Ever since this dress arrived, I have been dying to share it on the blog. This is a home run dress. The fit is quite flattering without revealing too much. The sleeves, though. Those sleeves. I was immediately drawn to the bell sleeve and feel like royalty with them!
With the holidays around the corner, I always like to have a few outfits ready in my closet to go for parties. This dress would be great for going out with friends and could work for Thanksgiving with some booties and is, of course, perfect for holiday parties.
I’m partnering with Nordstrom for this post, which is where I do most of my online shopping. With a ton of brands at every price point, it’s hard to order just one thing! And the free shipping and free returns seal the deal– always helpful when ordering different sizes to try on at home.
Now that you’ve seen the dress? The best part is that it’s under $70!!!
I wasn’t sure what to do for shoes, and then I stumbled on these Sam Edelman heels. They’re also well-priced at under $120, but I was shocked at how comfortable they were. I’ve been wearing Sam Edelman flats for a while now, and the heels have the same cushion insert, which makes for easy walking! (Also great for holiday parties where you know there will be a lot of standing!) I may just have to get the navy pair as well.
Isn’t the back fun? I wore my hair down, but I think an updo with this back would elevate the dress even more for dressier occasions.
And tassel earrings to completely the look!
Bell Sleeve Dress // D’Orsay Pumps // Fringe Earrings // Handbag (c/o Kate Spade) // Similar Necklace
Thank you Nordstrom for sponsoring this post!
Bell sleeves are so fun! I especially love the ones that start up at the elbow 😀 This season I’ve really been loving hues of green; I add a forest green pinafore to my wardrobe! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey’s
Agreed with the green! I’ve been buying so much of it recently!
What a gorgeous look girl!!
That dress is gorgeous and I also love the price tag! The bell sleeves add a very unique touch, and I love the cut out in the back.
-Helen
http://www.sweethelengrace.com
This outfit is perfect, that green is so great on you! And Sam Edelman has never disappointed 🙂
This is one of my favorite outfits that you’ve ever posted; it’s funny that you said the sleeves make you feel like royalty, because I think that you look so similar to Kate Middleton in this dress!
Tori A. from Prep For A Day
Beautiful dress! Wish it came in black! Would be stunning.
xo elle // https://splashofpreppy.com
Beautiful ensemble!
This is exactly what I have been wanting for my NYC trip in December! I have several formal/dressy events while I am there and this dress is perfect! Do you have any other suggestions for dressy NYC looks for colder months?
-Taylor (www.livingtaylored.com)
So gorgeous my love! I LOVE this dress on you!
Just ordered this dress, I’m obsessed! It’s perfect for Thanksgiving and the holidays.
Your hair is gorgeous! I liked hearing your last post about coming into your own with your hair and then seeing how you leave it natural with gray hairs showing here is great. I’m 27 and getting gray hairs too!
Haha! I normally don’t part my hair that way but I think it got crazy from wind or something! I like the gray hair though 😊
OBSESSED with this dress! A must have for sure!
That dress looks so good on you! I’m so tempted to buy it for myself! I love everything about it! The sleeves, the back, and the color is perfection!
xoxo,
Abigail
http://www.belleofthebrier.com/
Okay… I’m completely obsessed with this outfit! From the actual dress to the bag, shoes, earrings, I need this whole look!
Kendal // Life With Kendal
STUNNER
Beautiful dress! I am always drawn to anything with bell sleeves…they add the prettiest touch!
XO Lauren
http://www.loveandlauren.com
The color of that dress is so perfect for the holidays and I love the bell selves!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com
This dress, the color, its all so beautiful! Serious Gossip Girl Christmas vibes! Love it Carly!
This dress is so flattering on you! You look amazing, girl!
xxoo
Mary
This dress is stunning I love the sleeves and the opening in the back is amazing!
Kelsey | petiteinherpearls.blogspot.com
That dress looks stunning on you, Carly! Love the mary janes with it too!
Love this dress on you Carly – bell sleeves can be so tricky to pull off but this one is perfect – super flattering, too! You look amazing. x
What size did you order??
XS
This dress is gorgeous on you!! I have a question! How is the sizing? Does it fit true to size? I usually wear a size 2/a small in dresses so I was thinking of getting a small. Any advice you have would be appreciated! Thanks!
I think a small would fit well, but if you’re larger in the chest than your bottom half, I would size up!
Awesome, thank you 🙂
This color looks gorgeous on you, Carly! Definitely a perfect look for the holidays!
xoxo,
Katie
chicincarolina.blogspot.com
one of your best looks ever on the blog!
I LOVE this dress and bought it immediately. It is perfect for so many occasions.