The long story of how I got my Shabby Apple dresses (plus a $50 giveaway for you!)

ByKristen
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I can tell right now that this is going to be a sort of lengthy post, so get comfy, k?

A while back, Shabby Apple, a purveyor of women's attire (mostly dresses and skirts) emailed to see if I'd like to do a giveaway. I'd seen enough of Shabby Apple to know that this would be really fun, so I said yes.

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Shabby Apple clothing is vintage-inspired, and it's all designed to be very appropriate without being frumpy. Though there are a bazillion and one sites that promise to be frump-free while keeping you covered, an awful lot of them are, well, dreadfully frumpy.

In Shabby Apple's case, though, I really do think they've managed to avoid the frump and I think a lot of that is due to the fun vintage look that so many of their clothes have.practically perfect

As part of the giveaway process, I got to choose an item for myself from a pre-approved list. After poring over it forever, I narrowed it down to six choices and then I emailed my gal pals for fashion advice.

Because I am terribly indecisive about these sorts of things.

They were all nearly unanimous in advising me to do with the Da Vinci dress, because it looked comfy, would be less specific in its fit (as compared to a woven dress, which needs to be quite exact). Plus, it seemed like a really versatile dress.

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Soo, I was all set, and then when I placed my order, it turned out that the size I wanted was out of stock.

Gah!

That meant I was back to square one, so I hemmed and hawed again, and decided that I really liked the Phi Betta Kappa dress.

Cute, isn't it?

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But, um, that one went out of stock in my size too.

I think Shabby Apple should hire me to predict which dresses will be going out of stock soon, because I seem to be very good at that.

So, then I decided to see if I could get the V.P. dress to review, since that was my very favorite item on the whole entire site to begin with.

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I decided on my size, placed my order, and was delighted to see that this was indeed in stock in my size.

My package arrived (yay!) and I tried on the dress (woo!) only to discover it was a bit too big (boo!).

So, I shipped it back, which was very easy because Shabby Apple gives you a free return label. And it is truly free, not the pseudo-free kind that come out of your refund. This is pretty lovely, because ordering clothes online is always bit of an iffy thing as far as sizing goes.

Anyway, when my new dress in the smaller size arrived, it fit. Phew!

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I was really happy to see that the fabric isn't nearly as shiny as it looks in the photo, which means that this dress actually works when you dress it down a bit with tights and boots. I also have some heels that make it look more fancy-pants (uh, fancy-dress?)

The material is of lovely quality and the whole dress is made really well, so I think it will last me for a really long time.

(Of course, that makes the "Buy Heirlooms" side of me very happy.)

I think the style is pretty timeless too, so I should be able to get many years of wear out of it. By the way, this dress also comes in bright blue for those who dress in less neutral colors than I do!

Oh, and remember how my title said I got two dresses?

Well, I ended up with a Da Vinci dress in the end, but I bought it myself.

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See, after it went out of stock, I checked back and noticed that it appeared in Shabby Apple's Practically Perfect section. This is the part of the site where they sell dresses at a discount because they have small imperfections. I love this concept, because you can get an awesome dress for way less than you'd pay otherwise and also because this allows Shabby Apple to sell stock that they might otherwise have to dispose of.

It's kind of like the "reduced for quick sale" bin the grocery produce department, except this is for dresses.

Anyway, because I could get it for almost 50% off, and because I wanted to try out the Practically Perfect deal (so I could write about it!) I decided to go ahead and buy a Da Vinci dress with my own moola.

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The only imperfection I can see on my dress is on the front pocket...just a teeny bit of the one side isn't sewn down. It'll be a quick and easy fix, and it's so minor, I wore the dress without even fixing the problem.

I'll probably be wearing this a lot in the summertime with flip-flops, but it also works great with a sweater and boots when the weather is colder.

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The material is very breezy and the drop-waist style is really flattering, especially if you happen to have had children and you aren't exactly sporting a supremely flat stomach. 😉 And the comfort of this dress really can't be beat.

(You can see lots of real life women wearing this dress on Google images.)

Though I tend to lean toward neutrals, Shabby Apple does sell lots of colorful clothes, like this skirt from the Ferris Wheel collection.

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Let's see...what else should you know? Shabby Apple has a maternity collection, and a Fit Finder, which helps you find dresses that will flatter your body type (their sizes run from XXS-2X, though not every size is available on every item).

Ooh, and they also carry a lot of clothing made in the United States.

Lastly, you should know that Shabby Apple donates 5% of its net income to Accion, a charity that helps women around the world build their own businesses by offering microfinance.

So, I would recommend Shabby Apple if:

-you're looking to buy a well-made piece of clothing.
-you're excited about their donations to Accion.
-you want to buy a piece of clothing made in the U.S.
-you love vintage-inspired clothing.
-you're having trouble finding a fashionable but appropriate dress.

Shabby Apple clothes aren't as inexpensive as what you could find in a thrift store or at a mass merchandiser, of course, but they are high quality, and as you know if you've read here for a while, I am not opposed to paying more for quality (I'd rather buy one really great dress than 5 cheap ones that will fall apart shortly.)

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Ok. I think that's more than enough words from me! How about a giveaway for you? I've got a $50 Shabby Apple gift card to give away to one of you.

