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4 March 2013

The tale of my little black dress - OOTD #1

Today I'm offering up my very first OOTD post, eeeeek! I apologise for the lack of great photo quality; I'm still trying to get used to using my camera 'properly' (rather than just pointing and clicking!) - hence the slightly blurry shots and difference in lighting!
The dress itself is a (questionable number of!) years-old little black dotty number from Warehouse with sweet puff sleeves, button detailing and what I would call a cowl back (although I wouldn't suggest taking my word for it!). It is also gathered at the waist (ok, yes, it's elasticated!) which means it's super-comfortable! Today I paired it with some run-of-the-mill black tights, my trusty Accessorize necklace (which they don't seem to stock any more) and my favourite New Look bow hair-band (again, can't find it online - I purchased it late last year in a sale). I'm not one for a lot of accessories, mainly due to the fact that I always forget to put them on, so instead I stick with scarves to add a little bit of colour and pattern.
Do any of you have a dress/outfit/accessory etc. which you always fall back on?
Front and back in full-on ballet stance mode!
Accessories and detailing up close - bottom right photo taken with a top underneath the dress

These two photos made me giggle so I had to keep them in. The one on the left - in which I'm minus a hair-band but plus a knotted Topshop jumper - I took before I realised I had kept my (odd - didn’t I tell you I love them?!) socks on.
The one on the right is my ‘oh haaaiiiii, I’m so happy I’m wearing a dress’ pose!


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19 comments:

  1. Ella Masters4 March 2013 at 21:32

    I really like the shape of the sleeves, it looks so lovely on you I always fall back on my lace white dress from monki, practical and elegant.
    I'm loving your outfit post already xxx

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    1. Tori's Tales4 March 2013 at 22:10

      Thank you Ella!! So lovely for you to say :) I'm so appreciative of all your kind words! And I think I found your dress on your blog and it really is lovely - I completely understand why you fall back on it :) xxx

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  2. Chloe Lee4 March 2013 at 21:32

    I love this so much, you're a pretty ballerina! <3 xx

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    1. Tori's Tales4 March 2013 at 22:07

      Awww, and you are the sweetest sweetie! Thank you doll

      xxx

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  3. Anonymous5 March 2013 at 08:58

    Lovely dress! Great first outfit post x

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    1. Tori's Tales5 March 2013 at 09:52

      Thank you Christina, I am so glad you enjoyed it - I am so grateful to you for taking the time to read it and comment - you've made my morning! X

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  4. Annika Victoria5 March 2013 at 10:40

    Niceeeeeee first outfit post!! So excited to see this :) that is a fantastic 'staple' dress! And you can never go wrong with a hair bow and matchy-matchy patterns! Xx

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    1. Tori's Tales5 March 2013 at 10:51

      This is SUCH a compliment coming from you Annika because I absolutely adore the posts and outfits you put together. Fangirl clapping and screaming over here :D xx

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    2. Annika Victoria6 March 2013 at 00:20

      Hehehe, aww!! Shucks :D

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  5. Unknown5 March 2013 at 11:48

    You look beautiful, especially in polka dots my lovely friend <3

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    1. Tori's Tales5 March 2013 at 11:56

      Thank you Paige. You know how in awe I am of you and your outfits so this is a wonderful comment to receive *blushes* xxx

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  6. Unknown5 March 2013 at 12:16

    I love this outfit, the dress is beautiful! You have a really lovely blog by the way! I've just stumbled across it!

    Sophs xx
    The Sopho Diaries

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    1. Tori's Tales5 March 2013 at 12:59

      Thank you for reading and commenting Sophie, it means so very much to me. And thank you for your kind words about my blog, I am most flattered by them! X

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  7. Unknown5 March 2013 at 14:13

    Oh I love this dress - you look fab!

    I have a new post for my Boohoo Global Styler | #globalstyler entry.

    I am also running a giveaway if you would like to take a look :)

    Thanks - Charlie xx LurchHoundLoves.com | Fashion & Beauty Blog

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    1. Tori's Tales5 March 2013 at 17:43

      Thank you Charlie, so sweet of you to comment!

      Love the jacket on you, gorgeous blues and I am partial to a flower or two!! :)

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  8. Unknown5 March 2013 at 14:52

    This is a lovely dress, I especially like the necklace!

    http://annettibus.blogspot.ie/

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    1. Tori's Tales5 March 2013 at 17:41

      Thank you Annette! It was a bargain find too - only £5 - and it goes with everything! I love touches of gold here and there :)

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  9. Megan10 March 2013 at 09:25

    You've got a great eye, Tori! Love the matchy matchy polka dots and the shape of that dress on you :) x

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    1. Tori's Tales10 March 2013 at 10:39

      Oh Megan - as a ridiculously huge fangirl of your wardrobe (and you, obviously!) I am so flattered by this comment. Big squealy claps and a massive thank you!! I don't know about the great eye, although it's sweet of you to say - I think I just got lucky with this dress! xx

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