Every girl needs a little red dress.
It’s an unwritten rule in my mind and one that I think should be etched in fashion stone. I honestly believe red is a universally flattering color no matter what your skin tone or hair color may be. Sure there are softer hues of the bold color that could be used for certain ladies and a more vivid punch for others, but regardless; we all need at least one red dress. It’s likely we all have a plethora of LBDs in our closets but I bet most of us don’t have a red one. Lets change that! 🙂 Ok, no idea why I am advocating for something so basic but when I get my mind set on something I just run with it. Major nerd. Not sorry!
Off the Shoulder + Flirty length = Date Night Perfection.
Can you believe July is nearly over?! Where the heck has Summer gone?! While I’m getting a bit eager for crisper weather so I can bring out cozy knits and boyfriend jeans, I’m holding on to the hot + humid evenings as long as possible. I love being able to wear flirty frocks, off the shoulder pieces and lightweight materials. Something about minimal thought going into my outfit is always a good thing in my book. Plus Kyle always seems to compliment what I’m wearing more often when it involves short-lengths and bare shoulders. Boys! 😉 I first noticed this super inexpensive OTS mini on the ASOS website a few months back but I was completely sold on it when #GirlBoss Ruthie Ridley rocked it in a blog post a while back. The dress comes in a handful of colors and I debated between the red, yellow and coral for nearly two weeks before finally pulling the trigger on the color that immediately caught my eye. I couldn’t be happier with my decision! I feel like a pretty {adult-version} of a princess in this.
For a Saturday Night date night, I paired the mini with lace-up sandals, a statement pendant and one of my favorite mini bags. The look was cool and casual and did a great job of hiding my sweat. The heat index was right around 115* at 8pm so the billowy cut was perfect for creating at least a tiny breeze to help cool me off. I’m super excited to wear this as a top as well and pair it with my favorite skinny jeans and wedges for a completely different look. How would YOU style this!? Always up for hearing ways to maximize the cost-per-wear on everything I buy! 🙂
Shop the Look:
Dress / Sandals / Mini Bag {color is Biscuit} / Necklace / Sunglasses
Oh my word, I am so glad you got this dress!! The color was MADE for you and OTS anything looks INCREDIBLE on you!! LOVE this post and thank you for thinking of me!! XOXO
This dress is perfect!!! So simple yet so cute!!! I can never resist a good off shoulder!
xo Kelsey | http://www.chasingcinderellablog.com
This dress is absolutely beautiful on you! I’ve never thought about it before, but red really is a universal color. I love the necklace with it! And hearing that heat just makes me cringe- I don’t think I could survive!! But girl, you are looking so tan!
Love this red dress! I’m all about the #OTS trend!
xO – Steph
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This look is perfection! I agree, everyone needs a little red dress!
Xo, Hales | http://www.sincerelyhales.com
That dress is so pretty! Love the color! And I always find such great deals at Asos!
xo Jessica
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I’m sorry, did say heat index of 115 degrees at 8PM?!?!? I thought 102 midday was bad…I’ll count my blessings, haha. I love your red OTS dress, the color is perfect on you. And, honestly the first thing I noticed were those incredible lace up sandals…adorable. And i Love the pop of turquoise in the necklace!!
xoxo
Tiffani
http://www.tiffaniatbretonbay.com
I literally LOVE your hair like this first of all. And red looks so beautiful on you! Love the bag and sandals too! I know the heat is literally insane. I live in Ohio and it has been the hottest it has ever been here, I’m dying lol. I would probably style this the same way you did! Great minds think alike! xo
LOVE this! This look is perfect. I want those shoes too! So cute!
xo, Amanda | The Golden Girl Diary
this dress is the Cutest!! and i love the bright tassel necklace you paired with it. so cute and fun!!
Is there anything you don’t look positively smashing in???? I not only love the OTS of this dress but the colour is soooo good on you. Hugs, Kait
http://www.makeminemaroon.com
Adorable! Love this red dress on you! xo Jana
http://www.janastyleblog.com
This OTS dress looks amazing on you!!! Red is definitely your color! Those sandals are everything, too! <3
Abby xx
http://www.marblelouslypetite.com
So pretty! This is the perfect summer look, I love it!
Seriously can you be any more beautiful?! LOVE this dress on you & those sandals are clutch!!
xx, Lo {www.rosesandrainboots.com}
This is the perfect red not too pink and not too WOW! I love it! xo C
You look GORGEOUS!! I am obsessed with everything OTS and red. So this is such a perfect, flirty outfit!! Love it.
xoxo,
Angelle
http://www.dashingdarlin.com