Neoprene

 

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Dress: Asos Design neoprene

Loafers: Pitillos via Obsession Shoes patent leather, matte leather

Bag: Resident Store vintage resin, embroidery

Bangles: Gift, gold beads, silver beads

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It's no secret that when it comes to dresses, I've probably worn almost every style in almost every possible type of print or pattern or colour or fabric. I just love to experiment with fashion & new ways to express myself through clothing & this neoprene midi dress with shirred bodice, ruffled neckline & thick tie straps from Asos Design is a real case in point. When it arrived, it honestly looked a bit different to the picture, probably owing to the fact that it was extremely wrinkled after being squashed up in plastic packing bag & I did have a momentary feeling of "what have I done?" but after much careful steaming & a few tries at getting the bows exactly where I wanted them, I was pleasantly surprised by how sculptural the dress is & what a statement it can make with just a few accessories. I've styled it up here for a matinee with a friend by adding a pair of black patent & matte leather heeled loafers with tassles by Pitillos that I discovered at Obsession Shoes at the "top of town" in Ipswich for height & texture/shine next to the matte fabric of the dress, a vintage black & pink rose cross stitch/embroidered bag with gold resin clasp & chain strap from the delightful Resident Store at Mooloolaba (now online only) to carry all the essentials while adding some print/colour/floral/interest & finally, a few silver, gold & pink beaded sparkly bangles from India that a dear friend brought back from a trip a few years ago for that touch of daytime shine to add depth.

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