PINK & MINI

If you haven't been following my blog or Instagram for the past week or so, then you may not know, that I have just come off my holiday. While I was in Fuerteventura, I managed to get a picture of most of the outfits I wore, so if you like fashion, or want to relive summer, then the next few posts may just do that. Hopefully, all of the holiday posts will be coming within the next few weeks, so I hope you enjoy them. 

I love basic, comfortable clothing, I guess that is just my style. Something I can throw on with anything and still have it looking cute is what I love, but I definitely find it more difficult to shop for comfy clothes when it comes to the hotter months. Between chafing and sweating, most clothing pieces never stay that comfortable for long periods of times. Saying that I really feel like, this holiday, I have found some pieces that really work for me, including this mini dress. 

When it comes to dresses, like most things, I am pretty particular. It needs to look flattering, stylish and be comfortable all at the same time. I can't say I have found this in many dresses, but this one is a winner. Bodycon dresses are definitely some of my favourites to go for as I find them to be super versatile to style and extremely comfortable, however, some can be really unflattering due to it hugging most places. 

This dress is from Forever 21 (linked at the end) and I would describe it as a baby pink, ribbed, bodycon mini dress. When I saw this in store, I knew I'd end up buying it, but at the time I had other dresses to try on and test, this was the winner. What I love the most about this dress is the material. It is similar to a waffle material, it's super thick and so flattering on. I find that this bodycon dress holds a little more structure than other ones I have worn, due to this material which is amazing for not having to keep pulling it down all of the time. Saying that, it also has a lot of stretch to it. Initially holding it up, you wouldn't think it would fit me, but it is super stretchy which makes it so easy to get on and off, but also so comfortable to maneuver around in. 

The shape of this dress is also so unique, and I haven't seen it before. The neckline has a sweetheart-esque shape to it, and the ruching just gives it that extra feminine touch. One part of a dress that I am always so fussy with is the sleeves, as I find nothing more irritable than something tight and suffocating around my arm. The sleeves on this are short, but they are long enough that they don't dig in anywhere and because of the material, they just sit nicely, not restriction whatsoever. 

Baby pink isn't really my colour, I never think I'm feminine enough for it, but this shade of pink is a little more peachy, something I can handle. I think the colour of this dress really makes it. It's so cute, unique and perfect for spring/ summer. It is also the sort of colour that I feel like will pair nicely with loads of other colours whether that be black, blue or white. Also, the colour looks great with a tan, I found, because it is a lighter shade. 

As for how I styled it, I kept it so super simple. White trainers and some sunglasses. Perfect for just walking around, doing some shopping and eating some ice cream, which was exactly what I did in this dress. 

I'd love to know your thoughts on this piece as a summer staple, would you wear it? and how would you style it?

Grace xx

Dress - Forever 21