James Perse hooded maxi dress | size 2 (more sizes at Nordstrom and James Perse)
Vince perforated sneakers
Kara small dry bag
I got this dress at the end of the James Perse sale while they were offering free 2-day shipping. Yes, I’m that person. I’m a sucker for free super-fast shipping, and this dress had already sold out at Shopbop (now it’s back in limited sizes), so I thought I’d better just get it to try. And I had a bit more birthday money burning a hold in my pocket. You know how it goes.
It didn’t hurt that I saw this and immediately thought I could live in it. Of course, that’s how I feel about all James Perse, dresses specifically. I also DO end up living in them, for many years, so they’re typically good investments for me; I wear the hell out of my JP dresses. And the moment I put it on, I jumped up and down in excitement. Ask my sister, she was there…
This hoodie dress is pretty amazing, but sadly not as versatile as it could be, given the fabrication. It’s basically a medium-weight microfleece (if you have the Yosemite cowl neck top that I got during the sale, it’s similar, but more stretchy), which is warm for cooler, but not cold weather, and too hot for anything above 75 degrees. I wore it yesterday when it was in the mid-60’s and sunny and it was the perfect thing. It’ll work for fall/spring and sometimes winter days here in Texas and in the south, also maybe in California, but it’s definitely a one or two season dress in other parts of the country.
Since it has quite a long slit up the back it’s not ideal for very cold weather, unless you layer with tights, and a cashmere cardigan, or parka. It’s possible, I guess, but I just prefer the look super-casual with sneakers and some skin showing. And weirdly, I feel so TALL when I wear this dress. I don’t know why, but I saw myself passing the mirror in Anthropologie yesterday and was like, WHOA.
I LOVE IT so much; it’s like wearing a cozy blanket that’s actually flattering and that you can leave the house in. And it’s so me.
Happy Friday!! How was your first week of 2016?
Hey Grechen, you know, I was wondering the other day if you ended up getting this dress b/c I recall you talking about it late last year. It looks fantastic on you! Such a flattering silhouette. I was hoping this dress was included in the last JP sale but no such luck but maybe I’ll continue to think about it…
The 1st wk of 2016 has been wet and wild here in LA. El Nino did come (after all the hype)! Loving the rainy and wintry weather though 🙂
So far, so good in 2016. It will get better when I get that new grandson in my arms! And my 2 1/2 yr old granddaughter is so excited about her brother that she told her 3 yr old cousin who came over for a play date, “Guess what, Viv? I have a BABY!” 🙂
I love that dress on you, and you’re not imagining things…that long, lean column of black DOES make you look taller! In other news, I received my Everlane long sleeveless ponte dress, and other than a tiny tuck under the arms to compensate for my less than perky mammarys, it is GREAT!!! The fabric holds me in, it’s long enough, and I can picture wearing it several different ways. A win-win!
I fell in love with this dress as soon as I saw it on you because it’s SOOOO me! When I got it I felt like I was being hugged, really soft and comfy. Sadly mine arrived with a hole on the side. I’ll be contacting Shopbop but they no longer have my size..
oh no!!! how disappointing 🙁 i hope they fix it for you…
glad you loved it though, it’s such a great dress!
That dress looks adorable on you!!! Literally just came across your blog. Love the look. I want!