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When I found out that I was going to get the opportunity to review a dress for 5 Minutes for Mom from Shabby Apple I was THRILLED! I have had my eye on Shabby Apple’s dresses for a few years now. I had seen Shabby Apple mentioned on blogs and in ads, and every dress or skirt that I saw just called out to me.
I love that the dresses are modest and unique, and I adore the vintage flair that they have, especially since they seem to pull inspiration from so many different eras! I was just waiting patiently for the right moment to splurge on a new dress. I hesitated a bit because I have a hard time investing in something that I can’t try on in a store, but this opportunity was exactly what I needed to convince me: I am SOLD! Next time I’m looking for a dress I am coming straight to Shabby Apple and ordering with confidence!
Once upon a time it was easy for me to find dresses that were stylish and flattering. My skinny-minnie pre-baby body could handle clothes from almost any brand! But after two kids I have had to add a one in front of my former size number, and so things have become a bit more complicated. When I spotted the “Animalia” dress on the Shabby Apple site I just knew it would be flattering on me.
A high enough neckline to cover my large bust, but with a cute tie and peek of skin so I would still look a little sassy and fashionable, rather than just frumpy. I also liked that the three-quarter length sleeves would cover the tops of my arms in pictures and that the skirt was slightly pleated and flowy, so it would dance around my hips without clinging to them. And you know what? I was right!
When it came in the mail and I put it on I squealed! I think it is a great silhouette and color for fall, don’t you? I also think it would look great on anyone from a size XS to a size XL. I love the style and look of vintage clothing, and this dress feels very vintage to me. My favorite thing about vintage clothing is that it is classy and modest, but it doesn’t look frumpy. It looks purposeful and thought out in the design. Like I am choosing to be modest, not because of body shape or religious or personal reasons, but because I think this is the cutest dress ever. Which I kinda do….
The only thing missing from this look for me was a little blingy pizazz. Toss on a gold bangle, some massive jeweled gold earrings, and some outrageously tall glittery stilettos and I was ready to go out on the town! I haven’t gotten so many compliments on an outfit in ages! Shabby Apple has earned themselves a devoted customer in this girl right here! Go check out their fall collection today. I know you won’t be disappointed!
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linda lightner says
Im not to crazy about wearing dresses but that is a gorgeous style. Love the cut and that neck styling so femine. That also is a good shade for me/
Trisha McKee says
I love the Racquet Club! Truly a vintage look that is in style anytime!
Brandy Nelson says
I would probably choose the Iris. Thanks so much for the chance and for all of your hard work!
Sue J. says
I love the Champ Elysees!
krystal wethington says
The pretty woman dress
Buddy Garrett says
I would choose the Cleopatra.
Michelle Tucker says
I like Song of the Heart.
heather c says
Antiquated is amazing!
Kayla says
I like the Stuck on You Dress.
Sand says
My favorite is the WITH THIS RING.
Storm, the Psychotic Housewife says
I love the Mad for Mod dress.
sarah t says
I love the Jacobethan
michele says
love the dress-dress it up or causual-stuck on you
wendy wallach says
i like with this ring
Sadie B. says
I like the Stuck on you dress.
Monica Young says
I like the black dress called Zinger
AmyBond says
Really hard to choose but I love the Pretty Woman dress! Also love the Ever After…decisions, decisions!
Renee G says
I love the Truman dress.
Denise S says
I like the Maggie dress.
kathy pease says
id choose the Half Dome dress
brittany davenport says
I love the alice dress! So me!
Danielle Lindquist says
The “Stuck on you” dress is very cute
Teh Doll says
I love the AQUARIA dress.
Samantha Waters says
I love the Song of the Heart dress!
Jessica Rose says
I love the I’M LATE! I’M LATE! Dress
nickie says
I like Bon Voyage
tracey johnson says
stuck on you
this is the dress i would pick
Liz W. says
I LOVE the Whistle Stop!
Jennifer J says
I like the L’or Belle dress. Thanks!
