I'd wear this iteration by
Fashion Girl exactly as is with a little goofy hat and black leather sandals. Perhaps brown leather would be less harsh than black, but the later keeps it a little punk and out of little girl territory (read: bad way to wear a white dress over the age of 13 unless you're trying to look like a baby which is LAME).
I'm perennially attracted to The White Dress, but I've only ever bought two in my life. Usually I stick to bold colors or patterns. A certain boldness is what attracts me to try on an item in stores. It has to be eye catching enough for me to bother with the hassle of the dressing room. I always see white on girls in street fashion blogs and it makes me want it too. For some reason though white looks boring on a hanger and I never reach for it when shopping. I also like easy fashion. Items that are fierce, but I can wear them anywhere, get dirty and throw in the wash. White scares me. Remembering to put a Tide pen in your bag seems like such a pain.
The first time I ever bought a white dress was inspired by a man I was in love with for years. He was one of those guys who would give you enough of the perfect flirty attention to make you want more (and fall totally in love with him), but really had no intention of anything beyond screwing with you (in both meanings). He told me once that he had a dream of me and him on a beach and I was wearing a white dress (OMG SWOON screeches!!!&%% my inner teen girl - and no, I was into my 20s at the time). I was shopping later that weekend and his DECLARATION OF EVERLASTING LOVE (err dreaming of you in a white dress does not a marriage proposal make) inspired me to try on and buy a Rather Expensive White Dress. It really was beautiful, but of course I never wore it and eventually put it in a charity bag with the tags still on it.
In case you're wondering his assholery eventually went to a whole new level (i.e. multiple personalities whole new level) and we haven't talked at all in about a year. He also un-friended me on Facebook. What the hell! The sex was worth it though.
The second time I bought a white dress was not nearly as fascinating. After wearing it for a few months I decided it was tired (and that the iteration of the dress - an empire style - made grown-ass women look like toddlers) and gave it to charity. Both went to the same fate. I'll let Fashion Girl stick to The White Dress.
Take it away again Fashion Girl;
-E.
