When I’m on the road I want to look put together without a lot of effort. Classy but not fussy, beautiful yet comfortable; that is the look I’m going for. I need something that packs easily but doesn’t wrinkle and above all keeps me looking good all day long. Enter Leota.
I was first introduced to Leota by my friend Lillie Marshall, a gorgeous globetrotting teacher and mom of two who manages to look fabulous whether she is hobnobbing at the White House, chasing after toddlers or hiking along Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher.
What is Leota’s secret? First, Leota designs dresses in a wide array of beautiful art-inspired inspired prints that are hand painted and a have close working relationship with the New York City seamstresses that make them. That’s right, all of Leota’s dresses are made in the USA, because they believe doing so ensures that workers are treated fairly, strengthens the local economy and ultimately ends in a well made dress. This is fashion you can feel good about.
Leota also believes every woman deserves a quality dress that is beautiful and comfortable; which is why they also feature a full-figure and maternity line as well as Little Leota (with ridiculously cute looks for your budding fashionista). Leota has a number of gorgeous styles to keep you looking stunning no matter what your day brings- powerful prints for the office, easy-breezy looks for a weekend away or sweetly-sexy for that special date night. Leota’s dresses are made of a soft jersey fabric that’s easy to move in, wrinkle free and machine washable; because ultimately looking great doesn’t have to be fussy.
I was an instant fan of Leota’s promise of “effortless glamour”, so much so that I now have few of their dresses that make it into my carry-on. My first dress was the Llana, a timeless knee-length style with with a belted waist that garners me compliments every time I wear it. The Lllana, along with many of Leota’s other styles, is reversible; giving me the option of a boat neck or a tasteful scoopneck depending on my mood. The print, with dots of blue,black and blush; has made this dress my go-to for spring and fall weddings.
I loved my first Leota dress so much there was no question in my mind that I would get another. The Noveau Sheath in Riviera is a beautiful art print shift dress with a bit of a modern edge to it. With the ability to choose a high neck or V neck I can be as demure or as daring as I feel making the Noveau Sheath my new favorite date night dress.
I was delighted to find out that Leota now offers beautiful accessories, including scarves and cardigans, to compliment their dresses (as well as the rest of your closet). I adore a scarf that makes a statement and the bold scarlet and royal blue of the pansy print does just that. The other thing I love? This scarf is wonderfully long allowing me to style it in a seemingly infinite number of ways, it also makes a superbly stylish wrap whenever I find myself in a chilly airplane or theater.
Looking to get some of Leota’s effortless glamour for yourself?
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Lillie says
Eeeiii! I am so excited to have converted another person to love of Leota! But the only problem is that now you’ve got me to click back over to their site and lust after seven new dresses I don’t have yet in my giant Leota collection… Addiction!
Brianna says
You can never have too many dresses 😉
Charles McCool says
I would rock that look. Well, maybe not. 😀
Brianna says
Don’t sell yourself short Charles.
Cindy says
Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to try one for myself!
Brianna says
You will love Leota!
Arnie says
Charles stole my line! They do look nice. I can not remember the last time Jo wore a dress, though she may like these.
Brianna says
My cousin rarely wears dresses and she loves her Leota!
Adelina says
I love the silhouettes and the fun patterns! Effortless is definitely something I like when picking out what to travel in!
Brianna says
Effortless is something I go to every day!
Jackie Sills-Dellegrazie says
This is perfect travel item. It’s easy to roll into a packing cube and won’t wrinkle. You can dress it up or down. Best of all, it’s a comfy complete outfit. I’ll definitely check out their site before I travel again! Thanks for the promo code.
Brianna says
Comfy and stylish, what’s not to love?
Jennifer says
That’s a super cute dress and I love the scarf with the poppies on it! Thanks for alerting me to this brand because I hadn’t heard of it previously.
Brianna says
Jen, I’m obsessed with Leota now. Their dresses are fab!
Wandering Carol says
You had me at “effortless glamour” – I just entered. I want to win the Llana – I love the neckline and the pattern. Packing is such a hassle and dresses like these would simplify things a lot.
Brianna says
The llana is really an all purpose dress, I get compliments on it all the time.
Nadine says
Effortless glamour is what is all about as a Mum! I love dresses for that reason – you don’t have to mix & match. I adore that polka-dot dress, shame the giveaway isn’t open to EU residents!
Brianna says
Leota does ship to the EU, give them a try!
Sara Broers says
These dresses are all cute and look fabulous on you! I love how they would make great travel pieces, as I’m always looking for cute clothes that take up very little space.
Brianna says
they roll up to nothing and look absolutely fabulous.
Nancy says
I love a fabulous and travel-friendly dress (or two). I am excited to enter – thank you for introducing me to Leota.
Brianna says
Nancy, you would look amazing in Leota!
Beth | Adventuring the Great Wide Somewhere says
I need a dress like this! The biggest selling point for me is that I can toss the dress in my suitcase and not worry about it wrinkling in transit. Its the perfect backup outfit to pack in a carry-on! It helps that they are super cute as well! I love the Ilana dress – it looks great on you!
Brianna says
Seriously, you can pull these dresses right out of your bag and look absolutely glam.
Sarah Ebner says
I really, really like these, especially the one with the dots, but all the designs look great, and anything which can pack easily and look good is fab for travellers. Had never heard of them before, so thanks for the tip!
Brianna says
Give Leota a try, they ship to the UK 🙂
Drew says
I will have to let my wife know about Leota. She is always looking for comfortable, travel-friendly dresses, so this could be perfect!
Brianna says
Julie would look fab in any of Leota’s collection
Indrani says
Excellent stuff on give away! Loved the blue dress.
You look gorgeous in these designs!
Brianna says
Thank you so much, Leota has such gorgeous styles!
Leah says
These are perfect for travel, and you look great in them. I especially like the dotted one. The cut is very flattering.
Brianna says
Thank you Leah, the llana is one of my favorites!
Fiona Maclean says
They look stunning. I wonder if they ship to the UK
Brianna says
You’re in luck, Leota does ship across the pond!
Jenn and Ed Coleman says
We are spending more and more time on the road these days. Having a dress that travels well and looks good is of paramount importance to us. Sounds like you have found a winner there.
Brianna says
Thanks, I hope you give Leota a try!
Carla Abanes says
Your title was so fitting, looks effortless to be glamorous when travelling. Thanks for sharing your photos.
Brianna says
Thank you Carla!
dem bong ep says
I liked your article. thank you very much