my sunday best ~ vol.1…
My sweet friend Rosie Hill over at A Blog for My Mom has started a new link-up on Sundays following in the What I Wore Sunday tradition. It’s called My Sunday Best. It’s a same day post chronicling my Sunday best.
Since I work at my Parish as the director of liturgy, my Sunday best must be on fleek.I spend most of the day interacting with parishioners, working behind the scenes making sure that each liturgy goes smoothly.
There are are a few things I have to consider when choosing what to where on Sunday. It must be modest in neckline and length. I have to be able to bend down, genuflect as well as make a profound bow from the waist. I have gotten into the habit now of doing all of these things in the dressing room when trying an outfit on, that way I know it works.
I have also invested in a few new pairs of flat shoes because platform heals and 12 hour days on your feet do not make for a very happy liturgy lady.
Today I chose a dove gray polka dot “mock wrap” dress. I over the “mock” aspect. it gives me great confidence that it won’t un-wrap at a most inopportune moment. I have no desire to be the center of scandal. It has a handkerchief hemline, a flutter sleeve and a lovely little tie at the waist. I got in on sale for 30% off at Dress Barn a few weeks ago. I paid less than $40 for it. I paired it with a long strand of pearls (one of my favorite pieces of costume jewelry) and earrings to match. I finished with a pair of grey quilted flats with a metal detail on the toe.
It was a rainy cold day today and this dress just made me smile. I felt feminine and could move easily as needed.
Happy Sunday Y’all,
Love the polka dots! My "rules" for Mass clothes mostly involve making sure I don't flash anyone while I wrestle the toddler 😉 Which is why I'm totally with you – mock-wrap all the way! I've had way too many wardrobe malfunctions with real wrap dresses…
You look great! Thanks for linking up 🙂
Love that dress! After your description of it, I want one just like it. 🙂
Any recommendations for super comfy, stylish flats?
That is such a cute dress. It looks great on you! And you are so smart to do all the Catholic gymnastics in the dressing room before buying! I would NOT think of that!
You rock the polka dots, Mary! I'm always afraid to try them.
That is a great dress! I always love seeing your outfits. So classy and well put together 🙂
Very nice!
I love this! Great neutral color, POLKA DOTS (I adore a good polka dot look), and I'm totally loving the mock wrap. I love the shape a wrap dress gives, but I hate the thought of a wardrobe malfunction. This is perfection and so flowy and feminie and paired perfectly with some cute flats. Mary, you are fashion.