The Case for the Pop-Back Dress

Apologies up front for the blurry photo or two, folks. I used the little Exilim this morning and sometimes that's what I get out of it. I was just too excited to show you the Golden Roses flannel dress I got as a pop-back in FS a few weeks ago. For $59, this dress is a winner (It's currently on eBay for $75-$135). I always feel triumphant in this crazy way when I get a) a pop-back from a previous rollout and b) when it's totally on sale. Why is that? It makes the dress even that more special. It was not offered in my usual size but I remembered from a past purchase last year that anything bought in that heavier flannel should probably be bought sized up. I was thinking this may be too large, but after trying it on I have to say I was pleasantly surprised that the fit was nice, and then I was disgusted that the fit was nice and the size was larger than usual.

I hadn't thought about buying this dress when it was originally offered. This was the dress where the model looks positively emaciated in the photos, and at the time it gave me the impression that I too must be emaciated to fit into it. The silk top part of the dress is very nice and I like how the grey calms down the yellow (because y'all know I fear color and like to live with my neutrals).

I paired the dress with the grey bubble necklace. It is a little much but the bubbles tend to just kind of settle into place against the golden roses / grey background.

I ended up wearing the pewter tartine cardigan with it to work. In my office there is a lot of face time with senior management and one doesn't attempt to do that with bare arms. Alas for that, ladies, because I didn't want to hide the golden roses print. Watch out eBay... I'll be looking for other pieces.

Last but not least, I ordered the Charlie ruffled suede heels with the dress. These werewaaaayyyy marked down and they are so cute. I was very excited to get them. In this order I also got the Tuxedo jacket and the short shearling chalet boots, which I'll share in an upcoming post.

Happy Hump Day, Ladies! It's a short week and it's almost over!