Saturday 17 May 2014

The Throwback Dress




We all have those clothes in our wardrobes that we just can't seem to get rid of. I have a hard time letting go of old clothes even if they don't fit me anymore. New Look are currently running a 'throwback dress' campaign to celebrate those wardrobe favourites you've been hoarding for years. My throwback dress has to be this pansy print tea dress from Topshop. It was from Kate Moss' first ever collection for Topshop back in May 2007. I remember staying up all night for a college deadline & I'd just finished my work as the collection launched online. I treated myself to this dress and the rest is history. I love the floral pattern & the shape is so incredibly flattering. It's actually a couple of sizes too big for me but for some reason it looks fantastic no matter how much weight I gain or lose. I've worn this countless times for evenings out but whenever the sun starts to shine it's one of those dresses I always reach for. It's still going strong after seven whole years so it was well worth the £45.



The lovely people at New Look offered me the chance to choose a 'future throwback dress' from New Look's range of dresses. As I love the style of my Kate Moss x Topshop dress I decided to go for this red floral tea dress. If something looks flattering on my figure I'm much more likely to keep it around for a long time. The colour & pattern are absolutely stunning. I don't wear a lot of red but I think that this bright tomato shade looks really nice on me - if I do say so myself! I wore it out yesterday and I got so many compliments on it. I love the little bow detailing on the shoulders and the overall quality is brilliant. It's the perfect little dress for the Summer. I simply adore it & I'm sure it'll be sticking around in my wardrobe for as long as my Kate Moss dress has! What's your throwback dress?


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16 comments:

  1. Both of these dresses are so lovely. I have throwback dresses...but unfortunately they don't fit anymore! I just cant bare to part with them though!

    ​​Leanne @ Leanne-Marie | Beauty, fashion & lifestyle. x x

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    1. I swear half my wardrobe must be filled with clothes that don't fit me but I still don't want to sell or give them away! xx

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  2. These are beautiful dresses, I really like the red one on you :)
    Amy x | A Little Boat Sailing

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    1. Thanks Amy! I figured the cut is similar to the old dress but the pattern is very different xx

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  3. I love both of the dresses, I can understand why you'd get so much wear out of the kate moss dress! Also wear are your jelly shoes from? I'd quite like to get some clear ones xx

    ☾ www.liquoricepearls.com ☾

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    1. I can't believe I've kept hold of it for 7 years but it's too good to sell! My jellies are glittery JuJu Babes from Office :) xx

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  4. I agree with the others, both of those dresses are amazing x
    www.beautyqueenuk.co.uk

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    1. Thank you lovely :) I'm a sucker for pretty dresses xx

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  5. Both of those dresses look amazing on you! I love tea dresses too, I've got one from ASOS that I've had for about 4 years now, and always wear when spring/summer rolls around (: x

    www.madeleineslittleblog.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Tea dresses are the best for Summer. I much prefer dresses that cover my shoulders, then I don't have to apply suncream there ;) xx

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  6. Those are both beautiful dresses and they are incredibly flattering on you! You look lovely! Im head over heels for floral dresses right now, I wish I had a New Look in Canada because that dress is super cute.

    Courtney | http://labellesirene.blogspot.com | www.bloglovin.com/blog/11672767

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    1. Thanks Courtney! Floral dresses never go out of style, they're one of my favourite things to wear. Hope you can find some cute ones in Canada :) xx

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  7. I remember working in Topshop when that range came out, everyone went mad over it :) xx

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  8. I have a dress of the same shape but a different print from that collection- sadly now quite small on my rather than too big :(

    Loving your choice of throwback- I think mine is probably my leather trousers- wheeled out for EVERYTHING!

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  9. Oh soo cute dresses! Ilike them both! And you look very pretty

    http://kattisfaction.blogspot.com/

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