Thursday, October 13, 2011

Mod Fashion and H&M Dress

I know this is just a simple dress, but I wanted to show you ladies this affordable find while it's still in stores. This houndstooth dress was a recent purchase at H&M.
As a short petite and with a heavy bottom figure, I was never a fan of the 1960's wardrobe with the high-waist shorts, slim bell-bottom jeans or the short-hemmed jackets. But when I saw this dress it reminded me of the Mod dresses that Twiggy wore back in the swinging sixties and that era's iconic early looks filled with minis, tweeds and A-line frocks.
This particular dress had such a streamlined and minimal silhouette, it was clean, chic and fuss-free. As a busy working mom and student I appreciate all the convenient things in life - i.e not having to iron my clothes! And because the houndstooth pattern is eye-catching enough on its own, I didn't need much in terms of accessories to complete the look. Here I had on a pair of earrings and a bangle and I am out the door.
To finish off this look, I paired it with my highest nude pumps to give myself some height. In my humble opinion all women should own a pair of nude pumps - it does wonders to elongate your legs.I really like this dress a lot. The silhouette and geometric pattern gives it just the right amount of interest to an otherwise clean and polished look.
This dress is $17.95 and currently in H&M stores. Other than this houndstooth pattern - it also comes in cream, black and black with a cream collar. I also purchased the black with cream collar but am undecided if I will keep both. I hope this review was helpful to you and if you decide to get the dress I would love to see pictures!

[Outfit]
Shoes :: Aldo
Earrings :: Gift
Bangle :: Swapped

Thanks for reading!




28 comments:

  1. I love this dress! I was thinking to get either the skirt of this particular number but hesitated..well I went back and guess what? My size was gone :(

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  2. You look so beautiful! Love the checkered pattern of the dress!


    xx THE CHEAP

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  3. i'm lovin the houndstooth. you're adorable.

    xxx theSIREN

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  4. Wow!!! I'm ready to go out to H&M and pick up this dress right now!!! Huge H&M fan! And I love how you styled this outfit. Fabulous~
    Thank you for visiting me. I'm following you back.

    xoxo,
    Tammy

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  5. I've always wanted a hounds tooth print something. This dress is perfect! Simple & classic.

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  6. I love the patterns on the dress and how you paired it with a nude heel. Gorgeous!

    -Ly
    http://www.lyzhang.com

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  7. I am loving this dress!

    Erica
    www.theprettyfactor.blogspot.com

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  8. You should sign up for HM newsletter so you can get 20% off for one item. http://www.hm.com/us/newsletter

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  9. Lovely dress - you styled it perfectly with the nude heels too.

    Sarah
    xo

    www.almostdelightful.com

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  10. Love this dress on you- what a great find at H&M! I love the mod feel
    www.saysskippy.blogspot.com

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  11. I saw this dress at H&M and said to myself what a great buy. I have a vintage one just like it in red and cream. H&M has tons of mod things in the store right now. I purchase the blouse with all the horses on it, and a camel looking mod dress that was used in the advertisements.

    http://blog.imagebylauren.com

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  12. Love the dress!

    Shimmering2light.blogspot.com

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  13. Cute dress. You are tiny and petite so you can pull off that pattern. Love the shoes too!

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  14. lOVE this dress! I actually have a jacket in this same pattern from F21. It is such a classic look.

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  15. I am totally loving the "Twiggy" vibe! But what I'm loving even more is the price - looks like I have to head over to H&M soon!

    Hope you have a lovely weekend! :)

    -j
    sorelle in style

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  16. That houndstooth dress looks awesome on you girl!

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  17. I love your dress, the print is amazing!

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  18. you look so great!!!

    http://xoxo-carolinalove.blogspot.com

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  19. This is perfection !! I love each piece of your outfit !!

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  20. I love the simple cut of your houndstooth dress. And I like how you accessorized it. :)

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  21. What an adorable dress!

    xo,
    Abbey
    http://abbeybrandon.blogspot.com/

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  22. omgosh....too CHIC for words!
    I LOVE the houndstooth print...and how you kept this look simple with the nude heels

    <3Amanda
    feast.fashion.faves
    ENTER my GIVEAWAY

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  23. you are kidding me right!? the dress so doesn't look like its from H&M!!
    looks so much more luxe! saw loads of hounds-tooth around fashion week, so in right now!
    love it!
    http://www.styledecorum.com/

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  24. Just stumbled across your blog and I have to tell you that I own and LOVE that houndstooth dress as well! It is seriously one of my favorite pieces now and it is definitely perfect for fall.

    Kate
    katethegreatisat.blogspot.com

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  25. Did I tell you I own all three of those houndstooth dress from H&M? You look lovely. I can't seem to pull it off without tights like you do because I am too tall. The dress looks super short when I wear it without tights.
    -T

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