While vintage roses, multi-colored triangles, and plate-like mosaics on one garment might sound like someone vomited patterns, the combination of all these designs actually makes Dolce & Gabanna’s elegant “Mambo” print.
Nothing makes a huge D&G fan like myself giddier than one of their iconic prints, so I counted my lucky stars when I got my hands on a mini dress in the Mambo pattern… Or rather a dupe of it (I’m not making millions yet, so a knock-off will just have to do for now)! The loose skirt and stretchy waistband ensure this dress is extremely comfortable, while the off-the-shoulder sleeves make sure it’s on-trend. The garment’s over-the-top yet cohesive print is what makes it a classic; wearing this dress makes me feel like I am strutting down cobblestone in the Italian Riviera or having an ocean-view dinner on the Amalfi Coast! I was worried about the dress looking fake or feeling cheap and uncomfortable, but it looks like the real thing and the fabric is light and perfect for summer.
Dolce does not come cheap, so I made so glad that my tryst with knock-offs was successful. One day, I’ll be buying the real thing, but for now, I do not want to be left out of the magic that is MAMBO! I’m sure many of you are the same, so I’ve linked this dress and the real thing below.
What I’m Wearing: Dress (similar here and real thing here) // Sunglasses // Bag // Shoes
