This dress is one of my all time favorite Zara purchases and it holds special memories for me. I bought it back in 2010 in the Zara Moscow shop even though it was priced ~30% higher than in Western Europe because I was so afraid that they wouldn’t have it at another store. Of course two months later while rifling through the sale rack at the end of season sale in London, I found this dress in my exact size – oh sale, and way cheaper. Oh well..to me, it was worth it. I’ve worn it for a bunch of occasions including my grad school graduation, here.
Zara dress (here are similar that I love, here and here)
YSL Tribute sandals
Chanel bag (some red statement bags: $$$$, $$$, $$)
Van Cleef necklace (similar here)
Even though I adore this dress, I haven’t bought a spaghetti strap or strapless dress in ages. They just aren’t comfortable for me anymore, even though just a few years ago my closet was filled with them. Maybe I’m just getting older and crankier, but there is no way anybody is going to convince me that a strapless bra is as comfortable as a regular one! What do you think?
I don’t mind strapless bras, as with all bras though I whip it off the minute I’m home.
I’m with you – it is all about comfort for apparel and underthings! It kills me when an item I bought is marked down. i remember the good old days of no time limit for returns and price adjustments…the good old days!
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I agree about the strapless bras! When I can get away with it, I usually replace it with a comfy stretch bandeau, or even just pasties. It makes for one less stifling piece of clothing in the summer!
I love this zara dress. I remember seeing it on your graduation and my friend had same dress at the time.
The club monaco dress is also gorgeous!
I agree, I am yet to find comfortable strapless bra :I
Strapless bras are the worst!
Adore the raw edge hemline!
Have a fab weekend Hun xoxo
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Ah.. I agree, comfy strapless bras are a myth! Im so worried that I have stopped purchasing strapless dresses and tops now.
You look lovely and thats a cute dress! Love the bust detailing.
You just reminded me how I used to wear a strapless bra nearly every day in college, because I lived in spaghetti strap tank tops. How on earth did I do that? I haven’t put on a strapless bra in years. =P
TOTALLY! I loved strapless and spaghetti straps in college – how did I do that?
Katherine….roger that on the strapless bra. Completely agree with you! You look lovely as always and I love your Chanel bag. PS Love your blog posts, they always make me chuckle…
Personally I hate strapless bra, it never could stay on me lol
I’d rather do colourful bra straps and just have them shown….
For some reason, I’m getting used to wearing strapless bras. I don’t know why. I guess it’s because a lot of my tops are off the shoulder or strapped. I love your dress!
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The dress is really cute! I really like the necklace you’ve got on too!
I actually bought a stick-on strapless bra to wear with a backless dress, and AMAZINGLY it works a million times better than a regular old strapless. I’m not sure if its as comfortable as a bra with straps, but it comes close. And I never thought I’d type something like this, but its true. xD
Ooh I have one of those too! Yes I infinitely prefer those to the regular strapless bras
They’re just a necessary evil. I don’t like them but I dislike the sight of straps more … especially grubby bra straps! You look lovely in your dress and your bag is such an amazing colour – such a nice change from the usual black (though I do love the black as well).
Shoot who cares if you spent a little more if you’ve gotten your money’s worth? Plus, it is always a reminder that you scored the fab piece during your Moscow trip. ;o)
Katherine,
I love Zara so I always buy at full price and sz XS is the first to go. I dislike going into their stores when they have a sale (mad house and messy store… no thank you) and things do sell out online pretty quick and/or when there is a sale. There was a white lace dress that I bought full price that was still around in the sale racks but I didn’t feel bad at all because it’s my favorite LWD.
I also HATE strapless bras and don’t own a single one (you’ll never catch me wearing anything strapless). Have you heard of Wacoal Petites (http://www.wacoal-america.com)? They are by far my favorite bras with the best, petite friendly fit even more so than the ones from the Little Bra Company. My favorite is the Embrace Lace bra which is super comfy even with the underwire. I’ve found them at Macys in colors you may not find online. It’d make my day if they made their bras in white but I’ll take what I can get.
Oh and some colors are on sale if you want to try it out without paying the regular price.
xo,
Jess
Thank you for the recommendation, Jess! I’ll have to check them out – and yay to another full price Zara supporter
Yes the XS sizes always seem to fly out!
You’re welcome, Katherine. I hope you like Wacoal Petites as much as I do.
Good undergarments are very important to feeling confident in your clothes.
such a cute dress and love that bag!
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hands up for a crabbier girl who hasn’t bought a strapless in a while either.. LOL i know i need better ones..
i love this dress on you – can totally see why it is your favourite!! xox P
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CUTE LITTLE DRESS AND IT IT IS ANY CONSOLATION AT ALL, IT HAPPENED TO ME ALL THE TIME – PAID FULL PRICE AND A DAY LATER THE EXACT ITEM WAS ON SALE! THAT 30% OFF WAS NOT MEANT FOR ME. STRAPLESS, NOT IF I CAN HELP IT BUT SOMETIMES WE JUST HAVE TO DO WITH LESS COMFORT
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Such a pretty dress, Kat. I haven’t bought any sleeveless dress in years only because I have batwings. The dress is very flattering on you.
Get transparent bra straps!
what a sweet Zara dress!
Hi Kat
You always look so lovely. I’m in love with your red Chanel!
All my best to you,
Carin
Thank you Carin!