Shift Dress Two Different Ways
Hello darling! I hope your day is filled with sunshine and happiness! Well.. if it’s not hopefully I can throw some sun from this post at you. Two weeks ago, two of my friends and I decided to venture down south to good ole Fort Lauderdale. Our vacation was filled with sunshine, happy hours, and sandy beaches. What better way to spend spring break?
We were caught in the rain one day, which is why I am wearing jeans. Originally, I was going to photograph this outfit with this adorable “tank top” as a dress. I know, wild! This adorable “top” is actually a shift dress from Marshall’s. I absolutely adore this little triangle cut out and the way the straps fit. It is definitely a unique fit paired with this adorable burnt orange floral pattern. I’m obsessed with burnt orange lately I don’t know what is wrong with me! Every time I see it in the store I always want to get it. So when you’re packing for a trip, I highly recommend packing a shift dress and high waisted jeans because it is so easy to transform at outfit if the weather is acting up. It definitely came in handy when I was in Florida!
Shift dresses have definitely become one of my go to pieces because they’re so easy to transform by layering. You can tie a belt, throw a poncho on, throw jeans on, a big sweater… you name it you can do it. I cannot stop buying these adorable dresses because I love wearing the death out of them. Plus, with the right accessories they’re perfect for any body type. What is to not like about them?
My biggest tip? Buy funky patterns and the basic colors. Simple colors, bold colors, and funky patterns. They’re a great way to layer with a basic shirt or sweater. Just make sure that the dress is about two inches longer than you think you want it because if you end up putting a shirt or belt on top of the dress sometimes it ends up making the dress ride up… Something I don’t think anyone wants to happen!
Are you headed anywhere warm this spring or are you trying to book as much snowboarding hours as you can get? Are you obsessed with shift dresses like me? Let me know in the comments down below.
As always,
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21 Comments
The Champagne Diaries
Love the print on that top! And these photos are absolutely gorgeous with that view! xx
PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much! Definitely miss the warm weather 🙂
agneswrightblog
Love! Those colors are gorgeous on you – what a good idea with a shift dress!
PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much! You’re so sweet 🙂
The Forest Runway
Absolutely stunning
PeculiarPorter
You are too sweet! Thank you!
fashionessa
cute!! i am heading to ft lauderdale next month! this post excited me lol
I agree shift dresses are so easy!
PeculiarPorter
Oh my goodness, you’re going to have a blast! I hope you make a post about it! 🙂
fashionessa
I def will! I am jumping at the opportunity to post something other than winter looks! Lol thanks love!
Nadine
Lovely outfit! I love how you showed the versatility of a shift dress. I would never have thought of that! These photos are gorgeous.
PeculiarPorter
You are too sweet! Thank you so much for your kind words 🙂
RevolutionairyRoads
Stunning!!! Beautiful pictures 🙂
PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much!
Kate (@katekoutures)
Love the print
-Kate
http://www.katekoutures.com/
PeculiarPorter
Thank you Kate!
tbymallano
Beautiful darling! Vibrant colors look so so good on you!
I just followed you to not miss a thing.
Love from https://tbymallano.com/
PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much T! I adore your blog!
Leah
Looks amazing!! So versatile as well, that’s such a bonus on vacation!
P.S. Jealous of your tan!
xx Leah
http://www.fashtrav.com
PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much Leah! It actually turned into a burn later on the vacation haha!
Sarah Lilly
I absolutely love that colour on you! You look beautiful! I’d have never thought of tucking a shirt dress into jeans so thanks for the inspiration! x
The Lilly Mint Blog
PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much Lilly! I’m glad I could offer some inspiration 😊