Style · June 23, 2015

Little Black Crochet Dress

It’s a pretty well-known fact that I live in dresses throughout the summer – whether they are short or maxi length, I love the fact that I can throw on a dress and a few accessories in the morning and be finished with getting dressed. However, one style and color of dress that was lacking in my closet with a simple, comfortable black dress.

We all love and swear by the little black dress for dressier occasions, so I was determined to find a summer-friendly version. This one immediately caught my eye during a recent shopping trip with it’s crochet detail and the fact that I easily can change up shoes and accessories to take it from day to night.

dress: SONOMA life & style (exact) | sandals: Steve Madden, TJMaxx (similar) | earrings: Target (similar) | sunnies: Apt. 9 (similar) | beachy waves hair tutorial

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  1. Courtney wrote:

    This dress is just darling on you! I'm loving your pretty statement earrings, they really pop!

    XO Courtney
    http://www.colormecourtney.com

    Posted 7.1.15 Reply
  2. Stephanie Chalk wrote:

    I love that you can dress this up or down according to the occasion! What a great find! Xo, Stephanie

    Posted 7.1.15 Reply
  3. Karly @ Miss in the Midwest wrote:

    Thank you! I guess I need to attempt pinning my hair more often. 🙂 Yes, dresses are such a saving grace in the summer. It's just so much easier to get dressed!

    Posted 6.25.15 Reply
  4. Karly @ Miss in the Midwest wrote:

    Thank you so much!

    Posted 6.25.15 Reply
  5. Karly @ Miss in the Midwest wrote:

    Awe, thanks girlfriend! I'm so mad that I couldn't find a link to the earrings online because they are so pretty in person.

    Posted 6.25.15 Reply
  6. Karly @ Miss in the Midwest wrote:

    Thank you! They were totally a last-minute impulse buy at Target – that place always seems to do that to me. 🙂

    Posted 6.25.15 Reply
  7. Karly @ Miss in the Midwest wrote:

    Thanks, mom!

    Posted 6.25.15 Reply
  8. Karly @ Miss in the Midwest wrote:

    Thanks so much!

    Posted 6.25.15 Reply
  9. Karly @ Miss in the Midwest wrote:

    Thank you!!

    Posted 6.25.15 Reply
  10. Karly @ Miss in the Midwest wrote:

    Thanks, girl!

    Posted 6.25.15 Reply
  11. Karly @ Miss in the Midwest wrote:

    I agree with you! I'm all about cost per wear and versatility these days, so I know I'll get a lot of use out of this dress.

    Posted 6.25.15 Reply
  12. Karly @ Miss in the Midwest wrote:

    You're so sweet, thanks!

    Posted 6.25.15 Reply
  13. Karly @ Miss in the Midwest wrote:

    Thanks, girl! And, Old Navy for the win – they've been killing it lately.

    Posted 6.25.15 Reply
  14. Karly @ Miss in the Midwest wrote:

    Thanks, girl! Glad I'm not the only one who thinks that way. 🙂

    Posted 6.25.15 Reply
  15. Karly @ Miss in the Midwest wrote:

    You're so sweet, thank you! I rarely do anything with pins in my hair because it took me about 40 tries to get it to stay like that. 🙂

    Posted 6.25.15 Reply
  16. Karly @ Miss in the Midwest wrote:

    Thanks, friend!

    Posted 6.25.15 Reply
  17. Karly @ Miss in the Midwest wrote:

    Thank you! That's why I liked it, too. 🙂

    Posted 6.25.15 Reply
  18. Karly @ Miss in the Midwest wrote:

    Thanks, girl!

    Posted 6.25.15 Reply
  19. Karly @ Miss in the Midwest wrote:

    Thanks, lady! I'm really not a shoe person, so the fact that I saw those and knew I had to have them, I knew I couldn't pass them up!

    Posted 6.25.15 Reply
  20. Tori wrote:

    First off–your hair is looking FAB!! Second–i love dresses in the summer too 🙂 this is so pretty with the lace details!

    Tori
    FashionBlingGirlyThings

    Posted 6.24.15 Reply
  21. Living on Cloud Nine wrote:

    This LBD is perfect!!! Simple and cute! And oh my goodness, your hair is cute as a button!!!

    livingoncloudandreanine.blogspot.com

    Posted 6.24.15 Reply
  22. Nadia wrote:

    This whole look on you is stunning – the hair, the earrings (LOVE those!!), the crochet details, you look gorgeous!!

    Posted 6.24.15 Reply
  23. Kate @ Green Fashionista wrote:

    Such a pretty dress! And loving those earrings, such beautiful statement pieces 🙂

    Posted 6.24.15 Reply
  24. Debra Stachelski wrote:

    Looking good, kiddo!

    Posted 6.24.15 Reply
  25. Callie Nicole wrote:

    Such a pretty dress – love it!

    Posted 6.24.15 Reply
  26. Christina Sotherden wrote:

    Dresses are all I want and need in the summer and this is another fabulous find! I love how you styled your hair too!

    Posted 6.23.15 Reply
  27. Caroline @ Windy City Chic wrote:

    Pretty dress and I love those earrings!! Those shoes are also super cute. Looking fab lady!! 🙂 Hope that you guys had a nice weekend too.

    Posted 6.23.15 Reply
  28. Amanda Elizabeth wrote:

    I am all about those crochet details! It adds such a pretty feminine touch plus with the right accessories you can glam this up and transition it to nighttime. Great piece!

    Posted 6.23.15 Reply
  29. Claire @ fashion + feathers wrote:

    There's just something so perfect about a little black dress and I'm swooning over the details in yours. Your hair looks fab, too!

    Posted 6.23.15 Reply
  30. Mia- MakeMeUpMia wrote:

    Love this dress, reminds me of a shirt I just found at Old Navy on clearance. I love black dresses, SO versatile! Loving your hair here too girl 🙂

    Posted 6.23.15 Reply
  31. Ashley White wrote:

    Super cute summer dress, lady! I agree- dresses in the summer make life a bit easier. 🙂

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

    Posted 6.23.15 Reply
  32. Katie Elizabeth wrote:

    Such a comfy, easy look for summer! And I LOVE your hair like that – it looks fab!

    Posted 6.23.15 Reply
  33. Aimee @ Aimlessly Elegant wrote:

    Can't go wrong with a little black dress! Your hair looks fabulous, I'm totally loving it!

    Posted 6.23.15 Reply
  34. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul wrote:

    Cute! I love the crochet detailing!

    Her Heartland Soul
    http://herheartlandsoul.com

    Posted 6.23.15 Reply
  35. Biana Perez wrote:

    I love that even though this dress is black, it's still super light for summer!! Your hair looks so pretty!! xo, Biana

    Posted 6.23.15 Reply
  36. Pamela wrote:

    Obsessing over the detail on that dress! So cute! And those shoes are amazing girl!!

    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

    Posted 6.23.15 Reply

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