What do fantastic dresses for women have to do with kids crafts and early learning? Nothing.
I decided to go forward with this review and giveaway because after doing my reader survey I found that almost all of you are moms, almost all of you are right around my age ( early 30s) and if these dresses make me squeal with delight and dream of nights out I bet they’d make you excited too! So I am posting on a Saturday , when I don’t usually post as to not take anything away from our regular learning but as a bonus .
Shabby Apple dresses weren’t new to me when I was contacted with this opportunity. I’d browsed their site before having seen them pinned on Pinterest. I love how the dresses are cut, they are classy and feminine and have that hip feel without feeling too trendy. You don’t have to worry that they are going to go out of style before you get to make it your go to dress. I chose this dress to give away and love it. Â
I get dressed up at most once a week for church so when I looked at how modest the dresses were I was even happier, but it’s still hot enough for a date night ( if I can remember what that is ). This dress really is so versatile. I put it on with some very high heels for my husband and his jaw drop was all I needed to know he approved. I also popped a cardigan over it , and paired it with flats and felt comfy enough to wear it all day.
My one complaint was how it had to be ironed. I am completely unable to iron so I am not sure if it was just my inability , the fabric’s desire to wrinkle , my disproportionate bust ( still nursing) or just the fact that it was unlined. The dress wasn’t tight at all but in the pictures it looks as though it is in places. The wrinkling wasn’t bad and I only noticed after looking at the photo. I just want to make sure I give a balanced review. The fit and feeling of it on was fabulous!
So here is the deal about the giveaway but first the gals at Shabby Apple are also offering a site wide 10% off coupon code for all my readers for 30 days.
The code is NoTimeFor10off
THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED
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Official Rules
This sweepstakes is open to American residents 18 years or older. To be eligible for the sweepstakes you must leave a comment on this post. 1 winning commenter will be drawn at random, using Random.org, after the sweepstakes closes on Saturday February 11th at 8:00pm PST. The winners will receive the Rhythm Dancer dress valued at $78. After the winner is notified he or she has 48 hours to respond with their mailing address for shipment or another winner will be chosen at random. No purchase necessary.The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Any information gathered through the sweepstakes including email and postal addresses will not be used in anyway other than contacting winners and shipment of winnings. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.  I was not paid for my review, I was provided with a dress to review and a promise for another of the same style to offer as a sweepstakes prize. All opinions are mine .
Nicole says
How fun. I love their desses. I just browsed and I like the 10/10 Cloud Cover dress 🙂
Kristina says
Love your review… and yeah, date night?! What is that ; ) Hard to pick one dress, but I like the Trevi Fountain: http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-975-trevi-fountain.aspx And I also LOVE the look of their swimsuits!
Jessica Kerr says
Such nice dresses I really like the Bijou style.
Kirsten Moss says
I like the West Coast Swing dress. Simple, but could be worn out as well.
Erin says
My favorites are Bon Voyage and B7 Bombshell!!! Love all the dresses though
Megan says
LOVE the site!! Hard to choose one dress, but I really like Overboard.
Heather Brandt says
I like the Phi Beta Kappa dress 🙂
Tracy @ Cotton Pickin Cute says
Happy Saturday! I love Shabby Apple and they have so many great clothes and now jewelry too. I really liked “Forbidden City”.
Thanks for letting me enter…Tracy 🙂
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Amaya Mocha says
I have been watching these dresses for years! They’re very popular in my swing dancing community. but as a Nanny and single mother, I simply can’t afford them. I’m hoping to save up and then I’ll have to choose between L.A., Rhythm dancer and The Boss. Thanks for doing a giveaway!
Marie says
Very Pretty! I like Joie de Vivre.
Michelle J. says
I love the Da Vinci dress (and you look great)!
Lynne says
Lovin the Aloha dress!!
Smallgood says
I love the French Quarter dress. I’ll have get brave to wear ivory.
Julie says
I really really like Martha’s Vineyard, but there are so many lovely dresses!
Jen says
I like the Alice dress!
Ginger Newingham says
Love the Aristocrat dress. Our adopted son is coming home in a couple weeks. Gonna be needing some date-night apparel for when we do get time away! Beautiful dresses!
Teri says
I like the “Trapeze.” I also like that you can shop by body type.
Mel says
My favorite is the Bon Voyage.
Jodi says
Beautiful dresses! My favorite is the Champs Elysees!
