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A little Blue Dress You Can Wear Everyday

 

I have many LBD’S in my wardrobe. Yes a little, or even a large black dress will take you anywhere and everywhere. However, have you ever considered a little blue dress one that you can wear everyday? I love blue, ice blue, denim blue, air-force blue just send me all the blues! Plus, I also know (not bragging) that it is a colour that suits me. I have an old Zara shirt dress, with ice blue and white stripes & whenever I wear it people stop me in the streets to tell me how nice I look. I’m always amazed at this reaction…

 

lazy Daisy jones wearing a little blue dress from Arket

 

 

[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]…whenever I wear it people stop me in the streets & tell me how nice I look![/perfectpullquote]

 

 

lazy daisy jones wearing a little blue dress from arket

 

 

The Little Blue Dress

I feel wonderful in ice blue I stand straighter, smile more and that is when you know a colour is right for you. Whilst I have completely ‘gone off’ prints and loud colours, ice blue is a colour I return to again and again. Do you have a colour like that? I wore mine out to our local town for a spot of shopping, luckily the 18 year old was willing to take some snaps. it was a very hot day and the dress was perfect.

 

I love my little blue dress:

 

arket blue dress a line shape

 

 

The Wilder Gown:

Last year I discovered a superb sewing pattern. I made a dress and a blouse from it (both Blue)  The wilder Gown by the Friday Pattern Company was a joy to sew and wear. I plan on making a linen dress version next.

 

wilder gown dress and top by the friday pattern company

 

The Arket Version

Imagine my suprise when I saw the exact same dress on the Arket website! It was in the sale at half price so I ordered it (well of course I did!) Once received I examined the seams and the cut of the dress and was surprised to see it had been sewn exactly the same.

A Perfect sunshine wear

A case of the chicken and the egg? All I know is that it is a fabulous dress, during the last UK heatwave I found it to be the perfect accompaniment to the summer sunshine…

 

 

little liffner handbag

 

 

[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]during the last UK heatwave I found it to be the perfect accompaniment to the summer sunshine [/perfectpullquote]

 

 

This is my dress the same style is available in a black & white print, but sold out in blue sorry!

 

 

little blue dress
1. Arket dress
Cut from a soft and crisp fabric woven from a blend of Tencel® lyocell and cotton, this dress is a loose and airy piece that drapes beautifully. Styled with an exaggerated A-line silhouette, it is designed with short raglan sleeves and features a rounded neckline with gatherings detailed with a keyhole opening with drawstring at the front. The skirt falls from the subtle gatherings at the high hip, hitting a mid-calf length and adding a subtle volume to the bottom of the dress.

 

More Little Blue Dresses To Inspire You & what I would wear with them:

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1. Puff Sleeve Wrap Maxi dress
Maxi wrap dress with puff sleeves and self-tie spaghetti strap closure. Linen blend. Lined skirt
2. Linen Blend Shirt Dress
Knee-length shirt dress in a linen and cotton weave with a collar, buttons down the front and a yoke with a pleat at the back. Flap chest pockets, 3/4-length sleeves with buttoned cuffs, a detachable tie belt at the waist, and slits in the sides. Unlined.
3. Light Denim puffed sleeve Tunic/dress
Short dress in woven fabric with a round neckline and an opening with ties at the back of the neck. Short puff sleeves with narrow elastication at the hems, and gathered seams under the bust and on the skirt for added width.
accessories to go with a little blue dress
1. Organic Cotton Canvas Sneakers
Made from organic cotton, these sneakers seamlessly combine form and function. Crafted with a ruched heel for added comfort. Made from organic cotton, these sneakers seamlessly combine form and function. Crafted with a ruched heel for added comfort.
2. Laced Sandals
Imitation suede sandals with straps over the foot, a heel strap and lacing at the front. Imitation leather linings and insoles and finely fluted soles. The polyester content of the sandals is partly recycled.
3. J Hannah white Nail polish
A nail polish produced by LA-based jewellery designer J.Hannah. Toxic free, this nail polish considers the gracefulness of hands and the role of subtle colour in the wardrobe.
4. Wide brim straw hat
This dapper summer hat helps to protect the face, neck and shoulders from the sun. Designed with a clean finish, it features a rounded crown and a wide brim. Paper 100%

 

[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]I have to admit to having a very similar little black dress to this one, but I would wear it with the exact same accessories…[/perfectpullquote]

 

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