A pretty, shimmery babydoll dress for the May issue of KC Homes & Style.
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It’s really been babydoll dress season around here lately, am I right? I’m not complaining, it’s a fun trend after what felt like the longest winter ever. For the May issue of KC Homes & Style, I took this trend to the shimmery max in a pretty apricot floral dress complete with mega balloon sleeves. (Because a little drama is really never enough drama when it comes to fashion.)
Remember those orange heels with the translucent straps from last week’s post? Well, meet their neutral cousin. Now these are truly illusion stilettos! This shoe is just a half-inch shorter than their orange counterparts, but you get every bit of the leg-lengthening effect thanks to those clear straps. Major moment!
I’ve been wearing a set of gold chain necklaces recently and am really loving the 80s-adjacent vibe they bring to a look. The herringbone chain style is my favorite; I’ve been wearing this small and this large(r) version for weeks now. To really up that 80s glam factor with this dress, I put on a super chunky chain link bracelet and a matching ring.
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This outfit ended up being golden hour personified! All those warm tones, a nude heel, and gold accents came together for the perfect dressy spring outfit. A babydoll dress win if you ask me.
I hope you’ll check out my monthly column, The Closet, in the latest edition of KC Homes & Style. You can read the full digital edition here and KC friends, look for it on stands at your local grocery stores and pharmacies!
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Your dress is gorgeous! I love the print and cut! You are glowing!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Thank you so much, Jill!
That is such an amazing dress – I love that print and all the gold touches!
Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines
The gold shimmer throughout is really fun, right? And the gold jewelry was the perfect match!
I had no idea you had a monthly column – GET IT GIRL! And this dress – LOVE <3
Green Fashionista
Thank you, babe!
OMG this dress is ADORABLE!!! Love the balloon sleeves and style!
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Thank you so much, Rach!
I love the look of retro florals this spring/summer. I don’t know how you have time to contribute to the magazine in addition to your job and blog, so KUDOS girl! haha
Haha, thanks, babe!
Such a pretty dress! I love the print and those sleeves
Julia x
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Aren’t the sleeves so fun? Thanks, Julia!
Your sandals make me think of Cinderella’s glass slippers. A princess going to the ball!
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Oooh this is such a good analogy! Thanks, Mireille!
Show off those fabulous legs girl! Love your fun shoes too! This dress is the cutest on you! Love the shimmer!
Aw, you’re too kind, Laura! Thank you!
OMG you look like a doll Ashley! I love this dress and you wear so perfectly! FABULOUS!
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Thank you so much, Edwige!
I’m so into these type of dresses right now too! I love the print on yours. So cute for spring and I love the colors!
Shauna
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The warm colors ended up being so pretty shot during the golden hour!
This dress is so pretty and elegant! It’s a princess dress for sure.
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Thank you, Kathrine!
How pretty! The dress is adorable. And those shoes are magic — the straps are literally invisible. Very cool.
Literally invisible! I know! I was so excited to see if/how these would work. Excited to wear ’em in other ways!
THIS is amazing. Juliet (of Romeo and) Goes to the 80s Prom. It’s So Good! These low-saturation peachy-toned hues are LOVELY on you. I hope hubby took you on a magical date in this outfit!
Bettye
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Yes- Juliet goes to 80s prom! I love it!
Sooo cute! I love the poofy sleeves and skirt, the nude heels and colors!!
Carrie
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Aren’t the sleeves super fun? I love how big they are!
Yes I do remember the orange shoes! And this pair is super cool too like you are not wearing shoes and the dress is SO FUN! Oh la la. Such fun look and so nice after this super long winter.
Allie of
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I’m really diving into warm-weather clothes now that it’s FINALLY warm! Haha.
Gosh, I love this Ashely. It’s like you’re not even wearing shoes so they would go with everything!!!
XOOX
Jodie
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Right? These shoes will def go with everything because they’re soooo neutral!
This dress is so pretty!!
Jennifer
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Thanks, Jennifer!
I love how sunny and golden these tones look against your skin, Ashley! You look lovely! xx
Naya
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Thank you so much, Naya! These tones really are so pretty, right?
This dress is everything, Ashley! Wow!! You look stunning.
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Thank you, babe! So glad to see you ’round these parts!
You look amazing! Love this dress and how you styled it!
xoxo
Lovely
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It was such an easy dress because it’s SO PRETTY!
This dress is super pretty and I love the styling with the sandals! The colours are beautiful and suits you!
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Thank you so much, Yvonne!
Such a dreamy dress – you look amazing!!
xxx
Tina
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Thank you so much, Tina!
That dress look so beautiful and romantic. I like it so much.
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Thank you! 🙂
I love the golden touch here, babe!
You look amazing!
xoxo
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The gold tones are so pretty, right? Thanks, Marisa!
You look so fresh and pretty in this floral dress.
Your hair looks amazing too. Adorable curls!
Have a great day!
Thank you, Ivana! This has been my go-to hairstyle for a while now and I’m also loving the curls!
That dress is darling!
Thank you so much!
This dress is gorgeous on you! I love the print and texture, and these clear sandals are right on trend. <3
I hope you are having a great week so far!
Amber
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Thank you, babe! The clear sandals added a fun + edgy touch to this super girly number!
That dress is incredible! I just love the colors and the puff sleeves!
Tracy
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The sleeves are a moment, right? Too fun! 🙂
That is such a special dress, so pretty!
Danielle | thereluctantblogger.co.uk
I totally agree- it was too pretty to pass up!
This dress is absolutely stunning on you! I love the fabric and print! So cute with those shoes too!
Eileen | yesmissy.com
Love the way this dress matches your blonde locks!
Super chic nude heels as well!!! 😍
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This is such a fabulous dress! I love the print and the style! Thanks for joining in the #stylewithasmile link up!
Emma xxx
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I really love your dress!!!
So cute!!!
I love it!!
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Totally got me at shimmery, this is such a sweet dress!
You look amazing and that dress is so pretty! <3
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You look absolutely stunning.
Ahh, so happy for you Ashley! Your column is absolutely stunning and I enjoyed reading it! Your dress is beautiful. 🙂
Make Life Marvelous
Gorgeous, my friend! I love baby doll dresses and you have been sharing some really fun ones with amazing prints! And those shoes! How fun are they?
Shelbee
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What a cute girly dress! it looks so good on you and I love all the drama with the full skirt, statement sleeves and busy print 🙂
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Away From The Blue
Spring perfection, Ashley!!! You are glowing in this outfit! Such a gorgeous color on you. And those heels are sooo fabulous!
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