Gone with the Gingham

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Maison Jules gingham dress XS c/o, WHBM shoes, Ray-ban sunglasses

I’m always on the lookout for a good gingham, and when I put this dress on it was love at first try. As you guys may remember from my first post with Maison Jules, some of their items run on the smaller side which can be good news for petites. When shopping I look for promising signs like high waistlines, snug armholes and/or cropped lengths on the taller models. Such was the case with this dress which ended up fitting nicely off-the-rack, with the waistline and total length even hitting near my ideal spots. The silhouette is a swingy flare that moves when you do, not a full puffy flare.
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Quality is also nice with a textured cotton-blend material (no stretch), full lining, and invisible back zipper – plus it is machine washable. The construction of the bottom portion of this dress reminds me of my plaid circle skirt from the same brand. I hope they’ll continue to use this same flattering pattern in future seasons with different fabrics and prints!
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Measurements of an XS: 15″ across the armpits, 12″ across the waist 34″ total length. I also have some photos of how this looks worn with low, flatter shoes in a future post.
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Thank you to Maison Jules for partnering on this post! Here are their other spring new arrivals – they also have a similarly swingy-looking skirt in a smaller gingham print which looks darling with a sleeveless button-up, knotted at the waist.
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31 Comments

  1. Maggie Zemanek wrote:

    Love this dress!! So perfect for spring 🙂

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    Posted 3.31.16 Reply
  2. Alexa Johnson wrote:

    Loving this dress. Perfect for spring!

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    Posted 3.31.16 Reply
  3. Sandra - More Style Than Fashion wrote:

    I just found out about your blog, love your femnine and elegant style!

    X Sandra

    http://www.morestylethanfashion.com

    Posted 3.31.16 Reply
  4. Vera wrote:

    What a beautiful dress.

    Blonde in Cashmere

    Posted 3.30.16 Reply
  5. Alyssa Renee wrote:

    Love this gingham dress! =)

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    Posted 3.30.16 Reply
  6. t'sshania wrote:

    Love your dress you look stunning, great photos.

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    Posted 3.30.16 Reply
  7. simpkin wrote:

    hi! love your blog! youre very creative and stylish! how / where do you store your clothes?

    Posted 3.30.16 Reply
  8. Briannac0 wrote:

    Love it! What purse are you carrying?

    Posted 3.30.16 Reply
  9. Julie Hiller wrote:

    That dress is so lovely! I love the large gingham print and the flared shape. Great buy!

    Lifestyle by Joules

    Posted 3.30.16 Reply
  10. Monika Wlodarczyk wrote:

    Love this dress!
    Love,
    http://www.thestyleventure.com

    Posted 3.30.16 Reply
  11. Alicia Tim wrote:

    You are gorgeous!Beautiful dress!
    Love your style.

    Posted 3.30.16 Reply
  12. Gabriella wrote:

    Absolutely adorable! I love that dress.

    Posted 3.30.16 Reply
  13. Trang Do wrote:

    You looks so pretty! Beautiful dress!
    Hugs,
    Love from http://www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}

    Posted 3.30.16 Reply
  14. Alice wrote:

    This dress is so pretty, love the pairing with those platform heels!

    xo, alice / T Y P E N U

    Posted 3.29.16 Reply
  15. Emily Kate Farina wrote:

    What a classic shape and classic fabric. I love the black and white gingham of this dress, it makes a print closer to a basic. The fit looks amazing on you, so flattering and fresh! Definitely interested in picking this or the skirt soon!

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    Posted 3.29.16 Reply
  16. Yana Kasekamp wrote:

    Such a pretty dress. 🙂

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    Posted 3.29.16 Reply
  17. Pamela Gonzalez wrote:

    This dress is stunning and you look gorgeous in it! Loving the gingham print♥

    http://www.pamelayaquelin.blogspot.com

    Posted 3.29.16 Reply
  18. Carla Krae wrote:

    It's a nice dress, but the waist still seems too high.

    Posted 3.29.16 Reply
  19. Michele wrote:

    Whoever takes pictures for your blog does a wonderful job. It's such a nice change from selfies! It's also helpful to see your outfits from different angles. You are so photogenic and this dress is lovely. 🙂

    Posted 3.29.16 Reply
  20. Serein Wu wrote:

    Love the dress, looks so good on you!
    xoxo
    Serein
    http://sereinwu.com

    Posted 3.29.16 Reply
  21. Thuy | Dress Up, Chow Down wrote:

    Gingham isn't my thing but I like that it's not a full puffy flare and more of a swingy flare. Looks great on you 🙂

    http://www.dressupchowdown.com

    Posted 3.29.16 Reply
  22. Mei Liang wrote:

    Spring is definitely on full swing with this dress! I have yet to find a gingham dress that fits perfectly, looking forward to see how Maison Jules will fit. Also love the shoe and handbag, pairs nicely with the dress.

    -Mei
    Pieces of Mei

    Posted 3.29.16 Reply
  23. Sasa Zoe wrote:

    Love your Gingham dress! So pretty!

    Shall We Sasa

    Posted 3.29.16 Reply
  24. Deasy Noel wrote:

    That dress looks so pretty on you 🙂 The print looks great too – simple yet still feminine and flattering.

    http://www.deasynoel.com

    Posted 3.29.16 Reply
  25. Minau wrote:

    Gorgeous look! Love your dress and shoes!

    Posted 3.29.16 Reply
  26. Anonymous wrote:

    I love that dress! Very inexpensive and super adorable!
    Hope you are enjoying charleston! A great city for a photo op! Hopefully you have a couple more posts on your stay

    Posted 3.29.16 Reply
  27. Marta wrote:

    That dress looks awesome! Lovely style!

    http://MARTASFASHIONDIARY.com/

    Posted 3.29.16 Reply
  28. Andrea wrote:

    A newer follower here, I love your style and it has helped me redefine my own personal style and taste. I never would have thought of looking more critically at the construction of clothing to see if they would work for me, or how a little bit of tailoring will bring an item to the next level. Love this dress on you! I love a good classic black and white gingham pattern too!

    Posted 3.29.16 Reply
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  30. BAMBI BOHO by Sylwia Badora wrote:

    amazing dresss. i like it

    Posted 3.29.16 Reply
  31. Ruby Sun wrote:

    Hi Jean, I am located in Boston as well and I am looking to alter my wedding dress slightly. May I ask which tailor you used for your dress? Thanks for your help and great outfit!

    Posted 3.29.16 Reply

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