The ATL Denim Maxi-Dress

While we are at ATL, I wanted to share another find from two weeks ago. Well, it's not really a "find" in the sense that the price is higher than anything I saw at ATL so far, but luckily I had my $25 off card to spend so I got it for cheaper.
Actually, I did the silliest thing: I went in to return the V-neck ruffle dress that I have blogged about in one of my previous posts (I couldn't find a XS petite and decided that the XS regular that I had bought was too big on the chest) and also to see if I could spend my coupon (it was the last day) but after browsing a few racks I didn't find anything worth it (it had to be a full price item and I had to spend $50 minimum). So I returned the dress and the SA took out the coupon that was stapled on the ticket (I had "earned" the coupon with the purchase of the dress) and put it aside in a drawer.

Of course, just when I was about to take the door my eye was caught by this beautiful denim maxi-dress. There was only one left and it was a 0. I expexted it to be too big or long but when I tried it on I really, really liked it. I have a hard time finding maxi-dresses that fit me well, ie are not too long and I don't look pregnant in, and this one fitted the bill.
But I hesitated because the price tag read $79 and I had just said bye-bye to my $25 off coupon. So I decided that I would buy it only if the SA at the register gave me my coupon back (it wasn't won in advance because while the store manager is very nice but wasn't there, the SA are pretty harsh). While I was in the line I reharsed my little story (which was true but she could have said that because I had returned the dress I wasn't entitled to the coupon any longer; to which I could have responded that I would have waited to return it had I known. Still...). Anyway, the SA was nice enough not to give me a hard time on that, so I got it for $54, which is a much better price.

I like that it's in a dark denim wash, but not black. It has a double-tier on the bottom but it's not overwhelming:



It's in a very soft and lightweight denim, so it doesn't feel heavy to wear. In the pics I have styled it with the Jcrew pearls and glass necklace and espadrillas in a neutral tone, but it's going to look very nice with gold accessories to brighten up the dark color (I'm waiting on a pair of Tory Burch gold corks that should go perfectly with it):


I really like the fit on the bodice:


I have looked up the style number on the website but it says that this style "is not available online at this time" couldn't find it (I only found the Tiered Chambray skirt (style #233631) in the same fabric). Last Saturday when I picked up the "rose" tee, it was still full price.

Do you like/wear maxi-dresses? Do you like this one?