(That could get you a DaVinci dress for just $6, or a Ballerina dress for free!)

To enter, just leave a comment and tell me what your favorite Shabby Apple item is (go browse to find out...I think it's so much fun to scroll through Shabby Apple's offerings!)

I'll close the giveaway at midnight EST on Wednesday, April 17th, so don't delay...comment now!

One entry per person, please.

Disclosure: Shabby Apple sent me one complimentary V.P. dress, but I bought the Da Vinci dress myself, and I was not otherwise compensated for this post in any way, shape, or form.

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  4. I want to get a dress for my daughter to take on her honeymoon at the end of July - this would be perfect. I love the DaVinci Dress

  7. There were so many cute (and modest) clothes to choose from, but the Pina Colada was a perfect spring/summer dress for me. Loved it!!!

  11. Pier Patrol or Cider dress...I can't decide. But I'm so happy you posted about this...I LOVE their clothes.

  12. I love wearing dresses and the Heart of Me is cute! I really like the retro feel of these and the wrap styles are nice. (:

    1. Ooh, I forgot to say what my favorite things were: the Fishermen's Find and Zoology Blouse tops. 🙂

  20. I love your divinci dress. I also love the Elisabeth islands dress. So many pretty options! Love your site!

  24. I love the Ballerina dress! It seems to be classic and classy. One comment says that it hides baby weight perfectly which is also just what I need!

  27. I really like the Da Vinci dress. Their maternity stuff is really cute, too, but I've only got two more months to go and I don't want to spend any more money on those kinds of clothes!

  30. OMG - thanks for putting us onto this site - what a great selection. I am a polka dot fan so the hully gully skirt and blighty and jacob's pillow are my favourites. WOW.

  35. Champs Elysees or Rootbeer Float.. NO! The Dining Car! ooh also ..Upper East Side... mmm.
    This website is addictive.

  37. The Newcomb skirt! It's made in the USA, which is important to me, and I'm tempted to just buy it anyway... but it's a little out of my price range right now. 🙂

  38. Shabby apple not my style but my grand daughter would love just about anything on their site.

  40. Oh, wow. I've been a fan of Shabby Apple for years. Love their dresses, especially the Champs Elysees.

  42. I love EVERYTHING in the maternity section. I am 8 months pregnant and love wearing dresses that are not tight and constricting yet still feminine.

  47. I'm almost six months pregnant, so the Fruitful dress would be lovely! 🙂 probably in orange or cobalt blue, since i don't look good in yellow. Thanks for sharing this!

  49. I like Panthera. It is a classic look that is timeless. Great dresses on this site. It was hard to pick just one!

  56. I adore Serenade maxi dress (perfect for summer!) but only being 5' tall, I can't seem to pull off long dresses - but I think the L.A. cocktail dress would be perfect for a wedding I'm going to this fall!

  57. I like the curtsey or wanderlust skirt to dress up and go with some of my fancier jackets.

  65. We've been thinking of a Hawaii trip for a big anniversary getaway in the future so the aloha dress' name jumped out at me and its so pretty!

  66. I'm not saying I could wear it but I love the Caterpillar skirt. I also looked through the dresses and like the Da Vinci one you chose.

  71. I really like Cayenne--but they don't have my size! So I'd probably get Elizabeth Islands.

  72. I like the Cortez dress. I've never heard of Shabby Apple before, thanks for sharing. 🙂

  74. Ooo I just love shabby apple! The entire ferris wheel collection is lovely, but I,m partial to the pier patrol dress.

  75. I don't think I'm eligible to enter, but just wanted to point out that fancy-dress is another name for costumes here in Australia 🙂

  76. Ohhh... these are gorgeous! You're so lucky that you got to review one! I'm with you, I love the Da Vinci dress... i'm very "casual", so this is one that i'd wear over and over again for everyday life! Love it!! 🙂

  77. Oh! I love the "I'm late! I'm late!" dress and also the ballerina dress, I looked at Bon Voyage, too, but I wasn't sure on the color. If I was going for total splurge, I would pick up the Tinsel town skirt! How fun (and totally impractical).

  78. Wait. We don't get to see you in it?! Oh! I was looking forward to that! Do you think that the dress fits perfectly? Is it snug in any place? To short/long? I LOVE hearing about the Practically Perfect section...as I haven't seen that part of the site.

    Thanks for reviewing it! And of course, I'm dying for the Pier Patrol, Gondola or Santa Monica dress. (I love dresses.. SO much)

    1. Gosh darn it, I just couldn't seem to get a photo of myself in the dresses. I have worn them, but when I did, we were really busy and didn't think to snap a photo.

      And when I wrote this post, I'd just finished exercising, so that wouldn't have been a good look to go with the dresses. I'll try to get a photo in the future when I wear one of them.

    2. Forgot to answer your other question. When I got the larger size of the V.P., the dress was a little too long, but now it's perfect. It's a snug-fitting dress and the fabric isn't stretchy, so you couldn't do, say, yoga in it! But it's a bit of a more formal dress, so it's not like I need it to be as comfy as loungewear.

