Have you ever seen a dress where you just have to have it? Nothing else matter but owning this dress? Well the Gilda Green Alpine Print Swing Dress from Lindy Bop was one such dress.
I’ve been having my eyes on it for so long – well a year to be exact. I saw this last year on the website but I was too late and it has sold out. So as you can imagine, how excited I was when this got restocked and became available again this year. This dress was going to be mine! It was going to be my – what I’m dabbing as ‘Christmas dress’. It’d be a dress I would wear on Christmas day and I’d be so festive and fabulous.
Lindy Bop dresses are a big favorite of my mine due to their swing dresses range which suit my rather small (but large if you get my meaning) apple figure. It hide the undesirable part while still give you that vintage glamour. This year I have gone rather Lindy Bop Mad!
Anyway I ordered the dress and here is me wearing the Gilda Green Alpine Print Swing Dress. Please excuse my awkward weird expression on my face, not sure what going on there.
The dress itself is as lovely in real life as it was on the website. When my husband saw this, he thought I looked a little too much like 1950s housewife. To be honest I agree with him. But that however didn’t stop me loving this. The skirt is full of swing and flare. I could quite happily go dancing in this. The bodice itself is a little tight and didn’t work well on my figure. Next time I wear this I might complement this with a belt. I also like how the skirt have a pocket. I’m a big fan of pocket skirt.
If you are lucky enough to catch the Gilda Green Alpine Print Swing Dress next year before its get sold out again – then you won’t be disappointed. There is off course, if you can’t wait – Ebay.
By Anna Nuttall
Marissa
December 27, 2016What a cute dress! I love that it’s so unique.
Chelsea
December 27, 2016It’s so pretty on you!! You go girl!
Lisa Valentine
December 27, 2016I love this dress and have had my eye on it for a while now. Definitely one for my Christmas list next year! Lisa http://www.thatbritishbetty.com
Foodie Finds Home
December 27, 2016I think it’s a cute print! I agree about the 50’s housewife comment, but I love that style of clothing and the whole pin-up era, so this is right up my alley. I look forward to checking out more items from this company. 🙂
Anna
December 27, 2016What a fun dress! It’s perfect for the season.
Shopgirl Anonymous
December 27, 2016What a fun dress for the holidays! Ya it can come off a bit 1950’s homemaker, but it’s cute to heck so who cares! 🙂 I’m glad you were finally able to purchase one for yourself!
Rachel
December 27, 2016I love the vintage/retro vibe of the fabric print! It’s so Christmas-y!
Olivia Morris
December 27, 2016It’s so nice to see you wearing something that you love. It definitely has a “Christmas” feel to it. I don’t know if that’s my Swiss background talking or if I just love the little chalets dancing around the bottom….It is very cute indeed!
Laura
December 28, 2016This dress is super cute. I say rock the 1950’s look! Add a ribbon to your hair and go all festive. I’m glad to see that you went after what you wanted!
Kristin
December 28, 2016What a beautiful print on that skirt. It’s so charming and whimsical! Sure it’s 50s housewife, but that’s what I think is so fun about it!
Caitlin
December 28, 2016I have this print in a skirt! I fell in love with the print too – it just SCREAMED “Christmas” to me! You look absolutely fab in it! Xx
Jalisa
December 28, 2016Love when that happens. Finding something I really love and they don’t have your size but ends up restocking. It’s definitely a great feeling. That dress looks cute. Especially for Christmas
Raluca
December 28, 2016This is a very cute dress! I am a fan of pocket skirts too! 🙂
Terri Steffes
December 28, 2016You are right. That’s a beautiful dress. If you are happy to wear it then go for it I say! Love the hemline.
Amanda Rosson
December 28, 2016What a lovely dress, I can see why like it so much! It looks beautiful on you!
Liz
December 28, 2016I’m happy you found your dress. I think you are spot on about the belt. Also a nice little peep toe platform pump might make it a little less 50’s housewife and a little more vintage contemporary flare.
Jennifer (JenuineMom)
December 28, 2016I -love- this dress!! I need to check out Lindy Bop. Sounds like it might be my style. The dress looks great on you! And I’m totally cool with the ’50s housewife thing. 😀
Anna
December 28, 2016Pretty dress and very unique. I have to agree it is 1950s housewife.
Allison
December 28, 2016Such a pretty dress! It’s so flattering you and the color is gorgeous! It would be perfect for date night!
Marisa
December 28, 2016This is a very pretty Skirt!!! Always wear what you love!!
Charlotte
December 28, 2016very pretty! green looks terrible on me but I love the print and pattern at the bottom and the cut is really flattering too so I shall have to consider it!
Helen Vella
December 28, 2016Cute dress and very festive, thanks for sharing.
Jazz
December 29, 2016I have definitely seen a dress…or bag…or top that haunted me until I replicated it or bought it lol. Thanks for sharing this piece!
Debbiejean Lemonte
December 29, 2016This is a super cute dress. IT definitely works with the holiday spirit.
Amy
December 30, 2016That’s such a cool dress! I love the wintery landscape on the bottom. Very nice!
Robin Rue
December 31, 2016This dress is adorable! I absolutely love all the detailing on it.
Sauumye
January 2, 2017Really like the dress. The details are just perfect!!!
Kammie
April 7, 2017I love the dress! Then again, that ’50s housewife style is right up my aisle!