This is my last post on getting us holiday ready, and it’s a big one- the dress (I have lots of recommendations, not just this one. We won’t be twinkles- I promise :)). I started receiving requests to do a holiday dress post back in November, so I gladly agreed when Nordstrom asked me to look at their holiday dresses. Plus with Nordstrom’s free shipping and free returns, you can find your holiday dress without stepping foot in the mall or a dressing room! This picture makes me laugh… I look like I’m writing something on a chalk board -ha!Â
After receiving your post requests, I went on a search to find THE perfect dress for us and fell in love with this one and the shift dress silhouette. It’s perfect for this holiday season! See how you can win one at the end of the post!
What I love about classic shift dresses is that they are flattering on so many people. It’s just one straight line that slightly flares at the bottom, it doesn’t hug any of the areas we don’t want hugged, and it’s super comfortable (not too fussy). Well, apparently Cynthia Steffe is a girl (hahaha!), and she gets it. She has some of the cutest shift dresses at Nordstrom right now. See below.
I love the lace sleeves on the black one (very festive)! I tried on the navy one, and it’s darling (I almost featured it instead)! I can see the colorful one with black opaque tights and booties. I love the orange one if you’re hot natured or going on a tropical holiday vacation!
I loved the scalloped edge of this dress. It makes me feel girly, and…
…so do my big pearl earrings. I also love the small details on this dress, specifically the jeweled button on the cuff and the rounded collar. I realized that my mom had a very similar dress that she wore to a theater performance when we were little. I remember it hanging in our utility room and ogling it. I digress…
I’ll be wearing this dress to Christmas Eve service for sure and maybe a fancy party, if we get invited to one -ha!
P.S. I’m using lots of C. Style tricks in this post, and lots of the tricks are from my recent posts for getting us holiday ready! I’m using tricks from Monday’s post– specifically how I’m wearing the statement necklace trick and the black suede pumps. I’m wearing my new high pigment eye shadow for extra glam (post here), and I also like to throw on a red lip to look extra festive (post and colors here).  And if you are looking for a new way to do your hair, check our my hair tutorial from last week!Â
Outfit Links:
Dress: Cynthia Steffe, Shoes- Charles by Charles David for similar, Earrings- Majorica for similar, Gold Statement Necklace- Louise et Cie for similar, Diamond Statement Necklace- Tasha for similar
Congratulations to Carly G for winning the clutch from Monday’s post! For a chance to win one of the dresses in this post, leave a comment below!
It was great meeting you at Mayes’ party!
LOVE the dresses and this post!!
I love everything!!! I really love your style & your tree!!! Merry Christmas!!!
Love the combo of the dress and statement necklace–so classic, yet modern and elegant!
I LOVE this dress! Would love to win it 🙂
Love shifts! Especially the colorful one.
This is a great classic holiday look. I love it!
Love this dress! Perfect tips for the holidays, thank you!!
Love this dress and all of your great tips! Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
I love the orange dress.
All are beautiful dresses but I’m partial to the beautiful one you are wearing! Stunning!!
Perfect! Classic but modern! P.S. Where did you get your tree skirt?
Pick me! Pick me! 😉 Seriously, love your blog!
This dress is perfect!!!! Thank you for all the holiday tips…
Will jog by again soon 🙂
I love all of these beautiful, feminine dresses!
Love the dress! Love the shoes! Love the hair! Love love love!
That dress is beautiful!
I love this dress, and I love your blog! Thanks for posting such great style inspiration.
Love your blog and LoVe this dress.
I just adore this dress. It is unique and classy for any occasion. Thanks for your holiday posts!
I love your classic style and beauty! Would love this dress.
Awesome dress perfect for holidays and beyond!
Love all of these dresses. I could even wear them for work so very versatile.
Love a shift dress!!! I really like the one you have on!
Awesome! Any suggestions regarding “working your way” into bright red lips?
I see its very popular, but its also very scary!! I don’t often wear lipstick or if I do its a few shades darker than my natural color… tips welcome!!
Love this dress!
I love love love this look! You look amazing, as always! 🙂
Love the dress and all your holiday recommendations, Carly!!
The dress is so elegant and you look beautiful wearing it! Perfect for so many Christmas events. Love the bright colored ornaments on your tree too. Merry Christmas!
Beautiful! I wish my hair could look like yours. I think I need to go back and look at the hair tutorial.
Love the dresses – especially the featured one and the colorful one! I have followed your blog for some time now – don’t know what I’d do without you! Thank you!