  79. LOVE the DaVinci dress! It looks so comfy and could be worn with boots or dress it up with heels and nice jewelry.

  81. I had a few favs, but could only find one with pockets - no I didn't look at everything. Azure coast was it!

  82. I really like the Conductor dress, to me it's classic 1940's style war-time romance! Oh how I love that era! Thank you for introducing me to Shabby Apple!

  84. These are all so fun and classy! I'm finding it more and more difficult to buy clothing that is made in the USA, so this is a welcome post. My favorite is the El Capitan, but they are all beautiful, so I may be saving my pennies to invest in one of these great pieces!

  86. I would probably get a skirt... I'm torn between some of the ones where I really like the style or fabric, but they don't seem to come in my size. 🙁 Boooooo!

    Anyway, I REALLY like the Calliope skirt. What a fun way to brighten up a bit!

  89. I have had 2 kids in 2 years and just now weaning the youngest, I have been coveting lots of shabby apple for a long time now. If I won, it would take some serious decision making to pare down my wish list 🙂

  90. I have had 2 kids in 2 years and just now weaning the youngest, I have been coveting lots of shabby apple for a long time now. If I won, it would take some serious decision making to pare down my wish list 🙂

  91. I have had 2 kids in 2 years and just now weaning the youngest, I have been coveting lots of shabby apple for a long time now. If I won, it would take some serious decision making to pare down my wish list 🙂

  93. Thank you for the great "real life" review. I have such a hard time buying clothes online, but your review, especially ease of return/exchange gives me hope. And i really need a new dress (or two). I think i would like to try Azure Coast - i am simple, no ruffles kind of girl. 🙂

  95. After just a quick look I would probably get either the Bistro Blouse or the Jacobethan maxi dress.

  97. I love all the bright colors in the ferris wheel collection, especially all the great skirts!

  99. Wow, what a great site! I love so many but LA NOCHE NEGRA would be great for work.

  102. I love the G. Cooper dress. Even better I love that they make dresses in my size. I am super petite and have a horrible time finding age appropriate clothes that fit.

  103. Ahhhhh! I would love the West Coaster or Vineyard Sound! Thanks for the giveaway!

  104. That was my first time on their website and there are so many beautiful things! I love their tops and some of the skirts but I have to go with the VP dress you got - I've been on the hunt for a new black dress for a while and that is just what I've been looking for!

  107. I can't decide and I cannot spend all morning staring at dresses! If I win, I will pick one, I promise. Thanks for the giveaway! 😉

  109. The Nantucket, the Elizabeth Islands, the Polly Hill. I really like the wrap dresses.

  110. I like the Oh Baby dress in the maternity section! My sister is getting married this fall and I'd love a new dress for all my maid of honor duties! Love Shabby Apple!

  113. I love the West Coast Swing dress in cherry red! I need a new dress for my upcoming grad school graduation and this would be beautiful!! Thanks so much for offering this giveaway!!

  114. What a great place to shop for dresses! It was hard to narrow down to just one favorite dress - there were several that I absolutely loved including the "Bon Voyage" dress. I wish I had found this site last month when looking for a dress to wear to my daughter's upcoming wedding.

  120. Just did their shape selector - fabulous! There were too many to chose a favorite: Red Queen, Grey Fox, Upper East Side, G. Cooper...ah! The list goes on...

  121. Thanks for telling us about this site, it looks wonderful! My favorite dress so far is the Toe the line, very summery!

  122. I could look at their clothes for hours- they have too many cute things! I love the Giverny dress. It looks like it would be perfect for summer.

  123. I LOVE the blue eyes dress!!! I'd probably use the gift card to buy shoes, though, because I am trying really hard to only wear clothes I make and I can't make shoes, but really need a pair of tan/brown heels, since the only shoes I have that are appropriate for work are black heels. I love the preppy lady heels!

  129. i love the vintage look! although i am a more neutral person, i would have a ball trying many of their items. how fun! if i had to choose a favorite, it would have to be the deckworth bottoms and top bathing suit! go vintage!

  130. The Jitterbug dress is adorable, and I have the perfect shoes to match. Great site "” thanks, Kristen!

  133. I took your advice and checked out Shabby Apple. What great looking dresses! I saw so many I would get not only for me but for two of my daughters who will soon be 13. I have one who is about as tall as me (5' 2"), skinny and "blossoming" (if you get my drift) and I saw some dresses that would look great on her without making her look older. I enjoyed the younger girls' dresses also. I have a 9 year old daughter who would look cute in a few of them! I even pinned a couple for me to go back and take a second look at. Thank you so much for bringing this site to my attention! It's so hard to find dresses that are feminine (or girly) without being too revealing. Summer Wind was one of my favorites!

  134. I LOOOOVE the Santa Monica!!! So cute, and works for many different occasions. I LOVE dresses that can be dressed up or down with just a simple shoe and accessory change. One dress = 3 0r 4 outfits = Happy Me!!!

  140. I LOVE the pink "Daisy" dress. And How nice that they have actual models in each dress. I hate shopping online and having no idea what the item is actually supposed to look like on. They have a great photographer.... beautiful pictures.

