My closet is 60% navy and white dresses. I just can’t get enough of them. But I know that I always feel my best whenever I’m wearing them, so I justify the absurd quantity of them.
I’m also always on the hunt for great dresses that are easy to travel with. I look for material that won’t wrinkle, styles that allow for a second scoop of ice cream, and a color that won’t appear dirty after a full day’s wear. Bonus points if I can wear it from breakfast to dinner through all kinds of activities. This one felt like a no-brainer when I saw it in the store.
I almost changed my earrings at the last minute; I’m so glad that I didn’t though! I way prefer to keep simple jewelry, but for this dress, I thought it’d be fun to incorporate pops of red with my lips and my earrings.
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about which red lipsticks I’ve been wearing. In these photos, I’m wearing Bobbi Brown Red Carpet. That’s the one I use the most I think, at least during the summer since it’s a little bit of a brighter red.
Photos by Dave Sarazen
Eyelet Dress (on major sale) // Flats // Earrings (c/o) // Lipstick // Similar Handbag
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Navy and white is always a justifiable colour combo – my closet is basically 70% in these colours as well!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
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Your dress is really cute and I love the lighthouse in the background!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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Your dress is wonderful Carly! I absolutely love the pattern on it!
I hope you’re having a great Wednesday,
Michael
https://www.mileinmyglasses.co.uk
The earrings are super cute! Of course, the colour is festive, but I’m also loving how they’re like fireworks! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey’s
I absolutely love that dress! It really is perfect for all kinds of summer activities. I am the same way and try to find pieces that are versatile, comfortable and travel well.
Taylor | http://www.livingtaylored.com
Such a cute summer look!
Lauren
This dress is beautiful! I especially love that it’s a little bit longer– I always feel like a hemline below the knee is best for when you’re going to be doing a wide variety of activities. I don’t want to worry about accidentally showing a little too much when I’m traveling and exploring! I just bought the “Cooperative Emilia Linen Button-Down Midi Dress” from Urban Outfitters (my first purchase from that store, I was shocked to find such a ladylike dress there!) and it’s a similar length, just in case anyone else is looking for long dresses 🙂
Alex // preppybeancounter.blogspot.com
I adore navy and white dresses! Even if they’re printed, they kind of feel like a neutral so they look good with all sorts of other colors. You look super cute!
Briana | youngsophisticate.com
Such a cute look. Those red earrings make the outfit! Adore the lighthouse in the back! <3 <3 . I'd love to visit Nantucket one day.
Katie | http://www.katieskronicles.org
Katie, let’s do it!
That dress is so pretty! Plus, I completely understand your love for navy and white dresses, they are so classic and you can never go wrong!
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I’m also a sucker for navy – I don’t even own anything black, navy is my neutral!
Also, all of your Nantucket posts are giving me the serious kick in the butt I needed to start saving and getting serious about planning a trip there. I’d love to see a travel guide with your best tips for finding a great place to stay, as well as a list of must-do/must see for first timers!
Hope you had a great Independence Day!
This dress looks gorgeous on you, Carly! I love the navy and the pops of red are so cute!
xoxo,
Katie
chicincarolina.blogspot.com
Fabrics that don’t wrinkle are so important when traveling! I hate it when I get to a place and the outfit looks a mess after I spent a long time ironing it…
I’m glad you didn’t change your earrings. I love small jewelry too but sometimes a pop of color makes a big difference 🙂
Love your dress! Beautiful photos!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com
This dress is gorgeous I love it.
Xo, Kelsey | http://www.petiteinherpearls.com
Love the dress and the shoes!! It looks really nice on you x
That bag is irresistible! And looks great with navy and white – my favorite combo, too. Most people have an abundance of black in their closet but mine is overflowing with navy!
I’m so in love with eyelet at the moment! I live in New Zealand and it can be hard to find pieces like this here! I’d love to see a shopping guide from a website that ships internationally (like Asos maybe?) that reflects your style. It can be hard when stores don’t ship (or charge an arm and a leg) to ship to us. I love your style <3
This dress to too cute. I hope I can get it while it’s on sale. It seems like it’d be a good dress to have for summers to come. Hope you have a fantastic time in Nantucket! I love navy dresses too and black ones! I just came across this black and white one and I think it’d be perfection on you!
https://m.shopbop.com/tie-back-full-sleeveless-dress/vp/v=1/1534182384.htm?folderID=13355&fm=other-shopbysize&os=false&colorId=74509
Take care!
Xo-Mary
I love the dress! The pop of red on your lip is a stunning color. 🙂