With all this cold, wet, and depressingly gray weather, I for one am desperately yearning for sunny skies and warm breezes. In the springtime I love to wear soft, flowing dresses. Outfits like this Broomstick Sundress put me in the mood to play in the grass and have a relaxing spring picnic.

The oversized floral pattern looks almost as if it was sketched by hand. Beautiful red lines create flower petals and leaves that decorate the dress without looking too busy. Contrasting against the rich cream background, bold red lines stand out, further highlighting the floral design. Although I’m usually opposed to oversized patterns, the simplicity of the sketched-on effect really tones down the pattern and creates a soothing tropical island design.

Key design features make this dress comfortable and flattering. The smocked bodice and straps offer some give to the fabric, allowing the material to contour pleasantly around the bustline. Inset godets make the skirt portion flare out elegantly over the lower body, which helps conceal problem areas in the midsection. While the dress will look pleasing on moderately busty women, there is a limit at which the smocked bodice will attract unwanted attention toward the upper portion of the body. Like most sundresses, this outfit is sleeveless, but it might be possible to wear a matching top underneath to hide your arms.

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