Christy says
I love the dress Volcano at Midnight.
Denise L says
My favorite color to wear is red, so right now Baciami is my favorite Shabby Apple dress. But of course I adore the one you picked out – very classy. Thanks for the giveaway!
Amy says
I love the double rainbow!
Nicole says
I like Bon Voyage or Beauty Mark. I like the pleated bottoms. Cute! But you really can’t go wrong with any of them.
Holly Ramer says
I love the Bon Voyage and Partner dresses.
Allison says
I like Extra Credit. Beautiful and classy.
Heidi says
I loved the Aloha dress, but honestly they all are fabulous!
♡♥♬ Louis ♬♥♡ says
love the new Mad Hatter Collection – first time I seen the new arrivals
but for the giveaway
I love the Che Bella Dress
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Kelsey says
My favorite is The Red Queen, or really any of the new Mad Hatter collection!
Pauline says
I love the trapeze dress. It looks so fun and pretty, sure to turn heads wearing this one!
Homa says
The Appalachia is so out of what I’d normally pick but it is so pretty yet professional. Not that I have the figure for it but a girl can dream! http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-696-appalachia.aspx
Whitney says
I love the “Alice” dress. The color is amazing.
Kara Fiedler says
Thanks for posting — I always have trouble finding modest, stylish dresses and I will definitely bookmark this site. I like the style you picked but also the Off Campus and Phi Theta Kappa.
Danette says
I love the mad hatter and the Alice dresses. I am a huge fan of Shabby Apple, but hadn’t seen the two new styles and I am now in love with them!
Ashley C says
The ballerina dress is my favorite! Such a pretty color and so feminine looking!
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Casey says
I have been window shopping Beauty Mark and Bon Voyage for almost two years now. 🙂
Lisa @ Sweet as Sugar Cookies says
I like the courante.
Etienne says
My favorite dress is the Cleopatra in black! It’s versatile (day or night) love the flowing, romantic look to it. It drapes so nicely on the model and looks very comfortable! Thanks for sharing Shabby Apple – neat store!
Sarah J says
ooooohhhh, I LOVE Shabby Apple! They just came out with some new dresses so I have been eyeing their site recently. Now to choose my favorite, that is tricky 🙂 I really like the Sage Green Lace, Ahoy, and the Aloha.
Debra Lee says
My favorite would have to be the Maize Dress!
Juile L says
like the baacami dress thanks
Laura Firpo says
Difficult to choose. I think if I had to pick one it would be the El Dorado.
Bekah Kent says
I love so many of them. But one I really like is “Ivy League” in the Academia line. So classy.
Thanks for awesome giveaway!!
Heather Bell says
I love them all!! I really love the Cider.=)
Katy says
I love Shabby Apple. I’ve avoided them recently since I’m expecting, but I LOVE Ahoy and it looks like it would work well as a postpardum breastfeeding mom this summer!
Dana Prince says
B 17 Bombshell
Bonnie B says
I love the Professorial. Fun!
Heather N says
I like the aphrodite maternity dress, and think Martha’s Vineyard would be flattering post-partum. Thanks for introducing me to their site. So many great options for after the babe comes!
blair @ wild & precious says
ohi LOVE the blue dress! crossing my fingers!! i also really love the confidential dress – such pretty lace. so classy!
xo
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allie says
Aughhh! So many dresses! They’re all so cute. I really liked the Sierra Nevada dress.
MaryEllen says
I really like the Bon Voyage!
Laura L says
the red queen is another pretty awesome red dress!! lmlynch2 at gmail dot com
pamela james says
tea time or I’m late! I’m late!
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Ashley Hughes says
I love the Gavotte Dress. The bow just fits my personality. All really beautiful dresses! I love that they are simple, modest but yes have a sexy flare for date nights.
LindsayR says
So hard to choose! Really love the Paletine Hill!!
Katie C says
I like the Neapolitan maternity dress. I love wearing red when I’m pregnant. 🙂
Angie says
I love the entire Skyscraper line! I would feel gorgeous in every one!
Angie S. says
I liked just about all of them, but my favorites were the “Rhythm Dancer” & “V.P.”
Trina says
I’m not good at choosing just one favorite, so here are four–Glacier, French quarter, Antiquated, Appalacia.
Fun giveaway!
Jamie says
I like the Bon Voyage! Thanks for hosting! 🙂 (And PLEASE pick me- I could use a new dress!!!!)