Karen Drake says
I like the Snapdragon dress, they are all so pretty.
danielle Marie says
i am in love with the primrose dress. so pretty.
Heather B says
I love the Miles dress!
Shannon says
I like the Animalia and At Last!
Brittney House says
I like the alice dress.
tallcapp says
I love the timelessness of Stuck On You.
Meghan K says
Night Train is BEAUTIFUL and CLASSY!
Kate S says
Loving the “Paradigm Shift” dress!
Emily says
I love the Meant to Be dree
http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-2163-meant-to-be.aspx
Jennifer says
I love the night train dress!
Jennifer H. says
I love Antiquated.
Bethany says
I would choose the Meant to Be!
Christine says
would choose the Orient Express
Jen C. says
I would choose the ‘hold me tight’ dress! So pretty and just my style!
Jill says
I love the stone haven dress
Deb K says
I love the pretty woman dress!
Anissa says
I love this site! From the “vintage” line I’d say Full Steam Ahead or maybe Hold Me Tight (can’t pick yet)
Miranda Ward says
I like the Stone Haven dress
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Susan Chester says
I would choose the Guinea A Minute. Cute!
Lisa V. says
I would pick the Conductor.
april yedinak says
I think I would choose the Meant to Be dress.
Tanya B says
I like the Alice dress
Stephanie Larison says
I love the Young Love dress and the Mulholland dress!
jen says
aquaria or one for my baby 🙂
Monique Rizzo says
I like the Ursa dress.
Thanks for the chance.
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Lily says
I’d choose the Bachelorette dress!
deana c says
I would choose the Belle de Jour
JenniferB says
I really like arripidae
ronalee says
They are so nice; I like Champs Elysees best.
Christina says
I’d choose Sleek Shadow!
BOBBI MCMURRY says
http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-724-el-capitan.aspx
This is the one I like. Classic and beautiful
Jamie says
Love the Stone Haven dress!
Dana says
i love the night train
Claire says
I love the Mulholland dress! I am a sucker for black dresses.
Lachelle B says
So many cute ones but I love the Stuck on You dress!
Rea Liz says
I like the Daisy dress!
Shannon Leigh says
I would choose Estate from the Highclere Castle collection, but so hard to choose just one!!
Nancy Collins says
I love the Sleek Shadow dress
Breanne says
I like Champs Elysees
Tammy Woodall says
I really like the “Song of the Heart” dress.
Rose says
I LOVE the tie breaker dress!!
kim says
I would choose Meant To Be
Tara says
It’s really hard deciding which is my favorite. I think I might pick the Stone Haven.
Steve Stone says
Paradigm Shift would be nice for my wife. thanks.
sarah issac says
I love the blue eyes dress
Mahdi says
I love the Courtside dress. It would look cute with leggings and booties this Fall!
Cynthia Gray says
The Alice dress is cute.
Karen says
I’m late, I’m late is nice
Tari Lawson says
I think I would get the My Vow To You dress.
julie murphy says
I like the Ace
Anastasia says
I like the Knave of Hearts dress 🙂 Lots of cute stuff to choose from! 🙂
Christina Marie says
I would choose the Champs Elysees dress from the vintage line. Thanks for the giveaway!
LAMusing says
I love the Ocean Plunge dress.
LORI says
I LIKE THE PARADIGM SHIFT.
PAIGE CHANDLER says
I like the on the go go dress.
Erinn S says
I like the El Dorado Dress
Amy says
I love the Gondola dress!
Tarah says
I love the Knave of Hearts dress
Krystal says
I like the joyride dress.
beth says
maybe Ruby Tuesday
Emory Brooks says
I like the Song of the Heart dress…
Mer says
I love the carnival dress.
sarah hirsch says
I like so many of them, one of which is Song of the Heart
Ashley C says
I like the Champs Elysees dress
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Cynthia C says
I like the SUMMER WIND dress.
Enizete Lane says
I love the “Strike a Pose” dress, so beautiful, chic…..classic!!!
