Happy Monday everyone! I’m finally sharing this ruffle shift dress that I wore to my brother’s college graduation back in June! I’ve worn this vibrant dress a few other times and totally forgot I took pictures of it a while ago!
This ruffle shift dress is the perfect dress for daytime special occassions like wedding showers and, obviously, graduations! I like that it’s dressy but still summery and not too formal. The fabric feels really soft, durable, and was very comfortable to wear throughout the day! I also love the beautiful coral color. The Nordstrom photos make the color look more light but it’s definitely bolder and brighter as seen in my photos.
Although I don’t usually go for shift dresses, I really liked how this one fit. Shift dresses usually give me no shape, but this one subtly curves at the waist to make it more flattering. For reference, I’m wearing an XS and it fits true to size.
Back in June, my brother graduated with a mechanical engineering degree and we all took a road trip over to Central Washington University (about two hours from Seattle) to cheer him on. After the graduation ceremony was over, we headed straight back to Seattle where all 25 of us went to a Vietnamese restaurant to enjoy a huge dinner feast. We couldn’t end the night without dessert so we went to get Vietnamese dessert called che. If you’ve guys never had che, it’s delicious and you have to try it! Needless to say, it was a long day and this ruffle shift dress helped me get through it all!
I’m so proud of my brother for graduating college. He and I are first generation students since my parents didn’t get to go to a four-year university. They were refugees after the Vietnam War ended in 1975 and they were lucky to get sponsored by families in Washington that brought my parents (separately) over here! More about this later but I am always so grateful and happy to see what my family has accomplished!
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Ruffle Shift Dress | Lace Up Shoes (similar) | Pearl Necklace (similar) | Mini Saddle Bag c/o Cuyana
This ruffle shift dress is so feminine and cute. You look so pretty in this dress. I’m so glad to know about your brother’s success. God bless him 🙂
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Love the colour of this dress!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
First of all, congrats to your brother – that’s quite an achievement!
Secondly, I’m with you about shift dresses giving me no shape but I adore yours! Any item that gives an illusion of curves and accentuate waistlines (however subtly) is a win in my book!
Tina, this is so pretty!!! & what a great family story & congrats on your brother’s recent college graduation!
-Katelyn/www.theyellowspectacles.com
That shift dress is so cute, I love how bright it is.
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Such a pretty dress, Tina! That dress is such a gorgeous color and perfect for summer! Shift dresses are one of my favorite styles, because it looks good on everyone! And congrats to your brother on graduating!!
Lauren
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The coral pink colour, ruffled sleeves, and floral lace of that dress are gorgeous – very feminine and very pretty!!!
Oh my gosh! Congratulations to your brother! Your parents must be so proud of the two of you! I’m a first-gen student as well, so I understand that one family member graduating can feel like you’ve all accomplished something together. And about that outfit, that ruffle shift dress is amazing! I love the bold color and the fun sleeves, and I think you styled it beautifully.
-Helen
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Gorgeous, this is so flattering on you! I am so glad I found your blog also, you are doing really well with it. Keep it up! x
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Oh wow! I love this Fab dress
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What a beautiful dress – I agree with you about shift dresses, they normally make me look fat/look like a sack on my body which isnt the best look… something I think that we can all agree on 😉 but this one looks beautiful!
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This is a cute dress. I’m loving the color.
This dress is adorable! I love the color and ruffle detail, it suits you perfectly!
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Wow, I love lace and you have such a beautiful dress collection!
Love, Paola.
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Love this beautiful dress Tina! The color is stunning on you.
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Gorgeous!
Alya / moorizzla xx
Gorgeous dress! I love this color on you! Congrats to your brother!
Jill
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Congrats to your brother!! Such a big accomplishment. I bet your parents are so proud of you both! That shift dress is really pretty! I’m with ya and I usually don’t go for them, but this one may convinced me!
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You look so chic in this lovely lace dress !
I love the color.
xx,
Margot
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Such a pretty dress! Love the lace and ruffled sleeves!
~Samantha
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This dress is perfection! Obsessed with the color and the ruffles <3
Green Fashionista
This dress looks so pretty on you! I love it paired with the nude heels too!
Also.. I have never heard of che before but feel like I need to try it asap! 🙂
x Emily
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Gorgeous dress! Can you beat ruffles and lace in one piece?!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
That dress is so gorgeous though and the color looks perfect on you! Gorgeous shade and so pretty in combo with the lace. And congrats to your brother, that’s so good!! Xx
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You look amazing in that dress!
Have an amazing day!
xx Kris
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Stunning look! You styled this beautifully, the nude shoes are perfect for this outfit!
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Congrats to your brother! I like the color and style of your dress. It’s pretty!
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Such a cute dress Tina
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That’s a lovely dress, and an even lovelier lace up shoe! I love the color of your dress, really girly and chic.
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great blog post! 🙂
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OMG!!! such an adorable dress, so sad it’s sold out(
The White Ocean
Hi Tina,
This ruffle shift dress is stunning!
Have an amazing Thursday.
XO
Miri
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I am loving this simple yet classy look👍🏻👍🏻❤️
Nistha
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Love your dress !!! 😀
I want the same <3
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Have a wonderful day 🙂
Olivia