Maria Hendershot says
They are all great but I really like the purple ballerina dress.
Rebekah says
I love, love, LOVE their new “Mad Hatter” line, and especially the “Frabjous Day” dress. Lovely.
Sally says
I also like the Bon Voyage, classic!!
Beth says
I love the Madison Avenue–those buttons are darling! But I love the color of the Rhythm Dancer. Beecasagrand at gmail dot com
Michele P. says
one of my fave dresses is the El Mar!
Margaret says
Great giveaway! I took a peek at the site and I really like Antiquated, despite the name. 😉
marji says
Oooh… Good call. Such beautiful dresses! I would vote for Bon Voyage or Cider as my top… I couldn’t decide between them… so there are both. I love how you can shop by your body type too.
Amanda says
Oh my goodness, I just spent an hour on the Shabby Apple website. I officially want EVERYTHING!! 🙂 But my favorite is the “Cider” dress. It’s simply perfect.
The Knapps says
I love the Ballerina dress…would be great as a nursing dress
Sophie S says
Love their dresses! I love the Beauty Mark dress, it would go with so much for so many occasions.
Sarah says
I love the Bali Ha’i.
Lisa says
I love the Alice dress and the Red Queen dress, and pretty much everything else in the Mad Hatter collection!
Erica says
The l’artiste is my fav!
nopinkhere says
“The Boss”
I wish they had a larger plus size collection.
Amy says
Lots to choose from, but I keep coming back to L’Opera in the Oh La La collection.
cherie says
I love the beauty mark dress…so cute and like the fit.
Amy B says
I love their dresses (and love ironing :))! My other favorite dress is the Cider dress! All so cute!
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Ruri says
I love the Study Break dress!
Brandee says
I just fell in love with Sierra Nevada!! Pick me, pick me!
Haley Grossman says
love the forbidden city dress…my fave for sure!
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Dagny says
PH. D
Julie says
The Glacier is too cute!
Mandi says
I love the Bon Voyage! Flirty, yet classy!
Creative and Curious Kids! says
Bon Voyage and Beauty Mark caught my eye! You do look great in your new read dress- great reveiw and giveaway.
Jen
Chelsey says
These are gorgeous! So far my favorite is the PONT NEUF. Absolutely love it! I am going to go back and check out the other clothing items!
Morgan says
I have been eyeing the “Ming” dress for a long time and look forward to being able to wear it post-baby soon!
melissa says
Great dresses! I love the overboard dress it makes me want to get ready for Spring
Elle says
Thanks for thinking of us!! I love all the dresses…but if I have to pick, I’m lovin the Bali Hai …not only are the dresses gorgeous, so is the photography! Very inspiring!! 🙂
Sarah says
Bon Voyage
Alexis says
I love the alice dress.
Rachel says
I can’t decide on just one yet! Miles, Ingrid, Manager Director, Starboard Bow, L.A., rhythem dancer, syncopation!
april g says
Very cute! I love the Atlantic Fog dress too.
maryanne @ mama smiles says
That dress is stunning! I love the Garden Isle dress =)
Gina M Maddox says
Beauty Mark is my favorite! I love shabby apple. Thanks for the chance to win!
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MelissaO says
G. Cooper is my current favorite….I so wanted to buy it, but they were out of my size!
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Tracy says
I love the L’Opera!!! So cute. I have always wanted a Shabby Apple dress. Thank you for the giveaway! 🙂
Deanne Sharp says
I love Shabby Apple! My favorite is the Spanish Steps dress!
Doris says
I just love the Alice dress. SO whimsical!
Eric says
My wife would love the green dress called “Alice”. She loves vintage-inspired dresses.
julie says
Baciami, Ferris Wheel, Jubjub bird skirt, Love me do, Day Tripper, TEacher’s Pet Skirt, Pre-Columbian, Waimea, El Capitan, Champs Elysees, Bonheur…..couldn’t just pick two! Loved this site! thanks for telling us about it!
Katie says
cider
I like that you can shop by body type. That’s really helpful.
Rosanna says
Lots of pretty dresses. I thought the Sierra Nevada was lovely and flattering.
Thanks for the giveaway:)
Megan Paravato says
I love Shabby Apple so I was excited about this post! I love the Dressage dress! One of my current favorites 🙂
Heather says
Oh I hope I win!! I need a new dress so bad. I love the bon voyage dress and the calooh callay dress, I love purple! I love all the dresses really 🙂
Julie says
I never get dressed up anymore and my 3 year old son saw a woman wearing a dress and asked why I don’t dress like that-too funny! Anyways, after browsing the beautiful dressas at Shabby Apple, I love the Love Me Do dress under the 65 tab. Thanks!
