I bought this dress on a complete whim. It was the result of one particularly late night “window” shopping session. While not the cheapest dress ever, it will absolutely be in heavy rotation this summer for me. It pairs well with sandals, espadrilles, and even wedges.
The bow around the waist ensures that you can get a custom fit too. And… the straps are removable! It looks extra cute as a strapless dress, but I forgot a strapless bra (I actually use these genius things), so I kept the straps on.
Honestly, it’s a no-fuss dress you can throw on for anything (from a backyard barbecue to an al fresco dinner date) and look completely put together.
A rainstorm was lingering around us while we explored and we didn’t get to spend nearly enough time at the beach. I’m dreaming of it though and hoping a return visit is sooner rather than later!
There’s a small protected cove on the beach where the water is extra calm, a touch warmer, and just crystal clear. When we walked up, Carter and I were in awe of how gorgeous it was. No one was there, too, which made it feel extra magical.
Photos by Carter Fish
Striped Dress // Straw Hat (c/o) // Clutch (only $35) // Lip Color: Red Carpet // Similar Necklace // Similar Bracelet
Ugh, can I have a photographer as pro as yours? The dress looks great on you!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
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That last pic of you sat on the outcrop looks straight out of the National Geographic! I’ve never considered Bermuda as a holiday destination before but it sounds wonderfully appealing. Especially right now as I’m delaying moving my butt out of bed and going out to work in moody weathered Manchester. Have you ever been to Costa Rica? I think it might be somewhere you’d enjoy.
These are SO gorgeous! I love this dress. Stripes, navy + white, and a bow! Who could ask for anything more?
xoxo,
Catherine
Classic Catherine
That last photo! Perfection!
Horsehoe bay is one of my favorites! So gorgeous!
Xo, ELizabeth
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The beach is so pretty.
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Love this dress! Such a perfect style for summer. I have been searching for a great blue and white dress and this is definitely a contender!
Taylor | http://www.livingtaylored.com
I love the flare of the dress at the bottom, and I love the flat neckline! How cute that you have a matching hat 🙂 Also, that last photo is stunning!! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey’s
Beautiful photos. The sparkling water is such a great backdrop!
Briana
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That dress is adorable! I’m loving all of your photos from Bermuda!
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So lovely! I really need to plan a trip there!
These pictures are seriously amazing! Loving that dress, it’s making me want to go back on another tropical trip, and I just got home last week!
Olivia | PrepEssentials
Beautiful photos! I have cruised to Bermuda several times and I miss it so much!
This dress is absolutely gorgeous and I am so jealous of your trip. It is currently a blizzard here in New York and I really wish I was in Bermuda.
Xo, Kelsey | petiteinherpearls.blogspot.com
That beach is absolutely gorgeous!! That dress looks awesome on you too 🙂
Kendal // Life With Kendal
This beach is SO gorgeous, and so are these photos! I’m totally in love with that dress. You can never go wrong with stripes and a bow! 🙂 xo Devon Seventeen Dresses
Lovely photos!!!! -Katie
Gorgeous photos! Looks like an amazing trip!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
These pictures are tempting me to escape this blizzard and book a trip to Bermuda right now!
Okay, you have GOT to frame that last photo! It’s perfection!
The dress is so pretty, Carly! Totally worth the splurge 😉
That is the perfect spring dress! The length, the stripes, the cut, the way it matches the hat, honestly it’s so lovely
– Natalie
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I visited Bermuda back in high school, and your blog posts are making me want to return so badly!!
xoxo A
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Ok, this location is just insane! Gorgeous dress & accessories.
Xx Taylor
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I love this dress on you! It’s such a versatile summer dress. Your recent blog posts have me itching to go to Bermuda too! It’s so, so pretty!
Caitlin | http://sunnystyleblog.com/
carly, these photos are amazing!! especially love that last one of you sitting on the rock!
These photos are so wonderful, even if it wasn’t the best weather! What SPF would you recommend for fair skin, even in the off season?
Amy
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Oh my goodness Carly, this dress looks gorgeous on you! I love the color and, of course, the stripes!
xoxo,
Katie
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Carly, this dress looks gorgeous on you! I love the color and, I m a fan of the stripes! I will love to buy this dress but the link doesn’t work.
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