Fashion in Unexpected Places

... and I'm back! Believe me, I missed each and every one of you.

My brief hiatus was due to a number of events including my transition to working full-time again and training for a 10K in the early spring, all whilst eating bon bons and attempting to appear effortlessly fabulous at all times. It's not as easy as it looks.

Anyway, for my foray back into the world of fashion blogging, I've decided to resurrect an oldie-but-goodie - Fashion in Unexpected Places - in which I bravely explore the underbelly of the discount retail world, sifting through jeans with tapered legs and sweatshirts with glittery puff paint to bring you the unexpectedly chic and remarkable.

Here's what I found: a totally cute tiered satin cocktail dress in a beautiful dusty purple; ideal for a holiday party but just as appropriate for a breezy summer evening. The deep v-neck and tiered skirt are feminine and flattering. It comes in plus sizes and a couple different colors, and costs less than a cab ride downtown and back. Yep. Well. It's from Dressbarn. Dressbarn! The place that had previously conjured up images of poly-blend floral tunics and stretchy pants for the shuffleboard set, Dressbarn was never even on my radar until I spotted this hidden gem. I might just snap this one up for myself.

Crushed satin shutter tiered dress, $59.99