Three Floor Lace Shirt Dress / Lux Coronette Lion Claw Necklace / Topshop Boutique Boots / Balenciaga City
I think wearing black lace must bring out my inner sullen goth girl, because I look seriously sulky & creepy in every single photo we took of this outfit! Though I guess the setting, crumbling walled garden, didn’t help much either…
This has got to be one of my favourite recent buys, it’s everything I loved rolled into one dress. I’ve mentioned before how much I love Three Floor, but had never got around to buying any pieces, so when I saw this & the jeweled collar D’vil shirt at 70% off in the BENGT sale, I had no excuse & I’ve barely taken it off since! Yeah, technically it’s a size too big, but I kinda like the slouchyness it gives it & I can always take it in a little.
I love dresses like this that are the perfect mixture between smart & casual, I could easily wear this out to a bar or dinner, but the military detailing & heavy, textured fabric mean that dressed down with tights & stompy boots it’s casual enough for day to day too. The delicate lace is such a nice contrast to the thick fabric & makes it much more interesting with the cutout sections, so here I’ve kept the accessorizing super simple, to really let the beautiful design & cut of the dress speak for it’s self.
Jamie says
Im a fan of those kind of dresses as well, double duty! Looks absolutely stunning on you x
Jenny says
You’re definitely rocking a gothic look with the derelict wall behind you! The dress is so beautiful, I can see it working in loads of different situations. You look lovely! x
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Gemma says
goth, maybe but the photos are still awesome.
ahhhh i want a black balenciaga bag.
i have a white city but i’ve sent it off to be repaired. 3 months later and i’m still waiting to get it back!
:(
FAIIINT says
Aw, no, that’s awful! :( I really love the white ones, but I’m too scared of getting them filthy, I’m too clumsy! I’ve had this black one for about 3 years now & it’s a little scuffed but still looks pretty good, definitely worth the investment. Hope you get yours back soon!
Carmen says
I love the lace detailing, the dress is absolutely gorgeous!!
Carmen Ri.
heather says
Love that this whole look and mood is a bit gothic. The lace on the dress is perfect added detail. There is something about lace and sheer panels that I just love. It adds a bit of sexiness without being to much.
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FAIIINT says
Totally agree, I’m not one for dressing overly sexy, but this kinda peakaboo detailing I just love! & no problem, it really is gorgeous, he’s very talented! :)
casper&pearl says
AMAZING outfit!
so glad I just stumbled across your blog!
lots of love from the c&p girls,
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xx
steph says
double duty dresses are the best.. i’d be more inclined to wear them with stompy boots like you have though, since i hardly ever dress up, but it’s nice to have the option! the cut is really flattering, and i love that the lace is so delicate at the back! these photos would look amazing in B&W too, love how the leaves on the wall kind of frame you up :)
FAIIINT says
Yeah, I’m the same, I can’t resist grunging something up by chucking a leather jacket over it or adding stompy boots even when I am going out somewhere nice! Yeah, when I ordered it I was unsure about keeping it but as soon as I felt the fabric & how fine the lace was I knew it was a keeper! I think it’ll be the first of many from that label, so many other things I want to buy already!
Lau says
Love the dress, and it’s like you said depending on how you style it is perfect for day and night! :)
Lau
Sonia says
Love this look, so 90’s androgyny! Black lace is very complimentary on you!
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Miranda says
I love the mix between military harshness of it, and the feminine lace ;) Good stuff!
XX,
Miranda
Maria says
I love the lace detailing on this, you look fab!
Maria xxx
Angharad Jones says
Great outfit, love the boots!
Jo says
Love this dress, the lace detailing is a really nice touch. You look amazing in these photos! :)
Jo. x
Nikki says
really love the dress!
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Manu Luize says
It really has a gothic feeling. But the photos are very nice!
Have a great day,
Manu Luize.
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emily viveur says
Love the dress! The style is perfect and the lace is beautiful, it gives the dress a romantic vibe.
Robyn says
Love your dress! The fabrics are gorgeous.
xx
Melissa Araujo says
Wearing black outfits def empower us! My mom’s biggest concern when I was a teen was if I was going to end up being a goth! Just cause I wanted (and still pretty much do) everything in black.
I love the location of this shoot, it feels a bit romantic against the black and it goes well with the lace;)
FAIIINT says
Yeah they do! Plus I love not having to faff around in the morning deciding what goes with what, when it’s all black I can just chuck anything on & it matches! ;)
Marlene says
You have such a striking face (just beautiful!) that you look nothing like the gothics I’ve always envisioned!
FAIIINT says
Aw, Marlene, I can’t say I agree but that is such a lovely thing to say! You’ve made my day! :)
Izzy says
haha I think wearing all black would bring out my inner goth too. I think your expression suits the outfit (and backdrop!) perfectly though and you don’t look too sullen- in fact your face is just gorgeous! really loving the lace detail.
June says
Loving those boots on you!! I’ve noticed that you love black and dark colors! I do too :)
Becky|lifestyleflash says
This is amazing, I’m particularly loving what you’ve been wearing recently – did you see we were on ASOS Fashion Finder’s top edit on Friday too?! :D