I love dresses more than any other garment. If I could, I’d wear them all year long. I particularly love when they’re soft, sustainably made, and have pockets! Enter the Aaliyah Midi Dress. It’s so lovely, lightweight, and well-made from sustainable organic cotton that it feels like a dream. This dress is flowy, laid-back, and so versatile. It could be worn as a cover-up at the beach or out for dinner, and everything in between, which is how I know I’ll take this with me on my next journey.
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Outfit Details
Aaliyah Midi Dress, Sterling Silver Ear Cuff (old, similar here), Hat (old, similar here), T3 Curling Iron
The tiered construction of this dress makes it loose and comfortable, and it fits like a dream. I love how easy to wear this is and how it looks like something a Greek goddess would wear. In addition to the ink-black color, it comes in white and pink lavender, both of which are perfect for spring and summer. This piece is so well-made that, like all of my other pieces from Skin, it will be something I reach for season after season, year after year.
Another thing I love about this dress is the low back. It’s fun and flirty without being too scandalous to wear in public, and I can get sun on my skin in the summer without worrying about funny tan lines. Although I can’t really get a tan, I still think about this whenever I get dressed, haha. Maybe someday I’ll get bronzed!
I’ve had this black ribbon straw hat for years, and it’s always fun to pull out and dream about warmer weather. I love keeping the sun off my face with sunhats like this, and though it’s an older style from J. Crew, it’s such a classic. If you haven’t already, check out my list of more than 600 straw hats under $50. I wrote the article in 2020, but most of them are still available, and some are one-of-a-kind or custom-made to order!
Regarding sizing, I’m wearing my normal size here, and if you’d like a more fitted look, you could comfortably size down. The fabric has a nice stretch to it, and it’s easily washed. See more of my favorite pieces from Skin, here.
Katie Dawson says
This looks so great on you! I wish I could pull off something like this, but I don’t have the confidence to wear something so low-cut.