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Gap Racerback Dress

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Yesterday, I found a new dress at the Gap.

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I’m quite fond of this dress. So fond, in fact, that my initial thought while trying it on was that I NEEDED TO TELL THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS DRESS. Now, we could over-analyze why that would be my very first thought (hint: slight internet addiction), but let’s not put a damper on this party.

After returning home, I swiftly visited gap.com only to find that the dress was not there! OH NO! How would the internet learn of this special dress? I know! I’ll force D to take photos of the dress in an amateur attempt to emulate one of my favorite blogs, Cupcakes and Cashmere!

(Note to self: You do not possess Emily’s lithe legs. Please do not EVER attempt a tulip skirt.)

Whatevs. This dress is going to be my perfect go-to dress for the summer. Lightweight, comfortable and featuring POCKETS.  Pockets make me weep with joy. (I even put my hand in the pocket for the photo which really did nothing but add 20 visual inches to my hips. Fail.) And although I’m wearing heels in the photo, I think gold Dolce Vita flat sandals will be my first choice. Did I mention the skirt is so billowy and voluminous that you could hide a bottle of vodka underneath for playdates?

Wait! I haven’t told you about the best part. Take a gander.

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The racerback, folks. The perfect little detail.

I think my work here is done. Go buy the dress. (But don’t wear it around my neighborhood.)


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  1. slynnro

    June 2, 2009 at 9:08 am

    um, there’s a robert marc sunglasses sale on gilt today. i thought of you.

  2. Kaleigha

    June 2, 2009 at 10:01 am

    Love! Looks gorgeous on you!

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  3. martymankins

    June 2, 2009 at 11:29 am

    Coming from a guy, that’s a great looking dress. I hope your husband thinks so, too.

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  4. Marissa

    June 2, 2009 at 11:30 am

    So cute! Love the back!

  5. cupcakes and cashmere

    June 2, 2009 at 11:35 am

    that dress is lovely on you and you’re way too kind about my tulip skirt – you certainly need to give that style a try! so glad that i stumbled upon your blog…would you like to trade links? xo

  6. Bumbling

    June 2, 2009 at 11:43 am

    Que Bonita!

  7. Michelle

    June 2, 2009 at 12:08 pm

    Very lovely! And I think you should try the tulip skirt, as you would certainly rock it. Per your suggestion, I bought the Dolce Vita flat sandals in black and silver last summer – lurve them, thanks (I think you recommended them in a post about a trip to Sun Valley, Idaho? Yes, those.) Go get the tulip skirt!

  8. Lauren

    June 2, 2009 at 12:28 pm

    I went and tried it on over my lunch break here–note to the ladies, several Gap stores in NYC are out of this particular color. It was so so cute! However, I am 5’2″. It would need some tailoring for length. I can see how someone would wear the all black, or even this color combo, to a wedding. Cute cute! Keep the good finds coming…

  9. Rhi

    June 2, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    I think you’ve just found my anniversary dress. A five course meal calls for a loose fitting dress. Bingo!

    Rhi, that was my second thought…I could eat six cheeseburgers and still be comfortable in this dress!

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  10. kat

    June 2, 2009 at 2:32 pm

    totally love! when i first glanced, i thought this was an actual ad from gap…and then realized it was you! looks lovely.

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  11. joslyn

    June 2, 2009 at 2:43 pm

    love the photos…love the dress. love it all! freakin adorable

  12. chirky

    June 2, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    Please try this dress on again, and imagine yourself VERY PREGNANT throughout the summer. Maybe even stuff it with a pillow, just to be sure.

    How does it fit?

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  13. Heather B.

    June 2, 2009 at 5:21 pm

    I’m trying to think of a comment that doesn’t make me sound like an asshole. But I’m your friend and your my friend and so you know I’m not an asshole but…

    I have a very pretty friend named Sarah who is making me feel like a schlub! I need to step up my game right quick.

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  14. Miguelina

    June 2, 2009 at 5:54 pm

    You look lovely in that dress. I think it could be a maternity dress too? Gotta go investigate…

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  15. whoorl

    June 2, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    I definitely think it could be a maternity dress – my only concern is boobage.