I'm not usually one to go for high street knock offs but occasionally they do it so well you wonder why anyone would spend the extra money on the real thing.
This is the only summery dress I’ve bought all season. Summer has been a late bloomer here in London so pretty dresses have been fairly low down my shopping list. That being said I think I’ve found the best one on the high street!
This feels like an outfit of dupes. I’m not usually one to go for high street knock offs but occasionally they do it so well you wonder why anyone would spend the extra money on the real thing. This dress reminds me of every blogger and fashionistas favourite label, Self-Portrait. I love this brand; I think the designs are stunning, the price point is reasonable and it always looks incredible on everyone I see. Yet despite all that I’m yet to splash out on a dress from there, as I worry I’ll end up going to a wedding or event and someone will be wearing the same dress as me! Everyone, and I mean everyone, seems to be rocking a Self-Portrait number at the moment.
When I saw this very sweet lace skater style dress in New Look (of all places) I simply couldn’t resist. It has the Self-Portrait look but at an incredibly purse friendly price tag (£39.99 – £44.99 depending on whether you go for petite or regular style). Also, the quality is amazing. Plus, as if that isn’t good enough you can also throw it in the washing machine, so no hand washing! Talk about easy peasy! I’ve never been a huge fan of New Look but this dress has completely converted me. I think you can see just how happy and giddy this dress makes me in the photos!
Outfit Details: Dress – New Look (find HERE) | Shoes – Topshop (similar HERE & HERE) | Bag – Chanel (find HERE & HERE) | Necklace (belt worn as a choker) – Chanel (find HERE)
Chanel is bringing back the slingback in a big way and everybody seems to be rocking them. I do like them but I don’t love them, so there’s no way I’ll be spending the £500+, even if I could get my hands on a pair (they are sold out everywhere)! I’m not even going to sugarcoat it, this Topshop version is a shameless copy but now that I have these, I can see why the Chanel versions are such a hit. They have a way of adding a really sophisticated and classy edge to almost any outfit.
When I was putting this look together I didn’t want it to be “sugary sweet”. This dress is sufficiently cute and girly on its own and I didn’t want to add any more of that. Somehow these shoes manage to keep the look feminine but without looking like that of a four year old. All hail this style of shoe!
There are plenty of good lookalikes on the high street, so if you too don’t want to spend all that money on the real thing, there are a number of fab alternatives.
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Such a pretty dress! Love the color and lace detail. Great shoes!
Amy Ann
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Love how you’re embracing the last days of summer! This dress looks absolutely stunning on you. I love the color especially!
Best,
Christina
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You look so gorgeous in this shoot!! I love the blush color of your dress!
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What a beautiful dress. Looks very lightweight and flattering xx
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Love this feminine look! That dress is a winner. I love that you found similar slingback to the Chanel ones. Fooled me!
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Loving that blush pink number! So pretty on you. Happy Monday babe xo, sharon
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That is a lovely dress and you look so pretty in this outfit. And girl you smile is contagious <3
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Wow. I love everthing about this outfit. Perfect combo! xoxo
You look stunning! Totally adore this dress! Amazing find and the price is fantastic
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Oh wow what fun dress love the color! And so glad the sun came out for you. Ah yes the Chanel shoes that are huge trend with bloggers and it girls. I met a blogger last week that had them!
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This dress is beautiful. I hear ya on the summer front!! Summer feels like it just started here in Vancouver, Canada as well!! And now all the fall stuff is out. 🙁 🙁
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You look so good! And your hair is like everything that’s perfect in the world haha.
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Such a pretty look! Love the pink!
xo, I
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This is so inspiring! I love the post:)
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You’re too stunning! This dress is stunning and I would totally get it if it weren’t my skin tone hah!
Chelsea
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Cute dress! You look amazing!
Adi xx
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What a beautiful dress! I love the color and the lace detail is divine!
Stephanie ● Sartorial Diner
If you’re only going to get one new summer dress, that is definitely a great one to get. It is gorgeous! I hope you get some warm summer weather before fall sneaks up on us
Carly at A Modern Mom Blog
What a sweet blush dress 🙂 You look gorgeous!
Definitely great finds. The dress and the sling back shoes are equally nice, perfect for each other. I also adore Self-Portrait dresses and this one you’re sporting looks like it so why not. You’re absolutely rocking it.
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In love with that dress!!!!
Emma
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That’s a stunning dress. You look absolutely gorgeous!
Funmi x
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Aww this dress is just so beautiful! It looks so fab on you, plus you yourself look so gorgeous, happy and radiant. <3 Thanks for sharing! x x
Kay
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You rocked the look ! regardless dupe or not the dress looks amazing and it was such a great idea to wear the belt as a necklace. Nice move.
