it's here, it's here!

My Rodarte for Target dress ("the Dress") arrived in the mail this morning, all the way from California. I was so excited when I saw it in the mailbox, I may have actually squealed a little. It is such a beautiful dress, these photos really don't do it justice (the gorgeous blush/nude shade doesn't really translate so well on digital film).

I took the Dress on a nice little outing to have lunch with my good friend W (and baby Z). I was concerned I might look overdressed, but paired with black opaques and a pair of nude flats I think the Dress did quite nicely for a lunch date with a girlfriend. I imagine pairing it with killer black patent heels for a more dressy look.

I think I could probably have afforded to go down a size, and bought the XS instead of the S, but I thought it best to err on the side of caution, especially as I had never tried any of this line of clothing on. Buying online can be so difficult! I think it fits fairly well and looks okay, albeit quite loose in the bodice - I might have it taken in if it annoys me too much. Otherwise, it's just perfect! (EDIT: I have just realised that the reason the bodice looks so loose is because of my atrocious posture in these photos! I went and stood in front of the mirror and stood up tall and straight and it looked MUCH better. Problem solved!)

The tulle over-skirt is so light and delicate and gorgeous - I will have to make sure to keep well away from the cats when I am wearing this!

The Dress makes me feel like a ballerina...

♥ Rodarte for Target dress

♥ Tony Bianco flats

♥ Bow headband from Diva