Dress – Chi Chi London The Lottie Dress *
Shoes – Office Tobias Ankle Cuff Heel (Sale £68 to £14.40)
Ring – Pandora June Birthstone Ring
Earrings – Accessorize (Similar here)
Chi Chi London got in touch recently and asked if I would like to one of their New In dresses in a perfectly romantic Valentine’s Day look. Of course, I was beyond excited and couldn’t wait to style out a V-Day look for you all.
I obviously had to go for something a bit alternative, because I’m not a massive fan of a generic “girly” look – oh, and I only really wear monochrome. So this made it a bit tougher, but I found the dress for a quintessential Gothic Romance look.
I chose The Lottie Dress* as an alternative to the usual girly pinks and reds, without having to compromise on the shape of the dress at all. Not to say that this look isn’t girly, the baroque silver lace channels feminine elegance whilst adding a twist to typical V-Day style. Plus, the stunning tea dress shape accentuates tiny waists and the bardot neckline adds a graceful and sophisticated feature. The dress features a full mesh underskirt, which makes any lovely lady feel like a Disney princess – yes,even me! The main feature of the dress that I completely fell for is the embroidered sheer material covering the chest and arms – oh my gaaad. It’s safe to say that I almost refused to change out of this dress when I had to go to Tesco to buy my lunch. It’s one of those dresses, girls.
I opted for more clean cut, modern stiletto heeled shoes as I feel like this adds a 2016 edge to the baroque dress design – as if you couldn’t tell already, adding edginess to an outfit is my favourite past time. PS The shoes I’m wearing are currently down to £14.40 in the Office sale!
Keeping in mind that I’m only 5’1″, the dress fit exceptionally well. Usually I find that bodices of dresses end up ruched and unflattering, however this definitely wasn’t the case. Although it came up slightly longer on me than on the 5’9″ – sigh – this really didn’t make much of a difference at all, the fit was excellent, and I felt like a princess. Even if you’re a petite gal like me, this dress will definitely work wonders.
If wearing black on Valentine’s Day just isn’t yo’thang – the dress comes in 9 other colours, so you can seriously get your lace on. Oh and if lace doesn’t do it for you, Chi Chi London have plenty of stunning pieces to choose from.
Would you rock a Gothic Romance look this Valentine’s Day?
you look lovely! The shoes are just perfect and a fab price! Having to seriously resist buying them! Love, Lucy Lucy Loves
I know right, it was so tempting – I had to give in! xo
Oh wow, you look great! The dress is gorgeous, and I love your hair!Emily from http://emilyunderworld.co.uk
Thank you so much for reading, Emily! xo
This is gorrrrrgeous and you look so amazing in it! xwww.shayholly.co.uk
You're so sweet – thank you! xo
Hello ! This look is really gorgeous… And i would like to buy the same dress but i heard chi chi's dress sizes are small… I live in Switzerland so the size guide is not the same… My body shape is pretty much similar to yours, so may i ask you what size you bought for this dress ?Thanx a lot 😀
Your outfit is amazing! And i love your hair! -x-
Thank you so much, girly! xo
This is an absolutely beautiful outfit! I love Chi Chi dresses, they're always gorgeous xxLaura | Lala London: Beauty & Lifestyle
I know right, the detail is to die for! <3
I love this dress. If I was going to pick a valentine dress, this would be it! I love the lace, the colour (forever wearing black!) and the detailing is amazing!Lounaturallybeige.comxxx
It's dreamy, right? All the heart eyes! xox
This dress couldn't look more perfect on you hun! XX
Thank you so much, Gemma! <3 xo
Wow you look incredible!What a steal with those shoes…Jenna| princessparasox.wordpress.com |
Thank you, Jenna! <3I know right, bargain! xo
I absolutely adore the shoes! Your photos are stunning too! Slightly in love with your hair not going to lie! Ox
Thank you so much, Olivia – that means a lot! xo
You look absolutely stunning! Such a beautiful dress, literally never see anything like this on the high street! Those shoes are beaut as well Emily xx
I know right, it's so effortlessly unique! xo
what a fab outfit,i love your dress,love your heels and you look amazing! I honestly think that Chi Chi have the nicest dresses ever xx
They definitely do – totally felt like a goth princess hehe xo
Oh my god you look insane! Insaneeeeeely good, such a gorgeous dresshannatalks
Thank you so much, Hannah! xo
This dress is beyond gorgeous. You look stunning and I am in love with the lace detailBeth xMermaid in Disguise
Thank you so much, Beth! xo