dress shopping

Can i just disclaimer this post with this message: I know it doesn't matter what you're wearing on your mission. But for me when I look good and presentable I am productive and feel confident. If I look like a scrub I act like a scrub. I dress to impress myself not others just to make this clear. I know I'm not the only one with these thoughts, so I thought I'd share.

If I'm being honestly one of the biggest and only worries in preparing for my mission was losing a sense of style on the mission. I am fine flying half way across the world, spending time away from loved ones, etc. But this actually worried me, and I feel like this this is worse than school dance dress shopping (cause we all know that's a huge stress in hs) , and slightly less worse than wedding dress shopping (and we all know that this is a huge concern in real life haha).

There is nothing wrong with the way the girls in the pamphlet dressed that's totally fine, its just not my style. Neither are all the floral dresses that are so common now. They are cute, just again not my style. So what did i do immediately after i got my mission call? started the hunt for appropriate cute sister missionary clothes.  Guys girls I FOUND SOME. so many actually.  These were some of the shops i looked at got things from with a few specific dresses/skirts i got/will be getting/want to get:

Bella Ella Boutique 

favorite shop by far. honestly i think i got almost every dress that was missionary appropriate.. I'm not even kidding. 

(Dancing Through Life Dusty Blue Midi Dress, Countryside Getaway Oatmeal Plaid Dress, Come What May Mustard Dress)

Roolee

I'm obsessed with Roolee, have been since it started honestly. Cute everything I recommend it for shoes, accessories, dresses, cardigans, literally everything. 

I Will Wait Dress, Always On My Mind Dress, Navy Jones Dress, Maddie Buffalo Plaid Dress, Meredith Midi)

and honestly that's just the beginning I have so many dresses from Roolee, and want to own every other one!

Bohme
cute dresses, not all missionary approved. but a few are and i love em.
(The Bailey Dress, Jersey Girl Dress, The Gracie Dress)

Piper And Scoot

another shop i love and visit way too often.

(The Eleanor Dress, The Grid Dress, Aniston Embroidered Dress)

PKID CHICKS

This shop is so cute and professional. 

(Sammy Rose Dress, Suri Blouse)

Neesees Dresses

this shop was almost closed out before I even looked at it. but then i found a few dresses on here. They aren't my favorite, but I think i'll be happy I have them in the humidity of australia. 

(Sunday Afternoon Pocket Dress, The Vienna, Tie Waist Skirt)

The Fray

this was another few and far between but it has some cute blouses

(Embroidered Leaf Blouse)

Saving Paige

This shop is so cute and has a great cause(s) that it helps.

(The New York)

Twirl Dresses

i think my favorite dress i got so far is from this shop

(The Alicia, Dustyn Skirt)

Shein
If you're curious about this shop leave a message for me I can help you find the good stuff, cause honestly it's few and far between but there are some hidden gems. I focused on shirts at this shop

If y'all have any other shops to add let me know and I'll throw them on here to help future sisters. Also my dresses specifically are aimed for the humid hot climate of Australia, but these sites definitely have other dresses for colder climates.

Also I haven't tackled the shoes yet. but don't worry I will soon and i'll keep you updated.

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xoxo sister standage