Friday’s Fancies | Bachelorette-Inspired Maxi

Okay, so I know many fellow bloggers and some friends of mine don’t particularly care for Ashley the Bachelorette. I, personally, do kind of like her and have taken a real liking to her style this past season. Well, most outfits at least. One of those outfits was the one she wore on a date with cute, little Constantine.

Not only was it a maxi dress, but it was tri-colored tie-dye. Not hippie tie-dye, but instead a more modern, block tie-dye. It was fun and comfy looking and paired perfectly with a nice belt. She looked fabulous. So, in honor of our newly-engaged bachelorette I’m linking up with the talented {av} over at {long distance loving} to show you the maxi outfit I’ve come up with!

 

Tye dye dress, $126
Kat Maconie sandals, $150
FOSSIL satchel bag, $208
Chan luu jewelry, $195
Lucky Brand peacock jewelry, $35
Linda Farrow quilted shades, $353
Yves Saint Laurent Pure Chromatics Wet and Dry Eye Shadow - 20, $48

I’m actually pretty surprised that I was able to find a maxi dress so similar to Ashley’s. Though the colors are different, the material and shape seem to be about the same – a little blousy at the top but fitted enough to not be “baggy.” I also love the sleek back of the dress! The dress I chose comes with a fabric belted waist but I’m sure, if you wanted to, you could replace it with a thicker, more substantial belt like the one Ashley is wearing.

I kept the accessories pretty neutral to bring out the nice cream tones in the dress. I picked some modern Roman sandals to keep the look casual but classy. The satchel bag can be worn either across the body or perched on the elbow {my favorite way to carry handbags!} I love the feel of the stacked beading in the bracelet – organic and stylish. Lastly, I adore earrings like the ones I’ve included. I am just loving leaf-like shapes and patterns along with the use of different metals.

This outfit would be great either for a day out and about in the Summer sun or perhaps even on a nice beach date as Ashley so stylishly showed us!

What do you think about the tie-dye maxi dress? Are you digging it or do you think it’s something that should be left in the hippie days? :)