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Beach blues and maxi dresses from SheIn

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and this article about Beach Blues, and maxi dresses from SheIn. As you know I have a thing for maxi dresses, the off the shoulder trend, the beach and the color blue and this dress ticks all the boxes! Read on for more photos and details about this off the shoulder maxi dress from SheIn.*

Beach blues and maxi dresses

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Beach blues and Maxi Dresses

Beach blues and maxi dresses

Julia in maxi dress from Shein

This week I was delighted to be given the opportunity to review this blue maxi dress from SheIn *.

I have never used SheIn before, and I was impressed by the wide range of looks available at reasonable prices. However, I naturally gravitated to this dress as it satisfied my love of maxi dresses, off the shoulder styles and blue.

I chose to take the photos for this post at the beach as I felt this was the perfect backdrop to this dress, I added a wide belt to make the (elasticated) waist more defined, and show off my curves. I also chose to wear heels as I am not very tall and so I wanted to elongate my legs.

Beach blues

I love the slit at the front of the dress as it’s just enough to show some leg without revealing too much, and I also love the colour!

This dress is currently on sale at $23,99, so it clearly isn’t designer quality but it does represent good value for money. I chose this dress, because it has an elasticated waist and also it’s quite floaty, so I was confident that it would fit, but I would recommend paying attention to the sizing when you order as the sizing is not consistent from one item to another depending on the type of item and the cut. Detailed measurements are given on each item page so I would definitely recommend taking your own measurements and checking them against the site to avoid any nasty surprises! Each page also includes photos of the item, details of the material, fabric type (stretch or no stretch) and reviews, so don’t hesitate to check this out, but be prepared to spend a long time on the site, as there is so much to choose from!!

At the moment SheIn have a sale on and free shipping for purchases over 30$, so check out their site here!

At the beach

Beach blues and maxi dresses

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*The product featured in this review was gifted for review purposes. I received no compensation other than a free sample

128 Comments

  1. Jonehe says:

    Oh my gosh, the dress is so beautiful and elegant.

    1. Julia Rees says:

      Thanks Jonehe. I’m glad you liked the dress 🙂

  2. Great pictures! You look amazing 🙂

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much 🙂

  3. Wauw, such a pretty outfit! You look amazing.

    Love, Eva

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Eva x

  4. Aurelie | Surface85 says:

    You look stunning in this dress! Blue is definitely your colour! I love the off the shoulder and the slit details.
    Have a great week…
    xx
    Aurelie

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Aurelie, have a lovely weekend x

  5. Iga Parker says:

    You look really great, hun! I love this outfit as well as your photos. Cheers to the photographer!

    xo,
    Iga

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Iga! My husband will be so happy as he took the photos and he is an accountant (and definitely no experience as a photographer!) xo

  6. What a beautiful dress and amazing shooting location! Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Susanne xx

  7. Have a nice holiday!!! I am looking forward to see all your holiday pictures!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you

  8. Missy May says:

    You look so graceful in that dress. Off-shoulders are surely here to stay. 🙂

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much !!

  9. Jenn Hanft says:

    Julia, this dress is gorgeous on you! I love the OTS and maxi look. Totally perfect for the beach!

    XO Jenn

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Jenn! I love maxis and I love the beach!!

  10. Kavya says:

    Such a beautiful dress! <3 You look stunning babe! Love all the pictures! <3

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Kavya xx

  11. Meghan says:

    I love love love your maxi dress!!! The color is so beautiful!

    Meghan

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Meghan xx

  12. super romantic dear!
    lena

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Lena x

  13. Camila says:

    This dress is so amazing Julia, you look absolutely gorgeous in it!

    My Vogue Style

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Camila xx

  14. Love this dress- and really cool choice going with the mules! Digging it!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Ashley xx

  15. the dress is so beautiful looks stunning against that backdrop!
    http://www.thestyletune.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Chichi x

  16. Love that you used the oversized belt to accentuate your waist. You look so happy and comfortable in this look! ?

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much! It is a really comfortable outfit and I am always happy when I am at the beach! xx

  17. Ileana says:

    This is such a beautiful off-the-shoulder-dress
    xoxo

    Ileana

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Ileana xoxo

  18. Rina says:

    Great choice on this maxi babe! You look super chic and comfy in it too! I love She In!

    xoxo
    Rina

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Rina x

  19. I absolutely love your dress! The color looks amazing on you and maci dresses are always so much fun to wear in the summer!

    http://thecourtneydiaries.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Courtney! I am definitely a big fan of maxi dresses!

  20. Sofia says:

    Amazing look! Your blog is really interesting!
    Would you like to follow each other? 🙂
    With love, Sofia Silva ♥

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Sofia 🙂

  21. You look fantastic my love1 thank you for being so extremely feminine x
    Yukova Blog

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Yuliya xx

  22. You look simply wonderful in this long blue dress!

    xoxo
    http://www.bellezzefelici.blogspot.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Elena xx

  23. Konstantina says:

    this is a beautiful dress

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much xx

  24. HI BABE,LOVE THE COLOR OF DRESS AND THE SHOT ON THE BEACH.YOU HAVE CHOOSE A GOOD ITEM FROM THAT SITE, LOVE SO MUCH ALSO THE OFF SHOULDER CLOTHINGS.THIS SUMMER MUST HAVE!!!
    XOXO EVA

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Eva! xoxo

  25. What a gorgeous backdrop for your photos! Your dress is darling and I love the addition of the belt!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Jill! xx

  26. Tatjana says:

    What a beautiful dress and location!
    Thanks so much for the inspiration.
    Cheers,
    T.

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much xxx

  27. Such a beautiful dress and great scenery! Amazing post. Thanks for sharing! xx, gracie
    snappedbygracie.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Gracie xx

  28. Colleen | ColleenWelsch.com says:

    Such a cute dress! I actually have one that’s almost the same exact print!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Colleen – it’s a pretty print, isn’t it?

