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[Hipkitten]

Adorable dress, Curious! If it were me, I would have the straps altered because it seems to fit well

 

[Luna]

Yes... that strap would not be very difficult to alter.

 

[AlexN]

a wider belt might be nice

Yeah, either wide or super skinny and tight, Prada style or something. I really don't know what I'm talking about.

 

[softgrey]

dream...my favourite way is no belt and with necklace...(the last one)
you don't need a belt if it is a drop waist like that...

agree it really doesn't work well closed...
that with skinny blk pants or jns tucked into high or ankle boots...

 

[tiffany]

dream...my favourite way is no belt and with necklace...(the last one)

I second that, it looks lovely with the necklace

 

[Curious]

Thanks you guys! That's what I'll do. Just needed some reassurance that the rest of it looked proportioned

 

[nr9dream]

I will give it another try with all your helpful comments in mind. The belt thing was blocking me & maybe no belt is the way to go! Many thanks everyone for your helpful replies

 

[softgrey]

could also be cute with a skinny cropped pant and flat sandals...
more 'bohemian'...


i really like that top btw...

 

[pradaromance]

that top is very interesting...what about putting it over a ribbed white tank and a full white skirt (like dries)? also, it might look nice with something red...

 

[As You Like It]

I agree---the rest of the dress looks like it fits fine.

A lot of times they make the straps way longer than any person could conceivably need. I've fixed straps on more sundresses than I care to count. I don't know what's up with that.

In a lot of catalogue photos, they fix everything with hidden safety pins, anyway. That girl in the catalogue photo probably had it pinned, herself.

 

[i_<3_chanel]

i think i agree with evryone else on the top !
looks best open w/no belt & the necklace
would be nice to try different colour combinations underneath !
like the idea of maroon maybe !

 

[softgrey]

i don'tthink this is a particularly flattering dress in general...

i'm going against the grain and saying return it completely...
i'm sure you can do better...
that pouf skirt doesn't do anyone any favours...
...
plus the colour is so difficult unless you have brown skin...

 

[Curious]

uh-oh...

Well, that's good to know

I was questioning that too and thinking about putting in Yay or Nay. I am a bit pale for the dress and while I'm planning on getting some color, it is a bit on the pricey side for an "it will look good with a tan" dress!

Interesting about the pouf skirt. That was actually what drew me to it! I value your opinion, though. If you say so, it's true!

It was worth a try. The embroidery on it is BEAUTIFUL, but I guess it's not meant to be... * sigh *

Thanks for the insight

And, AYLI, that is true about the straps! I feel the same way about today's jeans. Why are they all 36 inches long?? What percentage of the population is actually that tall??

 

[softgrey]

i agree that the print is lovely...curious...
but imo...that is the only good thing about the dress...
and it's not enough...

it does look expensive...
but i think i'd say this no matter how much it cost...
sorry...

 

[Curious]

NO! Don't apologize! I'm thankful for the honest opinion

You're right. It's a beautiful print that will work on someone else

 

[nr9dream]

These are all great suggestions- I feel very inspired to resurrect this item from my closet Many thanks everyone

 

[softgrey]

http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/showthread.php?p=669197#post669197

whew...glad you took that so well...

i'm thinking this thread could be merged into the one above...

 

[Curious]

^ Just saw that. No problem. Sent the dress back yesterday, btw

So now, I'm back I'll start with the easy one. Can I get away w/ wearing these shoes w/ this outfit?

It's a chocolate a-line eyelet dress w/ a shrunken camel jkt and a chocolate gross-grain ribbon tie. The shoes are magenta/camel tweed peep-toes w/ a flower.

I have chocolate/camel slingbacks that would be the sober way to do it, but I wondered if I could get away w/ these too??

 

[Curious]

This next one is not so easy (at least I don't think so ). The scenario:

5PM backyard wedding on Saturday. Weather is supposed to be 65-70 degrees w/ isolated thundershowers. I am an "honorary bridesmaid". For those that want to know what that means (I did ), it means that the bride has a boat load of close girlfriends and didn't want a Star Jones wedding! It also means that I get to wear my own dress I will have a corsage & a necklace from the bride. I don't have any idea what these look like. The big unknown??

I've decided to wear my navy silk Balenciaga dress. It's neutral so should go w/ any piece of jewelry. I need a jacket, wrap or sweater of some sort b/c it could get chilly.

Anyhow, these are the pieces I currently own that I think might work. What do you think? I am also not opposed to make a quick local run for other pieces that might work. Any suggestions? I was thinking a blk cardi shrug (I'm looking to replace one anyway), silver cage ankle straps....??

In addition to the below, I also have a plain blk wrap & the blue shoes were really more to show the shape. Will a round toe or peep toe work?



Piece breakdown:

tops -
- blk velvet blazer (shown w/ collar up but can be worn down for same neckline as white blzr)
- wht textured cotton blzr (afraid might be too casual for silk dress)
- cream w/ lace trim cardi shrug

shoes -
- blk lthr ankle straps
- croc embossed peep-toes
- gold t-straps

 

[softgrey]

definitley definitley the silver shoes with the dress...
my fave it the last look...and i think you need a silver bag...

as for the first question...
i like that look...
but i need to see a close up of the shoes i think...
i'm thinking it is definitley pushing the envelope...but i think it works...
i would also like those teal/turq croc shoes with that maybe...