In the Dressing Room – Designer Dress Edition
Under the guise of gift shopping, I popped into my favorite place to shop (after thrift stores & antique malls): the downtown Nordstrom Rack.
While I may not have bought a dress for the office holiday party, the idea of a new frock for New Years sounded appealing–especially given the overflowing state of the designer/final sale racks. This Dolce & Gabbana dress looked fantastic on the hanger but iffy on me. Too long and impossible to hem given that white band at the bottom of the skirt–and just a little too tight for comfort.
This Anna Sui dress looked okay and fit fine…but it just didn’t feel like me. I don’t think of myself as shying from bright colors or patterns but it just felt busier than I usually go for. I think if I’d gotten it, it would have sat in my closet unworn.
This dress on the other hand, called to me. It had a comfortable fit and the most interesting neckline and cowl back. The zipper was in the exposed style that’s been so popular in the past year, and the subtle sheen meant it could be dressy or worn with jeans like I had on today…but…but…it is a little shapeless, in the shift style that’s so rarely flattering on my body type. And the price was just too much, at least at this time of year when I’m supposed to be shopping for others. Maybe if it’s still there in a few weeks, I’ll grab it.
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OK, for me the Sui looks terrific on you! It’s my categorical fave. For sure.
The Sui looks fabulous on you.
Hi – It’s so weird that you created this post, twice this week I’ve gone into my favorite consignment shop to shoot myself outfit for my Daily Gear section of my blog. Of course, I ended up buying something…
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I am in agreement here; that Anna Sui looked made for you. Maybe it’s time to break out of your style!
Until I read your reaction to Anna Sui I thought that was the dress for you!
I guess you should do what you feel right. I like the last one as well. Very elegant.
I’m with the others, the Anna Sui looks great. But I agree with you too, the pattern isn’t perfect. Don’t buy it if you don’t feel like you’re going to wear it. If you would find something similar in a better pattern, buy it!!
I’m going to chime in and say they all look good on you. All different styles, all good for one reason or another.
Although I read your blog every day, I rarely write. But this time I must speak up: That Anna Sui dress is really perfect for you! I can only agree. Maybe try it on next week after receiving so many nice posts!! I`m sure you’re gonna like we can convince you ;)
I meant: I’m sure we can convince you!
they all look great, but the Sui is especially fantastic on you.
I think the Sui looks really good on you!
The Sui is such a great colour on you and I really like the D&G on you too, too bad about the length though. I’ve been bad this year with holiday shopping, I keep spotting things for myself!
I love the print on that Anna Sui dress!
Ok, joining the game late to say: i love the Sui on you. Can so see you wearing with maybe leggings and flats, or matte black tights and kickass boots. Or just barelegged with red shoes and red lippy. The color is FAB.
If I can have my say, you should have bought the Anna Sui dress. It looks sooooooo great on you + it looks super fun with those big sleeves.
In the dark I thought your Christmas costume was Little Edie, but it’s Margot! I love it.
That Anna Sui is FABULOUS. I know what you mean though when things just don’t feel like “you.” But from sight alone, you could totally pull that baby off!
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