  141. I love the V.P. dress. Everyone needs a simple black dress to dress up or down...and I don't have one yet.

  142. I love the Bon Voyage dress but really, I think I'd be happy with anything from Shabby Apple. The budget doesn't quite stretch to it right now but one of these days it will and I'll be going on a Shabby Apple shopping spree. Thanks for the chance at the gift card! 🙂

  143. Wow, I love, love Shabby Apple! I've had my eye on a number of their dresses for awhile now but I'd have to say that I always love the Martha's Vineyard style shirt dress. Classic and elegant!

  145. I think the DaVinci dress is super cute. That is something I would totally gravitate toward if I saw it in a store.

  146. Wow - what a great site, tough to pick just one. I have to say I'd pick the deckwork swimsuit. Love the full coverage without being dull.

  150. HEART OF ME is lovely. I am invited to a friends wedding at the beach and I think this might look nice.

  152. Toe the Line is my fav right now. It reminds me of summer and I want to be in the summer!!

    1. I would choose the Elizabeth Islands dress., because I wear maxis pretty much exclusively when wearing a dress. Thanks for posting about this company! They have really cute clothes.

  155. I love the Back to Business maternity dress. Although, if I could force myself to wait until after baby comes and I lose the baby weight, there are so many cute options!

    1. Wow! My favorite choice, a flattering wrap dress, Vineyard Sound. So many decent, flattering choices. Thanks

  158. I really liked using the "Fit to Flatter" to show me what dresses that would look best on my shape. The dress I really liked was the "Azure Coast". I really like the wrap dress style and the shade is colorful without being loud. Love it!!

  159. Oooh, thanks for turning me onto this site. Such cute things. I'd go with the Quarry skirt - super cute, but still a really versatile basic for my wardrobe!

  162. Love these dresses!! Thank you for this site. It is so hard to pick just one:) but I like The Heart of Me (and the. Ballarina)

  165. I am totally in love with the Gondola dress with the green top. Although the Paradigm Shift would be perfect for work!

  171. I like the DaVinci dress, but I would get some maternity clothes for my daughter if I win.

  172. Love the Garden Isles dress, the idea of dresses to fit my figure, the classiness, and the modesty. Thanks for putting us on to this.

  173. I don't know that I can pick just one item, but the lace dresses are just gorgeous. I particularly like the Navy colored Knave of Hearts dress which you could dress up or down depending on accessories.

  174. Favorite, the entire Ferris Wheel Collection! brings back memories for me and my sister, children of the 50's

  177. Oh my goodness ... I hadn't heard of Shabby Apple before, but their clothes are really beautiful! Really, love it all - but the White Queen blouse really caught my eye.
    Great give away!!

  178. Uh I have it narrowed down to about 5 dresses... Serenade, LA, Tigris, Just A Dream or Decadence... I'd love to be able to win!

  179. I really like the Bistro Blouse..so pretty and perfect with jeans, capris, or a skirt.
    Thanks for the giveaway.

  180. I LOVE Shabby Apple dress designs, but I haven't ever purchased from them, because I didn't know anything about the quality. It's great to read your review!

    If I had a choice, I would probably pick the Champs Elysees first.

  181. I like their style finder that works to find dresses that look good on me. I like to wear dresses, but after having a child and never having had a flat stomach even when I am in good shape, I struggle to find one that looks good on me. I really like the dress Martha's Vineyard 🙂

  182. I like their dresses that flatter more than just the model body 🙂 My fav is the Martha's Vineyard.

  184. This is the first time I hear about the Shabby Apple. I love the skirts collection, can't decide on my favorite! I love all the ones with polka dots and flowy colorful skirts.

  190. OH boy just one...let's see...I love the caliope skirt, the twin palms, V.P., Nantucket, Maro Polo and G. Cooper dresses..not to mention the oodles of shoes and accessories...but IF I had to pick my favorite it would be the twin palms dress. although the Marco Polo would probably get worn more?!?! thanks for the giveaway!

  193. Thank you so much for this post. I love vintage inspired clothing and had never heard of Shabby Apple until today. Love the Da Vinci Dress, too.

  195. I love everything Shabby Apple makes, bought it would be a tie between these two items Sea breeze dress, salt water taffy shirt.

  197. Really...you want me to choose one??? I LOVE them all! I guess the Root Beer Float is my favorite....or maybe the Doorstep skirt...

  199. Oh wow, the dresses on this site are fantastic! I've been trying to add to my dress collection forever, but it's so hard to find a flattering dress. Like you, I would probably buy the Da Vinci as well, since it looks so versatile and easy and lovely.

  202. I kinda love them all, so I don't know how to pick. I do love your V.P. dress, so maybe I'd go with that one!

  204. After checking out their website for a while, I just keep coming back to that classy Da Vinci dress! Lovin' it!! And I would also LOVE a gift card!

  207. What a great site! I will spend some time browsing here in the future for sure. 🙂 I think so far, the Serenade dress is my favorite - it would be great for the summer.

  212. Wow, so much awesome! I really like the Venice Beach dress, although there are many that I would love to own!

  213. Da Vinci dress is my fave...having our third baby in June and need something super comfortable and with POCKETS!! 🙂 Brilliant!

  214. I like "Pier Patrol" at first glance, though of course if I won, I'd have to look at my lovely choices a little more closely 🙂

  215. Oh their skirts! I'd have to pick the Lemon Drop skirt. Although I'm a pretty neutral type girl, too. Their skirts are just too pretty.

