J.Crew Gingham Maxi Dress (Also love this seersucker maxi skirt, and this chambray maxi skirt.) / Vineyard Vines Hat c/o (Out of stock, but love this one in navy, this one in white, and this one in black. They’re packable! Swear by ’em.) / Sam Edelman Sandals (And now they’re available in jute (#omg) and in a scalloped version! Btw: pink version is on sale today!) / Everlane Navy Leather Clutch c/o
I have a lot of wedding-related events this summer, from bachelorettes, showers and rehearsals to ceremonies, receptions and brunches. And I’m SO excited for everything. Through and through, I’m a Wedding Girl. I love it all, and I’m that girl who can’t stop crying as the bride walks down the aisle. It’s been a while since I had a summer jam-packed with weddings, though, and my old go-to dresses are a little out of style.
I immediately bought this gingham maxi dress when it first came out a few months ago. It’s clearly a statement dress, so I knew it would be perfect for some of my summer weddings… but I also loved that it’s cotton, which would also allow me to dress it down. Because I was absolutely obsessed with it, I actually wore it out to a nicer dinner in California, and goodness gracious. I can’t even tell you how many people asked me where I got it from!
So many great things about this dress:
- It has pockets. (Yassss.)
- It’s lined. TWICE. Meaning that it’s pretty substantial, and you don’t need to worry about the see-through factor. My legs didn’t overheat, but they also stayed relatively warm late at night.
- It’s flattering. It cuts me right above the waist, which makes it forgiving after that second piece of cake. :)
- It makes you feel like a million bucks. Seriously, I’ve never loved a dress this much.
A few things you should know:
- You’ll probably need to hem it. I’m somewhere between 5’4 and 5’5, and I needed to hem. I actually ordered the petite version, hoping I’d avoid a trip to the tailor that way, but it was too short.
- It runs slightly large. I went with my normal size, but I think I probably could have gone down a size. My best suggestion would be to order your normal size and the next size down, and return one.
- Steaming is the best way to go. I tried ironing it, but there’s a lot of material, so I went with hanging it up in the bathroom while I showered and that worked VERY well. (Note to self: Should probably invest in a steamer one of these days. Any suggestions?!) I wouldn’t say it’s a particularly wrinkly dress; there’s just a lot of material, and I’m not the best ironer!
In case you’re like me and obsessed with maxi dresses and long skirts, here are a few other faves:
Favorite Navy Maxi (Worn here)
Striped Tiered Maxi (Coming to the blog soon!)
Seersucker Maxi Skirt
Chambray Maxi Skirt
Off-the-Shoulder Maxi
Do you guys have any summer weddings this year?! What do you plan on wearing?
Shop the post:
J.Crew Gingham Maxi Dress (Also love this seersucker maxi skirt, and this chambray maxi skirt.) / Vineyard Vines Hat c/o (Out of stock, but love this one in navy, this one in white, and this one in black. They’re packable! Swear by ’em.) / Sam Edelman Sandals (And now they’re available in jute (#omg) and in a scalloped version! Btw: pink version is on sale today!) / Everlane Navy Leather Clutch c/o