This maxi dress flirts with that summer-to-fall line.
September may mark the coming of fall, but it’s still going to feel like summer through the end of September (at least here in KC). Enter this navy polka dot maxi dress– it achieves the outfitting goal of staying cool and gently leaning into the idea that fall is around the corner. (Get it here before it sells out!) I love the Bardot shoulder and the thigh slit; those elements really add some sex appeal to a normally very cutesy print.
I also worked in some leather goods to toughen up the maxi dress: a much-loved belt and a new pair of leather sandals I scored on sale a few weeks back (still in stock here and here). The final look comes together as a great end-of-summer outfit with enough edge to keep me interested.
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I love that the navy here really scoots this dress into fall territory– just think about how different a seasonal vibe it would give off it it were, let’s say, pink? Or lavender? Definite spring vibes with that color choice; the navy stretches its wearability into the early fall.
And while the bare shoulder and high slit factor rule this maxi dress out for the office, I think this dress is a killer choice for an early fall wedding (just throw a jacket over the top). Flats keep it from being too overtly sexy here, but if you wanted to play that factor up you could wear a strappy + heeled sandal (or something of the lace-up variety to really get ‘er done). I also think a pair of white canvas sneakers and a jean jacket would inch this maxi dress more toward Girl Next Door territory if you wanted to play it down.
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Ooh, I love this. You’re right that Summer extends through September. It’s why I do most of my vacation-travelling this month. This dress is so appealing and can suit many occasions.
I’m definitely in the mood for fall weather, but KC is still so warm!
This dress has a very cool design and cut :-*
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Love this print and color on you, girl! Such a gorgeous dress.
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This is such a gorgeous dress on you Ashley. Have a great day hun. Gemma x
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This is such a cute polka dot maxi dress! It suits you perfectly!
I would love a dress like this, however being less than average height probably a shorter version or mid-length 😉
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Love this dress on you! Stunning pictures.
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I love this maxi dress with polka dot. You look beautiful
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great post dear 🙂 like it!
have a nice day,
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So beautiful!
Have a nice evening!
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Wow! You look so cute dear <33 lovely dress 🙂
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As always, this is gorgeous Ashley!! 🙂 I love the way you paired the belt. I’ve been so obsessed with Maxis lately.
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I love the slit on this dress and the little ruffled sleeves are so cute! The navy polka dots is definitely a fall print and I love it all together!
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I love how you styled this dress Ashley, with the belt to cinch the waist area and add a lil something to a classy (but sexy) dress! Happy week, gorgeous!
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I love the sleeves on your dress babe! its so freakin cute!!
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Looking cute as a button! I love your dress hun xx
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oh wow… love love love this look!
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I need this polka dot maxi, it’s perfect for the last few days of summer. The slits are crazy sexy, looking good Ashley.
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Love this style too Ashley! I am sucked into dresses with the bardot style. Love the belt with this look!
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jess xx
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I fell in love with this dress the moment I saw it on your IG feed. Love polka and navy, and seeing them both in one piece, I can’t help but gush!
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Lovely dress. 🙂
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I loved this post, and it is very useful in terms of fashion, thanks for sharing.
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What a fabulous look you got there dear! I love the off-shoulder style, and that sexy slit.
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I’m LOVING polkadots at the moment – it reminds me of Princess Diana’s style. So chic.
Love how you styled this look. Hope you have a fabulous start to Fall!
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This navy polka dot dress is the perfect summer, and date time dress! I love how cute it is xx
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