Blonde Morticia
4.1.13
Bracelets | Miss Selfridge
Belt | Primark
Lipstick | 17 Supreme Shine in Hot Stuff
Boots (hidden!) | New Look
I once hated maxi dresses. I thought they were hideous slabs of fabric that only size 6, 6ft models could pull off, no word of a lie. But with the wonder of the blogosphere, over spring and summer 2011 I was shown the beauty of the maxi. I bit the bullet and bought a maxi dress for my holiday last year and actually ended up wearing it several times for going out in the evening. I had officially been converted.
After spotting a pretty insane 50% off deal on FD Avenue (formerly Funk Divaa, where I bought last years maxi from) I bagged this little number. I've been loving the split skirts / dresses I've seen popping up on blogs and in shops recently, so decided this one was the maxi of choice, especially as it was just £8.50!
I was a bit worried the split would come up too high, but as I'm about average height (just under 5ft 5) it's not too raunchy! I think if I wore this out I'd pop some shorts under it though, as a gust of wind would be bad news! It's also a little long to wear with flats, so I may have to make some adjustments with my trusty old sewing machine to wear it with sandals on holiday.
I think it's probably the most 'elegant' article of clothing I own. My sister described it as 'Morticia-y' (hence the title of the post!), but that's fine with me as a former wannabe-emo. Actually it could be classed as a compliment - Carolyn Jones looked pretty sassy as Morticia back in the 1960s!
I'm thinking this one will make an occasional appearance for fancy meals or the like. Are any of you maxi converts too?
57 comments
This dress looks stunning!
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Thanks Danielle! It's definitely not tiny, too much Dairy Milk oreo haha xx
DeleteWOW you look incredible! Your figure is amazing, this dress is so flattering! xx
ReplyDeleteAw thank you Shabna! The dress definitely helps me out a bit - it's really slimming!xx
Deletewowza you look absolutely stunning! this dress is so gorgeous, wish i could pull off something like this xx
ReplyDeleteYou totally could Caroline!! xx
DeleteRobyn, you look flawless! There is nothing more i can say tbh! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Courtney :) xx
DeleteWow, you look incredible! That dress is gorgeous & the belt's a lovely addition xx
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Thanks so much! The style of the dress is gorgeous isn't it! xx
DeleteThis is such an amazing dress, you look so sophisticated :)
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Aw thank you :) xx
DeleteLove maxi dresses with a split, this one looks stunning on you! xx
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You look stunning xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous - I love the belt xo
ReplyDeleteYou are 5"5, you look so much taller than that in this dress. You look fab too x
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I know it's crazy! It's slimming AND taller-ing.. haha xx
DeleteI have the same cocerns as you-I'm just over 5'2" so i must admit I am a little scared of them!! This looks amazing though I really love the detail of the belt :)
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Try one Natasha! I totally bought this thinking it would look awful on me and turns out people think it looks nice haha! xx
DeleteI think this is possibly my favourite outfit of yours, ever!? You look gorgeous doll!
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Thanks Tara :)! xx
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ReplyDeleteWoahh you look amazing! The dress is such a flattering style on you! :) xx
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Everyone should give it a go! It's a really forgiving style actually :) xx
DeleteThis is such a gorgeous outfit! I've been looking for a long black maxi with long sleeves to wear in winter, also with a gold belt for a while now! Seriously love this outfit.
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Thank you Alex, definitely grab one for yourself!! xx
DeleteWowwww you look fab!! I can't pull them off anymore :(
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Ohh :( I'm sure you can Sarah! You always look fab! xx
Delete100% my favourite outfit on you! You look great.
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Thanks Georgina :) xx
Deletethis dress is just too beautiful, it looks amazing on you!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how elegant it is but is still so cheap, definitely checking this site out now :)
if i owned this dress i think I'd just wear it everyday, i mean i'd probably smell but I'd totally work that eau de stink ;) xx
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Haha eau de stink is delish. Let me know if you buy anything! I'd love to know (so nosey..!)xx
DeleteI used to be the same! A year ago I hated Maxis and now I own three! Love this one, it looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteSo glad we share this path to maxi loving Kacie haha :) xx
DeleteGorgeous dress, you look lovely x
ReplyDeleteWOW! That dress is just incredible x
ReplyDeleteYou look incredible, and that dress looks amazing on you! Oh yeah and i'm absolutely loving the addams family reference in the title! Glad someone else likes them/knows who they are! xxx
ReplyDeleteHaha :) Yesss they were fab back in the day! xx
DeleteThat dress is stunning how is it so cheap! You look fantastic :)
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ReplyDeleteDemi I love you. xx
DeleteOh my god that dress is breathtaking! Love this look and it works so well with your hair, what a stunning contrast. Thanks for retweeting my cat in glasses tweet earlier today by the way. Love your blog so will definitely pop back to have a good read sometime.
ReplyDeleteHope you swing by mine sometime and say hello on there :) Mags xx
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Thank you fabulous Mags! I frigging love me a cat so no problemo ;) haha!xx
DeleteYou look absolutely amazing! Absolute wowsers! I tried a midi dress for the first time yesterday but I felt really self-conscious in it, a longer length definitely makes a statement! You look stunning. xo
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Thanks Rosie! Yeah I have a midi and I think the maxi style suits me a lot better! xx
DeleteRobyn you look amazing! You look beautiful and I love the red lipstick hahaha you dont look like mortica at all! I felt the same way about maxi's, must try one again
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Ah thank you! yes defo try one again soon :)! xx
Deletethis dress looks SO nice on you. I've never owned a maxi dress but I think I'm getting braver and might purchase one soon!!xx
ReplyDeleteYES! Do it Yasmin! Always fun to give new styles a go eh! xx
DeleteThis dress looks amazing on you! I haven't seen very many long sleeved maxi dresses. I also really like the belt. I don't think I will ever be brave enough to wear a maxi dress.
ReplyDeleteYeah me too - I really loved the long sleeved style. Thanks :) You should give one a go Emily! xx
DeleteThis dress is beautiful, it's so elegant. It's a great versatile dress that you can play down or rock up. Amazing!
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It's such a fab dress right - and a great price :)! xx
Deletewow! you look amazing...I want this dress xx
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I don't really like maxi skirts/dresses usually but this dress is gorgeous, and so glamourous!
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