There are a few things more wonderful to me than a new dress that is well made, fits properly, is incredibly comfortable and has stripes in the material. Lately I have been on the hunt for long sleeve dresses that are also an appropriate length for my comfort level. (I’m super picky about dresses!) So naturally when I came across this navy dress with gold stripes at a Zara store in Chicago, I couldn’t walk away from it. It’s made from a stretchy cotton material that is soft and has a nice amount of give to it when I move. Personally, I don’t feel comfortable in skin tight clothing, and this dress is a perfect balance of give and take. It looks polished and professional- not frumpy, but relaxed in well suited manner. This dress is my new number one go to outfit- it doesn’t even need to be ironed which is amazing. I could easily wear this dress meeting with real estate clients, or to a business lunch and effortlessly transition from work to a night out with Brandon. I chose to pair it with my short nude pumps and a red lip (“Ladybug” by MAC).
This particular dress is no longer on sale on Zara’s website, but they have a similar one available in the same cut. I usually order a size up in Zara clothing since they tend to run a bit smaller than my normal size. (I’m wearing a size medium in this dress.) In case you are wondering, my other favorite long sleeve dress with stripes is featured here.
Special thanks again to my friend Elizabeth for the photos in today’s post!
