Blue and White Tunic Dress // Duck, NC

The tunic dress I was made to wear! Plus how to style the trend to take you from day to night. 

Tunic Dress // What to Wear to the Beach // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

c/o tunic dress // similar swimsuit // towel // sunglasses

Happy Tuesday! Hope your Monday went well and flew by quickly! If you missed yesterday’s post, I shared a travel guide for Duck, NC + the Outer Banks, you can check it out here. Today, I’m sharing the one full look I really shot while on vacation. The main item being, of course, this blue and white tunic dress. Basically my dream tunic dress. Fun fact: I have ALWAYS wanted a preppy tunic dress like this but have never been able to find the right one. One that really reflected my personal style until I laid eyes on this one, that is. The item comes from one of my favorite brands, Escapada Living. I’ve share this brand a couple of times here on Louella Reese. You can find the posts here, here, and here. If you haven’t checked out Escapada Living yet, you need to! They’re the perfect spot for vacation wear, game day tailgating looks, and bright hued pieces for fall

Outer Banks Beaches // NC Outer Banks Travel Guide // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

Outer Banks Beaches // NC Outer Banks Travel Guide // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

Tunic Dress // What to Wear to the Beach // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

Tunic Dress // What to Wear to the Beach // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

Floral One Piece Swimsuit // What to Wear to the Beach // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

Outer Banks Beaches // NC Outer Banks Travel Guide // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

Tunic Dress // What to Wear to the Beach // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

Tunic Dress // What to Wear to the Beach // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

Tunic Dress // What to Wear to the Beach // Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

c/o tunic // similar swimsuit // towel // sunglasses

While I styled the tunic dress for day, you could easily style the dress for night. Think taking this look from beach to cocktails + dinner. Personally, I’d reach for a pair of wedges {p.s. my favorite pair is currently 40% off}, easy clutch, and statement earrings. Since I was at the beach all day, I’d probably pull my hair up into a bun and call it a day! 

If I weren’t at the beach…

For day, I would pair the tunic dress with white sneakers and a trusty denim jacket

For night, simple ballet flats, a stylish tote, and again {but different}, statement earrings

Check out previous travel style here

thank you to escapada living for sponsoring this post! all views and opinions are of course my own!

26 Comments

  1. Sarah wrote:

    Such a beautiful tunic dress babe! Perfect for any beach trIp!! Love ur hair as well!

    Xoxo
    Sarah Lindner
    http://Www.thehouseofsequins.com

    Posted 9.19.17
    • Thank you lady! It really was. Aw thank you!! My hair really lightened up with all the time we spent in the sun.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 9.19.17
  2. Morgan wrote:

    This dress really is the DEFINITION of you!! I LOVE it!!

    -Morgan
    How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com

    Posted 9.19.17
  3. Mary Powers wrote:

    That beach dress is adorable!! Also swooning over that beach towel!!

    ā€“ Mary
    http://www.MissMaryPowers.com

    Posted 9.19.17
    • Thank you gal! Escapada Living seriously makes the prettiest vacation wear, gameday pieces, and basics!

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 9.19.17
  4. That outfit is so cute! I love how LIGHT WEIGHT that dress looks.
    http://sugarcoatedbears.blogspot.com/

    Posted 9.19.17
    • Thank you Courtney! It is very lightweight but not see through. A total win!

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 9.20.17
  5. Rach wrote:

    Your tunic dress is amazing on you! And your one piece is so cute!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

    Posted 9.19.17
    • Aw thank you Rach! They’re both really comfortable. They were definitely favorites of mine on the trip.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 9.20.17
  6. Rachel wrote:

    What I wouldn’t do to be at the beach right now! Absolutely love these photos and your dress, you look gorgeous!

    Rachel / http://www.helloher.co

    Posted 9.19.17
    • Wish you could be! Going in late summer, early fall is always so special. Less crowds and so peaceful. Thank you so much Rachel!

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 9.20.17
  7. Ruthie wrote:

    Everything in this post makes me want to hold onto summer!!! Love that towel and tunic!!

    Posted 9.19.17
    • I was right there with you. When I was at the beach, I never wanted summer to end. Now that I’m home and has my last beach fill for the summer, I am ready for fall haha. Thanks so much Ruthie!

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 9.20.17
  8. Ashley wrote:

    This makes me want to go to the beach! Such a pretty coverup and I love your suit!

    Posted 9.19.17
    • Wish you could! It’s special during this time of year, so peaceful. Thank you gal! Excited to style the tunic dress for fall now.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 9.20.17
  9. kileen wrote:

    such a gorgeous dress cover-up and i love the print of your towel!

    kileen
    cute & little

    Posted 9.19.17
  10. Megan wrote:

    I love all the color in this tunic! Such a fun beach cover-up.

    Megan | http://www.pipmegan.com

    Posted 9.20.17
  11. April wrote:

    This dress is so up my alley! I wish I had found this earlier in the summer.

    April | http://www.thebluehydrangeas.com

    Posted 9.20.17
    • Isn’t it so fun? Escapada Living makes the prettiest pattern dresses. You should definitely see if they have it in your alma mater colors to wear to tailgates or games.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 9.20.17
  12. Dana wrote:

    This tunic is amazing! I love it on you – and it was so perfect for your trip!

    Pink Champagne Problems

    Posted 9.20.17
    • Thank you so much gal! Definitely agree, it was an item I reached for often on the trip.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 9.21.17
  13. Hillary wrote:

    I soo wish I was at the beach right now! Loving this tunic dress on you!

    ~Hillary
    http://www.styleinasmalltown.com

    Posted 9.27.17
    • The beach at the end of summer is something special. You definitely need to make it happen, this year or next gal! Thank you so much!

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 9.28.17

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