Fall Floral with Gray Monroe
So I have a confession, I really am not a great boutique shopper. I have a bit of a wonky body for some clothes and ordering from a shop without a Nordstrom return policy makes me nervous. At the same time I really love supporting independently owned shops and today I’m sharing a for sure win I snagged from Gray Monroe!
I love best being able to see the item modeled in both the front view and the side view and the site even provides the stats for the model, Jenny. She is very petite so I know immediately if I think an item adds the slightest bit of weight to her otherwise teeny frame I am steering clear. This dress was adorable on her and as soon as I saw it I knew I had to have it!
I first styled it simply with some colorful Stella & Dot pieces like the Sanibel reversible pendant and my fave black booties. Did I mention this dress has pockets?!! Yes, mam….add a pocket and I’m typically sold immediately!
Last year my sweet mother-in-law gave me this vest for Christmas but I have struggled finding just the right outfit to wear it with. Ding, ding, ding, I believe we have a winner!
Lastly I added this lightweight jacket. I really am not overjoyed with the color combo but I definitely think in the right shade a jacket will also be adorable. The J. Crew field jacket I showed off last week also comes in a cream color that is so gorgeous.
Sadly, this dress sold out within hours! Gray Monroe also stocked in burgundy which is also sold out and they are no longer taking pre-orders. So sad! So many other cute things to choose from though and they often have favorites come available again.
I really think this dress is going to be heavy in the rotation this fall and winter. Let me know which way you think I should wear it first?
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This dress is so pretty for Fall! I feel the same way about ordering online from a boutique, it's a little risky. I do admire Gray Monroe so maybe I'll take a chance. Knowing me I'll order a shirt, seems a little safer, lol!
I am looking for the perfect floral tunic to wear with leggings. No such luck yet. Boutique shopping is probably my favorite, although I haven't been very lucky lately at find anything. The dress with the vest is my favorite look! Love it!
I'm loving that floral trend. I get so nervous with buying without a good return policy too. Loving that print and those booties?
Thanks Sarita! I really have had good luck with GM and the return policy is good. It's just always such a hassle to pack stuff up to send back isn't it? I end up dragging my feet and typically the time period runs out. Hope you are having a great week!
Oh goodness that dress is so pretty Shelly. I think I'd be half tempted to live in it, if it was mine.
Love this dress and how you styled it…especially with the vest. Fantastic colours and cut on yoU!
Ha, I thought "well, that's a pretty dress". Then I scrolled down and saw how you styled it with just the right amount of "edge" to cut the floral sweetness. Looks great on you and comfortable too! New reader, enjoying your blog.
Love all the ways you styled this dress! It's definitely a winner.
This dress is adorable!!!!
Jaymie
I love this dress!!! My favorite styling is with the vest and necklace.
Shelly, you look amazing! I love all of the ways that you styled it, but I think the version with the vest is my favorite. And the dress has POCKETS?!?! I love dresses with pockets!!
That print is beautiful. The colors are perfect on you!
This dress is definitely a beauty and a keeper for the fall. I just adore it alone or with that cozy vest! I have never heard of this boutique, but I need to check them out!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
I need this dress in my life! In love! Looks great on you as well 🙂
xo,
Christina, Esq.
http://mommusingsesq.blogspot.com/
Love that dress!! I've never heard of Gray Monroe. I need to check it out! I love the length of that dress.
Such a pretty dress! I love the colors and how you paired it with lighter layers! Boutiques are fun because they have unique quality pieces!
http://www.mylittlenest.org
Love Gray Monroe!! That dress is so super cute on you!! When I saw it, I wanted it but I already have something so similar from ON! LOL
This is the perfect fall floral dress. I love the darker florals during this season. This might be one of my favorite looks of yours, too!
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
Oh wow, I can see why this dress sold out so fast. It's perfect! I love the long sleeves, the length, and the waistline. The print is so gorgeous too. My favorite way you styled it is just the dress alone. It's too pretty to cover!
Hand to Jesus, I have yet to see you in anything that I haven't liked!
Well I am glad you tried this boutique because oh my what a gorgeous dress and it has pockets!! I love it so much with that cozy sherpa vest. Have you been reading my mind/my blog lately because I am all about Fall Florals (see my last three OOTD posts in a row) LOL? You look great Shelly!
Do come by and join my latest linkup, beautiful! Thanks and enjoy the weekend!
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Same here Shauna.
Yep, I agree.
Such a pretty print!! I love it!
The dark floral print is gorgeous! Love it styled with the cozy vest!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Love love LOVE the dress with that fuzzy vest, beautiful contrast, Shelly.
And if you haven't yet, do come over and join my weekly Friday Link-Up? I'd love to see you there.
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Thanks so much Sheela! Hoping we have some cooler weather soon so I can wear this with my vest! Thanks for the linkup info!
I think that is my fave too Jill! Thanks for hosting the weekly linkup!
Thank you Chelsea….hope you are having a super week!
Ada I so think I love fall florals almost more than spring florals! I am so behind on my blog reading but can't wait to see how you are wearing floral!
You are precious..thank you Stephanie!
It really is just a great fit Amy. And the material is so incredibly soft!
Thanks Shauna! I love a great fall floral almost more than a spring floral for some reason. Maybe the color tones just work better for me. 🙂 Hope you are having a super week!
Seriously so far I have not been disappointed in the quality or really the price point of her merchandise!
Thanks Ruth! I really do love grabbing a few things here and there from our local boutiques because I know I don't have to worry about anyone else showing up in my outfit. 🙂
You would love her stuff Emily! She is a blogger too. 🙂
Haha…thank you Christina. It is a fabulous dress!
You definitely need to check out Gray Monroe Carrie. I've been happy with the quality and the price point of her merchandise.
Thank you so much Nicole! Hope you are having a super week.
Girl…give me pockets and I am S.O.L.D!
Seems to be everyone's favorite! Thanks so much. Hope you are having a great week.
Thank you so much Evie! I really do love to take a look and try to make it my own…sometimes I win and sometimes not so much. 🙂
Aren't the colors perfect? Thank you!!
Girl…if you could feel it you totally would want to use it for a nightgown. 🙂
My body is just a little wonky Laura. I love what boutiques have to offer but so often I end up with something that doesn't look great on me and I'm so lazy about returning. 🙂
Haha…and I am almost always safer with a dress Kellyann! I'm so incredibly short waisted and it's hard to judge sometimes. I also have a poofy booty so if a shirt hits in the wrong place it just gets hung up. 🙂
Love this look! Give me a fall floral any day. Such a beautiful dress and I love how you styled it!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
Thanks Elise! And it's finally cool enough to not feel silly about pulling out a furry vest!