Karina has sent me several dresses to review. I am working with a group of fabulous bloggers during the Karina Dresstacular™ Event. All opinions are my own. My friend, Colleene, and I had a little “modeling shoot” and I just knew she’d look great in the Nora dress from Karina. With the polka dots and red pumps, she reminds me of a 50’s pin-up!
Navy and White Polka Dot Nora Karina Dress
Up until now I had been hoarding all my comfy Karina dresses for myself. I thought it was time to share with a friend. Colleene agreed that it was one of the most comfy fabrics that she has worn. Although the dress is more fitted, it’s also very forgiving. This dress would look great throughout any small weight fluctuations.
This is another Karina dress that has pockets, which we love. Pockets in a dress makes it even more comfortable for some reason. Colleene agreed with me.
The dress features small shoulder cap sleeves, gathered pleated back bodice, v-cross front bodice, waistband and full swing skirt to the knee. I feel like it’s a little long for us short people, and may consider getting it shortened just a bit.
As with the majority of Karina dresses, there’s no ironing or special care required. The low maintenance and wrinkle-free fabric is such a bonus. You can grab this dress from a ball in the corner and wear it without anyone knowing. Not that I have ever done that {ahem}.
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Polka dot dresses are hot right now. The Nora is a great choice if you are looking for one. Choose from red & white, black & white, or navy & white polka dots. So cute!
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Nancy Lustri (StyleDecor) says
March 16, 2014 at 10:58 amVery cute dress! I love polka-dots and the flattering length too! Will have to check this out – perfect for spring and summer. A white floppy hat would look great with it!
Jenn says
March 16, 2014 at 12:27 pmThis is such a gorgeous dress! I have the same one in red polka dots and I get SO many compliments on it!
Sharon says
March 16, 2014 at 1:56 pmI love the polka dots! I have one I got last year that is so comfortable and flattering!
Angela S says
March 16, 2014 at 3:33 pmI am such a fan of polka dots, but gotta say that I love a dress with pockets.
Dominique says
March 16, 2014 at 4:10 pmI love the navy polka dots with the red shoes! Absolutely adorable!
Tara says
March 16, 2014 at 4:58 pmOK, I love that dress! I will be getting one for myself. And great job with the red shoes. 🙂
Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says
March 16, 2014 at 7:14 pmWhat a cute dress.. you wear it well… LOVE it actually, the shoes go so well with it, too.. I want one, been dreaming of a polka dot dress ever since I was little, soo glad that they are back in style.. and I’m old enough to get one..lol.. LOVE it, thanks for sharing, will have to check them out
Carlee C says
March 17, 2014 at 4:06 amLove the vintage look of that dress. It takes me back to a time reminiscent of the 40’s maybe. I like it and would wear it for sure.
Catherine in MI says
March 17, 2014 at 3:24 pmComfortable and cute! I love that it doesn’t wrinkle.
Sarah L says
March 18, 2014 at 9:05 pmLovely dress on a lovely lady. I wouldn’t last 30 seconds in those shoes.
Jeryl M. says
March 19, 2014 at 7:46 pmI love that dress and it looks good on you.
Jennifer Pellicone says
March 22, 2014 at 7:14 pmThis dress is super cute on you! You convinced me, now I will go enter the giveaway!
Emily P says
March 22, 2014 at 7:15 pmI love the colour of this dress; I think navy is such a fabulous colour that adds brightness to any wardrobe but also looks slimming, like black does. I also love that this dress has pockets in it!
tashia says
March 22, 2014 at 8:20 pmThis is a very classy look on her; the shoes are pure FIRE!
Heather says
March 22, 2014 at 8:31 pmWhat a sassy dress! Love this on you!
Jennifer Roberts says
March 22, 2014 at 10:38 pmI love the pleated back! So cool!
Susan Broughton says
March 23, 2014 at 1:12 amWow! Love this dress! I love the style and the fabric is just gorgeous! It really fits you nicely and I love the pocket it has in it too!
Patty says
March 23, 2014 at 12:15 pmI love the blue dress with the red heels – absolutely stunning!
Crystal says
March 23, 2014 at 5:41 pmAmazing dress!! You look so beautiful!! The shape is amazing!! Love the red shoes with it!!
Rebecca Brewer says
March 23, 2014 at 9:37 pmBeautiful dress and it looks lovely on you.
Stacy Harrington Calhoun says
March 24, 2014 at 9:29 amI love how the Karina dresses are flowing and not skin tight. This dress looks amazing and I love the red shoes for added flare
Tonya says
March 24, 2014 at 11:56 amI love that color-it goes with any shoe but I love it with the red!
Jill O. says
March 24, 2014 at 12:45 pmI can’t resist a dress with pockets…so practical.
Ann C says
March 25, 2014 at 10:42 amSuch a great dress . I love the blue on you, it makes your skin glow. The way it fits looks like it was made just for you.
jessica Menster says
March 25, 2014 at 1:03 pmI love the navy with white polka dots- it really pops! Love the waistband and full skirt- very flattering- looks amazing on you!
