Zoe Vine is known for her simple, classic dresses, whether that’s flared or swing. This season’s new line is a continuation of that chic theme, with new velvet and lurex items on offer that are perfect for the winter party season, as well as their first full length gown. For me, though, lover of jewel tones as I am, it’s all about the Isla dress, a rich jewel green flared style that puts me in mind of the elegance, modesty and simplicity of the 1940s.
Dress: Isla dress C/O Zoe Vine
Shoes: Whiskey Daffodils by Restricted Footwear
Brooch: Vintage
Bag: KookiDeLou
This dress makes for such a change for me as I’m almost entirely a full-swing dress kinda lady, with the occasional appearance of a slinky little wiggle dress. I loved the idea of challenging myself to step outside my usual style comfort zone, though, and the shade of this dress was just too gorgeous to resist–although I’ll admit the blue undertones of this particular green have come through strongly in these pictures making it look less emerald than it really is in person.
The Isla dress is very similar to the blue Neve dress already up on the Zoe Vine site, a gently flared dress made from a high quality, thick stretch fabric with pleats at the rounded neckline and fitted cuffs on the bishop sleeves. This is my first bishop sleeved piece I’ve ever owned and I was pleased with how flattering I found that sleeve style. There’s a pleat detail in the centre of the skirt, below the matching notched fabric belt, which allows you to add a very slim volume petticoat if you want just a little lift away from your legs, as I have done for these pictures.
There’s no zip but it’s a stretchy dress so to get it on you undo the single button on the back of the neck and slip it on over your head. My only suggestion because of that is that if you’re doing a brush out then it’s best to leave your pincurls in while you get dressed then style your hair afterwards. With so much stretch in the fabric, this size 16 I’m wearing can fit 30 to 36 inches in the waist and 40 to 46 inches in the bust, while the skirt is 27 inches long. It makes for a super comfortable dress that is a joy to wear all day long, with no pinching or digging in.
The Isla dress comes in UK sizes 8 to 16 and I’m thrilled to say that one of you lucky ladies will be winning an Isla of your own! Zoe Vine has one of these beauties available for one lucky winner in a competition that is open internationally, so click the link below to get in your contest entries between now and Sunday 15th October midnight BST for your chance to win. The winner will be announced here on the blog on Monday 16th.
Miss Amy May 
Wow such a gorgeous colour and love the style. Would love to win this dress 🙂
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You look stunning in this dress Miss May – as a fellow red head I’m crossing my fingers I’ll win one too. Thank you for sharing xxx
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Would love to win a zoe vine dress as they are beautiful designs and this one is such a gorgeous colour !
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Woohoo!! How amazing do you look in this dress! I have entered as I would love to win this for my friend Carrie-Ann as I think she would look amazing in it too, and she is a lovely person who deserves a surprise (which if I win, this would be one heck of a surprise) Good luck everyone
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Bonjour – je ne trouve pas la robe Isla sur le site de Zoé vine pourquoi ? Je trouve qu’elle est magnifique ! Merci !!!
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I love the color!!! And the neckline!!! I hope I win!!!
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That color and cut is just perfect. Not to mention the stretchy quality has great appeal for a full figured lady as myself 🙂
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Amazing giveaway 😍😍😍 I cross my fingers to be lucky 🍀🍀🍀 these dress are just gorgeous!!!!!!!💖💖💖 Good luck ladies🙌
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Blooming gorgeous! Looks such good quality as well.
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So classic, and that colour 👌
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Well…now this dress is a “must have” – gorgeous as always Miss Amy ❤
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Love this dress and colour on you! Compliments your hair so well.
xo
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This dress is divine and that color looks amazing with your hair. I would love to try this style dress. Much more relaxed then my usual full swing skirt. 😉
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Oh yes please! Would be perfect for my honeymoon next month!x
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I love the style and colour of this dress! I would SO love to win it because my poor bank balance is not up to purchasing at the moment. Looks stunning on you Miss Amy. 😉
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This blog post has introduced me to the
Zoe Vine company. It would be wonderful to have an opportunity to try this dress first hand. Thanks for your review !
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New to your blog! Came here looking at something unrelated, then saw this lovely dress!
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You look gorgeous in this dress! I absolutely love the 70s style sleeves, and that teal colour is perfect for redheads like me 😉 haha. I’m keeping my fingers crossed! Love your blog Amy, keep up the good work!
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This dress is fabulous and it would make a good birtoday outfit! 😍
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Wauw!
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This is the perfect fall colour for me! It’s not too bright for fall and the dress seems to confortable 😊 perfect for an everyday wear and to feel fabulous 😁
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I would love to win this because I’m going to England to see my family for the first time in 2 years and I’d love to wow them with a dress like this on Christmas 😍
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Awesome!
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So pretty and exactly my style! I always favour swing or flared dresses over wiggle, my hips don’t behave themselves! I love the colour too
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Ahhh gorgeous! And amazing review. Would love to win to wear as a Merida Disney bound in Disneyland Paris 💙
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This dress looks awesome on you – tte colour is perfect and I love the A-line-skirt, So flattering! I would love to win this 😊
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I need to win this dress so I can keep up the current run of you being my “filthy enabler” for buying gorgeous gowns. The last 2 I bought because they looked so good in you are scrumptious.
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The dress looks amazing on You! I really hope I win this so I can feel beautiful and feminine. Such a good giveaway and blog, always love reading it!
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I would love to win because it’s such a classic feminine look!
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This dress is so beautiful! One of my favourite colours 💖
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I loved this dress the moment I saw. It looks beautiful and marvellous on you. It would be perfect for work or even special events! Hope I’ll win!
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What a fun give away!! I love Zoe vine dresses and would love the chance to own one! They are so elegant and fun!
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This dress is perfect in every way ❤️ You look amazing! I hope to win because it would be the perfect way to cheer up after a rough period. Crossing my fingers and GOOD luck to everyone 🍀🍀🍀
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This is a gorgeous dress in every way, the cut, the colour and attention to detail. It’s what I call a “serious dress” meaning a yes I look damn good dress.
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Such a gorgeous dress😍 and the sleeves make it lovely for the colder months too!! xx
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Would love to win the Isla dress because not only am I a huge fan of the vintage aesthetic, my middle name is Isla!
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this dress is absolutely gorgeous on you, especially with your contrasting red hair! 💖
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Beautiful! This colour suits you so well 💖
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I’d love to win this dress 😍 There’s something so divine about red hair and green clothes!
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