  219. Love the Ferris wheel collection. The blue racer skirt is gorgeous. I typically where very neutral colors, but have been wanting to step out of my comfort zone.

  224. I love the spring ring or some of the cute shoes. All too fun. Or, the rootbeer gloat dress. So fun. My daughter wants me to wear a dress so badly (I haven't worn one in years) so this may be just the excuse I need.

  225. I really like the colors of the Ferris Wheel Collection - The Rootbeer Float dress and the Calliope Skirt are super cute!!

  226. I like the Pier Patrol dress, though I have a feeling if I won I'd take hours looking over the site to make sure that one was really my favorite.

  230. The Lindy Hop is my favorite, though I love the entire 1943 collection. That is one of my favorite clothing eras.

  231. I've been on a skirt kick lately - Would probably go with the Merry Go Round or the Newcomb.

  233. I love it all! Especially the Practically Perfect section. I really like the Freedom! print.

  234. I love the New Caladona dress. That would be my pick! They really do have a great selection.

    1. I'll try to get that done..I just dropped the ball on that! Maybe check back on my blog's Facebook page.

  240. I love, love, love vintage clothing! I had not heard about Shabby Apple until your post. It is a little pricy for me, but I think that I will definitely be keeping an eye on the Practically Perfect section of their website. As for my favorite, I am not sure that I have just one favorite. I love the Bistro Blouse, which can be dressed up or down. As for a dress, there are so many, but I love the Sea Breeze. It is so sweet and simple. I can see me wearing it on an outing with my family. Thanks for posting about this!

  245. I love SO many of them! The Golden Afternoon dress (and all of the other colors it comes in) might be my favorite, though.

  248. There are so many stylish dresses here to choose from but my favorite fancy dress is the Knave of Hearts.

  250. I didn't feel like looking through all the dresses because there are so many, but I really like the Belle de Jour.

  252. Love their style! I'm really partial to Barefoot in the Park (dress) and the Adelaide (skirt).

  255. Love the Da Vinci dress - you picked a great one! Looks comfortable and dressy. What a fun site to browse on!

  260. I'd probably get the pina colada, because it buttons up and is nursing-friendly! I love all their stuff, but couldn't feed the baby in most of it.

  264. I can't decide between the Navy Lace Dress and Houndstooth Pencil Dress - so pretty!

  268. Loving the Consultant dress... I'm a plus-sized girl and HATE wearing dresses. But I've recently lost 25 pounds with the goal of knocking off at least 15 more! (Sorry had to brag! 🙂 ) That dress is too cute and makes such a statement!

  270. Da Vinci is my favorite dress, the swimwear is cute too, and I really like the elephant print in the art section!

  271. What a fun giveaway! Thank you for your willingness to share!! If I won, I'd either go for the Vineyard Sound wrap dress or the Vavavista top. Both look like something I'd wear a lot!!

  273. I've been drooling over their "Red Queen" dress ever since they launched the line it's part of. 🙂

  274. Too many very cute (& modest) choices...need a dress for my cousin's wedding in 2 months...
    My favorite is Rhapsody, followed by many more...! Lol! 🙂

  275. I like the Da Vinci dress. I haven't purchased a dress for myself in 2 years so this would be so nice.

  279. Love that the dresses come in all sizes! Love the return/exchange policy. Would love a $50 gift card from Shabby Apple!

  280. I like the DaVinci, but I was a little disappointed that you didn't share any pictures of you wearing the dresses.

  281. I'm expecting my third in November, and it would be WONDERFUL to have something new and pretty to wear, as my current maternity wardrobe is a bit... worse for wear. If I had to choose a favorite, I would pick the Oh Baby dress, but Serenade and Elizabeth Islands are lovely, too. Hoping to win!

  284. Two wonderful things together: Frugal Girl and Shabby Apple.
    My favorite pic is the stunning Phi Betta Kappa dress!

  285. I love the Rootbeer Float and the Venice Beach. A lot of their blouses are also very cute (and appear to be cut well for moms, too). They have great items; I'm going to have to remember this site once I'm back to buying regular (non-maternity) clothes.

  286. So hard to choose! Their clothes are adorable. My favorite is the Upper East Side dress. Thanks for the link!

  287. Would love the Da Vinci dress as well, as I'm always looking for more casual dresses that I can wear in my daily life running after kids, without having to worry about too much show or ironing 🙂

  288. So many cute dresses! Thanks for the chance to win! I am having trouble deciding if I would choose Lincoln Square or Bon Voyage - they are both beautiful! 🙂

  290. Some of these look like dresses my friend would wear and she is getting married again. I dont think shes stuck on white. I would live to gift this to her

  291. I love the Da Vinci...any dress you can wear multiple seasons and for many occasions works for this stay at home mom!

  292. I love love love the Sea Breeze dress and the Dipper skirt from the Ferris Wheel collection!

  294. Such a tough decision! I'd have to say that my favorites are Blue Eyes and VP! Hope I win!!!

  302. I like the Barefoot in the Park dress. It looks like it will be very comfortable for summer.

  303. Oooh! OOh! Bernini and Overboard!! I have a wedding to go to in a month... hint, hint. 🙂

  306. Love everything about the Rhapsody dress. Thanks for turning me on to this company!

  307. I love the swimwear with it's classic Hollywood glam style! Especially the Sailboat Top and Bottom.

  308. I love the Lincoln Square dress.....and I love that they offer plus sizes. It's hard to find cute things (IMHO) that don't cost $$$. Please put me in the drawing!

