flattering lbd October 9, 2015London Happy Friday! Hope you all have had a wonderful week. I’m back in London, but just for a hot second – I’m elated to share my mom, stepdad and sister will be meeting me over in Paris just over a week from now!!! While I don’t feel I’ve been gone very long, it’ll have been three full months since I last saw them – and I miss them. A lot. I’m really not one who gets homesick, but I do miss my people. If you follow me on Snapchat (username: merrittbeck), you may remember this outfit from my day spent in Shoreditch. I was meeting my friend Sam for a movie at Electric Cinema, and then the rest of the day’s plans were sort of open ended. I wanted to be ready for anything – pub crawl, shopping, you name it. If I’m unsure of where the day will take me, or have plans to stay out through the evening, I always opt on the dressier side of style. This LBD I picked up from ASOS isn’t necessarily fancy, but paired with my metallic Nicholas Kirkwood loafers and my pretty tweed jacket, it took the ensemble up a notch. After trying on dress after dress in the wrong shapes over the years trying to make it work, I’ve honed in on exactly what works for my figure. A fitted waist is somewhat of a requirement when I shop for dresses – as someone who is quite busty and “hippy”, I always look to accentuate my waist. Unfortunately, the more flowy or boxy a top or dress is, the less flattering it is on me. For those reasons, this dress was a no-brainer: it has a drawstring waist and it has a loose hip skirt. I also adore the fact it has sleeves! It’s a flattering everyday basic. { photography by Michaela Tornaritis } Jacket: Joie (old – similar here), Dress: ASOS (also comes in pale pink!), Bag: Chanel, Shoes: Nicholas Kirkwood, Sunglasses: Dior, Diamond Earrings (UK option here), Bracelets: c/o Loren Hope, Lips: NARS Lipstick in Cruising Shop The Post Turn on your JavaScript to view content Share Subscribe ➞ Jacket: Joie (old – similar here), Dress: ASOS (also comes in pale pink!), Bag: Chanel, Shoes: Nicholas Kirkwood, Sunglasses: Dior, Diamond Earrings (UK option here), Bracelets: c/o Loren Hope, Lips: NARS Lipstick in Cruising Shop The Post Turn on your JavaScript to view content Share Subscribe ➞ 13 comments Rachelle says: October 9, 2015 at 4:35 am very flattering on you indeed, cute dress and I adore these flats. xo PinkSole Reply Yolonda says: October 9, 2015 at 5:10 am Perfect for an afternoon of spontaneity. And I feel the same about the waist, it’s best to keep it fitted and highlighted when you have larger breast and hips like me Reply Brooke says: October 9, 2015 at 8:16 am Have fun in Paris with your family!! xx Brooke du jour http://www.brookedujour.com Reply Amy Ann says: October 9, 2015 at 10:01 am So glad you are getting to spend some time with family! This is a great LBD, and I love your silver flats. Amy Ann Straight A Style Reply Ally says: October 9, 2015 at 10:12 am Very classy outfit, love that jacket! Xo Ally http://www.allysoninwonderland.com Reply Lauren says: October 9, 2015 at 11:16 am Your Snapchat is the best! Such wonderful adventures you’ve been having! Reply thestylescribe says: October 9, 2015 at 11:20 am thanks Lauren!! I try to keep it light and entertaining ;) xx Merritt Reply Shae says: October 9, 2015 at 11:18 am Very cute look, and I actually need a new pair of silver flats, so obviously I have to consider these. Shae @ Current Habits Reply Laura says: October 9, 2015 at 11:46 am Love this vwrsitile LBD! That is so exciting that your family is meeting you in Paris, I’m sure you’ll have a blast! Xx Laura http://Www.sequinsatbreakfast.com Reply Shira says: October 9, 2015 at 9:59 pm I am obsesseddddd with the jacket and shoes! The texture and shine looks so good and perfect way to accessorize the LBD. http://asequinloveaffair.com Reply Miss Pippi says: October 10, 2015 at 7:42 am Wow! Those flats are sooo cute! I need them in my life!!! http://misspippisstyle.blogspot.hu/ Reply Scarllet Marie says: October 11, 2015 at 4:12 am Loved it !! http://luxurysmoland.blogspot.pt/ Reply emily says: October 11, 2015 at 11:23 pm these sunglasses are incredible! xo http://dearserendipity.com/ Reply Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Name * Email * Website