The Blue Velvet Dress is a beautiful bell sleeve dress in my favorite color of the season. The color is rich and the fit is flattering on lots of different body types. Last season I had a blue velvet dress that never made it into production, so I decided to keep the name for this season! I'm so happy with how this dress turned out. It was so much fun to style!
For those curious, this dress is the same pattern and fit as The Pumpkin Pie Dress and The Flower Shop Dress. We searched far and wide for the best quality velvet and this dress is even prettier in person than in photos. Here are three ways to wear it...
In Look 1, I layered a sequin top (from my own closet) over the velvet dress. I paired it with black tights and cute clogs. This styling is pretty casual. I would wear this to work at my shop or out for a date with Mr. Larson.
In Look Two, I wore a vintage scarf and purse with heels and a belt. The low back on this dress is one of my favorite features, so this looks shows that off.
In Look 3, I wore my favorite vintage cowboy boots, tights and a bright yellow purse. The glasses and boots make the outfit more casual. I'd wear this pretty much anywhere in the Autumn season. I always think the more layers the better during the Fall months.
I l o v e this dress. I still can't decide if I'm keeping a blue one or an pumpkin one. Which dress is your favorite? See the full collection here. XO! Elsie
Credits: 3 Ways To Wear It photos by Wess Howell, Look 1- Shoes/Sweedish Hasbeens c/o ModCloth, Look 2- Shoes/Jessica Simpson Collection, Look 3- Bag c/o ModCloth.
So cute! I really love look 2 and 3! You are such a great model. I like the blue on you! It looks great with your hair color.
Kacie
http://acollectionofpassions.com/
Posted by: Kacie | August 31, 2011 at 01:37 PM
This dress is darling! My favorite styling was number one.
Posted by: Britta Cait | August 31, 2011 at 01:38 PM
As the Lady In Charge, I think you surely can keep both! And the first styling, with sequinned top, is just gorgeous!
Posted by: Libby | August 31, 2011 at 01:39 PM
I LOVE the blue one. It's so cute! :)
Posted by: Shannon | August 31, 2011 at 01:43 PM
i've always loved velvet, even when it wasn't cool. i used to have a pair of vintage velvet bell-bottoms in middle school, which i got made fun of for, of course. but i soooo with i still had them now. :) beautiful dress!
Posted by: Brittany | August 31, 2011 at 01:46 PM
CUTE! i think my favorite look is #3! :) i can't decide which dress is my fav...and which one i want to get. the whole collection is really beautiful! i want to play dress up and try them all on!
Posted by: Amanda | August 31, 2011 at 01:50 PM
Wow! I am so excited I found your blog! I cant wait to follow! :) if you get a chance, go check out mine! Thanks and have a magical day!
Posted by: polkadotprincess | August 31, 2011 at 01:57 PM
The color of this dress is stunning. That is the prettiest blue I've ever seen!
All three looks are super cute. I love the back of this dress, very feminine and flirty. Love it!! <3
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | August 31, 2011 at 02:00 PM
I heart you. That dress is gorg.
--S.S.
Posted by: Sara Sophia | August 31, 2011 at 02:04 PM
Gah! The blue velvet is Amazing--cool, retro, moody, seductive. Amazing dress and great styling.
xo
Jackie
http://www.hourglass-fashion.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jackie | August 31, 2011 at 02:09 PM
CUTE! Love the blue. x
Posted by: A Serenade for Solitude | August 31, 2011 at 02:17 PM
But what happens when I need that one AND the orange one AND the thread spool one? I just need them all. I really do.
Posted by: Amy Morby | August 31, 2011 at 02:29 PM
I've been waiting for you to model one of your looks!!
I love this dress! Look 1 is my favorite! I love those clogs!
This dress is so lovely!
katiediditt.blogspot.com
Posted by: katie | August 31, 2011 at 02:31 PM
My favorite! I especially love the look with sequined top. That would be perfect for the holidays!
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Posted by: Hillary | August 31, 2011 at 02:36 PM
Okay, this one might win out and be the one that I fight for tomorrow. Gorgeous!
But then again...
Ack! The decision is too hard! Elsie, you are just too darn talented. :-p
Posted by: Alli (One Pearl Button) | August 31, 2011 at 02:50 PM
Beautiful! I have the bag in look 3, so it's something I could easily pull together! So excited about the new collection.
Posted by: Amanda | August 31, 2011 at 02:52 PM
Love them all! Especially the crushed velvet ones, so much that I featured one on my blog! Hope you don't mind :)
http://thecharleygirl.blogspot.com
xxoo
Posted by: Charley Taylor | August 31, 2011 at 03:05 PM
The dress pattern is so pretty and flattering...love the low back! I think the Flower Shop is my favorite overall.
Posted by: Candace | August 31, 2011 at 03:10 PM
I love this dress. It is such a pretty color. :)
Posted by: Meagan | August 31, 2011 at 03:32 PM
i honestly cant pick between them. im normally drawn to autumn or 60s/70s colors, so naturally i think i lean towards the orange, but this blue velvet makes me fall in love with blue in a way i never have before!
Posted by: Violet Bella | August 31, 2011 at 03:37 PM