Holy smokes I love this outfit. I can see myself wearing it on repeat week after week. The hat and dress were both ordered online, which is always a toss up because you never really know until you see something in person. The hat I'm super impressed with, and while I was initially excited about the dress (the fit is perfect), after just a few minutes of trying it on (not even wearing it!) there were wrinkles all over the front of it. I like it so much, I (almost counterintuitively) think I need to return it and invest in a nicer fabric so I can wear it a hundred times. When something is a basic/classic and not a trend, it can pay off to spend more in the long run. Otherwise you keep buying it over and over again, versus it lasting through tons of washes and wears. I rounded up some options below. Let me know if you've tried any fabrics or brands that you would recommend!
Dress: H&M, $10
Slip: H&M, $6
Belt: Gap, $10
Hat: H&M, $30
Shoes: Dolce Vita, $50
Purse: Karen Millen, gift (similar, similar)
Necklaces: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Cuff: My Stella & Dot
Approx. dates: Belt is 5 years ago. Purse is 3 years ago. Shoes are recent. Hat and dress are new.
BCBG / Rachel Roy / Jones New York / Lulu's
Nordstrom / Mango / Shoptiques / ASOS
J.Crew / ASOS / Bloomingdale's / Banana