Little Black Dress, Sequin Edition

You all know I can't resist sparkle of any kind. If challenged, I could probably find a reason to wear sequins everyday. What can I say? I like shiny things.

This dress just makes me so freaking happy.

Karen Kane Sequin Panel Dress from Gwynnie Bee, size 3x (22)
Earrings, old from Target (similar)
Bangles, old from Lane Bryant (similar)
Shoes, old Isaac Mizrahi for Target (similar)

Photos by Emily Moesley

I carry most of my weight in my stomach and hips, but the tightness didn't really bother me. I still felt great in it. I wore some light Spanx in this photo and I think it would be a much smoother look if I went for some heavier duty shape wear. Karen Kane's 3X has the measurements of a size 22, so really a size small. Not quite sure what happened in my head where I don't mind seeing extra curves – they are always there whether they're visible or not I suppose! The non-sequin portion of the dress is a jersey material that is super soft and has stretch.

This is a great item to borrow from Gwynnie Bee since it's a really memorable look – I probably wouldn't wear it more than a couple times before people start to recognize it as a dress I've already worn. Here's my full rundown on Gwynnie Bee. They have a 30 day free trial, so there's no risk to try it out. They're also running the #GBSeasonofGiving which means there are a few flash contests that are popping up this month on their Facebook Page.

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