Sunday’s Best Somerset Dress from Anthropologie
I shared this dress last January when I styled it for winter with a sweater and boots in this post. Today, I am sharing how I wore it recently for church. I like this dress, but it probably is not my favorite in my closet even though I spent more for it than many of more favored thrifted dress. I think part of the reason is that I ordered this one online and did not try it before making a decision about it. I do love the color, and the metallic thread throughout.
One of my favorite accessories in summer time is a straw tote and purses. I have a nice collection and my two favorites are this one I purchased at a market in France in 2019 and another purchased in Spain on the same trip. They are practical in the summer because you can add snacks and water bottles or even a light layer for evening.
I love my sparkly studded sandals when I want a dressy flat pair of sandals. They are Steve Madden and still look brand new even though I wear them regularly in summer. They have a nice cushion which makes them perfect for standing in the choir in church.
I bought these pretty embroidered/metal earrings while in Arizona. They are the perfect match for this dress. Another wearable item to remind me of my trip! I am wearing a Halftee under the dress so I don’t have to worry about showing any cleavage (code MIREILLE20 for 20% off).
Maybe I should count how many dresses I have! I have some that I wear over and over and others I wear occasionally. I am a little curious!
I actually sat down the week I took these pictures to decide which dress I would wear at which of my sons’ school events: honor’s nights and senior events. The advantage of having a wide variety of dresses that I love is that I can rotate them all! It’s just a matter of whether the events are indoors or outdoors, whether I will be sitting or standing, eating or just observing!
A bientôt!
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30 Comments
Joanne
That is a beautiful dress and your straw bag and earrings go so well with it.
mimifce
Thanks, Joanne!
Nancy
That is a very beatitudes dress, the colour is gorgeous and I always love a little sparkle.
mimifce
Thanks, Nancy, I don’t think I would have liked it as much without the sparkle.
Kathrine Eldridge
Anthropolgie’s Somerset collection is so flattering. What an amazing find! I love the color and the straw bag you paired with it. So pretty Mireille!
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mimifce
Thanks, Kathrine. The waist is a little higher than I like but the rest of it is just perfect!
jodie
It’s nice to have a variety of dresses that can used for all of the upcoming events. It’s the worst to try to shop at the last minute.
This one is absolutely lovely Mirielle
OXOX
Jodie
mimifce
For sure! I am so glad I really like all of mine: it makes the decision process easier and harder at the same time but I know I do not need to shop at least!
Marsha Banks
I think you look beautiful in this dress, Mireille! I bet it will grow on you as you style it differently throughout the year. I really like that straw bag (can you send it here and have it arrive by Wednesday)! Those earrings are amazing! How fun that you have all these souveniers from Arizona!
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mimifce
I sure I will. I think next would be with a belt. I am looking forward to seeing all the bags on Thursday. The one I am sharing is not technically a straw one though, lol!
Jennifer
I really love the colour!!
Jennifer
Curated by Jennifer
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Thank you, Jennifer.
Ashley
This dress looks beautiful on you, Mireille! That is so neat that you got your straw purse from France, it is stunning and looks so perfect with this look!
Hope you’re having a wonderful start to your week! 🙂
Make Life Marvelous
mimifce
Thanks, Ashley. I am fighting a cold so it hasn’t been too fun and starting to feel a little better.
Sally in St Paul
I love how you accessorized this dress. The straw tote bag is perfection with it.
mimifce
Thanks, Sally!
Laura Bambrick
These are all beautiful items and they look so wonderful together! I love that the earrings and tote hold special vacation memories as well. You look fabulous!
mimifce
I always like when I can bring back something to wear from a trip.
Allie Mackin
Oh indeed this is a great dress, I love the color and I bet is super cool for summer. The strawbags from France and Spain are also perfect for summer. You look so easy breezy!
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mimifce
I am actually wearing it today in real life! So comfy!
Regine Karpel
Love this look on you.
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mimifce
Thank you, Regine!
Em D
Gorgeous dress! The color is stunning on you.
I usually shy away from this kind of dress because of all the fullness, but it is VERY flattering on you! The fabric seems gauzy and not too crisp…lays beautifully.
i would be racing to Anthro if this was a recent purchase, haha. But it will make me try similar styles in the future!
(Beautiful pictures, btw!)
mimifce
I know, I usually don’t like the height of where the waist is on it but it seems so work well. Anthro has this style on sale fairly often in all kinds of prints. I think this was my first purchase from them.
Jacqui Berry
Woah, this is stunning. I love the dress and all the shots are amazing. I especially like the one sitting down. Jacqui x
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Thanks, Jacqui! I try to change it up when I take pictures =)
Lisa R. Howeler
I love that outfit.. It’s so bright and sunny and gets me right in the mood for summer!
mimifce
Ah summer, this week is so busy… looking forward to it too!
Leslie Susan Clingan
My gosh, the color of that dress is incredible. So cool…so French lavender fields!! Love the bag, too. You find the best things. Take me shopping!!
mimifce
That would be a pretty one for the lavender fields! It took me a while to get better at finding things. And I still make mistakes sometimes.