The Model and Me: Motto

It’s no secret around here that I’m a fan of the little black dress. My wardrobe is full of them.

Like stripes and leopard print, I can never have too many.

I don’t subscribe to the theory that black makes you look older … much like I don’t subscribe to most silly fashion rules.

I like wearing black, so I do.

A little black dress never lets me down. For casual – or evening – she is so reliable and open to any accessorising possibility.

Today’s Model and Me piece is, you guessed it, an LBD … but with a twist. It’s from Australian, family-run fashion label, Motto.

The model

Motto Cannes dress $129.95

and me

Motto Cannes dress* (I’m wearing size 16 and am 166cm) | Nine West heels (from last year)

This dress is currently on pre-order – it’s in demand and it’s not difficult to understand why.

Like all the Motto pieces in my wardrobe, this drapes just so beautifully. I love the simplicity of the styling and the way the dress gives the illusion of being two or three pieces.

It is, however, just one piece.

The crepe top floats over the jersey skirt with a choker neckpiece adding a great finishing detail.

I love how the top part of the dress falls to create the illusion of a waist, while the skirt skims and streamlines over the stomach and hips.

It’s a dress you can wear as is if the weather is mild but layer up with tights, boots and a coat if it’s cold.

It’s ideal for travel – a weekend away or further afield – as it can be accessorised to suit any occasion.

So tell me, do you love an LBD with a twist?

* This piece was gifted to me for editorial consideration. Full disclosure policy here. Full disclosure policy here.

Share your outfit to WIN

Every month in 2016 I’m giving away a $100 gift card to help freshen up your wardrobe.

This month you could win a $100 gift card from Blue Bungalow.

Each month, I’ll propose a different wardrobe theme for you to consider incorporating into your #everydaystyle outfit planning.

Each day that you incorporate that theme, simply upload  your photo using the #everydaystyle hashtag. To be in the running for the prize, you just need to add the specific hashtag for each month’s theme. You can enter as many times as you like. You can upload to Instagram or upload to the SY #everydaystyle community Facebook group.

This month’s theme is: Winter layering. Show us your favourite way to layer your outfits to keep warm without looking bulky.

Your outfit photo could be featured here on the blog with a link back to your Instagram page (if applicable). Entries close TOMORROW, July 25, 2016. The winner will be announced on the blog, July 27, 2016.