Sleeves in late July? Not normally.
But I’ll make an exception for this dress.
When Swell sent me this dark floral number, the boho vibe caused me to immediately picture wearing it with tall leather boots usually reserved for fall. Brigitte Bardot in the ‘burbs, or something like that.
The dress is so light + airy, the sleeves didn’t weigh me down a bit. The boots help balance the high hemline, although you could easily wear this piece with gladiator flats or sandals.
A boho outfit called for boho hair– enter my super full beach waves.
Dress c/o Swell // Michael Kors boots (similar here and here) // Old Navy bangles (similar here) Dress c/o Swell // Michael Kors boots (similar here and here) // Old Navy bangles (similar here) Dress c/o Swell // Michael Kors boots (similar here and here) // Old Navy bangles (similar here) Dress c/o Swell // Michael Kors boots (similar here and here) // Old Navy bangles (similar here) Dress c/o Swell // Michael Kors boots (similar here and here) Dress c/o Swell // Michael Kors boots (similar here and here) // Old Navy bangles (similar here) Dress c/o Swell // Michael Kors boots (similar here and here) // Old Navy bangles (similar here)
Since the dress is a darker floral, this will totally work come fall with leggings + short moto boots and a leather jacket thrown over the top. I love transitional pieces; they stretch the closet.
Happy end of July, internet pals. (Seriously, WHERE is summer going?!)
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Great post, Ashley!
This is a great dress that not only works for summer, but spring and fall too! I love your idea of putting it with a leather jacket! I hope we see it again in the fall on the blog. 🙂
Too cool! You look so pretty!
Looking gorgeous and very Boho, Ashley! I love this look on you! You are ready for a festival, for sure!
I love this dress! Swell has some really cool things right now- I love their dress section! Thanks for sharing!
Obsessed with those boots! OMG!
I am literally looking at a long-sleeve romper right now and you have convinced me I have to get it!
I love your boots! Cute dress too!
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You look beautiful as always!
I love this mini dress!
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These are amazing shoes! I love that color- really rich and pretty!
You look stunning, my goodness! That dress is stunning.
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Gorgeous dress! You see a lot of white-based floral prints this time of year, but I really like this black-based print. Will be awesome in the fall, too! Great idea!
Cool dress and boots!
What an amazing dress!!!! It’s so perfect with your boots! Such a pretty outfit.
xo,
Angela
Girl, you are totally owning the boho look! You look perfect!
Looking good, lady!
Too pretty! I love the boots and the short dress. The sleeves help balance it, too. What an awesome 60’s vibe this outfit has- I could totally picture Brigitte Bardot wearing it, too!
Wonderful dress!!!!
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Absolutely beautiful! Love the print and the fit.
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Your dress is adorable!!!
I love it
Kisses
Maggie D.
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Amazing floral print! Beautiful look! 🙂
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Jess
Wonderful look! So boho!
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Very boho chic…love the boots with the floral dress. Love it!
you are the prettiest smile! i love the boots with this
love that dress- from now on, yes to sleeves in july!
I am loving this look! That dress is perfect! Such a great look for this upcoming fall!
xo,
Jacqueline
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I love the 70s vibe to this dress! It’s so adorable with those boots!
love love loveee this dress! dark florals are my jam. this looks so breezy and light too — but i can still see it being worn in the cooler months all layered up.
xo,
gabby
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Let’s not talk about how fast the sumer is going {sigh}. Love this dress! It has such a retro vibe and you styled it perfectly (as usual). This will also be so perfect for the fall!
Marianne
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I love. love. love this dress. It’s SO perfect for summer and fall (and winter. and spring). The sleeves on this dress are amazing.
Those boots are insane, I’m going to try to find boots like those for fall! Love the outfit, it’s such a good transition outfit. 🙂
xx Alyson
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Your hair is so beautiful! And I love this dress, so bright and fun. Perfect for summer!
I not only love your outfit, but I love your hair, too.
I think we have very similar styles!
xx
Oh my gosh, so in love with this outfit and your boots are so perfect!
xx 365hangers
I happen to love dresses with sleeves – so underrated! I’m sure this dress will be great to style through the fall.
Cute dress!
xo, Ainslee
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you are so beautiful! Really nice combo of dress and boots! Just awesome!
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Look at you busting out the thigh high boots already! LOVE it! You are too cute girl!
<3, Pamela
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love the modern take on a retro vibe. you’re gorgeous! happy weekend, doll!
Love this dress paired with boots! It will transition into fall beautifully.
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You are a total boho babe goddess! I love the dark florals on you + how easily you’ll be able to take this into the fall.
xoxo, lauren
Adorable colors and print, love how you blended with those flowers behind you 😉 xo
You’ve got a definite 60’s/70’s vibe going on here and I LOVE it! Hottie!
beautiful dress
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This dress is fabulous
I can smell the pumpkin lattes just looking at it
Brett
So pretty!! I love this dress!
You look amazing!! The dress definitely calls for some dark leather boots. Have a great weekend!!
XO,
Shirley
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Orange is the color of the season. Cute dress, love the florals. THe boots do look great with it! have a nice weekend,
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Love both the dress and the boots. Both are fabulous!
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