When I purchased the Free People White Romance Maxi Dress (sold out, very similar here) at the beginning of 2013, I knew I wanted to wear it on my trip to Seattle with my husband that same year. We went and saw Teatro Zinzanni in a 1920s circus tent and it was just perfect for the occasion.
But after being chased down the street by two very intoxicated young men asking me to marry them after the performance was over (my husband was on the other side of the street trying to hail a cab), I had not worn it again. I did not need any more random proposals. I guess this dress conjures up an image of a bride to some people.
It is long. It is flowy. Intricately embroidered. And white.
So, I don’t know why that could be.
The other day, I had a brave moment and decided to wear the dress again.
Out of the house.
We went out to lunch and then stopped at the rose garden. It was a lovely, beautiful day.
I did not get one proposal. Looks, yes. Many, many curious looks. But not one proposal. I am assuming they either thought I had all ready received one based on the dress.
Or they would have proposed I attend a different sort of place where everyone wears white. And the rooms are lovely.
And padded.
If you look at this picture closely, you can see that I did not attract a proposal, but I did attract some sort of mysterious presence.
Because that sentence does not just confirm what I had said earlier.
I will take a ball of light over young intoxicated men any day.
What do you think it was? My guess is a traveling gnome. Would you wear a long white dress on any day besides your wedding day?
* I shared this on The Pleated Poppy!
I love your style! The dress is beautiful–I love so many of the dresses on Free People’s website currently.
Thank you Melinda. I very much appreciate that. Free People has so many things I want right now but I am being good. I love the way they style things!
Have a great day!
Jenni
This is such a beautiful dress Jenni! It looks amazing on you, I would definitely wear it for an occasion other than a wedding xo
Thank you so much! And thank you for commenting. I really appreciate it.
Have a fantastic week!
Jenni
I love that dress. It’s gorgeous, and the embroidery details are so pretty. I’m not surprised that purple balls of light were attracted to you.
Thank you Liana! My husband is intrigued by that ball of light. He has a scientific mind to my flight of fancy one, so he wants to solve the riddle. I am content with letting it remain a mystery. : )
Have a fun evening!
Jenni
You look beautiful! That is why two guys proposed. Do not stop wearing that dress. You look amazing.
Blushing. So sweet. Thank you! I love that dress. It does make me feel self conscience because so many people here just wear jeans. But I do plan on wearing it more. : )
Have a happy week!
Jenni
That dress is beautiful! I love all of the photos as well, with the first one being just perfection. I love the rose garden as backdrop and I guess a little Gnome dropped some pink paint late one night while doing art.
Have a great evening,
Stacey
Thank you Stacey. The first photo ended up being the last photo that we took. I was happy it actually turned out. I definitely think the light was gnome related. I would love for them to do some art at my house. : )
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
Jenni
These photos are stunning! And you are a vision in white- with or without the proposal! 😉 I need this dress, it’s decided.
xo
Thank you Katie! You would look amazing in this dress. Actually, you look amazing in everything. I hope you can find it, if you decide to go for it. : )
Have a terrific Thursday!
Jenni
Wow, what a beautiful dress on you!
Thank you Lisa! : )
Enjoy your day tomorrow!
Jenni
I would want to marry you too if I saw you in that dress. It’s beautiful on you !!!
Thank you. That is so nice. I miss you!
Have a happy day!
Jenni
yes, i would! i would wear any dress any day 😉 i think this one is so beautiful on you
xo jac
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Thank you. You do look pretty in dresses, so you definitely should wear them every day. I usually wear dresses, but today felt like a jeans day. This is good as I had to bend over to unload my car!
Have a lovely day!
Jenni
That’s a gorgeous dress on you, and perfect in that environment! If I tried to wear that to work here in downtown Toronto, I’d probably be committed. 😛
Thank you Rachel! You made me laugh. I was just picturing it. Wearing this to work would definitely cause some major discussion.
Have a fun day!
Jenni
What a beautiful dress! You should wear it more often, it is so pretty on you. I love the proposal 🙂 You should keep the dress, even just to keep your hubby on his toes from all those interested 😉
Thank you Alicia. You know, I would love for my husband to get jealous once and awhile, but he is not that way. Ever. It is just not in his happy nature. But I’ll take it. : )
Have a fabulous Friday!
Jenni
Oooooohhhhh, such a pretty dress & you look very pretty! I love the elegant, white, flowy ness of that dress! Pretty gardens too! 🙂
Thank you Rebecca! I appreciate that. It is too hot for the gardens now. Even too hot for that dress. I am sure you are feeling it more than me. I hope you are staying cool!
Have a lovely Friday!
Jenni
You look so gorgeous in long and flowy dresses Jenni! I can’t blame those men for trying to propose (((:
Thank you Deniz. That is very sweet. I blame the alcohol! : ).
Have a great Friday!
Jenni
I would propose to you in that dress!
Thank you Cynthia! : )
Sweet dreams!
Jenni
Oooh check out that tiny pink UFO! Aliens can shrink their spaceships, you know! 😉
You, in that dress, in that rose garden – absolutely gorgeous! And yes, you do look a little bit like a bride – a bohemian gypsy bride!
Ha! I did not think of UFO. I love it!
Thank you for the compliments, too. You made my night!
Have a super week!
Jenni
LOVE this dress!! You look stunning! xo Andrea
Boho Bunnie
Thank you Andrea! I appreciate that! : )
Have a terrific week!
Jenni