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John Rutledge House on Broad Street with the coolest checkered sidewalk

Bright pink house on Water Street between Church St & E Battery St

Yellow & green house on Church Street just north of Stolls Alley

Moody charcoal house on Elliott St

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My favorite blue house on the corner of Tradd Street & East Bay

Meeting Street between Water St & S Battery St (more on this street later 😍)

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My picks at The Sono Collection for the boldest, brightest, most colorful Spring items are definitely H&M, Zara and Bloomingdales! Each of them offer great items at all price points that will get your wardrobe ready for Spring (and even Summer)!

Next time you’re visiting The Sono Collection take a walk around to get inspired before you start shopping, you won’t be disappointed!

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6 @dineatlenoir Dirty Martini with Pimento Cheese Stuffed Olives
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Fashion, Summer · August 25, 2017

The Dress You Won’t Regret Buying at the End of the Summer

Billabong Dreamy Garden Slip Dress Brixton Joanna Straw Hat Nyack NY Jackie Giardina Living After Midnite Style Blogger

Full Disclosure: Me and my pear shaped body were never fans of the slip dress. I think it dates back to the late 90s, I was in middle school and slip dresses were ALL the rage (along with chokers and baby tees…especially all 3 worn together) but I was a curvy 11 year old and could barely find jeans that fit properly. It’s safe to say me and ALL the trendy things weren’t friends.

Fast forward 15+ years and here I am trying to convince you that a slip dress is THE dress you won’t regret buying at the end of the summer.

The Dress You Won't Regret Buying at the End of the Summer Billabong Dreamy Garden Dress
Billabong Dreamy Garden Slip Dress Brixton Joanna Straw Hat Nyack NY Jackie Giardina Living After Midnite Style Blogger
Billabong Dreamy Garden Slip Dress Brixton Joanna Straw Hat Nyack NY Jackie Giardina Living After Midnite Style Blogger

Let’s just say slip dresses have changed a lot in the past decade or so. I’m all about the lower hemline (I’m so into midi length dresses right now), the deeper neckline (and back on this one), the high slit AND the ability to belt it, which makes this dress fit my body perfectly!!

This slip dress is particular is one of my favorite purchases this summer! You all know that I’m a huge fan of florals all year round, but dark moody florals in fall are on the top of my list of favorite seasonal prints. I’m actually not sure there could be a more perfect dress to buy in August!

The Dress You Won't Regret Buying at the End of the Summer Billabong Dreamy Garden Dress
Billabong Dreamy Garden Slip Dress Brown Lace Up Sandals Nyack NY Jackie Giardina Living After Midnite Style Blogger
Billabong Dreamy Garden Slip Dress Brixton Joanna Straw Hat Nyack NY Jackie Giardina Living After Midnite Style Blogger
Billabong Dreamy Garden Slip Dress Brixton Joanna Straw Hat Nyack NY Jackie Giardina Living After Midnite Style Blogger

You can wear slip dresses now in the heat and humidity with sandals and a straw boater hat like I am here, but you can also perfectly transition your newly acquired slip dress for cooler weather in September and October with booties and a chunky sweater. You can even transition a slip dress for winter with some wool tights and over the knee suede boots. To say the styling options are endless is an understatement.

I can guarantee this won’t be the last time you’ll see this dress this year and if you pick up one for your closet I guarantee it will instantly become the dress you won’t regret buying at the end of the summer because there are SO many ways to wear it into Fall and Winter and even into Spring! I’ll even go as far as saying slip dresses are NOT a trend they are a staple, one you should definitely put on your wishlist!

Here are the slip dresses on my wishlist right now (gimme all the velvet & silk!):

Billabong Dreamy Garden Slip Dress Brixton Joanna Straw Hat Nyack NY Jackie Giardina Living After Midnite Style Blogger

Brixton ‘Joanna’ Straw Hat from Nordstrom (size down, I’m wearing a small!) | Billabong Dreamy Garden Slip Dress (only $49!) | Galian Tassel Crossbody (c/o) | Lace Up Sandals

Photos: Lisa Schiller

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Comments

  1. Adaleta says

    August 25, 2017 at 11:09 am

    That is such a great dress, I love it!

    Reply
  2. Ashley Zeal says

    August 25, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    I need that dress!

    Reply
  3. Ashley DTKAustin says

    August 25, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    I’m in love with this gorgeous dress! The print and colors are so beautiful!!

