Mother’s Day Outfit: Gingham Dress
I always like to dress up a little for Mother’s Day and when I was thinking about what I would wear, this dress came to mind. I had not worn it yet at the time of these pictures, but paired with my little jacket, it would work for church. We moved in my parents with us a few weeks ago and are adjusting to our new routine and family dynamics. We created a haven on our 3rd floor for ourselves to have a space to chill and hang out when we want time apart. A movie room with a big screen and comfy couches and a new space for our game room. are across my college kid’s room. I am very thankful for the size of our house.
One of my favorite things about this dress is the high low hem and how flowy it is. I like that it shows off my sandals and the gingham is vibrant. I really didn’t think too much about how I would wear it when I ordered it from my friend’s boutique, but I was tempted by it because it was different than anything I own (no gingham to be found in my closet).
I really want to get back to having a picnic once a week away from the house. I have several spots nearby that I enjoy going to for a change of scenery.I love eating outdoors, breathing in fresh air, seeing birds fly and just enjoying nature in general. It’s a good way to recharge.
I love the movement of the skirt of this dress. I think these walking pictures and the one below really capture that movement. The dress is one that is easy to steam: it is not very environmental friendly being mostly polyester, but it feels good on and it’s a fun one to wear. I probably will also wear it as a skirt by tucking the bodice into the waist of the dress.
More than likely, I will wear the dress with a layer on top, whether a denim jacket or a white shirt, or even a light sweater. Of course, before I go, I need to share that my husband said I looked like a picnic in this dress. The print is definitely one that makes you think of a picnic in a grassy field.
A bientôt!
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22 Comments
Mary White
Such a cute outfit! You’ve inspired me to get out a black and white gingham top that I have and pair it with white or black linen pants. Thanks for today’s outfit idea!😉
mimifce
Oh that would be a great idea!
Nancy
Exciting times for your family. Everyone has to find their space again I guess. What a fabulous dress. I’ve airways been fond off high low hemline. And I love gingham!
mimifce
High low hems are really fun and this dresses really moves in a fun way.
Joanne
That is really cute!
mimifce
Thank you! I definitely like it better with a topper so I am going to play with different ones.
Di
I hope you had a nice Mother’s Day! This is the cutest ginham dress, I love it with the jacket. The dress sounds surprisingly versatile once you noted all the ways you could wear it! I love a High low hem too, and of course, the rows of ruffles.
mimifce
I like it with the jacket so I am going to try it with other ones and maybe with a halftee.
jodie
This dress is incredible, and I would love to see a white blouse UNDER it too.
XOXO
Jodie
mimifce
Oh, that is a good idea! You know what would be perfect is a Halftee that is like a button down… I wonder if they still have them in stock!
Marsha Banks
Oh, this is the perfect summer gingham dress! You look lovely in it! I’m glad your parents are settling in. I hope you’ll take us on a tour of your new get away space on the third floor! I’d love a second floor get away these days!
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mimifce
I do need to take some pictures up there and share! Maybe once my husband gets a sound system installed, but I still could share the now pics.
.Tina von Tinaspinkfriday
You look smszing in this dress Mireille. Have a great week! Xo Tina
mimifce
Thanks, Tina!
nicole orriens
It’s a beautiful dress. I would just be worried about the bodice staying up?
mimifce
Ha ha! Yes, so the bodice is a bit on the loose side so I am planning to layer over or under it when I wear it most of the time.
Cat
I love gingham, it has such a happy vibe for me. And yet I’m not sure if I ever had anything in a gingham pattern myself. I did bead loom a gingham bracelet, though!
It’s a very sweet dress, Mireille.
mimifce
Oh that would be pretty! I think this is my only gingham piece!
Kathrine Eldridge
I agree that this is the perfect Mother’s Day look! The high/low hem is a wonderful detail! Happy Mother’s Day!
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mimifce
Thanks, Kathrine. Now to restyle it some other ways!
Sally in St Paul
I get it about the picnic vibes but it’s a very cute dress nonetheless (and actually would be adorable at a picnic).
mimifce
It would be fun for a picnic (but maybe with a tee over so the bodice doesn’t pull down).