I haven’t been a Lilly lover for very long. But in that short time, I’ve always loved the You Gotta Regatta print. As any Lilly lover knows, that print is one of the holy grails of Lilly. So imagine my surprise when I opened my email one Wednesday morning and see that Lilly has brought back You Gotta Regatta. I obviously quickly clicked over to the Lilly site to see the styles available. I waffled for a bit. But then I started seeing comments on Instagram and then Twitter that styles were selling out. I knew I couldn’t wait any longer and decided I just had to get the Melle dress. You know my love of swing dresses is deep, so it was an easy choice.
As soon as I opened the package, it was love at first sight. How can you go wrong with a pretty sailboat print AND bright, neon colors. And let me tell you, it really is BRIGHT. But I’m still in love. Since the dress is such a standout, I let it shine with minimal jewelry. Of course, I can totally see layering on some pendants as well. A black or navy blazer would dress it up a bit and trim the brightness down a bit, making it a bit more appropriate for a casual Friday at work during the summer.
Wearing:
Lilly Pulitzer Melle dress in You Gotta Regatta (Still a few styles available!)
GiGI New York tote
Earth Origins sandals (On major sale!)
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I feel like you wrote the book on fun prints.
It would be very bright and colorful 🙂
I’ve never been hug fan of Lilly (not a big enough fan to spend the money or brave the crazies at Target, at least) but your enthusiasm for this print is making me question myself. I think I kind of love it too! Maybe I’ll head over to her website and take a look…
Oh no. I actually have things in my shopping cart…
bahaha. I’m a bad influence (or good 🙂 )
It is really fun! Lilly does have a sale in mid-August that usually brings pretty good prices. Or I’ve also gotten good deals on eBay.
Such a pretty print! I’m so glad you were able to click through and get what you wanted before it sold out. I recently missed out on an Anthropologie maxi dress and I’m kicking myself for not committing faster!
That is always the worst feeling when you end up missing out on a piece you love!
I am a huge lover of Lilly! This is a great dress! It’s on my wishlist!
It is so fantastic!
So pretty…I think I need a sailboat print something…
You totally do!
this sailboat print screams summer. I love it. Good thing you trusted your gut and went for it.
It is the perfect summer print. I’m pretty pumped about it 🙂
I love this dress so much! You Gotta Regatta is one of my all time favorite Lilly prints.
xoxo, Jenny
It is one of my favorites too!
How cute..you are so beach ready in that dress ..love the bright colors…looks great on you! Just curious what lens you use on your DSLR to get the blur..someone told me to get 50mm and it does not work so great…cant get your whole body in :/
Thanks! I use a 50mm lens. I use a tripod and make sure to set the focal point in the center so it doesn’t try to pick up any background in the focus.
I am soooooo obsessed with this print! Looks so cute on you 🙂
XO Amanda | http://www.glitterandspice.com
Thanks Amanda!
The cutest print ever!!
It totally is!