A-Dress-ing a Comeback

I'm writing this in defense of the dress. I feel like at some point in history the dress was somehow attached to the oppression of women and thus they somewhat lost their popularity. Maybe I'm crazy, but I just don't see a lot of women in dresses anymore. Sure, for formal occasions or a nice dinner out, but what about casual everyday?

Last summer I found myself wearing a dress to work and feeling completely out of place. It was totally appropriate for my workplace, but it was the fact that I was wearing a dress, and not a pair of capris or jeans, that made me feel weird. But I like dresses. In fact, I LOVE dresses. It's like taking a chunk of the decision making out of getting dressed! You only have to pick out one piece. That simplicity I like. In addition to that I love the way they make me feel. Like I'm dressed up a bit, but still completely (physically) comfortable.

Now, it seems the dress is attempting a comeback. I will admit that I am a Gleek. I love the show, I love the songs, but more than anything I love the dresses. And how could you not? They are totally flattering styles (even if you weren't Glee-star-skinny). I'm happy that they regularly dress the characters in these adorable dresses.

So I'm on the hunt for good deals while looking to expand my dress collection. With summer approaching what better time to start? And, of course, I'm sure I'll need new shoes to match....