Thursday 19 July 2012

Outfit: Casual Black Maxi.


Dress: C/O OMG Fashion* | Jacket: Vintage via Sweet Monday | Shoes: Converse


Today's outfit is one that I actually surprised myself by wearing. The thought of one of these loose, jersey maxi dresses has always scared me a little, I always imagined them to highlight every lump and bump on my body as well as swamp my petite frame (it is a little long on me haha!). I really love the way they look on other people though, so I finally decided to bite the bullet and get this one from OMG Fashion. It is the perfect piece of clothing for this horrible inbetween weather that the UK is getting at the moment; It is sleeveless with a racerback design, making it cool enough to wear when it is sunny (or muggy, in our case), yet it covers enough of you to keep you warm paired with a jacket if gets chilly. I bought this jacket from the lovely Kim over at Sweet Monday. I remember seeing it featured in one of her outfit posts a few months ago and I fell in love with it, so I was quick to bid on it when she put it up on eBay! I am so happy that I managed to get my hands on it, I love the print and its slightly oversized fit.
I hope you like my outfit! How have you been tacking this difficult-to-dress-for weather?
 *DISCLOSURE:Starred items are PR samples.


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    1. They make a great combo for a casual outfit! Thank you! :) x

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  2. you look so gorgeous. i debated this maxi dress, and also thought like you, that it would stick, but now seeing you in it.. i want it!xx

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    1. Thank you lovely! I bet you would look gorgeous in one! :) x

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  3. you look really pretty. I love your hair. Honestly, this is an outfit I can see myself into. Gorgeous!! I will be hosting a giveaway on my blog when reaching 50 followers, and I really hope you participate!! XOXOX

    -MayT
    MayT Essentials

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    1. Aww thank you sweet! Ooh congrats in advance for reaching 50 followers! :) x

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  4. Ah you look gorgeous! :) Love the dress too! I never know what to wear with maxis besides sandals/heels. Looks lovely how you've styled it- might try mine with converse too! xxx

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    1. Thank youuu! :) Yeah I would never have thought to wear a maxi dress with converse if I hadn't seen it on a couple of other girls! x

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  5. You look so much like a celeb in these photos, so well put together. The first photo looks like a pap shot! x
    Island Girl Insights ♥

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    1. Aww thank you so much, what a compliment haha! :) x

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  6. You look gorgeous! I love these sort of dresses, they're so casual, yet so amazing! And they're nice to just throw on if you're on holiday or what not! Congratulations on 1000 followers by the way! You totally deserve it!x


    http://styleandstarbucks.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. I agree, they're so comfy! Thank you so much beaut! :) x

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  7. Aw you look absolutely stunning! Love the combo of the converse and maxi dress too :)

    Sam xx
    knockoutcouture.blogspot.com

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  8. i love the maxi dress!

    http://laurenlovesmakeupxoxo.blogspot.co.uk/

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  9. Gorgeous. I love your style, so relaxed and almost grungy yet still amazing :)xx

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  10. How tall are you Frances? I didn't realise you were small, so am I at only 5'1" and it can be a bit of a pain findng maxis and jeans in the right length! Haha. This dress really suits you though, it's so flattering.
    Mel x

    http://melswalofmirrors.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I'm between 5ft 3 and 5ft 4 so I'm on the smaller side of average I'd say haha, everything is still too long for my legs! Thank you lovely :) x

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  11. amazing combination :) love the mix of elegant pieces like the dress with those casual and cool sneakers!
    and you look pretty as always :))

    xoxo FlirtingwithFashion

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    1. Thank you lovely, I think this is a really versatile dress :) x

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  12. That jacket is gorgeous, love it! :-) xo

    http://electricdaisies.blogspot.co.uk/

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  13. this black maxi dress is perfect and so versatile -- i can imagine it styled in different ways. :D

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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    1. I was always so worried that it would be hard to style, but I'm glad I have one now :) x

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  14. The combination of the maxi and converse is lovely!

    Rebecca xx

    beautyinpractice.blogspot.com

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  15. I love this outfit!The jacket is so nice. You're gorgeous too!!!
    great blog.


    sheree x

    www.glitzngrime.com

    @shereemilli

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  16. Gorgeous outfit, i love your hair :) xo

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  17. Oh wow this outfit is so gorgeous, that cardigan is lovely!

    dimplesdiaries
    x

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  18. Found you via Twitter, Frances - you have an amazing sense of style!!! The jacket and maxi are just gorgeous... now following you on Twitter and GFC :))

    Would be lovely if you popped over to my blog sometime to say hello!

    Catherine x
    http://notdressedaslamb.com

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    1. Aww thank you so much beaut! Will definitely check out your blog :) x

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  19. aw thank you for linking back to my blog :) it honestly looks so good on you! Love it when I know the buyer and get to see how they style something :) thanks again! xx

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    1. No worries lovely, thank you so much! It looked fab on you too! :) x

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  20. Love this outfit! I've been saying for ages that I need to invest in a maxi or two for the humid weather. The first picture is lovely, you look so smiley :)

    Oh and congrats on reaching over 1000 followers- well deserved!

    smazsays.blogspot.co.uk

    Sarah

    xx

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    1. Aww thanks a lot sweet! You definitely need to get one of these maxi dresses, I didn't realise that they could be so versatile! Thank youu! :) x

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  21. I love the jacket!

    thebeautymist.blogspot.com

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  22. This outfit is so cool! Can't believe it only has one Lookbook hype... I have now hyped you AND fanned you on LB, your style is amazing!
    http://hurtslikeheavenblog.blogspot.co.uk/ xx

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  23. I love this outfit, it looks so put together but effortless at the same time, you look so pretty as always xx

    www.misssunshinesparkle.blogspot.com

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  24. This outfit is my favourite! I love!

    http://lovehatenostalgia.blogspot.co.uk/

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  25. I am surprising with your look.....Babes you are Georges !!
    Angelababy

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  26. is the converse high tops?

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