Goody, Goody Gumdrops [Karina Dresses]

Once upon a time, just as I’d first gotten into my pinup groove, you couldn’t pay me to wear a stretchy, casual dress. It was all about the cinched waists, the huge skirts, the full pinup look head to toe. Now, yes, that’s still my preferred silhouette, but you know what? I just don’t always have the time or energy for that. It’s lovely to get fully dolled up and to prance around in a skirt so large it acts as your own personal space bubble, forcibly. But it’s also nice to wear something that doesn’t cinch or pinch at you throughout the day, to not have to add necessary under layers to remove volume from one area while exaggerating it in others.

Sometimes, y’all, it’s just nice to put on a dress that requires no muss, no fuss, and damnit allows you to eat and breathe comfortably alllll day long. That is definitely a calling Karina Dresses answers.

Gumdrops Peggy dress by Karina Dresses the original easy dress Miss Amy May

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Grecian Gardens [Karina Dresses]

You’ve probably heard of Karina dresses. They’re known for being comfortable, easy to wear dresses that are work appropriate and available in a range of print styles. As this is my first time trying one of their pieces, I’m pleased to report that said reputation is well-founded. Let’s take a look at the original easy dress!

Karina dresses Grecian Gardens Ruby dress

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