WIW 2/3: Perfect Purple Polka Dot Dress, Purple Poncho & Private Idaho

Ever had a dress that as soon as you put it on, you said "Wow, this is a PERFECT dress!" This is one of those perfect dresses! It fits like a glove, flatters my figure and is totally my style. Waving at Shannon! Thanks for posting this dress--I'm so bummed you didn't get this dress too! I loved it so much I ripped off the tags without even posting a keep or return. It didn't even matter that I already have a long-sleeve dress in this color. I knew I had to have it and I'm going to be wearing it a lot--both to work and on dates! And not only was it on sale, it was free to boot--used my Nordstrom notes! Of course, nothing is ever completely perfect. I spilled some guacamole on it at lunch so now it's at the dry cleaner. XP

Nordstrom Adrianna Papell purple sheath dress in subtle polka dot textured pattern
Fossil pumps in Russet
Anthro purple tweed coat
Fossil floral satchel
Forever 21 bracelet

And this evening DH took me to a B-52's concert--they were playing in our hometown! I wore my psychedelic Missoni top and purple poncho. I probably could have glammed it up a little more but we were standing the whole time so I wanted to be comfortable and wore flat boots. The concert was awesome! Haven't been to one in a long time but it was like we were back in college again! Danced our hearts out to Private Idaho and Rock Lobster and all the rest. Kate and Cindy are in already their 60's but they looked super sexy and fab in their sequin minidress and fringe pants! No beehives, though. But I got one of the drumsticks from the drummer!

Anthro purple poncho (Golden Gate cardigan)
Target Missoni floral shirt
Gap Real Skinny pants
Frye black Melissa Lace boots
Fossil floral satchel
Forever 21 bracelet

ETA: Krish, here's an old pic of the blouse. Sorry I guess you can't see it well in the pics and I forgot to take a pic of the top tonight. And a previous WIW with the poncho so you can see the sweater details better (DD is wearing her Missoni cape too).

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20 Comments

  • krishnidoux replied 12 years ago

    Beautiful dress indeed. I love how you have paired it with the coat and bag!
    Love the peekaboo from the Missoni shirt in the second outfit. I want to see more!

  • Scarlet replied 12 years ago

    Wow, that dress really is perfect! I love how you styled it as well. Your concert outfit and date look fab as well--what fun!

  • Mander replied 12 years ago

    Cool! I like the dress and the poncho a lot.

    Except now I have the lines "you burned a hole in my mind when I saw your cute behind wearin' those HOT PANTS!" ;-)

    I always did like the B-52s. A dose of fun and silly in the midst of all my goth and industrial records.

  • Mochi replied 12 years ago

    Oh, I adore that dress, and paired with that coat, you are so vintage GLAM.

    And you made me smile with fond memories of my own B-52s concert back in college (yes, they and I have been around for a long time). The best party band ever. You are so cool. I wish I could have been that stylish mommy for my DD to remember from when she was little...oh well, better late than never! Keep posting those delicious WIWs, glamour girl!

  • replied 12 years ago

    Perfect Natalie style! You are one of the few people I know, who can pull off a poncho! Bravo!

    I saw your response to my comments on your post. I am flattered. I wish you could see my version of your outfit but I'm yet to master a proper picture. I'm getting there!

    ETA: Oh I missed the last picture, how could I? That is the PERFECT mommy and me outfit. Little one is precious, I'm swooned!

  • Nakidra replied 12 years ago

    Love the dress! It IS perfect on you! I'm also digging your new boots ..... super fab. Hope you had fun at the concert. Your DD is super cute! :)

  • Meredith1953 replied 12 years ago

    Dress fits perfectly! You look wonderful in purple. I love all the other purple ensembles you wore also, and the little one in the last shot looks adorable in purple also!

  • Sunita replied 12 years ago

    Wow....lovely dress! You look amazing in those purple/grape tones. I recently bought this dress in the grape color and love it! So comfortable. Runs small though like most LE items.

    http://www.landsend.com/pp/wom.....igin=index

    S.

  • vibgyor004 replied 12 years ago

    Wow.....nice dress with an amazing fit. And, I love the color Purple....its my favorite!

  • Saretta replied 12 years ago

    You and your little girl are adorable in your purple ponchos!

  • Diana replied 12 years ago

    Gorgeous dress, Natalie! I love it with the Anthro coat. That plummy purple color is one of my favorites, and it suits you very well.

    And what an awesome date!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 12 years ago

    Waving back Natalie! That dress looks fantastic on you! The fit and colour is fabulous!

  • Jaime replied 12 years ago

    That dress really is perfect on you - and I love it with the coat. You look great in the purple cape too.

  • Angie replied 12 years ago

    WOW to #4! One of my very favourites you have ever posted! Absolutely K-word worthy sensational.

    And #12 makes me teary. If I had a little daughter, we would wear matching clothes too - just like my Mum and I did. Just stunning, Natalie.

  • RandomThoughts (Andrea) replied 12 years ago

    Natalie, this really is a perfect dress! It is SO you and the coat/dress combo is just fantastic. The collar on the coat just seems so decadent and wonderful, the dress perfect... I love it.

    I used to be a big B-52's fan - I still have their 1st 2 albums in my car music rotation. I bet it was a blast! And your daughter is just so adorable. Look at her little face! Oh my!

  • Jewell replied 12 years ago

    You're a total frock star in my book! Love the textured purple dress (thanks for the close-up), and I so wanted that Missoni top when it was in stores! Your little one is too cute!

  • catgirl replied 12 years ago

    Love the dress, of course - but ADORE the Missoni outfit! The pants are a killer fit! And your little one makes me wish I had a little girl - - it's not quite the same when my son and I are twins. :)

    I saw the B-52s in Vegas a few years ago at the House of Blues and it was one of the most fun concerts I've been to, because it was a small venue. They sounded just as good as they did back in the day! Did they do "Dance This Mess Around"? That was the one song I wish they'd played...

  • HelenInCanada replied 12 years ago

    How awesome - B-52s are a ball of fun! So much fun with DH. Looks like the band members still have their mojo!

    Oh em gee - the Adrianna Papell dress is spectacularly tailored to you and the colour is gorgeous!!!

    Love the Missoni shirt and Anthro poncho too! This is what having fun with fashion is all about. :)

  • RandomThoughts (Andrea) replied 12 years ago

    Hey Una... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....re=related

  • DragonflyJane replied 12 years ago

    OMG - Rock Lobster is the soundtrack to my mis-spent teenage years! Yay!

    Your outfits are fab-u-loso - loving the matching cape action!

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