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red ruffle dress Elegant Duchess Boutique

If you read my blog on regular basis, you probably already know that I am a bit obsessed with elegant midi dresses and this fantastic dress (sold out) is not an exception.

red ruffle dress Elegant Duchess Boutique

red ruffle dress Elegant Duchess Boutique

Recently I had one of the most profound “Girl meets dress” moments in my shopping history. I just knew as soon as I saw this dress (sold out), that this was going to be a lasting relationship.

Perfect in every possible way, the winning combination of the oversized bow, high neck and ¾ puff sleeves. The detailing is beautiful!

This dress, as pretty and dressy as it is, wears like a dream because it’s made from a lightweight fabric, so it’s easy and comfortable.

It’s professional enough for the office and meetings yet still casual enough to wear outside of the workplace! It’s simple, yet adds a fun and flirty vibe with the bow and puffs detailing. 

red ruffle dress Elegant Duchess Boutique

Just in case you’re looking for more office and not only dress options

 

With the weather a bit cold in London, I kept warm and bundled up with a coat from Monsoon (old one), over-the-knee boots (old) and red quilt gloves from Dune. 

Elegant Duchess Boutique Exaggerated Bow High Neck Dress | Dune over-the-knee boots | V by Very Quilt Bag | Dune Quilt Leather gloves

The coat really helps anchor the feel of this outfit… comfy, and winter ready! I love a great coat, and especially, tailored oversized coats. They’re much easier to layer chunky sweaters under and they feel super cosy.

The shoulder bag by Very elevates any outfit with it’s full of rock chic cool studs and structured elegant design that makes it a lifelong investment.

Elegant Duchess Boutique Exaggerated Bow High Neck Dress | Dune over-the-knee boots | V by Very Quilt Bag

red ruffle dress Elegant Duchess Boutique

My wardrobe mostly consists of neutral-toned bags, but this is a red I’ll never get sick of, that perfect shade of red that isn’t too dark or light.

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127 Comments

  2. Gil Zetbase
    April 7, 2018 / 10:39 pm

    Your dress is really gorgeous!
    Have a nice week-end!
    Gil Zetbase

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 26, 2018 / 10:02 pm

      thank you sweetie! My fave office dress, love the oversized bow! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 27, 2018 / 1:06 pm

      thank you sweeties! Actually one of my recent posts featured a beautiful lace green dress! have a look and I hope you like that colour on me too. xx

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  7. Vivian Tse
    January 23, 2018 / 1:24 pm

    This dress is everything! You look absolutely stunning in red! Love the ruffled sleeve details of your dress. So chic!

    Vivian x

    http://www.viviantse.net

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 27, 2018 / 1:25 pm

      thank you Vivian! I’m a bit crazy about those sleeves, not to mention the oversized bow! xx

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  8. Miki (@mikialamode)
    January 23, 2018 / 4:44 am

    You look beautiful! Red is such a beautiful, bold color and it suits you so perfectly. The red bag reminds me of the Valentino spike bag, which is on my list of things I’d love to have, but not sure I’m ready to splurge as I have so many trips I want to take. >.< That restaurant looks so cute by the way!

    Xo,
    Miki
    http://mikialamode.com

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  10. Miss Gunner
    January 21, 2018 / 9:52 pm

    What a statement dress babe!! I love love this so much! so beautiful and timeless!!

    xxx

    Ashley

    http://www.missgunner.com

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 28, 2018 / 11:28 am

      thank you! my fave office dress at the moment xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 30, 2018 / 8:58 pm

      thank you beautiful xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 30, 2018 / 9:33 pm

      thank you Marta xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 30, 2018 / 9:54 pm

      thank you hun! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 18, 2018 / 8:53 pm

      thank you hun! this dress is my office favourite xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 31, 2018 / 8:21 pm

      thank you lovely xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 18, 2018 / 9:05 pm

      thank you beautiful xx

      Reply
  19. Gil Zetbase
    January 17, 2018 / 4:52 pm

    You look gorgeous!
    Have a nice week!
    Gil Zetbase

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 18, 2018 / 9:12 pm

      thank you sweetie xx

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  20. Rosanna
    January 17, 2018 / 4:25 pm

    What a beautiful dress, I really like how you’ve styled it!
    Have a lovely day 🙂
    Rosanna x

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 18, 2018 / 9:16 pm

      thank you Rosanna. I’m glad you like the styling! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 18, 2018 / 9:21 pm

      thank you Vanessa! kisses xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 18, 2018 / 9:29 pm

      thank you Shannon! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 18, 2018 / 9:31 pm

      thank you sweetie! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 18, 2018 / 9:36 pm

      thank you Jessi! I love red hue, it’s such a powerful colour. Every time I wear it I feel empowered xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 19, 2018 / 10:30 pm

      Thank you Ashley! Xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 31, 2018 / 8:38 pm

      thank you hun! xx

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  26. The Style Contour
    January 16, 2018 / 4:16 pm

    This has got to be one of the best midi and knee high boots combinations I’ve seen in a while! I absolutely love the fit, color, and details on the dress, which pairs so incredibly well with the black leather boots! Great styling, girlie, and thanks so much for sharing!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    THE STYLE CONTOUR

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 19, 2018 / 10:34 pm

      Ah thank you sweetie for such a nice feedback! I do love this dress, my favourite office attire at the moment xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 31, 2018 / 8:42 pm

      thank you Jalisa! I love love this red dress, it’s such a gem in my closet. xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 19, 2018 / 10:39 pm

      Thank you Nicolas

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 19, 2018 / 10:41 pm

      Thank you! 🙂

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 31, 2018 / 9:42 pm

      thanks Sheena! xx

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  29. Corinne
    January 16, 2018 / 10:39 am

    That dress is elegant! I love the gloves, too. I lovely touch.

