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Summer blues and SheIn Wishlist

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about Summer Blues and this dress from SheIn. Even though Summer is coming to an end, (and hence the title Summer blues) I am not yet ready to give up summer maxi dresses, and I have a thing for the cold shoulder trend, the beach and the colour blue.

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Summer blues and SheIn Wishlist

I decided to try this blue maxi dress from SheIn*

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My one photo in high heels (just to prove that the dress also looks good with heels!)

Summer blues and SheIn WishList

A few weeks ago I featured an off the shoulder maxi -dress from SheIn, and I received a lot of positive feedback, so when I was asked by SheIn * if I would like to review another dress I jumped at the chance, as I had already seen several items on their site that I had added to my WishList!

I hesitated between this maxi dress and the items you can see in my WishList below (updated for the Spring 2022 SheIn) collection, but in the end, I decided to make the most of the end of the Summer and opt for this dress.

Again, I chose to take the photos for this post at the beach as I felt this was the perfect backdrop to this dress, and although the dress came with a tie belt, I added a wide belt to make the waist more defined, and show off my curves. However, this time I chose to wear flat sandals as I didn’t think the location was very practical in heels!

This turned out to be a very wise decision as I nearly had a few falls whilst scrambling over some of the rocks. However, the mistake I made was not bringing anything to tie my hair back, so in many of the photos I either have hair in front of my eyes or appear to have no hair at all, as it’s all blowing back behind me!

This dress is currently on sale at $26,99, and represents good value for money as it is 100% cotton.

I chose size M and, to be honest, it would probably have been better in L as it is a little tight on the bust, although it is fine on the waist and hips! Still, I have this problem quite often with dresses and am used to wearing a tee underneath! 

I would definitely recommend paying attention to the sizing when you order as 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! I did take my measurements but hesitated between the two sizes!

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, up to 45% off your first order and free shipping for purchases over 30$, so check out my WishList below (Picks updated for the Spring 2022 collection. Just click on the image to go directly to the SheIn product page), and their site here!

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With love,

*The product featured in this review was gifted for review purposes. I received no compensation other than a free sample and as always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

118 Comments

  1. Tanvi says:

    Absolutely love that dress on you and your picks are great too! I have tried shein and i like that website too for its affordable prices and chic clothes <3

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Tanvi xo

  2. Wildfire Charm says:

    Love the ruffles on the sleeves! Pretty xx

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much xx

  3. Ho awesome is that! I love the dress and think it really suits you. It would be awesome if you can link up to http://the-wardrobe-stylist.com/2016/09/27/diy-thanksgiving-ideas/

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Rania xo

  4. Looking good!!!
    xxx, Eva

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Eva x

  5. Really beautiful dress, love the off-shoulder cut, the color, the stripes …everything!!!:))
    Have a nice day!
    Xoxo Eva

    The Mermaid Fashion – “Whereover you go, go with all your heart.”
    http://www.themermaidfashion.com/

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Eva!

  6. Such a cute dress babe!! Love the sleeves and the stripes.
    xx
    Marcy

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Marcy xx

  7. Que pasada de fotos. Estas increible. Combinas la ropa de una manera muy especial. Un besito y te invito a visitar mi blog.
    Las siete maravillas de Amanda.

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Amanda x

  8. Elsa from Conjuntados.com says:

    Nice outfit, I love it!!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you x

  9. The ruffles dress looks so pretty on you

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Lily x

  10. This dress is the perfect fit for you Julia! blue is among my favorite color too. Great location to shoot for this outfit.

    xo, Gina

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Gina! I loved this location, although the rocks were a bit slippery!

  11. In love with this look
    Big kiss

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Maise x

  12. What a gorgeous dress and it looks beautiful where you are with the wind flowing! I love the cold shoulder detail and the stripes!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Carrie! A little less wind would have been better!! xx

  13. Darlene says:

    This place is so gorgeous! and so do you Juls! I love what you’re wearing is that from shein too?

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Darlene! Yes, the dress is from SheIn too! xoxo

  14. Chelsea says:

    Adore this dress! It’s so chic but looks like it would be comfortable to wear and so versatile!

    Chelsea
    <

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Chelsea! Yes, it is very comfortable to wear and I love that it can be dressed up with heels!

  15. Such a beautiful dress. I love how you belted it at the waist. It makes it even more flattering on you!

    http://www.thebeautybeau.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Candace! I am obsessed with belts 🙂

  16. Ileana says:

    That dress is so beautiful! Love the cute ruffle detail 🙂
    xoxo

    Ileana

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Ileana xoxo

  17. This is such a beautiful dress on you, Julia! I love the pin stripes and the cold shoulder detail! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you’re having a great start to your week so far!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    http://www.thestylecontour.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Jalisa! Hope you’re having a great week! xoxo

  18. You look beautiful! This dress is stunning!
    Happy Monday, love!
    xoxo, Vanessa
    http://www.WhatWouldVWear.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Vanessa! Hope you’re having a good start to your week! xoxo

  19. Sophie says:

    I love the booties and the denim dress on the wishlist. Your blue dress is gorgeous too.

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Sophie x

  20. This dress looks absolutely gorgeous on you!! It looks perfect for a day by the shore!

    http://thecourtneydiaries.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Courtney! Hope you’re having a great week so far!

