Throwback Dress with New Look

I was approached by New Look last week to check if I wanted to participate in their 'Throwback Dress' campaign to which of course I answered yes to. I shop there regularly (when I wasn't on a shopping ban). Funny thing is I shop there (via online) so much that, I received a 'you haven't shopped in a while' email reminder with a discount code. The idea of the 'Throwback Dress' is for bloggers to post about that one dress they have in their wardrobes that they can never seem to get rid off. Along with choosing a brand new dress courtesy of New Look to become my future throwback dress. When I read the email, my mind immediately went to the above dress which I actually blogged about why I never got rid of it here. 

My current Throwback Dress is from Boohoo which I bought about 4 years ago now and its still a favourite. I find it flexible and can wear it with most things. The stretchy fabric of it means I can eat as much chocolate and most like still fit into. I can just throw it on and head out of the door without doing much to it really. I chose this maxi to be my potential future Throwback Dress because I like the simplicity of it which makes it easier to pair with different pieces in my wardrobe. I went casual with it here and just paid it with flats and the hat but it can also be glamed up in the evening with a clutch, statement necklace and a killer pair of heels. I can see myself wearing it in the summer, so it could possibly become my new Throwback Dress. 

 Maxi Dress c/o New Look / Jacket New Look / Hat H&M / Flats New Look

xoxo

Ivy

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