Red isn’t a color that I’m drawn to. It’s not one that I wear often. I always had this idea in my head that blondes don’t look good in red. But when I tried on this red floral faux wrap dress (currently on sale for $49 with code SHOPTOIT) at J.Crew last week, my mind was changed.
I was shopping with a friend, picking up my usual blue and white options when she said, “You always wear navy, just try this one!” I tried it on just to appease her but was pleasantly surprised at how much I loved it. So much so that I wore it out of the store. Yes, I’m five.
After I took these photos I went to Whole Foods and two people stopped me in the aisles to tell me they liked the dress. Then the woman checking me out told me that I didn’t look old enough to have kids. Ha! She must have been 22. And blind?
Or the dress has magical powers… Magical powers to turn me into the dancing lady emoji. I had to take the picture, obviously.
Not only is the color fun and different me, but the cut is insanely flattering. I put it on and felt 10 pounds lighter instantly. The cut has a slimming effect and it’s not a real wrap dress so all it takes is a zip up the back to feel so fancy.
For anyone who isn’t into the red, it also comes in navy and white (on sale for $49) and a pretty turquoise color.
Have a great Monday and wear something out of your comfort zone this week. It can really change your whole vibe for a day!
J.Crew Dress (on sale with code SHOPTOIT)/ J. Crew Hoop Earrings / Lisi Lerch Clutch c/o / Jack Rogers Sandals
J.Crew Dress / J. Crew Hoop Earrings / Lisi Lerch Clutch c/o / Jack Rogers Sandals
Photos by Julia D’Agostino.
This dress looks beautiful on you! I love the red with the white print. It looks like one I just saw a picture of Pippa Middleton wearing (just shorter). And faux wrap dresses are so great, I love that they mix the flattering cut with none of the wardrobe malfunction!
xAllie
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Thanks Allie! Gave you a shout out on my stories today because you’re so amazing at always commenting first. It’s a true skill 🙂
The red is a surprise to see but it does look fantastic! I don’t have blonde hair but I feel the same way about red and my light brown hair
Maybe it will surprise you too! I love red on light brunettes personally 🙂
Such a fun cute dress for summer! I need to order all these dresses from JCrew ASAP
They’re so good! I think I’m getting another one… The navy, shocker!
Love it! For some reason I only wear red in the summer. I looove wearing red, white and blue together and I feel like I can only pull it off in the warmer months.
I have this same dress and love it! I have completely opposite coloring from you but had the same experience – people stopping me to tell me how much they like it!
It’s definitely a winner! I think it would actually be great for literally any skin and hair tone now that I think about it.
What size did you get?
Mine is a size 2. It ran a little big, usually I’m a 4!
Wearing this dress for the first time today and the little hook in the front keeps coming undone. Did you have the same problem?
No not at all! I’d bring it back to J.Crew and have them replace it (or email customer service if you bought it online).