The Doctor’s newest companion, Clara Oswald (played by Gemma Coleman) has the cutest outfits. In one episode (7X13: The Name Of the Doctor) Clara was sporting the most wonderful blue tartan dress, you know, the type that makes your heart swell until you let out a mini-gasp. I was sat on the edge of the sofa trying to stop my eyeballs from consuming the TV whole, pondering whether this pain caused by this swelling was love or jealousy when my housemate came home.
What’s wrong, Corinne?’. I struggled to reply but eventually managed to overcome my stutter and explain like a real human (by this I mean: other than the flapping and squealing and pointing at the TV) why I appeared so distraught.

This is the dress Clara was wearing! I know what you’re thinking. Oh, Corinne, not ANOTHER TARTAN DRESS? Really?

As soon as locked my eyes on it, the skies opened wide like a tide and a beam of light fell onto the dress. Music started playing the whole world stopped and watched as picked up the dress in slow motion and held it in the air, then everyone cried and clapped and cheered and..
Ok, that didn’t happen. I did do a little dance though.I then did the whole ‘should I, shouldn’t I?’ internal debate, as I have two other tartan dresses in the same style but different colours. I asked many work colleagues and got the same answer – buy it buy it BUY ITTTT. So I did. And I’m really happy I did, it’s a lovely colour. At least I’m not sulking over my-lack-of-the-Clara-dress anymore and I can get on with my life which is always a plus.

The only problem is yesterday I saw the same tartan dress – but in black and white…
Do you love Clara Oswald’s Tartan Dress?