  21. Beautiful summer maxi. I really like the ruffle detail and cold shoulder area.

    XoXo Noma

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Noma xoxo

  22. also love ur choice of shoes and the belt! fab wishlist too julia!
    http://www.thestyletune.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Chichi xo

  23. What a fun and unique dress! I love the cutout sleeves!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Joti!

  24. I love the blue dress especially the frill detail. Very cute. Great wish list too.

    http://fashionablyidu.com/

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much xoxo

  25. Olga Pancenko says:

    Lovely look

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Olga xx

  26. What a fabulous shirtdress! Love the length and the ruffle and cold shoulder detail!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Jill xoxo

  27. Wow!! you look so pretty <3 lovely photos 🙂
    http://anna-and-klaudia.blogspot.com/

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Ania x

  28. Those maxi dress is so unique and I love the fun sleeves. You look gorgeous!

    Keep smiling!
    Molly

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Molly xx

  29. What a gorgeous dress, love the subtle stripe, shoulder cut out, and great wide belt. Those shoes- love the cobalt shoes! Great look and fabulous photos!
    xx, Elle
    http://www.theellediaries.com/

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Elle! xoxo

  30. This shirt dress seems so fun to wear and looks stylish.

    xo
    http://www.carinavardie.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Carina xx

  31. Such a chic dress, and so gorgeous with the photos by the beach! Love the summer vibe and cut outs! Xx

    http://www.thefashionfolks.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much xx

  32. Awesome outfit!
    Have a nice week-end!
    Gil Zetbase
    http://gilzetbase.com/

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Gil

  33. The frill detail and the long line work so well together. Love it. x

    Have a great Sunday,
    Andreea
    http://couturezilla.com/

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Andreea xx

  34. Loving this She-In dress and your wishlist! Such beautiful picks! I especially love that pink shirt/trench! Such a unique style!

    xoxo Rina
    http://www.andshedressed.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Rina! xoxo

  35. This is a lovely summer maxi dress.

    xoxo
    atsunamatsui.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much xoxo

  36. Jenn Hanft says:

    I love the length of this blue dress! You look amazing and the location is soo pretty!

    XO Jenn

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Jenn xx

  37. Te sienta de lujo! El vestido es muy original y estás guapísima!
    Besos desde http://www.justforrealgirls.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you! xoxo

  38. Leftbankgirl says:

    Lovely dress! You look fantastic!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you xx

  39. Such amazing photos! Love this post!! xx, gracie
    snappedbygracie.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much xoxo

  40. FASHION TALES says:

    What an interesting dress. The photos are lovely, and yes, it’s always a bit of a learning curve with taking photos when the wind is blowing. haha. You look great. /Madison

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much!

  41. I love you Shein picks!! That denim dress would be so great for Fall. This maxi is gorgeous on you-I love that you showed it with heels too!!

    Kathryn
    http://FashionwithouttheFortune.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Kathryn. The denim dress is next on my list!

  42. Love sheen, that dress looks stunning on you

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much xx

  43. Anaivilo says:

    Gorgeous casual dress! I love how easy it is to style, with heels or boots or flat sandals, anything goes! 😀

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much! I agree – it’s very easy to style! 🙂

  44. Splendid photos! Love it!!!
    xoxo, Hadasah
    http://www.styletolove.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Hadasah xoxo

  45. Francesca says:

    the dreess is beautiful and location amazing girl

    francesca

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you! xoxo

  46. Babe love this style post! And that blue shade looks good on you!

    XX,
    Shai
    http://www.shairahabon.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Shai xx

  47. Your dress is so beautiful, I love how you styled it with a matching shoe and the belt gave it a beautiful fit. You look gorgeous beauty.

    http://www.tessyonyia.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Tessy! I hope you’re having a good week so far!

  48. Wow, what a gorgeous beach! I love your dress too, perfect for when bikini season is over but the weather is still nice enough to visit the sea!

    Xx, Lora

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Lora!

  49. isidora says:

    i love your shirt dress like those layers so much!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Isidora! Love your collab with Jelena xx

  50. Tamara says:

    Such a pretty dress! Perfect for a beach day!

    XoXo,

    Tamara

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Tamara! It would have been better without the wind!

  51. What a fun dress! I love the pinstripe print!
    XO, Kate
    Katekoutures.blogspot.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Kate xx

  52. Girl you are killing it! That dress was seriously made for you and I love how bright and cheery the blues are 🙂 xo, sharon

    http://www.stylelullaby.com/

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Sharon xo

  53. You look so wonderful in this long dress… Amazing selection 🙂

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

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Elena xx

  54. That is a lovely dress. I’m not ready to give summer neither :)The location was perfect for that dress, and the pictures are beautiful.
    http://www.comfycozyup.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much! xoxo

  55. Great dress! Love the sleeve detail!

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much 🙂

  56. Violette says:

    I love this shirt dress and the cold shoulder detail, you look great!

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Violette! xoxo

  57. This dress is so pretty on you! I love the ruffle detail. Great picks here too! Have a wonderful weekend Julia!

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Kathrine xx

  58. Wonderful photos my dear!! You look gorgeous in this beautiful dress <3 Happy weekend 🙂

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you so much Alice xx

  59. Beautiful photos dear Julia, love the location – it’s so perfect!
    Great post too!
    Have a great day dear!

    Lots of love,
    Zana

    1. The Velvet Runway says:

      Thank you Zana x

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