Elena Vo says
The “Night Train” dress is my favorite!
Kimmy Stebbins says
The stuck on you dress
Noreen says
The bachorlette, I love the color and the cut
tricia dunkle says
My favorite dress was joyride
Abby says
Mad for Mod
tara pittman says
I like the alice
marian boll says
I like the Bette D best
jessica says
I like the Syncopation
julia m says
I would choose song of the heart dress in pink
Jennifer says
I like the I’m Late! I’m Late! dress
Donna Dennis says
I like the Orient Express. It is very classy and sophisticated.
Wehaf says
I would choose the side saddle dress.
Johni-Ann says
ALICE is just beautiful!
danielle lima says
Too Darn Hot dress. Love the color.
LunaRaven says
Eden Court is my favorite from their fall collection.
Serena Powell says
I like the Meant To Be
Holly Kennedy says
I love the strike a pose.
Stephen says
Mulholland
– i like it
Julie Lynn Bickham says
I like the Alice dress.
Lacey Burd says
I think Serenade would be great for the cruise I’m going on next year. Thanks!
edna thackeray says
I like the 24K dress.
edna thackeray says
I like the 24K dress
Vickie Couturier says
Gondola looks great
Tammy S says
I like the Blue Eyes dress.
Jessica T says
Soooo many are soooo cute! But I think I like the Estate one!
Adrienne Gordon says
The Dahlia dress is really nice.
chris hoey says
Thanks for a great giveaway!
I would choose the Ursa dress.
Trish F says
Hello, I would choose the Ursa dress. Thanks for a great giveaway!
lindsay says
I’d choose the Alice dress.
Tina Burgett-Krause says
I love the classic lines of the Maggie. This style would fit into my busy social and business schedule. What a perfect addition to any classic womens wardrobe. Love it.
Carla S says
I like the lavender style dress.
Laurie Kelly says
I personally love “Cleopatra” the best! They are all beautiful, I had fun browsing through 🙂
Thanks for the opportunity!
Natalia says
I like Joyride dress.
Grace Mitton says
I’d get the Neap Tide dress. So very gorgeous!
Barbara Manatee says
I like the JACOBETHAN
Melissa M says
I like the Orchid
Heather says
I am loving the Two Become One Dress! Beautiful!!
lana says
the alice dress
Aubrey says
I love the pretty woman dress!
Elisabeth says
I would love to have the Courtside dress!
Helen says
I love the cleopatra dress
Staci A says
Love the Tie Breaker!
Mel says
I like the Alice dress
kerrie mayans says
I like the pretty woman dress alot.
Kate F. says
I would choose the Mad for Mod dress.
Jen Thomas says
I like the alice dress
LaVonne says
I love either the Headliner dress or the Riptide Dress. It is so hard to choose. There are so many I love!
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
My favorite is Shazam!
Brittany says
I love the CLEOPATRA, all their clothes are beautiful
Natalie F says
I like the “Shazam” – classic.
Jingle says
I’ve had my eye on the Pretty Woman dress for a long time! I love it!
Sandra says
I like the Maggie Dress
Hannah J says
I like the Knave of Hearts Dress
latanya says
the full steam ahead dress
Katherine says
I like the Dress Im Late Im Late
Renee Walters says
I like the My Vow to You Dress!
Kristie says
I like the Dahlia.
emily says
Love the Sleek Shadow dress.
Amy B says
I love the March Hare dress!
Crissa Robertson says
I would choose the Orient Express
Cynthia R says
i would choose stuck on you dress
chelsea says
Id choose the meant to be dress!
angie says
I think I would choose the alice dress
stacie says
estate is awesome
Francine Anchondo says
I like the Daisy
Mafalda C. says
I love the My Vow to You dress <3
beth cole says
I like the “Alice” dress.
Dawn says
This looks great! Looking at their vintage line, I also love the “Paradigm Shift” dress. Totally classic!
Tanya says
I love t! The color looks great on you too.