Jessie Carlson

Sometimes I think about moving somewhere hot so that I could wear dresses all the time. My sweet husband would move to Mexico in a heartbeat, Mexico or somewhere equally as sunny where he could surf. I digress, this blog dedicated to my favourite summer dresses, not where we might live.

I try and convince all my clients to buy dresses. They are, I think, the easiest thing to wear, and they look darling on just about anyone. Flats, heels, thongs, whatever, it all works with a cute dress.

Diane Von Furstenberg, how darling is this? Although, not too thrilled with her hair.

Anlo, everyday dress, really I would wear this at least twice a week, and much better hair. I always part it in the middle, a part of me wishes I was living in the 70’s.

ASOS, again, everyday dress, and again, great hair.

Shoshana, darling and so affordable it’s silly not to. Note the hair part.. It’s cute right?

Helmut Lang, I love HL, always have. Disappointing hair, I get bored instantly.

ASOS, classic work dress, and classic big hair, not the easy to do hair, but always worth the effort.

Plastic Island, another work dress, they don’t have to be this colour, it’s just that I happen to love this colour, it’s slightly more subtle than white.

The ‘If I lived in Mexico Dress’, ASOS.

When you are out shopping, if you are not already with me, buy the dress. It’s worth it, you will wear it all the time. Just make sure it is the right length, you may have to call me for help with that one.

I will tell you what, I have reformed my opinions about leggings, and the sophisticated offspring, the jegging.

Originally I wanted nothing to do with either. Understandably.

However, in the last 6 months I have worked with more pregnant mamas than ever before, hence the pure appreciation of the jeggings.

I have long been a fan of skinny jeans, and have put many clients into them quite successfully. There is typically quite a bit of cajoling, strong encouragement, and sometimes even bribing. However, once in, most clients don’t turn back.

Now considering that most pregnant women wear leggings for 9 months, the jegging is a natural alternative. Paired with a loose t-shirt or tank top, a great blazer and cute shoes, you’re set, and cute.

Having said that, most clients don’t even go near them unless they are pregnant. Or under 30. I am okay with that. I feel the same way about leggings. Fabulous if you are pregnant or under 30, otherwise just leave it.

If you are looking to find some, try Aritzia who carries COH and Paige jeggings (although the COH have a short inseam). Also, Zara, love Zara. Tons of options for way less money.