Baby Doll

Do you dream of pink ruffles, pastel hues, and big, bouncy bows? Sounds like an alternate female Willy Wonka universe to me. We were all there at one point in time; there being a six-year-old, pretty in pink, girlie girl. I swear I am not a super girlie girl but I do blog about fashion, get weekly manicures, and am wearing fuchsia pumps with bows on them as I write, so you be the judge. Baby-doll looks are a plenty right now, and best worn in small doses. Harden these looks with some dark denim or black if you must. Go ahead, and get girlie. Check out my designer and non-designer picks:

Betsey Johnson Babydoll Battenburg Dress, $310.

American Eagle Superlong Boyfriend Tank in Pink Allure, $19.50.

Hollywould Coral Wilshire Sandal, $365.

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Even if you're too old to care about back-to-school fashion, you can still affect a schoolgirl look with this fall's sophisticated baby-doll dresses. There are tons of sweet, high-waisted dresses in stores right now, all of which put tiny twists on the traditional baby-doll look. And yes, it is possible to wear one without looking like a 5-year-old: The key is chosing neutral tones and tailored, streamlined cuts that look as grown up as they do girly. Here are some picks:

Anna Sui Satin Dress, $398, available here

Embroidered Bird Puff Sleeve Dress, $180, available here

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