  309. Thanks for the giveaway and the info on this awesome site! How to choose one??? I really like the look of the Vineyard Sound.

  311. The Rock Around the Clock skirt because who doesn't need a fabulous black sequined knee length skirt? It's PERFECTION!

  315. There are so many gorgeous dresses to pick from, but I'd probably go with the Ballerina dress or Pier Patrol. I love those stripes!

  317. Sadly most of the dresses in my size are out of budget even with the gift card. 🙁 BUT they have amazing accessories!! I love the Cat's Meow sunglasses and the Mockingbird Necklace!

  320. Oh wow....how I have loved "window shopping" at Shabby Apple and would really LOVE to own one of their pieces! I love the Azure Coast dress. Beautiful!

  324. I like the West Coast Swing dress. I like that they have plus sizes, not all the cute companies do.

  327. So many great choices!!! I love the Ballerina, and the purple is a perfect color year around.

  339. So many dresses!!!! Heaven. I LOVE mint tea in the mad hatter collection. Amazing colors!

  340. A fan of polka dots, my favorite would be Root Beer Float! All the dresses are lovely and modest!

  341. The yellow Twin Palms dress is adorable! What a neat line of clothing... thanks for exposing it to us!

  342. So many options, but I'm in LOVE with the Blue Racer skirt from the Ferris Wheel collection!

  349. There are so many I love but for what I'm interested now, I like toe the line. Great giveaway!

  350. I really like the Jitterbug dress, although I had a hard time choosing. I kind of want them all....

  351. Wow - They have some really nice stuff. I have never heard of them. I recently lost a lot of weight and I am always looking for something to cover up the imperfections that are a result of being over weight. SO, I would probably need to study quite a bit, but I do like the Vineyard Sound and how the sleeves are a bit longer. Choices, Choices...

  352. There's no way that I can pick just one, but I went with Overboard for now. I'm really looking for a dress for my son's wedding in September and I want it to be vintage, or vintage inspired and I'm going to check out Shabby Apple a little more, for sure. There's so much to choose from!

  355. I'd have to go with the Orient Express dress (though they have so much to choose from!)...

  359. So many beautiful dresses! Carnival is perfect for me. Love the find your fit feature. Great site. Patti

  360. So many cute pieces!!!
    I think Joyride is my fav (though it's changed about 4 times so far because I keep seeing so many great choices!)

  366. I found a ton of dresses, but I guess favorite (well, like I said, I liked a lot) was Overboard. Or maybe Paradigm shift. I kind of like Paradigm shift as a concept also, so that might be my favorite. Its too hard to choose.

  371. There are a lot of adorable items on the Shabby Apple site, but the one that is 'me' and I know I would wear a lot is the Surf's Up skirt. 🙂

  373. The Martha's Vineyard dress is adorable - would be perfect for the upcoming wedding that I am attending!

  374. oooooh I didn't know about the "practically perfect" section (which is a big step up from my usual thrift-shop stuff) and I love the G. Cooper dress!!

  377. How conicidental - I'm looking for a new dress!

    I like the Azure Coast - there's so many things in my life I could wear it for!

  378. I love dresses, so I went straight for the dress collection and found that, out of my size, I like IPANEMA the most! What lovely and bright colors! The neckline would be flattering on me as opposed to the higher necklines, though I do love the look of those classy dresses. My second favorite would be Griffith Park; though it does have a high neckline, the material looks amazing and the dress is so classy.

  379. The Tinsel Town Dress, because I just heard someone say that every woman should have a tutu.

  380. Cute clothes (and shoes!) Loved the Sea Breeze dress - looked comfy, yet able to dress up or down for summer.

  381. I love the Highland Light dress in navy and white! What a fun site - thanks for sharing!!

  382. My favorites are Rhythm Dancer, Mint Tea and Tender Heart. I've heard of Shabby Apple before but haven't had the chance to try any of their dresses yet.

  383. Firstly, love your blog- I read it faithfully but this is my first time commenting. It's just after checking out Shabby Apple, I was smitten! I love vintage clothing but to find vintage style new? Delicious! My favorite is the Marco Polo.

  388. I am in love with the lemon drop skirt! What classy items for warm summers in the Midwest!

  390. I love the VP dress it is beautiful and the cut looks just right for my body type. Thanks for the giveaway!

  391. Love this site. Very cool. Love the Sernade dress because it could work for maternity (which I need now) but also for when I'm not pregnant, which means I would get lots of use out of it.

  394. I just had a baby and could use something new and cute. I'd get the colorful ferris wheel skirt. Perfect for spring and summer!

  396. Shabby Apple's mobile site looked great. I especially like the Alice- inspired dresses and the Central Park photo shoot! I would go with High Tea, which would be a work horse for me for work events and nights out.

  398. It's hard to decide! I like the V.P dress (definitely very versatile) but also like the Ballerina and Vineyard Sound dresses.

