In the Zone

…The comfort zone that is as today I am back in one of my staple kind of outfits of a few years ago. Until I discovered the joy of jeans or a jumper dress I lived in floral dresses with bright tights and ankle boots. These days my floral dress collection is vastly diminished (something I massively regret) so when I saw this one reduced to something silly like £12 in Urban Outfitters a couple of months ago I made a hasty purchase.

Dress: Urban Outfitters | Boots: Quiz Clothing | Tights: Primark

This dress is a bit of an updated version of those I used to live in. Instead of a standard high neck (or if feeling brave, perhaps a v-neck) it has a really very plunging neckline that is held together by a bow to keep things decent. The sleeves are gloriously floaty and the fabric heavy enough to hang like a dream.

I don’t wear these boots nearly often enough, for some reason I have in my head that they might be uncomfortable but after a solid six hours in them the other day I can confirm otherwise. I’ve become very guilty of sticking on the same old flat boots or trainers these days, I ought to get my shoe mojo back and pop on some heels from time to time.

I wore this outfit on Mother’s Day when I popped over to my parents’ for dinner and a catch up with my parents. I think that now I’ve moved out the time I spend with my parents is definitely more quality time, I know I was guilty of taking their presence for granted when I lived at home. It’s lovely to pop round and actually sit down for a proper chat instead of hurried greetings and shutting myself away. I also love having Mum over to the flat to charm the cat and go shopping in the rather fabulous local shops…

Are there any styles you’re revisiting? How did you relationship with family change or develop when you moved out?

5 comments for “In the Zone

  1. I am still a sucker for floral dresses too! Yours is v pretty and I’m wearing the same coloured tights as you right now. I value time with my Mum now!x

  2. Love the boots, I’ve been clearing out my wardrobe and found quite a few old things I’m definitely going to be wearing more often now xoxo

    Cateaclysmic

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    A fabulous outfit, Laura! xxx

  4. Love this dress Laura! You look so pretty, I really like the colour of your tights too!

    XO Amie

    Credit Crunch Chic

  5. I love this dress on you, the colours look lovely! The boots are great too. I definitely make the most of the time with my mum and dad now. I moved out of home over 20 years ago and as they don’t live that near, I only see them every month or two.