Jersey Dressing

19 September 2014 Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK

I have always been the girl who wears dresses, from day one - I've just loved them. In primary school I would wear dresses throughout the winter even though it's much more logical to wear trousers when you live in the North of England. I think my love from dresses stems from me usually being able to find trousers that are long enough to fit me, as I have very long legs; usually the long-length trousers available in stores are too short. Dresses on the other hand, are very different. With most, there's no height and limb length restriction. I can wear lots of dresses without worrying about them looking strange because they don't fit right. This doesn't apply to maxi dresses and skirts but that's a different story altogether. As I grew up, I began to favourite the fit-n-flare or skater style of dress because I found it most flattering for my body shape and they're comfortable for me to wear. I'm lucky to have a fashion designer for a mother, so a lot of dresses can be made specifically for me and they're one of a kind, but if there wasn't much time on our hands, I always resorted to dresses made out of jersey, one of my favourite fabrics. Jersey is a really soft knit fabric with stretch in and in many cases can be quite lighweight. This dress I'm wearing today is from Topshop, and although it's a drop-waist dress which I wouldn't usually go for, the fabric is just so comfortable and flexible I just couldn't resist. Most dresses today are made out of jersey for it's elasticity and durability, but I like that it comes in so many different colours and styles because it's a knit fabric, and I head straight to the jersey section every time we visit a fabric store. 
Dress - Topshop
Coat - Dorothy Perkins
Bag - TK Maxx
Shoes - Schuh

31 comments

  1. It seems a great and fantastic look !!! these gorgeous
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  2. like that blue coat and u look prettyyy boo!

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  3. Love the dress, it looks great with the coat!
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  4. Really nice Look

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  5. So cute! Love that dress!

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  6. Beautiful! Perfect casual go to school outfit! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Nice coat, love the colour!

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  8. Cute casual outfit :)

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  9. Love this cute and casual look!

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  10. Cute look :)


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  11. great outfit, love the dress and the colour of the outfit

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  12. great post! love ur dress and ur coat! <3

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  13. I love the coat! Actually, I love everything! Btw, I followed you and thanks for your comment on my blog. Always keep in touch! xoxo!

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  14. This outfit looks cool! ;)
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  15. Nice! Look like you are ready for Autumn!

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  16. nice outfit! I really like your coat!

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  17. Love the blue coat, and love the artwork in your room!

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  18. Such a sweet idea to wear the striped dress with the blue coat!

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  19. lovely coat! what a colour xx

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  20. Lovely coat and casual look...I follow you dear!!!
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  21. OMG you look absolutely gorrrrrgeous!!!

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  22. Gorgeous! That coat is such a lush colour :)

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  23. Nice look! I like it

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  24. gorgeous!!! i love the color of that coat! :D

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  25. This is such a gorgeous outfit! I especially love the dress :)
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  26. Great blue coat.

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