You look really adorable in this dress.
GlamupGirls
You look absolutely gorgeous, girlie! I adore this dress, the color, fit, and details are all so lovely and look so good on you! I also love how you’ve paired it with those sling back shoes. Thank so much for sharing, gorgeous girlie, and I hope you’re having a great day so far!
XO,
Jalisa
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Your dress is gorgeous! And you look lovely!! Love the photos!! 🙂
You did an amazing job of styling a pale pink lacy dress to look sophisticated and chic. And you look so beautiful in it! Hope you enjoy plenty of sunny summer days before the weather changes! Thanks for sharing your beautiful outfit and clever styling. XO Janea
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What a beautiful dress!!! And you smile is so contagious Dominique!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
That dress is amazing. I love the colour.
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Absolutely love this dress, girlfriend. So chic!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
You look so pretty, I really loved! xoxo
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kisses
I love that dress, the lace details, the zipper, the color and the length, it is the perfect dress to wear as you wave summer goodbye. Your chocker adds edge to the look!
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Nice beautiful dress, so perfect for the last day of Summer 🙂
-Lily Kanaya
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What a cute dress, you look so pretty
xo
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What a cute dress, you look so pretty
xo
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Such a cute dress, I love the outfit girl.
Have a wonderful day doll,
Johanna ♡
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This dress is gorgeous on you and you’ve styled it so beautifully! This shade is perfect for this time of year!
I totally love your dress dear! Your choker and shoes are perfect for adding a statement piece to an outfit. I love it, so much!
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What a lovely dress dear! You styled it so pretty and sweet 🙂
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I love the dress, beautiful pictures!
Have a lovely day 🙂
Rosanna x
Such a pretty dress. I love the color. Suits you and the length is great too.
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I love this dress! I know what you mean, they are not always on our shopping list especially with the weather changes. I really love this look though. It is so classy and can be versatile. Your whole look is uber classy and chic xx http://www.bauchlefashion.com/2016/08/blackout.html
So romantic look. Cute dress
Kisses
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Lovely dress!
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Gorgeous dress, you are so pretty. Gemma x
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Awww thank you so much sweetie! xx
Thank you so much Christina! I’m going to catching every last bit of summer before we get horrible British cold weather again! Haha xx
Awww thank you so much hun! xx
I do love this dress and it’s such a bargain! xx
HAHA, must be a good dupe then! Thanks for the comment doll! xx
Thank you sweetie! xx
That’s so lovely! Thank you!! xx
So glad you like it, thank you for the sweet comment xx
Isn’t the price amazing? It’s a total bargain! xx
Haha so you and I are in the same boat! I kinda love Fall but I just wish our summer was a bit longer! xx
That’s so lovely, thank you! Haha I swear I’m super pale but somehow it works! xx
Thank you hunny xx
Thanks hun! Isn’t it? I think it looks so much more expensive than it is!! xx
Me too! Haha! Fingers crossed for more sun! Thank you for the lovely comment hun xx
Awww thanks so much doll! xx
Thank you hun. I feel like these pieces shouldn’t work together but somehow they do! xx
Thank you sweetie xx
Thank you, that’s so lovely xx
Such a lovely comment! Thank you darling! xx
Thank you doll xx
Yay, so glad you like the look hunny xx
Thank you so much hun xx
That’s so lovely,thank you doll! xx
Such a lovely comment, you’re so sweet! Fingers crossed for more sun! xx
Hehehe thank so much hun! xx
Me too! I’m such a pink girl! xx
Thank you so much hun xx
Thank you! xx
Aww thanks girl! xx
Thank so much hunny! xx
Thank you! Of course I will follow you hun xx
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Thanks doll! I’m so happy you get this look, I love adding an edge to an outfit! xx
Awww thank you so much sweetie xx
Thanks hunny!! xx
Thanks hun!! xx
Thank you my lovely, that’s so sweet of you xx
I totally agree, love this blush shade for end of summer! xx
Thank you Gemma! xx
Thanks!xx
It is romantic! That’s such a lovely way to describe it! xx
Thank you so much! That makes me really happy that you think it’s classy! Yay! xx
I love this length! Thanks for the sweet comment! xx
Thank you Rosanna! xx
You are such a sweetie, thank you hun xx
Thank you so much lovely! xx
Lovely dress. 🙂
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Thank you hun xx
Oooh did they look amazing!? I don’t think I even seen them in real life? Only admired from a far… Haha! xx
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Haha thanks girl! I love making items multiuse! xx