Cristina Pebley says
I love the mariposa grove
Megan says
Desert Blossom/purple ruffle dress
Shauna says
I love them all!!! They’re beautiful & I’m so glad you put them on here for me to discover. Will definitely order from them whether I win or not 😉 I really liked the one you’re wearing Allison, but I also really loved Ingrid, in the 1943 collection.
Sharon says
Oh, I love it! I think West Coast Swing was my favorite. It was fun just looking at all of those beautiful dresses!
Becky says
O really love the Carnival dress
Vicki S. says
My favorite dress is L’Artiste, but they are all divine!
lisa says
Love the Aloha dress
Catherine says
I really like the dress Billie (much like this one actually :))
Erika says
Love the Atlantic Fog dress! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Sarah Meno says
I love the Aintree dress in the sidesaddle collection. I wanted to love the dressage dress since that was the style of riding I did before the baby, but I’m cool with a steeplechase.
Jess says
I love the Champs Elysees dress!
Lisa says
I love Black Oak! Very beautiful!
GM says
I like the lighthouse dress. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Missy says
My favorite dress right now from them is “I’m late I’m late”, but I am also loving this one!! 🙂
Rebekah says
There are just too many to choose from, but I keep going back to the Sierra Nevada dress! Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway!
Marcela says
I love the Aintree so simple and pretty!
Naomi says
I like the Green with Envy Maternity Dress! I am due in Aug and bet this dress would get a lot of use this summer!
Wendi says
I love the Bon Voyage dress. So pretty and classic!
Jamie Schwenn Herda says
Wow. I love Ferris Wheel, but Double Rainbow was a close second. What beautiful things.
anna pry says
i love the red fox dress
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Ali Holt says
I love the mad hatter lace dress! simply amazing.
Tina says
I like the skirt on Glacier.
Sara P. says
I love the DRESSAGE dress!
anash says
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Thanks for the chance!
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Shelley Lard says
Mariposa Grove! Though I love most of their dresses anyway, just have never gotten any yet. Would looooove to win one!
christy says
I love the Tres Jolie dress. Great giveaway. Thanks!
Debbie says
I like the ballerina.
Bhav says
I love the Machu Pichu…such a gorgeous green!
Love the giveaway dress!
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Victoria says
I looove the Going Steady dress. I love polka dots and this dress is tight in all of the right places. Love!
Nina says
What a great idea! I love the Aphrodite, but then I’m drooling over the maternity wear right now.
katherine says
love the aloha dress!
Allison says
Such great dresses. One of my favs was the V.P.
Anissa Gooch says
I like the Ahoy and Overboard dresses!
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Teresa says
I love the Consultant or Glacier dresses (or really, about a half dozen others I saw! Too hard to choose!)
Nicole says
I love all of your dresses, but Primavera in Roamin Holiday is calling me!
Kristen Israel says
I am in love with the Bali Ha’i dress! It is gorgeous and simple so I know I would get a ton of use out of it. Kristen.Israel@gmail.com
anita says
imnotarunner at gmail dot com
LOVE the “Consultant” OMG it’s gorgeous
Lisa Thacker says
What a wonderful treat. I love the Frabjous Day dress!!!
Lisa
Andrea says
I like the Cayenne.
amy @teachmama says
LOVE the dress you’re wearing, my hot mama friend!! But I also love French Quarter and Martha’s Vineyard. . . crossing my fingers bc I need a new dress for Maddy’s First Communion this spring!
xoxo
Laura Scarborough says
Syncopation is one of my absolute favorites, must have in my closet now.
http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-791-syncopation.aspx
My 50th birthday is in 3 weeks. How perfect this dress would be for that not so surprise party my darling husband is putting together.
Julie says
What beautiful dresses! It was hard to choose, but I love the Spanish Steps dress.
JennyOH says
I want all of them. I can have all of them, right? The Academia Collection is my favourite, 4.0 or A+ would be my choice. Thanks for the giveaway!!
Suzi says
I’m in love with the chartreuse Aristocrat Dress. Absolutely beautiful!
Rebecca D says
Lots of cute options! The Mariposa Grove caught my eye.