All My Friends are Married

This is, truly, the year of wedding nuptials.

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As a result, all my friends are getting married — and I’m just building a killer ass wardrobe.

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By choice, my friends. By choice. You know all-to-well that I’m hot-and-heavy with New York City and we’re still very much in the honeymoon phase. (And he loves what I wear on the first date!)

I’ve spent a fair amount of time in the Midwest over the past year (home in Ohio and Illinois, mainly) celebrating some of my life-long friends on their journey to the altar… Whew! A sentence that, admittedly, makes me sweat as I sit and type it.

There’s nothing better than reuniting with your bests and feeling justified to revert back to your college-style ways for the weekend. Is there?

Well, except for adding lots of pretty dresses to your wardrobe to celebrate said journey.

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Wedding weekends are the perfect excuse to wine, dine, celebrate — and, of course — to show off your sophisticated, evolved-since-high-school style. And a home-town affair (poor choice of words?) calls for a look that’s bold and beautiful.

I’ve had a very specific obsession over the last month: Lace and eyelet dresses. Both by Dolce Vita and from Zappos. They’re perfect in a number of ways, but mainly, I love them because: They’re ready-to-wear, they go easily from day-to-night and they don’t wrinkle — key for me since all of my events are out-of-town.

In the spirit of the season of nuptials, I’d venture to guess you’re attending more than one wedding this summer, too. Show of hands?

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Even if you’re a bridesmaid in practically all of them (and I’m in the same boat, girlfriends), you will need a fantastic dress to fit the bill for all of your wedding-related rehearsals, duties and dinners.

My wear-to-a-wedding ensemble is all about balance: A feminine-feeling pink dress in a classic, not-too-tight silhouette (as I will always end up tasting every damn layer of that sheet cake), and accessories that pop. Equal parts pretty and ready to PAR-TAY.

Adding a sexy, strappy shoe is an easy way to embrace your fashion darling without upstaging the lady in white, too.

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Don’t get me wrong — I’m not trying to steal the spotlight from the bride-to-be, but a girl’s got to hold her own. I mean, it’s guaranteed that there will be a series of eligible bachelors that are LITERALLY parading in front of me!

And with how tiny my bladder is, I will most certainly be repaying the favor at the reception.

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Of course, let’s be honest: At the end of the day, it’s all about the dancing; which is why I keep my handy Tieks in-tow. A foldable flat is just plain brilliance, no?

Hey, DJ. Turn it up!

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*Wearing: DV by Dolce Vita lace cap-sleeve dress (only a few left in stock) via Zappos, lace-up pumps c/o JustFab (similar styles), BCBGMAXAZRIA clutch, Tieks flats (love the pale pink color), Julie Vos earrings, Loren Hope crystal cuff | *Beauty: YSL Rogue Volupte lipstick in Rose Opera (#29)

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Photos taken by Jessica Sturdy

35 comments

  1. I seriously thought those were Aquazzura when I saw your instagram last night so to click the link and see that they are $50 was the most wonderful surprise!!! I think I’m going to get them!

    • You’re not alone in that! And good eye — these look quintessential Aquazzura. While I’d venture to guess those are slightly more comfortable, these are just fine for a few hours (and worth a little extra pain with that modest price point). : )

    • Um, seven? Shit, you win.

      And seriously, Tieks are amazing. I have two pairs and neither have shown very much wear. I never not have them with me, if that makes sense. I think the blush-color is my next purchase!

  2. I still can’t get used to the fact that all my friends are now getting married, especially since I graduated college two years ago. Time is FLYING! The best part about weddings (other than an open bar) is getting dressed for them. I’ve racked up quite the cocktail dress collection in anticipation of upcoming weddings. Love this soft pink and turquoise combo on you, Hallie!

  3. That dress is gorgeous! And those shoes..to die. You look lovely!

    Xo
    Kristin of LivingInColorPrint.com

  4. So I’m obsessed with those shoes girlfriend and even more I’m obsessed with the first line…building a killer wardrobe! I’m 100% with you on that! Clothes, shoes and handbags are always a good date 😉 If only men could make us as happy as a Marc Jacobs bag on sale…then life would be awesome haha!
    xo,
    Melissa
    MissyOnMadison.com

  5. I love this outfit, especially the shoes! I was considering buying them, but worry they’re not very versatile? Do you think they’re worth it?!

    Lauren

  6. I love this color combination! I’m invited to a wedding this summer, but I have no idea if I’m going… I don’t know how to get there from the airport (and can’t rent a car, lol). I’ve missed every other wedding I was invited to for one reason or another and wanted to catch this one but this travelling thing is stressing me out.

    xo Kimi

  7. Hallie - you look beautiful and this dress is PERFECT on you! I’m loving the, “As a result, all my friends are getting married — and I’m just building a killer ass wardrobe.”

    Hope all is well <3

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