  29. KILEEN says:

    loving the off-shoulder on you!

    kileen

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Kileen x

  30. Siffat Haider says:

    What a gorgeous summer dress. I love how you cinched the waist with that belt too!
    xo
    Siffat
    http://icingandglitter.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Siffat xo

  31. Sophia says:

    Gorgeous! Loving that cute dress! Xo, Sophia

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Sophia xo

  32. TOUCHOFGUCCI says:

    Wow, what a gorgeous outfit! I’ve never bought from SheIn before but they sound great! x

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you! They have a really wide range of styles and prices! xx

  33. Gorgeous dress! You look Stunning!
    Adi xx
    http://www.fancycorrectitude.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Adi! xx

  34. I hope you’re having a wonderful time spent in Paris, beauty, enjoy every moment! I love your dress and how you’ve styled it with the oversized vintage style belt, it looks so lovely and adds a bit of edge to the look. I’ve never purchased anything from Shein before, but I’ve been seeing a lot of people sport their clothing, so I just may need to check them out! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you have a great weekend!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    http://www.thestylecontour.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Jalisa! I appreciate your lovely comment xx

  35. Yes, it checks all of the boxes and then some! Love the belt at the waist ! ( elastic is good, to), Fabulous booties, and background!
    Stunning! 🙂
    xx, Elle
    http://www.theellediaries.com/

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Elle! Have a lovely weekend xx

  36. Dora says:

    Gorgeous maxi!! Love the color!
    Dora

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Dora x

  37. Love that this piece is conservative but sexy with the off-the-shoulder neck line and the slit!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much! I love the off the shoulder neck line and the slit too!

  38. What a lovely dress! It really suits you. Gemma x
    http://www.jacquardflower.uk

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Gemma x

  39. Shaine says:

    Gosh! You look so stunning! I really love your dress!

    xoxo, shaine

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Shaine! Heading over to your blog now! 🙂

  40. The Fashion Folks says:

    This dress looks so chic, love the maxi in combo with the pattern and the off shoulder! Haven’t bought anything from Shein, but this dress sounds like a gem with the cheap price too! Xx

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much! 🙂

  41. Stunning maxi! Love how you added that belt — so stylish 🙂 xo, sharon

    http://www.stylelullaby.com/

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Sharon xx

  42. Love Shein this dress looks amazing!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much xx

  43. Leftbankgirl says:

    Wow, love this dress! You look so chic and beautiful! Perfect place to shoot this

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much! 🙂

  44. Chelsea says:

    SheIn has some great pieces and this proves it! Loving your beachy maxi look!

    Chelsea

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Chelsea xx

  45. Darlene says:

    As I already mentioned on instagram I am obsessed with your maxi dress! they look so gorgeous on you

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much xx

  46. Thanks for sharing!!! xx
    Hadasah Love | http://www.styletolove.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Hadasah x

    2. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Hadasah! Have a lovely weekend x

  47. Pisa says:

    Love this dress! The color is great! Love off the shoulders 🙂
    Much love, Pisa

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Pisa 🙂

  48. I totally love the beach too! Chic look!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much x

  49. Carolin says:

    The dress is stunning! It suits you so well 🙂

    Caro x

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Carolin 🙂

  50. Jamie says:

    Gorgeous photos! I love the off-the-shoulder dress!

    Jamie

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Jamie x

  51. What a gorgeous dress! I love the off-shoulder trend as well. So perfect for summer!
    Christina ♥ https://caliope-couture.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Christina x

  52. simona and indre says:

    We are huge fans of maxi dresses, it’s the perfect piece for summer. On days I don’t want to think about what to wear I pull for a maxi dress. I have never heard of SheIn, will definitely have to check it, love how the dress is price friendly as well =)
    xoxo, Simona and Indre

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much! I love maxi dresses too – they are so comfy and this one is even easier to pull on as it has an elasticated waist and no zip! xxx

  53. I love this off the shoulder maxi dress. The slit in front is perfect and like you said, for the price point this site has great options. I also like how they do have a more higher end section too. Love that you styled this with an oversized belt! Beautiful photos! xoxo, Christine
    http://dailykongfidence.com/

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Christine! Have a lovely weekend x

  54. Amazingly gorgeous babe! Your location is fantastic! Love your dress, too. Thanks for sharing darling!
    Have a wonderful week!
    Much love, Len
    http://www.lenparent.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Len! Hope you have a great weekend, xx

  55. Oliva says:

    Love how beachy and cute this outfit is!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Olivia! Heading over to your blog now x

  56. Never knew SheIn also carried bohemian styles. This dress is absolutely stunning and looks great on you!

    Rae

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Rae! SheIn carry a really wide range of styles from bohemian to dressy xx

    2. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Rae x

  57. Daniella says:

    Também amo vestidos longos.
    Esse ficou bem em você.
    Adoro a shein!

    Dany

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Dany x

  58. i love shein and all their dresses! i’m actually wearing one in my latest post as well(i’ll link it below) 😉

    oh, she’s lovely

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you – will check out your post too! 🙂

  59. I was just looking at this dress on their site. Looks lovely on you!! Thanks for the review.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much! Hope you have a lovely weekend 🙂

  60. Inez says:

    The slit on the dress is too cute. I love that it is off-the-shoulder too.

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Inez x

  61. I am a big fan of Shein! Love this dress on you! The belt is the perfect flattering touch too. Boho chic at its finest!

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Kathrine. Have a lovely weekend x

  62. Wonderful pictures! I love this dress! I don’t know the brand but it is beautiful!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Darina xx

  63. You look so pretty in this dress!! Great photos Julia!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Zana x

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