Hello hello!
As you may have read in one of my previous posts, I’ve become more than just a little obsessed with midi dresses of late. Well now, I’ve taken it one step further: The Dip Hem Dress!
Back in the days when they first burst onto the scene I really liked the idea of them, but I found that whilst some would be the perfect colour, the perfect fabric, the perfect cut or the perfect neck-line; I found that none had all four. Call me fussy, but I won’t wear something if there’s something about it I just don’t like.
Another factor that completely turned me off wearing Dip Hem dresses was an old manager of mine. On one of our ‘Casual Fridays’ she quite literally waltzed her way into the office with her Dip Hem and, without wishing to sound like a complete cow, it was incredibly unflattering to the point where I wondered why would anyone want to wear something like that?! I think what really sealed it for me was this lovely belt she’d wrapped around it, exposing lumps and bumps that need not be exposed.
Fast forward 12 months though and I’ve gotten over that minor ordeal and purchased my first Dip Hem dress from eBay. Now I know what you’re thinking: ‘These are So 2012!’ But honestly I’m not too fussed with ‘seasons‘, I’m only interested in what looks good. And after trying out a few on the high streets my mind was changed.
I feel that the Dip Hem is a bit of an upgrade on the infamous maxi dress, it doesn’t swamp the petite ladies (like me) plus you don’t have to be ultra-cautious whilst walking around fearing the awful RIIIIP noise of someone treading on the fabric! And speaking of the fabric, I love how the natural flow to it makes me feel so feminine.
Silver Studded Purple Dip Hem Dress – TOPSHOP Petite (via eBay)
Gold Studded Skinny Belt – Gift
Zip Bowling Bag – Atmoshphere, Primark
As simple as this dress may appear to be, it still manages to feel quite dressy. The asymmetrical cut of the skirt, the flowiness to the dress and the simple studded detailing around the shoulder just oozes class. If I were to wear this out for a celebratory occasion though, such as a certain ex-manager’s leaving do, I’d have to pop an embellished crop-top over it.
“What’s this?” I hear you say “Halima’s featured a handbag in her OOTD?”
You’d be quite right! I can’t recall having ever featured a handbag in any of my OOTD posts over the years. A big thumbs up to Primark then for producing this stunning ZARA-esque bag and retailing it at only £10! I almost fell over when I saw that a bag of this quality in Primark, I began questioning life, the universe and everything.
When I got it home, it turns out that even little Wilhelmina loved it too, so much so that she often sleeps inside it! It was so good I had to go out and get another, one for me and one for her! HA!
Unknown
July 9, 2013Love it!! The dress is super pretty!! 🙂 xx
Unknown
July 9, 2013Love the dress and the bag!! 🙂
Sarah
Eyeshadow Addicts Anonymous
Unknown
July 9, 2013YOu look stunning! Your make up is just amazing.
I am loving dipped hem dresses, they add a little something! xx
Alice Barton ♥ TheMowWay
Just me, Leah
July 9, 2013That's a gorgeous dress and your hair looks amazing. x x
Mel
July 9, 2013you look lovely as ever, i've just invested in my first dip hem too ! x
dontcrycowboy
Batul Fazal
July 9, 2013love the dress and oh my the bag is so gorgeous. Can't believe it's a primark product!
Unknown
July 9, 2013Omg I love the dress! This dark purple/plum looks SO good with your hair! And I totally agree on the point that high-low dresses are much easier to wear when you are not that tall! Maxi dresses make me look like a dork, but high-low dresses are perfect!
vv
July 9, 2013LOVE your hair
victoriasanusi
Gemma Etc.
July 10, 2013Wow.. you're soooo stunning! I love your hair, dress, phone case and bag hahaa! Sound like a reet weirdo now 😀 xx
Gemma | ♥ Miss Makeup Magpie
Sharlynn
July 10, 2013Haha, I can totally understand how seeing it so unflattering on someone else would effect you wanting to try one! I totally was not into certain types of dresses until I tried them on myself and saw how great they look! I love this type, its so feminine and lovely!
That Girl; Saadiya
July 10, 2013Love your hair here!
I know what you meann about finding the right dip-hem dress – I'm still searching for mine! This looks great on you though 🙂
Saadiya xx
http://www.thatgirlsaadiya.blogspot.com
The Style Rawr
July 10, 2013This one looks so cute on you! I think I must own at least 10 dip hem dresses/skirts haha! Love them.
Tara
http://www.thestylerawr.com
xoxo
Anonymous
July 10, 2013I like these dresses, but I still find them to be too long in the back! I'm short and I always trip on the "tail." You look lovely in these photos, this look is super classy!
Mabel
Life of Mabel
Chelsea Finn
July 10, 2013Purple looks so good on you! This is such a pretty dress! Also, you have the coolest hair!
issatchieu
July 10, 2013i hve to say again, ur hair is RAD looking honey!!
Unknown
July 10, 2013I love dip hems!
ASOS has a fair few of 'em.
I'm still looking for the "perfect" one!
Laura
July 10, 2013I love how you match your phone cover! Your hair is looking so good!
Unknown
July 10, 2013That dress is stunning! Love the cut and little detail on it ^_^
Maria xx
http://thesuckerforfashion.blogspot.com
Sian
July 12, 2013You look fab! How amazing is your hair and make up! <3 Dipped hems just don't suit me at all xx
daniella-r
July 12, 2013That dress looks gorgeous on you, I love the colour! Need to have a look on eBay and see if there are any more I think!
Daniella x
http://daniella-r.blogspot.co.uk
Marie a la Mode
July 12, 2013Beautiful dress! Love your bag, too!
Carly
July 15, 2013I really like how this looks on you! I was a little unsure of dip hems to start with, but I think it all depends on what you wear them with! xxx
Ginny
July 16, 2013I really like this dress, you look great!
Ginny
TheJulyRose
July 21, 2013What a stunning dress! This is such a nice outfit.
Amy xx
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