Hello from Spain: I identify with your words. When we see on television a dress we like what we want. Congratulations on having your dress. It’s beautiful. Your fabulous dress you are wearing. Keep in touch
OMG OMG I love the tartan dress so much!!! Amazing look!
Pretty dress! I love tartan too. x
Louisa @ My Family & Abruzzo
sweet dress… And I love your wall tattoo 🙂
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love your dress!!
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aww, i love that dress!
Like it!!!
Marina
Hi Corinne! You are the queen of tartan dresses, you know that I still own no one! And also I prefer yours much more than the one she wears. Looking very pretty, the line is perfect! Kisses my dear! xo
I really like your dress, simple yet stunning
Kisses
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love the dress , i am absolutely loving tartan at the moment 🙂
xxx
You are look amazing like the print and the color great job.
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LOVE this dress!
Hannah xx
I’m still in love with tartan, great dress!
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You can never go wrong with a great tartan print!
Nice dress <3 i’m so loving tartan right now!
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Very nice dress!!!!
Haha, what a great post! I love the humourous take on buying a dress – very funny! And I absolutely love this tartan dress! The colours are perfect and it fits you like a glove!
Also, THANK YOU so much for your kind comments, you put a smile on my face 🙂
Beautiful dress! I love yours and I like Claras too.
your tartan dress is gorgeous!! I’m also looking for the same colour fabric but its like impossible.
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I hope you manage to find some!
I’m of the school of thought that a girl can never have too much tartan. 🙂 Looking lovely, babe!
-Ashley
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I really love your analogy, metaphor and humour. I was laughing at loud at my screen when I read the part about the beam of light falling onto the dress and the whole portion after that. That’s so vivid! Well, congrats on snagging another tartan!
Haha, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Haha its darling! Love the color (thought I’m sure the black and white one is adorable as well, I say stick with the blue 🙂
Miche from Buttons and Birdcages
Gorgeous dress! I’m loving tartan at the moment.
You look great.
Jenn | PhotoJennic
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The dress suits you so well!
Dress! Hello yes please x
I think you made the best choice to buy it 🙂
Oh I want that dress!
I actually prefer your dress! The little collar is adorable! xx
Mary xx
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The dress looks great on you, I’m not a big tartan fan normally but the muted tones do make this really versatile, I can see how it would be great with black tights in winter or without in summer.
That dress is stunning! You absolute beaut.
Vickie xx | VickieBlogs
Simply love your dress and the boots…Fab!!! <3 <3
I would have liked to see the dance!
/Avy
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Ah yay another Dr Who fan, I love Clara’s outfits, I don’t think any of the Doctor’s companions over the past few years have exactly been style icons :’)
Olivia @ Awake Looks
I’ve always liked navy and green together. Such a pretty tartan pattern! Looks great Corinne!
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I am crazy about tartan! Lovely dress!
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Cute dress. I think Clara’s style on the show is so cute.
Such a pretty dress, I love it!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Que chulo el vestido me encanta el corte y elcolor!!
Bss
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Hey doll! Amazing tartan dress
kisses from Miami,
Borka
Love tartan!
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totally rocked the plaid!
So lovely this new tartan dress. I love its shape. It fits you so well. Kisses:)
so cool!
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what a lovely Dress
i like the pattern so much!
I adore your blog, keep on doing this wonderful thing you do here.
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Your Amely Rose from:
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so cute! Glad you bought it..
It’s so important with this kinda dress that the cut is flattering, otherwise the deisgn tends to make you look old. In this case, well done! Very fresh and sophisticated!
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Beautiful dress! looks great on you.
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Really pretty dress!
Ray | Obey Ray
Blue is my favorite color) I love your dress)
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Love your posts honey, lovely style I’m following you!
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kisses
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Love, love, love! that tartan dress is gorgeous and flattering. I don’t think it’s so pretty in black and white.
Jasmine xx For a Real Woman
Amazing dress !! Love Tartan.
Soon
That dress is gorgeous on you! And you know, sometimes you just see a dress and you know, without doubt that it’s the right one, it was made for you!
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Corinne I like this color of pattern, I would maybe, pants with this print for my next winter 🙂
Lovely tartan dress, always a classic! Visiting via the Tres-Chic Fashion Thursdays linkup 🙂
Beautiful dress! 🙂
Love the dress – both the cut and color. Fits you perfectly 🙂
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It’s so cute! I’m so glad you bought it. Now I want one! haha
Love your wall decals!!
Now there can never ever be enough tartan in a closet if u ask me;-) I have been soooooo much in love with my Vivienne Westwood green tartan skirt all Jan. well done! U wanna follow each other? Let me know!
Your dress is just perfect ! I love tartan print, it is always elegant 🙂
The dress really looks good on you 🙂
JoSays it’s nice.
Jonathan http://www.josays.de
I love love love this dressss! I want ittttt so much.
I love this blog so much. Its one of my favs:)
Sydnii x
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Such a pretty dress on you!
I love you so much. Hahaaaaa…can totes imagine this, I’ve experienced something similar:)
You are brilliant!
Hope you’re feeling better…and yes my piccies are all taken via my trusty iPhone yeyy…my OOTD’s look shocking though but can’t be all good ey?
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Holly Mixtures
Ha, you can’t tell! I used to take mine with my phone before I got my camera and you’re doing a much better job!
Love this Tartan dress. Great post
Lucy
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I love it! I’m wearing a read plaid romper today – and I feel a bit like Clara 🙂
It’s…. Jenna Coleman…..
I agree, that was one I loved!!! You look so pretty in it, not surprised you went loopy for it!!!!x
I think I like your dress better than Clara’s, it looks comfier. I ordered my own tartan dress from Etsy today. I agree that Clara has a great sense of style, her and Amy have the best wardrobes I think !
Haha,I remember this post! Your posts suggested one of the tartan dress ones to look at and it led me here! I thought I’d let you know that I FINALLY HAVE CLARA’S REAL DRESS!!!! I’m so excited!!! I did a swap with another Cosplayer and I got one- it’s too big but I know it is adjustable! Am SOOOOO excited!
HAHAH I AM SO JEALOUS! I loved this dress but the zip jammed and I threw it away 🙁