If you haven’t seen it yet–check out my blog’s new look! Unsurprisingly, my eternal love of the ocean has inspired this newest template makeover: and this new favorite outfit of mine.
I adore mermaid mythology, and dream of the day when I can incorporate the study of mermaids in art into my scholarly practice. The persistence of the mermaid as a cultural icon speaks to our contrasting desire for/fear of the sea, I think…or maybe we just all want to have fins. Who knows?
This dress, which I bought secondhand, is a dream. It’s long enough to be work-appropriate, made from a breathable & comfy fabric, and simply covered with [little] mermaids, shells, and bubbles. If I could find it in other colors, I’d buy five more.
I decided to wear it with a white cardigan for this outfit post, but it also pairs beautifully with my aqua cropped Mak cardigan. In my opinion, there’s no such thing as too many ocean-themed colors!
Plus, what could go better with a mermaid dress than a squid necklace and shell earrings?
(You’ll also notice my Squishable sea monster in the background–who complements the dress perfectly–if you take a close look!)
Do you share my love for mermaids? From Ariel in the 90s to the “mermaid hair” today, I feel that these finned beings won’t be leaving the popular consciousness any time soon!
That dress makes me nostalgic!
Same here! 😀 Nostalgia is a driving force behind many of my fashion decisions, it seems…
Love love love your dress! I have friends whose sign on the door says – Mermaids live here! Your dress reminded me of it and their love for mermaids!
That sounds like a sign I would hang on my own door! Mermaids are the best! 😀
The dress is adorable! I’m loving the color, especially.
Thank you! 🙂 Yes, as a redhead, I try to track down as many of those aqua-blue-teal colors as I can!
It definitely suited you. Good choice!
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