Capes and Drapes #FashionFriday

There is definitely something about a simple dress.  A classic dress.  The little black dress.  A flattering strapless silhouette.  A flared skirt.  My closet is full of easy to wear, timeless dresses that I love.  There are many I have loved for around a decade and I hope they still hold a place in my heart in another ten years.

But I also love a dress with a little something extra.  A dress that makes heads turn, is not for every occasion, and has a personality of its own.

These dresses fit that bill.

Not only do they have gorgeous floral patterns, one has a cape (dresses with capes are my jam!!) and one has a swoopy side drape.

Let’s talk about the pink dress first.  I love the print that gives me all the tropical vacay vibes, and the cape is there for more than just looks.  Seriously, a dress with a cape is rather practical because it doesn’t make me hot if I let it fall to the side but if a location is chilly I can wrap it around me.

These photos, with more pink accessories, were taken at the Waldorf Astoria, and let me tell you, I definitely wrapped that cape around me because resorts tend to be FREEZING, especially the Waldorf.

The drape on the blue and white dress is definitely less practical.  It’s mostly something I have to keep tabs on to be sure it doesn’t accidentally hit the floor.  But I love it.  It gives so much movement to the dress and takes something that could be overly formal and turns it into a really fun, feminine dress.

I paired it with a white bag and glittery blue sandals for these photos taken at Ava in Winter Park.  If you haven’t been there, I highly recommend it, especially for brunch.  The moment you step foot inside, it’s like a little vacation to Miami.

Who knew being a caped crusader could be so fashionable?

Pink dress: Rodarte // White dress: Oscar de la Renta // Pumps: Jimmy Choo // Sandals: Guiseppe Zanotti // White bag: Christian Louboutin // Pink bag: Ferragamo