 10-26
- Shirt dress has been updated with eyelet detail at the waist tie.
- Length 45in/114cm.
- Machine washable.
- 96% Polyester, 4% Elastane.
Dress Available here from JD Williams
I feel very grown up wearing a dress with heels, what clothes make you feel like a grown up?
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Great advice, Ashley! I love the dress – it does look super comfy too, which is a must in my book!
Suzy xx
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Thank you Suzy!
The two must haves in my book are definitely comfort and style
not sure what comes first though?
best wishes
Ashley
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Love Love the dress! I might have to borrow! xx
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Laurie you are welcome to, I’ll take it up 12 inches!!!
bestest
Ash x
You look gorgeous in your lunch outfit Ashley! Love the pop of red in the shoe. I wear trainers to and from a venue often, unless the shoes are well worn in. Nothing more distracting than painful feet! xx
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Hi Maria, Thank you…
Yes me too trainers are for traveling in especially on and off trains (or running to catch them!)
best
Ashley xx
That’s excellent advice Ashley. I learned recently not to wear new shoes from a blistering experience in NYC.
What I’d have given to take those shoes off & walk bare foot! Terribly distracting & painful lunch date ?
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Oh I feel your pain I have done that and been there far too many times! I hope the lunch went well/
Ashley xx
I totally agree with your formula! Can t believe I don t follow you on IG! I now do. That dress looks very good on you and the red shoes makes the outfit perfect!
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Hi Nancy, Thank you!
I am now following you too, so see ya very soon on ig ?
Ashley x
Love the dress Ashley – great styled with your red sandals. Cute bag too! I’m drooling over it. x Jacqui Mummabstylish
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Thank you Jacqi!
have a super weekend!
Ashley x