'I'll wear this dress all summer': 23 things the Mamamia team shopped this month.

Did you manage to restrain yourself during sales, or did you give in and nab that new dress for your upcoming Christmas party? Guess which camp we're in.

In November, the Mamamia team have been busy shopping for staple dresses, colourful shirts and sparkly accessories that'll see us through summer. We just had the double hit of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, can you blame us?

Here's everything we bought this month, and why we rate it.

Charlie Holiday Cape Shirt, $119.95, and Amelie Pants, on sale for $97.

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"I bought this Charlie Holiday set last month after seeing one of my always-fabulously-dressed colleagues wearing it in the office. It's the perfect mix of casual and polished." - Michelle Fry, Senior Strategy Manager.

Aere Wide Sleeve Twill Shirt Dress, $140.

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"Everyone in the Mamamia lifestyle and fashion team are obsessed with The Iconic's in-house label Aere, and I can see why. I'm going to wear this dress all summer!" - Melody Teh, Editor.

Target Lily Loves Knit Midi Dress, $45.

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"I'm 19 weeks pregnant and really struggling to find nice pieces to suit the bump that I'll still wear after I give birth - I don't want to buy a whole new wardrobe! Stretchy dresses are an obvious yes, and this one from Target looks a little more luxe than your average cotton midi thanks to its woven fabric. Plus, it's half the price of most of the others I've seen." - Tamara Holland, Head of Lifestyle.

Oroton Amara Mini Huggies, $100.

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"I need to go to gold earrings anonymous - I can't stop buying them. These are the latest pair I purchased last week - small, so great with a casual outfit, but also enough of a statement to wear at night." - Leigh Campbell, Executive Editor.

Meshki Alexis Ribbed Cami Midi Dress, on sale for $63.

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"Like Leigh with gold earrings, I have a problem with black dresses. I recently nabbed this one from Meshki - simple but so flattering. Love that viral Skims dress but can't get your hands on it? Order this instead." - Charlotte Begg, Senior Content Producer (Lifestyle), and Weekend Editor.

Habbot Raglin - Pink Glitter, $485.

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"I got these Habbot shoes for my birthday and am so excited to wear them to every Christmas do, pub catch-up, backyard barbie, kids birthday party and supermarket trip." - Pip Lamb, Sales Manager.

Bec and Bridge Be Mine Square Neck Dress, $280.

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"I've had approximately three billion weddings this year and I don't know if my partner is sick of seeing me wear the same stuff or...what, but he recently bought me this sage number from Bec & Bridge. It's stretchy and comfy and has this lovely low-cut back - feels really easy to wear, and I love green! Catch me wearing it in a couple of weeks for another wedding!" - Erin Docherty, Senior Health & Beauty Writer.

Chuchka Sunny Combo Set, $89.

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"How divine are these little tarot card-inspired charms? I've been stacking the earrings with my gold hoops and layering the necklace with my many chains, and I've already had so many compliments." - Tamara Holland, Head of Lifestyle.

Aere Linen Tie Strap Tiered Dress, $170.

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"This linen dress from Aere will be a summer staple for me! It's so comfy, the length is perfect and the tiered style is really flattering." - Simone Masci, Sales Manager.

Afends Harlow Recycled Ribbed Singlet, $50.

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"I got this on a whim during Black Friday and I love it! I've wanted a good tight tank that wasn't super exy for ages and this is perfect." - Mikayla Floriano, Podcast Producer.

Afends Emilie Organic Denim Carpenter Shorts, $100.

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"I haven't worn denim shorts in at least eight years and I love these! They're so comfy, soft and they're perfect for anyone with a big peachy bum. I also got them on sale, so huge win." - Mikayla Floriano, Podcast Producer.

Aere Tracksole Ankle Strap Sandals, $150.

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"I finally jumped on the chunky sandal train by nabbing these during the Black Friday sales. I decided to ease into it by going with the white so it doesn't look too 'heavy'. I'm looking forward to wearing these with everything in summer and my feet will thank me with the good padding that a chunky shoe provides." - Melody Teh, Editor.

Form and Fold The Crop Black Top, $160, and The 90s Rise Black Bottom, $100.

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"This might be my favourite bikini I own. I was lucky enough to be sent it from Form and Fold - an Australian brand which designs swimwear specifically for bigger busts. I've always struggled to shop for my hourglass figure but this combination fits perfectly and I know I'll feel confident wearing it." - Charlotte Begg, Senior Content Producer (Lifestyle), and Weekend Editor. 

Girl with a Pearl Nellie Twist Hoop, $89.

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"I've been on the lookout for pearl earrings as I think they just dress up any outfit. I came across this small business in NSW and I loved everything on their site. I decided to go with these ones as the earrings can be worn with or without the pearls - bonus two-in-one earrings!" - Melody Teh, The Editor.

Venroy Camp Collar Playsuit, $180.

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"I'm obsessed with Venroy - they have such great summer staples and I want to buy so many pieces. I bought this linen playsuit which I've already gotten so much wear out of. It's an easy outfit that can be dressed up or down; polished but casual and comfy." - Talia Phillips, Strategy Manager.

Venroy Woven Stripe Cropped Tunic, $180.

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"I also bought this set - I love a set. And to be honest, It looks much cuter IRL." - Talia Phillips, Strategy Manager. 

Ambra Maddalena Amelia Mini Skirt, on sale for $129.

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"I bought this ciao bella skirt and I can't wait to wear it all summer. It's a really flattering fit and I love the print." - Andi Baulderstone, Strategy Manager.

Blanca Carmen Coat, $359.

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Ok, this was a Black Friday splurge and I nabbed it on sale - but I needed a coat I could wear every day for my trip to the UK this Christmas. It's going to be tops of 3 degrees! Snowing maybe! Have I justified it yet? I'm sure I'll wear it for years to come." - Tamara Holland, Head of Lifestyle.

Venom by Wildfire Sandals, $59.95.

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"These chonky Bratz-style sandals are going to be my saving grace for all silly season festivities - they are dramatic enough to make a statement but don't cut the blood circulation off to my toes. Plus, after years of trying to look elegant in dainty sandals I've realised that the only things that make size 11 feet look normal sized are bigger, uglier shoes." - Katie Stow, Evening Editor.

Lyn Around Doodle Scribble Print Strap Dress, $117.95.

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"I absolutely love this maxi dress I purchased from Lyn Around. I fell in love with how funky the print is; it reminded me of rock n' roll meets big city vibes. It's also big bust friendly - I can go braless in it and have no problems." - Lara Severino, Content Manager at Squad.

Lorna Jane Rock Pool Terry Swim Bra, $80.00, and Sea Salt Terry Swim Brief, $60.00.

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"This is hands down the most comfortable bikini I have ever worn - it's terry towelling and I'm never doing nylon again! This style has been great for my early pregnancy as it's stretched to accommodate my growing figure - never did I imagine I'd need to go up 3 cup sizes, but here we are." - Tamara Holland, Head of Lifestyle.

Did you buy something new in November? Or maybe you thrifted an item and gave it new life? Tell us about it in the comments.

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