Dresses: A Love Affair
Indeed, it’s a glorious love affair that I’m having with the dresses that seem to increasingly occupy my wardrobe space.
Apart from the ones I’m featuring here, I’ve got a few more stashed away. I simply love dresses. I do. They’re so easy to style and fits almost every event that I go to — from casual hanging out with girlfriends and clubbing to business meetings and press events. I find dresses so reliable!
Strapless Ruched Dress in Black with a tie-belt accent
The all-black theme of the dress gives it the elegance that I’d need for more formal events or posh places I’d find myself going to. The ruched effect adds a touch of texture to an otherwise plain garment. The tie-belt accentuates the waist, making the full skirt puff out a little, hence, creating shape. I need it since I have a waif-ish frame.
Price is at Php 700.00, Red Lane, 3rd Level Glorietta
Let’s now move on to three other dresses that are recent additions to my growing collection.
Polka Dot Brown Dress
I’ve been looking into owning a polka dot for quite sometime and it was by chance did I find this adorable dress. I was only hoping for a top actually but who’s complaining? Hehe. The hem falls slightly above the knee and there’s a notable plunge in the v-neckline. It looks good when worn alone but it turns chic when accessorised with a wide belt. I love wearing it in casual to semi-formal occasions like wearing it to the Beauty & Minerals Day and to a dinner party of friend in San Juan.
Price is at Php 700.00, Red Lane, 3rd Level Glorietta
Purple Floral Empire Dress
This is one of my best dress finds to date. I’m not the Purple-wearing sort but I fell in love with the colour anyway. It’s so feminine. So pretty. One “feature” of the dress that I find interesting is that you can alter it a bit to create a different shape or how the hem drops with the use of the strings underneath. You can up the hemline and turn it into an extended (but puffy) top or tunic. Flexible, don’t you agree? LOL. I worn the dress during our BBN Lunch last month.
Price is at Php 1,200.00, Lhasa, 3rd Level Glorietta
Tan & Brown Stripe Jersey Dress
On a whim, I bought this one because I like its earthy (because of the hues), nautical (because of the stripes) look. I love the laid-back feel of the dress. Looking at it, I immediately pictured wearing it with flip-flops or flats. It’ll look great with leggings, too. If only I can find one that fits me. Gah. But that story’s reserved for another day me thinks. LOL. I’ve worn this one when I went on a walk around Intramuros and on a day spent chilling with teh boyfriend. Heehee.
Price is at Php 550.00, Ruins, BF Homes Parañaque
Yes. I found most of these dresses at a tiangge. I do love designer labels as much as the next fashionista. Gawd. I’ve been drooling over this gorgeous long dress at Mango but I knew I had to be practical. It’s just that I’m also a firm believer that you don’t have to spend (too) much to look fabulous, you see. I reckon the saying, “the more, the merrier” applies here. Hehe.
What about you? Would you consider a love affair with dresses?
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Love ‘em all. Oh and YES, I’ve been having a hot passionate affair with my dresses as well
Dresses are such lovely, lovely things, aren’t they?
Starting to get some for me !
I’ll take pictures and show you 
Brilliant! I can’t wait to see them on you, Sophie!
I’m writing my own “love affair” post. Will link this post of course. Hope you don’t mind. I’m merely following your footsteps
Hahaha. No worries. I’m looking forward to reading it! You’ve managed to put a smile on my face. Thanks, Dexie!
[...] First one is a black polka-dot dress with red accents. GORGEOUS! Only $39.00. Next in the picture is a magenta/purple, which I call plum color Emmeline Top. The minute I saw this color and the embroidered detail around the neck I was hooked. I just LOVE that color. It’s a reminiscent to the plum halter-tube eyelet dress that I will be writing about soon . This top is $24.80. 3rd one is a black nautical tube tunic bubble top for $19.80. It reminds me of Sasha’s brown jersey dress. [...]
[...] the latest addition to my growing collection of dresses. Clearly marks that I’m having a love affair with dresses right now. Heehee. I bought this one because I like its earthy (because of the hues), nautical [...]
[...] following(copying, whatever )in Sasha’s footsteps and declare my own love affair with dresses. Next to shoes(except sneakers and flats), I go insane over dresses. Classics, prints, different [...]
Sasha the brown polka dot dress looks good on you. cutieness!! it reminds me of julia roberts dress sa movie pretty woman
LOL. Thanks, Jonna! That’s exactly what I told Dexie over at Tops2Bottoms. Hehe.
[...] appreciate. Meet Scarlet by Cole Vintage. Yes, I’m stirring the coals of my fiery passionate love affair with dresses. Oh, no. Nothing you can do or say will ever keep me from my dresses. Ha. [...]
[...] appreciate. Meet Scarlet by Cole Vintage. Yes, I’m stirring the coals of my fiery passionate love affair with dresses. Oh, no. Nothing you can do or say will ever keep me from my dresses. Ha. [...]
i’ve been loving tunic dresses. can you recommend ones that are okay for curvaceous women bordering on plus sizes?
[...] one Style Manila reader asked for some Tunic Dress suggestions specifically for curvaceous women bordering on plus sizes, I thought it best to consult with Meieli [...]
[...] guess that’s why I have an ongoing love affair with dresses. A dress will always make me feel good about my femininity. I’ll always feel [...]
I love dresses! It’s always great to have more options in your closet so I say go and shop for more!
with your built, you can never go wrong with any dress
you really look stunning with that dress! weee 
i was thankful that tunic tops and dresses went back to public interest, i love them all and your fashion statement is something to stay on..chic, casual and contemporary sasha!
oh btw, i love collecting dresses too..i normally asked my modista to make one whenever i need to attend a special event
Dresses are very versatile. We can never go wrong with a dress. (^_^)
I’m starting to like dresses now. It makes me feel gorgeous when I’m wearing one. haha
I’m starting to like dresses now.
[...] is one affair that will never end, I believe. There will always be reasons and seasons to buy and wear them. My [...]
[...] lilac and lavander combo. So, it got me thinking, why not wear purple clothes, too? Hence, the purple empire dress and a new purple tunic I have yet to tell you guys about. [...]
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