Recently Tim and I attended out 10 year college reunion. Why yes, as a matter of fact that DID make me feel quite old!
When I was thinking about what I would wear to the reception, I had the following criteria in mind for a new dress:
1. It needed to be affordable. We are a one income family, so heading over to Saks or Nordstrom for the latest and greatest in their fall lines wouldn’t be happening for me.
2. It needed to be comfortable. We would have our two little ones with us, which means at various points throughout the event I’d be chasing after one or wearing the other.
3. It needed to be appropriate for my season of life. As fun as it is to remember my late teens and early twenties, that’s not how old I am anymore. So I shouldn’t try to dress like it for the reunion. At the same time, I didn’t want to wear something that looks like I might be attending my 50th reunion!
Mikarose was an excellent resource for me in choosing the perfect dress, which you will see in this family shot below:
I’m wearing the Hannah dress, which is smartly priced at just $44.99. And can I point out that this dress has POCKETS?! Best. Design. EVER!!!
The color is on trend, the neckline is flattering but not revealing, and the overall look is modest but not frumpy. This is now my go-to dress for any event. I can easily dress it up with a shawl or dress it down with some riding boots.
Incidentally, I know the background of this picture may look a bit boring, but we are standing in front of the entrance to my dorm hall from freshman year. Tim and I used to linger outside this door after long walks around campus and try to squeeze in Β just a few more minutes together before we went our separate ways…and many of those times were before we even started dating each other and were just good friends. Having a picture of what we have grown into (a family of 4!) at the place where it all began is really special.
If you are looking for something special to add to your wardrobe, perhaps for an upcoming event, and you have some of the same criteria as me, I want to strongly encourage you to check out Mikarose! You just might find the perfect option. And if you are lucky, maybe it will have pockets, too!
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I received a complimentary product for review purposes. All thoughts and opinion expressed here are strictly my own.
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I like their Pearl Flower Belt.
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The lace top
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LOVE the Emma dress, so pretty!
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I love the houndstooth skirt!
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I like the Paisley skirt.
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I think the Sydney, Cowl Neck Dress would make a nice gift.
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Love the printed pencil skirt!
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Love the Diagonal Ruffle Skirt
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Diagonal Ruffle Skirt
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I would get the MaryAnn Striped Top Dress
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Avery Dress.
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My favorite is the Cascade Skirt.
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Katherine Dress
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I like the Evelyn
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I’ve been admiring the Hannah for awhile now. It looks both cute and comfy. Thanks for the chance!
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katharine dress
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I like the Beverly Sweater Dress.
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I really like the Knit Skit w/ Viscose
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I like the Serena Dress
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Beverly Sweater Dress.
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Double Ruffle Top “Short Sleeve” is so pretty
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I like the Beverly Sweater Dress.
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the beaded top is cute!
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I love the skirts!
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I like the Jackie dress
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I really like the Ashley dress!
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Katherine Dress
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OMG what a beautiful family! I LOVE THIS PIC. I even said it out loud. π
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daisy dress is so cute!
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1/2 Sleeve Flower Top
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Serena in Cinder
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Daisy!
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beverly sweater dress
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I love the Rebecca dress!
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i like the Renee, Lace Dress
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I love the Diagonal Ruffle Skirt
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I like the: Cowl Neck Top
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i like the Sydney, Cowl Neck Dress
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The Renee, Lace Dress is my favorite.
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I love the Evelyn dress in midnight blue
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the serena dress
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I’m partial to the Renee Lace Dress
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sydney cowl neck dress
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like the Emma dress
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i like Valerie, Waist Rouching Dress
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love the sydney cowl neck dress
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I like the Katherine dress in plum.
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I like the daisy dress! I think it would look cute with cowboy boots.
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I like the Sydney Cowl Neck Dress.
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My favorite item is the Belted Pencil Skirt in black.
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I like the Emma Dress.
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I really like the Emma dress style.
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I like the Sydney Cowl Neck Dress
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I like the Paisley Skirt
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I like the Beverly sweater dress
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I like the Valerie, Waist Rouching Dress in Chocolate Brown
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Pink Ashley dress!
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Beverly sweater dress
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I also really like the Beverly Sweater Dress…very pretty1
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I like the Valerie Waist Rouching dress.
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I love the brown ruffle skirt!
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LOVE the Flower V-neck Top.
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I love the “Olive” dress. It’s gorgeous!
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It looks like my last comment didn’t post, I love the Kristy Dress!
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I love the Kristy Dress!
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I like the Emma dress!
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My favorite is the Double Ruffle Top “Short Sleeve”.
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I like the Avery and the Claire dress
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I like the pleated chiffon skirt.
YVONNE WOODSTOCK says
I love the 1/2 sleeve flower top and crazy loveeee all the belts and necklaces. I love how feminine and romantic everything is. As much as I would soooo love to win this for myself bc I love so much of it, I honestly am hoping to win for my sister who lives alone in Philadelphia and she is low income and she too loves romantic and feminine clothing and she also strongly prefers modest clothing so this would be such an awesome suprise and treat for her.
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I love the Sydney Cowl Neck Dress! Gorgeous!! Thank you! π
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Bailey dress
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I love the Katherine Dress!
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Valerie, Waist Rouching Dress
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Love the Jackie!
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Serena — Cinnamon and Pin Striped
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I love the houndstooth skirt
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I love the stripe top dress, the Hannah, the Katherine, the Kristy, and the Riley. I have a lot of favorites π
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Beverly Sweater Dress
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I like the Michelle dress in chocolate brown!
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Love the Diagonal Ruffle Skirt!
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I like the winter Victoria dress
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Cowl Neck Top “Long Sleeve”
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I like the Bailey dress for my wife
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I Like Beverly Sweater Dress.
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Affordable AND cute!!
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I like the Rebecca dress.
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I like both the Emma and the Michelle
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both dresses