    Reply
  4. Megan at Lush to Blush says

    August 25, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    This dress looks amazing on you! I love how you belted it. Super cute!

    Reply
  5. Anna English says

    August 25, 2017 at 6:10 pm

    What a pretty floral print girl!

    Reply
  6. Alex says

    August 25, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    Perfect dress for the transition too! I have those sandals and hat, worn them all summer!

    Reply
  7. Courtney Andrews says

    August 25, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    This dress is so pretty! I love the floral pattern and I can definitely see it transitioning well into Fall with a cozy cardigan and ankle boots.

    Reply
  8. Regine Karpel says

    August 25, 2017 at 10:12 pm

    Great hat.
    http://www.rsrue.blogspot.com

    Reply
  9. Liz says

    August 26, 2017 at 2:23 pm

    This is the most gorgeous summer outfit!

    Liz
    http://Www.lizzieinlace.com

    Reply
  10. Lindsay says

    August 27, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    I think you and I have similar shapes and I definitely think I want to try a slip dress now! So cute

    Reply
  11. angelle Marix says

    August 27, 2017 at 1:54 pm

    Beautiful!!! Love that floral dress and hat!!

    xoxo,
    Angelle
    http://www.dashingdarlin.com

    Reply
  12. Sara says

    August 27, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    I love wearing my florals into Fall by adding cognac accessories and easy layers like a denim jacket or duster cardigan!

    xo, Sara

    Reply
  13. Azanique says

    August 27, 2017 at 2:34 pm

    This dress is so gorgeous! Perfect to transition to fall <3

    – xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com

    Reply
  14. Mary says

    August 27, 2017 at 3:46 pm

    such a cute dress, i love the darker print!
    http://www.layersofchic.com

    Reply
  15. Kimberly Smith says

    August 27, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    I love a good slip dress & I can totally see this transitioning into fall with a cardigan sweater & booties – so cute!

    Reply
  16. Annie says

    August 27, 2017 at 5:44 pm

    The print on this dress is so gorgeous! I love how you styled it!

    Reply
  17. Sarah K Tripp says

    August 27, 2017 at 9:37 pm

    This dress will look so cute with a slouchy cardi for fall!

    Reply
  18. Caitlin Patton says

    August 27, 2017 at 10:43 pm

    This will transition so well into fall! I love the colors!

    Reply
  19. Carolina Hellal says

    August 28, 2017 at 3:04 am

    Ah this dress is beyond! loved all the accessories too!!

    Reply
  20. Jessica says

    August 28, 2017 at 9:39 am

    That floral print is so pretty!
    xo Jessica
    http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com

    Reply
  21. arin says

    August 28, 2017 at 9:55 am

    love this floral dress on you! can’t believe summer is about over!

    Reply
  22. ashley houston says

    August 28, 2017 at 10:44 am

    It looks so light and comfy! Def a need

    Reply
  23. Kendra says

    August 28, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    I love your dress..but totally digging that purse girl!!

    Reply
  24. Amy Phil says

    August 30, 2017 at 4:50 am

    You looks so pretty.The floral dress is so elegant,love it!

    Reply

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Pretty window boxes on West Street

Gorgeous iron gates on Legare Street

John Rutledge House on Broad Street with the coolest checkered sidewalk

Bright pink house on Water Street between Church St & E Battery St

Yellow & green house on Church Street just north of Stolls Alley

Moody charcoal house on Elliott St

Anson St between Society & Wentworth

My favorite blue house on the corner of Tradd Street & East Bay

Meeting Street between Water St & S Battery St (more on this street later 😍)

I’ll eventually make this into a more detailed blog post, but wanted to get it  out there because I always get asked where specific houses are!

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Today I’m drawing inspiration from all the amazi Today I’m drawing inspiration from all the amazing bold, bright and colorful art installations around @shopthesonocollection and letting them guide my Spring shopping picks!

Spring 2023 is FILLED with bold, bright and colorful pieces so it wasn’t hard, the only hard part was not taking home every single thing I tried on.

My picks at The Sono Collection for the boldest, brightest, most colorful Spring items are definitely H&M, Zara and Bloomingdales! Each of them offer great items at all price points that will get your wardrobe ready for Spring (and even Summer)!

Next time you’re visiting The Sono Collection take a walk around to get inspired before you start shopping, you won’t be disappointed!

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Duvian Montoya “Tropical Pelicans Over Tiger Humpback” @duvianmontoya
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9 @basic_kitchen 🍊Spritz
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