  401. Love the Ferris wheel skirt! The website said I was a pencil shape. These dresses remind me of Mad Men!

  402. i love the rootbeer float and also there little girl dresses. they have such fun clothes.

  406. What lovely dresses. I really like the Sequoia dress (but it's not available in my size). I've never bought clothing online before - I look on Etsy all the time but I'm hesitant to make a purchase.

    I live in Canada - not sure if that means I am not eligible but thought I should be upfront just in case.

  408. My favorite is the I'm Late I'm Late dress!
    Thanks for the chance!
    Melissa
    mjp_0419 at yahoo dot com

  410. I really liked the CHA-CHA BLOUSE and the Root Beer Float dress. Id love to win as today is my birthday and I had asked for some new clothes.

  411. So far, I really like the "Bon Voyage" Dress. I'm looking for something to wear to my brother's wedding this summer, so I'm glad to find this site!

  413. So many cute things! So hard to choose. I think the daisy dress is really cute. 🙂

  414. would love to win one of the dresses or skirts for when we adopt our little angel 🙂 I like the candy apple top!!

  415. I love the dress Mama Mia (maternity section). I have been eyeing this dress since my last pregnancy (now pregnant with # 3) but have never wanted to take the plunge since I always thought it a little pricey. I hear of someone else that has bought dresses from here and has good reviews might just make me decide to get it this time. It's always so much nicer to go through the summer without so many layers.

  417. The Animalia dress is gorgeous. I have admired this brand for years...would love a gift card to try them out!

  424. i seldom wear dresses BUT I love the look of the VIP dress. OK for busness meetings, casual and even dressy nights out.

  428. Oh my goodness, how is one supposed to choose!
    They are all amazing, but I particularly love the Gondola 🙂

  431. The Neap Tide dress is adorable! I haven't ever purchased anything from Shabby Apple before but I'd love the chance to do so. 🙂

  432. There are a lot of beautiful dresses, but I think I would go for the Da Vinci, as well. It is just more practical for my life 🙂

  433. I really like the Neap Tide dress. I have never purchased from Shabby Apple, though I'd love the chance!

    I apologize if this is a second entry, I don't mean for it to be! I'm having trouble with commenting.

  434. What a great giveaway. I really like Shabby Apple dresses. It's impossible to choose just one. Today I would choose the Bernini. Although tomorrow would be a different choice, I'm sure. =) Are you going to model yours?

  435. The V.P. dress is my hands-down favorite!

    Great site, by the way. I was really happy to have discovered it this week!

  436. Thank you for posting about this site. I was just fretting over what I was going to wear to an upcomming training session that requires business attire (I wear a uniform for work so I have uniforms and Church clothes). I love the Ballerina dress the most, but the V.P. Dress is my ideal dress for this training.
    Thanks again for introducing me to this company...now I'm going to go email all my girlfriends about it!

  438. Love oh so many of their dresses! But I think the Aintree would work for my figure.

  444. Oh my goodness, it is too hard to choose. . .

    I love the Pansy Skirt (to die for!!) and I can't stop going back to the Poppy Top. The bow is adorable!!!

  445. So hard to choose, but the walk the plank or sea breeze seem to be my fave right now. I am indecisive and understand needing to get opinions from friends!

  446. I just love the I'm Late! I'm Late! Dress...I've been wanting a lace dress in the worst way! Or the Toe the Line dress....so cute! Or the Mulholland! Or the Starboard Bow! I need to stop perusing this site....I'll go broke! 😉

    1. Oh, & my fav is the Da Vinci dress. Like you, I enjoy more neutral colors and love how comfy and versatile it is!

  448. Love love LOVE any of the flowery summer dresses! What a great shopping site and so unique, not things you'll see at the mall:)

  449. Love love LOVE any of the flowery summer dresses! What a great shopping site and so unique, not things you'll see at the mall:)

  450. Love love LOVE any of the flowery summer dresses! What a great shopping site and so unique, not things you'll see at the mall:)

  451. Love love LOVE all the flowery summer dresses - so unique and beautiful! Can't narrow it down to just one right now:)

  452. I'm late, I'm late....love the dress, love the site. Thanks so sharing this site with us.

  453. Sounds wonderful! Can't wait to check out their website. Thanks, Kristin, for a fantabulous blog!

  454. I like that first dress o your post, the green one. Julia would have looked fantastic in that one in her youth!

  456. I love their dresses, but I'm not sure there's anywhere I could wear them, so I'd have to go for a top such as the Ferry Tee or Dorm Room BLouse.

  461. Oh my gosh, so glad to see this site! I had never even heard of it, and it's fabulous! Although there are many beautiful dresses, my favorites are more of the everyday wear, so I would choose the Metropolitan Blouse, or Popeye's Girl blouse. They would add some serious style to your everyday wardrobe.

  462. I love the Ballerina dress, though I wish that it came in a neutral color. I'd probably spring for something like the Da Vinci though, because I like the neutral and that it's machine washable!

  464. I love the little girls' dresses, but I also saw several dresses in the sale section for ME! 🙂

  471. I love them all, but if I had to pick one, I like the Gondola a lot. What a great website!

  476. I am in LOVE with the bow lace dress! It is absolutely precious! Also the bird earrings......

  477. I'm 20 weeks pregnant and am so blessed to have hand-me-down maternity clothes to fit my growing body into.....however, after this beautiful baby boy is born, I would love to have just one pretty new thing. And that Da Vinci dress is probably the most cozy, casual, and gorgeous dress I have seen in a long time. It makes me so happy!!