Beautiful! Such a classy look. Merry Christmas!
I love the black and white dress on you!
I love the dress you’re wearing, very holiday appropriate.
Also, what shoes are you wearing?
I always love your holiday looks! So glamorous and classic.
I’m in Nashville and LOVE LOVE LOVE your posts! Would love to win this dress for this Christmas season!
Wonderful holiday ideas from the dress to the shoes to the lips! I feel ready for husbands work party bc of you!
The scallop is perfection!
Such a pretty dress! To be honest, I would have passed right by it if I was looking online, but it looks stunning on you, and I’m tempted to purchase if I don’t win!
I love the dress you are modeling! Shift dresses are a favorite.
Love this dress and how cute you look in it. It is a timeless look!
Thank you for the opportunity to win a new dress for the holiday season!
Spot on once again. I love everything you post. You need to come visit my closet. 🙂
I’m a brand new subscriber to your blog and feel like you’ve already upgraded my style in only in weeks time! The eye pigment is truly as easy as you claimed- added perk was learning how to pronounce Oxacoa (sp?) from my Nars girl!
I love this post and your dress is beautiful!! Merry Christmas!!!
Love this dress! I feel like it could go from work to party really well!
Oh goodness, I’m obsessed with the dress you featured!!!! Love your style!!
I really enjoy your post. Always wonderful and great ideas!!
I love this dress! You look gorgeous. I reference your posts so much that even my husband “knows” you now!
I love all the dresses – especially the scallop one. Thanks for all the awesome posts. I really enjoy and learn from your blog!
I love how classy the look is and can obviously be worn for other occasions
Love this look!
So classic… I love this!
Beautiful dress!
love this dress so much and it looks gorgeous on you
The colors of this dress are a great contrast to Christmas decor! Love!!
Love your dress and your style! One of my favorite blogs EVER! I could browse your posts for several hours. 🙂
Just ordered the dress today! Can’t wait to get it!
Stunning! The dress is so incredibly festive and fun! And that tree….!!
I would love to know where you got the star on the top of your tree, as well as the tree skirt! Both are beautiful!
Perfect timing! I’m off tomorrow to find a holiday dress. Now I’ve got a great place to start. Thanks!
As usual, I love all of your tips. The picture is beautiful – you, the tree, the dress….??
Love the scalloped edge detail!
Love your style and especially this dress …Thanks for the great suggestions
The dress is beautiful-perfect for many occasions! I enjoy your blog.
Merry Christmas!
Heading to Nordstroms…love this dress and you look fabulous
What a cute shift dress! Great holiday tips. Thanks, Carly!
I love this dress! It’s so classic and beautiful on you. I love reading your blog and getting great ideas!
Beautiful, both you & the dress!
Love the scalloped edges on the dress! Love the shoes! Love your blog so super much!!!
Love your style Carly!
These dresses are all so cute!
And I absolutely love your christmas tree!
Love these shift dress recommendations! Elegant and beautifully styled
Love that dress so much with the scallops!
Great classic dress with a modern twist!
This is a really beautiful dress! I want it!
I love all these dresses!
You look amazing! All the dress are beautiful!
Gorgeous! May I ask what size you are wearing? Merry Christmas!
Such a great dress and a classic silhouette. And nothing better than being comfortable and looking pulled together at the same time for a Holiday party!
You are such a classic beauty! Thank you for sharing your holiday dress pics, so helpful for us busy new moms. Xo
The navy is my favorite!
I love all of them!! You look fantastic!
That dress is stunning in you! Loved the scallop edging. Gorgeous!
That dress is stunning in you! Loved the scallop edging. Gorgeous! Your blog is always inspiring me to try harder with my hair and clothes. Thank you!
That dress is stunning! Your blog is always inspiring me to try harder with my hair and clothes. Thank you!
I especially love the black dress with lace sleeves! I looks like it would work nicely with a “curvy” figure as well!!
Love this dress and your tree!! Very elegant and festive for the holidays.
So beautiful! Love a good, pretty dress.
Party perfect! I love the dress and all of your great tips. Thanks!!
Aaaahhhh all so pretty!! I too would love to know where that cool tree skirt is from?? Can you do a home tour?!?! Love all the snip its I see in your fashion posts 🙂
I love your blog! Would you mind sharing where you got the star for your tree?
Omg I love the black/white shift dress! You look so pretty! Happy Holidays ?