More to Wrap About

My 5th wrap dress yet, and yes I know this obsession is becoming a problem. However, I've said before that wrap dresses are life changing! They're a symbol of empowerment, feminism, innovation, and a testament to the great works DVF has achieved over the course of her career.

Now did I need a 3rd DVF wrap dress... Well not necessarily, but I had been keeping  an eye out for a silk/wool blend wrap dress (the top is silk/lycra and skirt is wool) that I could wear over the winter and the early months of a new year. I had really been holding out for the New Jeanne Two Wrap Dress, but I thought I could find a more affordable option. To my delight I found this Brea dress, brand new, and for an affordable $30 just missing a couple buttons. I'm really excited to add this long sleeve wrap dress into my collection. Its so classic and versatile! Wrap dresses are like a second skin to me in a way.

This bomber jacket from Free People picked me. When I was visiting my Dad in D.C. I needed a light jacket because I managed to forget to pack my leather jacket (never expect a "What to Pack" post from me I just pack eyeshadow honestly). So I wandered into a Marshalls, always a really bad way for me to start a story. I found this jacket and a $124 Kate Spade blazer which I truly regret not buying. I couldn't justify the Kate Spade blazer at the time although now I'm kicking myself over it, but thought the bomber was a safer pick. 

I don't own any bomber jackets and the trend was one I saw sizzling out really quickly. There was a jacket at H&M I wanted, but the price was out of my budget (when did H&M get so pricey?!), and I didn't see my size. I think this shade of pink describes where I'm at in life right now especially right over a classic black DVF wrap dress.

I especially like the versatility of this jacket. I find myself throwing on a bomber when I go out for a walk or as I'm out the door putting espadrilles on to go to a coffee date. I've found that I'm really not into the street style look of bombers, but I like pairing them with dressier pieces like turtlenecks and long skirts. I still dream of that Kate Spade blazer but I think it may find a way into my closet eventually.

I'm obsessed with this photo. Major props to Erin! These Altuzarra for Target heels I bought off Poshmark have really lasted me. They're such a classic pair! I think I'd also try a fun pair of SJP Collection heels with this wrap dress.

 

I'm sure this won't be the last wrap dress I add to my collection. I've been eying a striped sleeveless wrap dress from DVF on eBay. I'm also still scouring for a red sundial print DVF wrap dress that Lorelei Gilmore wore in season 6 of Gilmore Girls. Think you can up my Gilmore Girls obsession, try me!  P.S. I'm sorry it has been so long for a style post, I had a no buy in January and hadn't been shopping a lot, but things have changed since then! 

Do you own a wrap dress?

Many thanks to Erin Hassett for taking these photos, check out her site here, and give her a follow on Insta!

Wearing: Brea Wrap Dress - Diane Von Furstenberg (similar), Free People Midnight Bomber Jacket (similar), shoes - Altuzarra for Target (old), watch - Marc by Marc Jacobs

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