  478. Ooh! I was irritated with myself when I realized I had missed the deadline last night by about 45 minutes, so: hooray for being able to enter today!

    I looked at many of the dresses on their site, but I do think the V.P. dress is really lovely.

  483. I love the "I'm Late! I'm Late" dress! The color is great and I really like the lace. Thanks for the giveaway!

  484. It's so hard to decide, but I love the shoes and jewelry. My favorites so far:
    1. The Abbeygail sandals (so cute!)
    2. The Aragon sandals, although I think they'd make my feet hurt
    3. The Rest flats (in green!)
    4. Pearl dangle earrings
    5. Unlock the queen's castle necklace
    6. Honey bee necklace (for my friend who likes bees)
    7. The bezeled earrings, necklaces, and bracelets
    8. Go Green ring (and I don't normally like rings, but it's so pretty!)
    9. Coco bead necklace
    10. Cabeiri wood twist necklace
    11. Josie earrings
    12. Anthousai necklace
    13. Arundel necklace
    14. The sterling silver drop earrings

    I may have to get a second job now that I've found this website...

  485. No dresses for me until I'm done nursing my younger son (coverage is, after all, non-existent if you have to pull your dress us to your neck), so I think I would go with the Lemon Drop skirt. It would compensate for all of the dreary, cloudy days we get around here . . .

  489. I have actually been looking for a fun spring skirt and the Jetty skirt was a great find!

  493. I looked through most of the offerings and I can't pick one thing. I loved many of the offerings including the really cute modest swim suits (I have a 15 yr old daughter and it is nearly impossible to find modest bathing suits today- that are also cute). The dresses look adorable and I love the idea of the retro look so that they will be a little "funky- cute" but timeless at the same time. The prices are mid-range and I believe you when you say they are good quality- so it looks like I will be shopping there when my budget allows new clothes for my daughter and I!

  499. So much to love ... troublesome thing is that if I do win, I'd have to take time to actually pick! Could be a problem.

  508. Well I really like their skirts, but I like the under party slip the absolute best! It would give my whole wardrobe a lift!

  509. Oh I love the look of all these dresses! I am definitely about comfort when it comes to style! The davinci dress would be fabulous!

  512. Like you... I love the ballerina and da vinci! 🙂 cheers from beautiful BC Canada

  514. I love Shabby Apple! I first read about them on NieNie's blog. They have such pretty colors and beautiful style. I really like the Da Vinci dress that you have. I love to wear things that are comfortable yet still look nice.

  516. I love the Bon Voyage dress! I have always wanted to order from shabby apple, their dresses are gorgeous. Great giveaway!

  517. Seriously, how do you decide? They're all so pretty. At the moment, my favorites are the Helena dress and the Blue Racer skirt.

  518. Well, I've had a swimsuit on my shopping list forever. Both my brother and parents have a pool now, so I figure sooner or later I'm going to need one. I like the Fairbanks Swim Top with the Bara Swim Mini.

  520. After a lot of browsing I think I agree with you, the DaVinci dress is fabulous. Excellent taste, Kristen. 🙂

  521. I just fell in love with their skirts! It was hard to pick a favorite, but I think the calliope skirt wins my heart!

  522. Hello!!!
    I absolutely LOVE the Pier Patrol dress!!!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  523. Wow, this is a great website, thanks for sharing it! I like that they include maternity items, I think my favorite (ahh! so hard to pick though) is Fruitful.

  525. My favorite dress was the Azure Coast. I love the blue color and bow on the side. I love how their website has a fit finder to find flattering dresses.

  527. I fell in love with the aprons.................reminded me of cooking in the kitchen with my grandma!

  528. Wow! These are so gorgeous. I want them all, but I would love Knave of Hearts right this second!

  534. I like the Rootbeer Float dress! This looks like such a neat site. I'm 25, so I want to wear cute, young looking clothes, but I also want to be appropriately covered. It seems so difficult to find that combination in stores today.

  539. Bon voyage or Nantucket, I think, are my current favorites. There are so many cute ones from which to chose, and that's saying a lot - especially with today's styles!

  542. I like pretty much everything Shabby Apple has, but tonight, I'm feeling the Little Susie skirt!

  550. Would love to win a gift card! We are celebrating our 10th anniversary in Chicago this year and would love to rock the purchase the Toe the Line or Twin Palms! Thx for the awesome giveaway!

  552. What a fantastic giveaway! I will be looking over this site a lot. I love the Ipanema or Dhalia, but I would pick SO MANY of these dresses.

  553. I'm lovin' the ballerina dress but the whole nostalgic vibe is fantastic! Thanks for turning me on to Shabby Apple. Can't wait to hear who wins!

  556. I own the Land Ho! Skirt and it is awesome. My skirt was a gift, but I would love to own more Shabby Apple. I think right now I am feeling the Serenade dress. It is so summery.

  557. Hands down, I would get the CIDER dress. Great a-line style and color. Thanks for the giveaway.

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