Wallis review – A little blue dress
When Wallis sent me the Ink Lace Ruche Side dress a couple of weeks ago, I never in a million years thought that this particular dress would become my ‘go-to’ frock, perfect for all manner of occasions, easy to wear, and versatile enough to team with a range of other colours, including metallics. This dress has already been worn for two special occasions. Forget the ‘Little black dress’ and meet instead the ‘little blue dress.’
Was £45.00
Now £25.00
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This is a classic 60s shaped shift dress. The neckline is almost slash style – quite high, but with pleated detail, whilst there is also ruching on the side that adds another element to the dress. The lace hangs slightly lower than the stretch underlayer, and this has a back zip fastening, although, due to the stretch nature of the dress, I just put this over my head.
The dress is what I would call French Navy, not the dark navy that can often be mistaken for black, but a warmer, richer shade that is obviously blue. I have teamed this with pink, just because I love the two colours together, and also a silver grey which again works really well with blue.
I first wore this dress to a film premiere night at the Everyman Cinema. It was a chilly night, so I teamed it with a pink cardigan and Mary Janes for a 1960s style look. I added pearls, again for that Jackie Kennedy styling.
At the Everyman Cinema
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I’ve also worn the dress for a trip to the theatre. Again it was a rather chilly evening, so I added a Laura Ashley cropped cardigan (£1.99 from a charity shop – bargain!) and a pair of heeled shoe boots from Spartoo to try to ward off the early spring chill.
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This dress is now quite low stock due to the current sales price, but it also comes in a great, zesty orange colour that would be lovely against a summer suntan.
Was £45.00
Now £25.00
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There are also a couple of other blue dresses that may appeal.
Price: £40.00
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Price: £55.00
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Was £40.00
Now £25.00
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*with thanks to Wallis for sending the dress for review.
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12 Comments
Louise
Aww, this dress is stunning and it looks great with the cropped cardi 😀
Louise x
With love from Lou
fashion-mommy
Thank you. I think it will be nice with silver and gold accessories as the weather improves too.
Coombemill
LOVE the look of this, it is very flattering
fashion-mommy
Thank you – I think the colour, fabric and ruching makes it flattering to wear.
Amy
Love the dress, it looks so pretty! Wallis are really good for dresses.
fashion-mommy
I agree, Wallis always have a fabulous range of dresses, and this season there are so many pretty ones and a great sale too.
Sarah
Such a lovely colour on you! And good that it works well with lots of different accessories. I like the long blue one myself…
fashion-mommy
Thank you. Agree that maxi dress is stunning.
Kate @ Family Fever
Gorgeous dress, and I love the navy. Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
fashion-mommy
I like navy as a nice alternative to black too. Thanks for commenting.
Colette B
Love the coral colour!
Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
fashion-mommy
I have my eye on that one too!