JoAnne Pfoh says
March 25, 2014 at 11:27 pmI love how it has pockets you look great
Gail McHam says
March 26, 2014 at 11:48 amLove the Pola-Dot Karina Dress!
Lisa Garland says
March 26, 2014 at 6:17 pmI love this dress on you. I have always liked polka dots and I have a pair of red heels too I could wear with it!! Super cute!!
Christina Dutra says
March 26, 2014 at 9:34 pmsoo pretty and classy! you look great!
Valerie W says
March 26, 2014 at 10:08 pmVery cute dress on you, I love the way you went patriotic colors with the red shoes, nice touch. All in all, very flattering outfit.
Alison Gibb says
March 26, 2014 at 10:48 pmCollenne is very pretty and skinny. I don’t like her! LOL! Dress looks great. I love the pockets and the red shoes!!
JoAnne Pfoh says
March 27, 2014 at 12:31 amyou were made for that dress
Cheryl@ Sew Can Do says
March 27, 2014 at 9:55 amThis is SO cute & totally has that 50s vibe! I love how it has pockets and just about any color shoes look fab with it too.
Patty says
March 27, 2014 at 11:27 amThis is such a stylish dress. You can dress it up or down which is wonderful
Trish Wild says
March 28, 2014 at 6:57 amI love their dresses and that one is gorgeous on you!
Sharon Rooney says
March 28, 2014 at 3:46 pmI really love the dress and it looks fabulous on you.
Jeanine says
March 29, 2014 at 1:08 amI already have a blue polka dotted dress that I love so I’m tickled that you can choose other colors!
April C. says
March 29, 2014 at 8:44 pmOMG this is so cute with those shoes!!!!
Lesa says
March 30, 2014 at 12:03 amWhat a cute dress! Looks so fun with the red shoes! You look great!
Mary Ann Knox says
March 30, 2014 at 9:33 amI love the style of this dress! It looks amazing on you especially with the red stilettos! (I LOVE THOSE!!!) Plus this style of dress would look great on any woman!
Gail McHam says
March 30, 2014 at 9:59 amCute dress and looks fabulous on you. I really like the \Karina dresses
virgomomwriter says
March 30, 2014 at 2:18 pmANY dress with pockets is the dress for me!
Tammy Woodall says
March 30, 2014 at 8:06 pmI love this color. This dress looks really nice on you. The dress looks comfortable and I, too, like that the dress has pockets.
JoAnne Pfoh says
March 31, 2014 at 11:21 pmI am so jealous but you look great
Mer says
April 2, 2014 at 8:57 amThat is adorable and I LOVE the shoes! Dresses are the greatest because it’s so easy to throw one on and look polished.
JoAnne Pfoh says
April 2, 2014 at 2:15 pmit looks so comfy and it can be worn anywhere
Jeryl M. says
April 3, 2014 at 9:02 pmI love dresses with polka dots.
JoAnne Pfoh says
April 4, 2014 at 1:43 amso pretty my fav
Lynda Thomas says
April 4, 2014 at 12:16 pmI love the little bit of sleeve that the Nora dress has, it’s perfect! And I adore those red shoes!!!
Jeanine says
April 6, 2014 at 12:51 amI love the style and I adore polka dots!
Shannon says
April 6, 2014 at 5:19 pmYou look too cute in this dress.
April C. says
April 6, 2014 at 10:45 pmThis fits so perfect!
Natalie B. says
April 7, 2014 at 5:10 amHi! What a cute dress! I love the polka dots & the back detailing is fun too. You look so pretty! Thank-you
John-Paul says
April 7, 2014 at 11:14 amThis is such a great dress, I really like the polka dots.
Cynthia Dubuque says
April 8, 2014 at 12:59 pmThat looks so good on you! Are those pockets?!? That’s awesome!
tanya holland says
April 8, 2014 at 8:44 pmI love the dress. It looks great on you.
barb Heideman says
April 9, 2014 at 3:30 pmCute especially with the red heels!
mechele johnson says
April 9, 2014 at 3:47 pmLove this paired with red! It also looks soooo comfortable.
JoAnne Pfoh says
April 9, 2014 at 4:00 pmstunning
Shannon says
April 9, 2014 at 4:42 pmYou look fab in that dress.
virgomomwriter says
April 9, 2014 at 5:51 pmVery flattering, and any dress with pockets is a dress for me!
GayAnn says
April 9, 2014 at 6:28 pmThis is really cute on you. Very summery and love the red shoes with it!
Tina Seagraves says
April 9, 2014 at 7:10 pmLove it !
Donna K says
April 9, 2014 at 7:29 pmvery pretty dress
Jenna Gossett says
April 9, 2014 at 10:25 pmThis dress looks amazing on you! You’re very petite like my mom so I know she would love this dress!
Dawn says
April 10, 2014 at 8:18 amI love polka dots and the red shoes are perfect with it!!
Lily Kwan says
April 11, 2014 at 6:34 amYou look very nice in that dress! I like how your shoes contrast with your dress.