Pretty Woman

I remember when "Pretty Woman" was first released I couldn't wait to organise a night out at the cinema to watch it and after that very first viewing I was left waiting in eager anticipation for the video release and have watched it hundreds of times since.  It was my "feel good" film of the early nineties which saw the movies co-star Julie Roberts receive a golden globe and an oscar nomination for her performance.  Originally intended to be a dark cautionary tale about class and prostitution in Los Angleles, the motion picture was soon re-conceived as a romantic comedy with a very large budget, most of which one can only assume was spent in the costume department as the film was shot on location in California.

Whenever I felt down or fed up with my life, it became the one video in my collection I could rely on to cheer me up and always left me daydreaming that one day I would be able to swan in and out of designer shops with copious amounts of cash to splash on designer dresses, looking down at the "snotty nosed" shop assistants in the process!  That of course never happened and although a lot of the outfits worn in the film now look somewhat dated, there is one dress in particular that for me, is not only one of my personal favourites but also one that has also stood the test of time......

So imagine my delight when I spotted a dress in a similar vein over at Wallis.......

Taupe Spot Dress £40.

The dress also comes in black, navy and red........

and in a sleeveless style for those who don't mind displaying their upper arms..........

and this one is reduced to £32!

Complete the look with tan accessories, gloves optional!

Loren Taylor Bag was £365 now £182. JigsawTan Leather Belt £65. Bertie Mary Jane Court was £85  now £51. John Lewis white cotton dress gloves £20.

So if you are looking for a budget friendly option for a summer event, one that you can rely on to stand the test of time in the style stakes, its time to go dotty and get the "Pretty Woman" look but don't ruin your shoes whilst "stomping the divots".

Do you have anything spotty in your wardrobe?