Simply Frock Porn

Always a pleasure, never a chore.  At least until I have to make a decision on one, then it all goes a little bit wrong.  Although at the end of the day it really is more of a luxury than a total necessity.  I do have a number of dresses that I could wear for sure this Spring/Summer and wear them I will.  But I now have about six Special Occasions, which, yes I could wear any of the dresses.  However, seeing as I had such a successful dress wearing season last year, I am hoping to be able to wear my old dresses during the day, lunch, evenings out - not Special Occasions.  For that, I reckon I can justify a new one.  Just one.  

As I mentioned the other day, I do not need new heels.  I have heels a plenty and I would rather make sure that I get a dress that fits a pair of shoes that I already have, as opposed to having to purchase another new pair (yes I did write that, my account hasn't been hacked) 

However the other factor and I KNOW I chunder on about this constantly but I want to get my money's worth out of this dress.  So yes, dress up, dress down is an absolute must.  Have to be able to wear for a lunch (admittedly a posh lunch as opposed to a McD's trip) and with heels for a party in the evening.  I will draw the line at Black Tie. 

Let's get going - I need to go through my old dress blogs and see what is a) still in stock and b) what I still like (yes I change my mind as often as I change my underwear in case you hadn't noticed by now) 

I will confess, starting with & Other Stories, that every time I've been in, I haven't been overly impressed with the quality of some of their products but I definitely plan on trying this when it's in stock.  Love the shape, love the print and handily I have located a "vintage" (ie 12 years old) pair of fuchsia stiletto courts from Zara in the loft.  Even if I buy this so I can wear them, it would be worth it, no?  Fingers crossed it's not totally pants fabric. 

Viscose Dress in grey colourway £45 from & Other Stories 

Spicetree Dress from Anthropologie £238   I found this the other day and put it on this post.  I'm not entirely sure I have any idea why now.  I think it reminded me of something, it definitely reminded me of something and I liked it, but hell knows what or why.  I wouldn't wear it with the necklace personally.




Mustard Mary Portas Twist Dress now £69.30 was £99  I love this colour - adore it with navy and simply love it with the red (and I don't even like red).  Super flattering style. 


Staying with plain - just add as much or as little embellishment as you want with this gorgeous dress that I have picked up time and time again in Jigsaw. 

Jigsaw Summer Rice Dress in Slate Blue £129  It really is the most beautiful fabric.  A lovely drape but slightly dressier than a usual jersey, I would think due to the silk content in it.  But hand wash, thanking you kindly. 






Now it's not a dress and to be honest I would really have to see how short it is as I am slightly scared of heels and shorts at the age of 41, if I'm frank.  But if they are not arse skimming and longer like they look in this photo, then I am loving this as an option for a dressy night out.  And during the day, on warmer days, how fabulous with flat sandals. 

AND all the dresses from Baukjen currently have 30% off with the code DRS3 (this does include playsuits and jumpsuits)  This is for 24 hours only so GO FORTH and buy now if you're thinking of a dress.  Free delivery and free returns so you've nothing to lose.

Baukjen Mia Jersey Playsuit in caviar black £95


Also loving the print dresses from Baukjen which again would look as great with heels as they would with flats for during the day.  

Don't forget these all have 30% off at the moment.

Malta Pink Snake Print Dress £129



Which also comes in blue £129 before discount 


Another snake print dress is the Venice Silk Dress £189  I actually think this would work really well with ankle boots as well.  Strappy sandals for the evening or nude killer courts.


However my favourite dresses which I have become totally obsessed with are the DVF Reina dresses.  

They're not cheap.  They are absolutely not.  But they are amazing quality, you can handwash them (I have a DVF Silk jersey one which I do) which makes them the easiest dresses for every day wear as well as special occasions.  I have one from 5 years ago that I still wear regularly. 

If a dress has super versatility then sometimes it's worth considering what one dress would cost that works for 4 occasions as opposed to buying 4 separate dresses.  (and if you still need further justification, just ask)

Reina dress navy with a cream blossom print £268



Reina Dress £292



But my ultimate fave has to be this Reina which is a scary £327 (ouch) 



And on that note, I should fess up and say, guess what I'm doing tomorrow.... Girlie trip to Bicester.  OVERNIGHT!   Woohooooo.  Which means there may be a glass or two of vino may be consumed at lunchtime which will mean the potential of tipsy shopping tomorrow afternoon.  Deadly, or what?  I shall be updating on Twitter if anyone is interested. 

Still lots of dress research to do - this is the tip of the dress iceberg of that I'm sure.  Anyone seen any that they can't live without on their travels? 

Finishing with outfits from the last couple of days.