Boleyn

 

Winter here in Southern California is such a treat because essentially, it's just another round of fall.  I've been enjoying some alone time in nature because it's actually cool enough to walk around without worrying about heat stroke!  I gifted this gorgeous Selkie dress to myself for my birthday last month and it's absolutely everything I could have dreamed of and more.  I intend to wear it for my birthday dinner, if things ever go back to normal and we can finally celebrate!

Dress- Selkie (via Max & Riley)

Shoes- Dr. Martens

Tights- Target

The Boleyn dress is made from a thick and stretchy ponte and features molded bust cups, puffy statement sleeves, a high-low skirt for a fun silhouette, and finished with a back zippered closure.  I'm wearing a size medium, but only because the bust cups are too small in a size small and I need the extra room.  If you have a smaller bust, definitely go with your usual size because the dress is quite stretchy!

While I absolutely love this dress and it's my favorite Selkie style, I do have to mention some points I'm not too happy about.  First off, the sleeves are much too long!  I have to cuff them a full two inches and I have longer arms.  Also, the point where the sleeve meets the bodice is too low.  So when you lift up your arms the sleeve is restrictive.  If the bodice were cut just a little bit higher, this wouldn't be an issue at all.  While I do have my issues with this style, it's just so beautiful and comfortable to wear.  I'm hoping Selkie will revise this pattern and make it in more colors!

The Boleyn is made in sizes XXS-5X and was produced in black and pink.  It's also a top, in case you like the bodice and not the skirt!  While most sizes are now sold out, Selkie is sold through online shops and boutiques (which is how I got mine) so you can always start searching that way if your size is sold out!

xoxo

Ashley