    Corinne x

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 19, 2018 / 10:46 pm

      Thank you sweetie! Red gloves is a great statement. I love wearing them with all my coats. Xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 20, 2018 / 1:40 pm

      thank you! xx

      Reply
  30. Lisa Autumn
    January 16, 2018 / 9:38 am

    Oh girl you look absolutely stunning!

    xx Lisa | lisaautumn.com

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 20, 2018 / 1:43 pm

      thank you sweetie! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 19, 2018 / 10:51 pm

      Thank you Marina! Have a fantastic weekend xx

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  32. jane
    January 16, 2018 / 5:38 am

    You look so chic in red.
    I’m lovin’ it with that gloves.

    Much Love,
    Jane | The Bandwagon Chic

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 19, 2018 / 10:54 pm

      Thank you! Red is such a powerful colour. 😘 xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 20, 2018 / 1:47 pm

      thank you beautiful, I’m so glad you love my styling! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 20, 2018 / 1:51 pm

      thank you beautiful! this dress is a gem in my wardrobe xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 20, 2018 / 2:05 pm

      thank you Len! love seeing you back girl! xx

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  36. Margot
    January 15, 2018 / 11:00 pm

    This dress is so chic ! I love the red bright color.
    Xx
    Margot

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 20, 2018 / 2:08 pm

      thank you Margot! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 20, 2018 / 2:13 pm

      thank you girl! I know, right?! this dress if so beautiful. my fave in my wardrobe xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 20, 2018 / 2:22 pm

      thank you sweetie xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 20, 2018 / 2:25 pm

      thank you sweetie! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 20, 2018 / 2:27 pm

      thank you Caroline! xx

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  41. Shannon Jenkins
    January 15, 2018 / 4:55 am

    You look gorgeous! Love the red dress and those boots!

    <3 Shannon 
    Upbeat Soles

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 2:39 pm

      thank you sweetie. I’m obsessed with this dress, it’s such a cute option for the office but not only! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 2:46 pm

      thank you and I do love this hue xx

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  43. Rena
    January 14, 2018 / 7:01 pm

    Honestly, I can understand that hype around Megan Merkle because you are definitely my London fashion star! Wow, your dress is so wonderful elegant and I understand your feelings and thoughts when you saw this dress first. Love it how you have combined it and I really must say again you are a true beauty with an unbeatable taste.
    With love, Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 2:51 pm

      ah thank you Rena, you are the sweetest. This comment has really made my day xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 3:14 pm

      thank you Esther! this dress is a fantastic addition to my wardrobe xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 3:37 pm

      thank you Tina!! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 3:39 pm

      thank you sweetie xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 3:41 pm

      thank you hun! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 3:43 pm

      thank you sweetie xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 3:45 pm

      thank you sweetie xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 3:53 pm

      thank you Radi! xx

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  51. Elle
    January 13, 2018 / 9:18 pm

    Beautiful and elegant! I love the bow detail on this fabulous dress and the quilting on the bag and gloves!
    Fantastic!!
    ❤️❤️❤️
    Elle
    https://theellediaries.com

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 3:58 pm

      thank you Elle for such a kind comment! Those gloves were actually a great purchase! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 4:04 pm

      thank you lovely xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 4:08 pm

      thank you sweetie! Devil is in the detail and I just love these gloves, bag and boots!

      Reply
  54. Marisa Cavaleiro
    January 13, 2018 / 3:29 pm

    Woww this look is beautiful, I like everything, gloves, bag, dress, all!
    xoxo

    marisascloset.blogspot.com

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 4:34 pm

      thank you sweetie! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 4:36 pm

      thank you beautiful xx

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  56. Tamara Chloé
    January 13, 2018 / 9:55 am

    WOW this dress is spectacular! You are so right. The detaling is so perfect and it fits you like a glove. I love how you styled it with the OTK boots. You are such a gorgeous girl, and this dress compliments that even more.

    Enjoy an amazing weekend,

    xx Tamara Chloé

    http://www.TcStyleClues.com

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 4:38 pm

      ah thank you Tamara, this is such a sweet comment xx

      Reply
  57. Real Girl Talks
    January 13, 2018 / 6:31 am

    This dress has such a 80’s vibe to it! It’s perfect for coffee dates or office meets, total statement piece!
    Hope you’re having a lovely weekend! 🙂
    xx
    Ankita
    http://realgirltalks.com/

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 4:41 pm

      thank you sweetie! xx

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  58. Christine Kong
    January 13, 2018 / 5:48 am

    What a chic look! I love the red and black combo and that bow just adds that statement piece to the dress. I love the gloves too and you look majorly extra with the bag as well! Red is definitely your color! xoxo, Christine
    http://dailykongfidence.com/

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 4:49 pm

      thank you Christine, I have to admit that I’m a tiny bit obsessed with that bow! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 4:50 pm

      thanks!

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 4:52 pm

      thank you Marieta! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      January 21, 2018 / 4:55 pm

      thank you Jennifer! xx

      Reply
  66. MUNIR MODE
    January 12, 2018 / 10:51 am

    Very beautiful model 😘😘😘

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  67. Vanity And Me Style
    January 12, 2018 / 7:52 am

    Love the oversized bow on the front of the dress. Turns it into something really special x

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  68. Amy
    January 12, 2018 / 7:45 am

    You look fantastic in this dress! I love how versatile it is! Great for the office but also for a night out! (2 in 1!)

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  69. Christie
    January 12, 2018 / 7:44 am

    This dress has a WOW factor! I love everything about it, beautiful hue, the cute bow and those fabulous sleeves!! What girl wouldn’t want one of these! I certainly do! Getting it right now! Xo

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