well it is ABOUT TIME!

The return of the "proper dress." (According to Rue de Chic) Not that I haven't been wearing this style for years anyway, but now I'm hoping it will as least be a little bit easier for me to find!

So what exactly is the proper dress anyway? Well, according to them it is the alluring 50s style dress, and to me, it is the epitome of elegance. Seriously, these dresses are stunning. They are fun, flirty, stylish, new (well, re-new. and yes I am well aware that is not a word but you catch my drift), so lady-like, not to mention MODEST! Incredibly unusual lately, I know.

Do I even need to tell you how excited I am for this? I have always loved full skirts from the time I was just a little girl. I could twirl all day long. Plus, it's all about defining your waist, which is pretty much perfect because it looks good on anyone. Day or night, this style can be made pretty much any way you want it. Colors, neutrals, florals, polka dots...I could go on and on. But I will not bore you with that now. Instead I will just give you a few examples. Beginning with some familiar faces:

Miss Michelle Williams in Oscar de la Renta

Miss Carey Mulligan in Prada

Now for those of us (me) who can not even come close to justifying a purchase of that magnitude for one dress, there are still plenty of options!

This adorable polka dot dress from ModCloth. 

I would pair it with a soft white cardigan and some simple wedges. 

 Pinupgirl clothing

Another ModCloth find.

Black pumps and either a black sweater or maybe even my black leather jacket to change up the look.

Another option is a simple skirt and tshirt. I adore those shoes and wooden bangles are easy to pair with just about anything, but add a little earthier tone to the whole outfit. :)

I guess that's it for tonight, I have loads of work to keep doing. Wish me luck!