argh. have to go, will try again later
― ljubljana, Saturday, 21 January 2012 19:30 (twelve years ago) link
modcloth had a big sale this week so i bought a couple of summer dresseshttp://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/try-triangle-again-dresshttp://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/captivating-cascades-dress
good chance they will end up in the pile of other modcloth dresses i own that don't fit, but for $14-15 it was worth the gamble
― just1n3, Saturday, 21 January 2012 19:35 (twelve years ago) link
xp to R
http://images.asos.com/inv/media/5/0/5/3/1843505/bluemulti/image1xl.jpg
― just1n3, Saturday, 21 January 2012 19:36 (twelve years ago) link
YESSSSSSSSSSSS
― It means why you gotta be a montague? (Laurel), Saturday, 21 January 2012 19:37 (twelve years ago) link
Astonishingly stylish.
― It means why you gotta be a montague? (Laurel), Saturday, 21 January 2012 19:38 (twelve years ago) link
YESYESYES
― I just got back from a dream attack (sunny successor), Saturday, 21 January 2012 21:22 (twelve years ago) link
Yeah, I love that.
I'm gonna return the houndstooth skirt but I don't know if I'll actually get in in another size. Haven't decided if I am gonna get it in another size or not.
After this and the red dress thing not fitting I'm pretty frustrated with online shopping. Oh well.
― ENBB, Saturday, 21 January 2012 21:27 (twelve years ago) link
Thanks J! Damn, why can't I do that? I really love it, haven't worn it yet - thinking I will do so for my 40th in Feb. Right, now to try to post the second one...
― ljubljana, Saturday, 21 January 2012 22:24 (twelve years ago) link
And here is the second one (drumroll, fingers crossed) (might be hueg)
http://www.whistles.co.uk/pws/client/images/catalogue/products/00501228208/categorysearch/00501228208_fr.jpg
― ljubljana, Saturday, 21 January 2012 22:34 (twelve years ago) link
oooh, I love those dresses, R! You've done well. No new dresses for me lately.. BUUUUUUUUUUT, in the middle of February I'll be in ~Cuba~ for our honeymoon and I will get to wear the dresses I've purchased over the fall/winter without having to deal with tights and shrugs and other sources of warmth! Very excited.
I have two Modcloth dresses that don't fit well either :(
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Monday, 23 January 2012 14:40 (twelve years ago) link
Now that is what I call a dress-wearing occasion!
― ljubljana, Tuesday, 24 January 2012 02:36 (twelve years ago) link
The one thing I am proud of – and this might be because the weather has been more mild in general – is that I have successfully continued to wear skirts and dresses all through winter, simply adding on a couple layers but finally keeping some sense of style. In years past I always just suck it up and throwing pants on all winter long. I simply do not look very good in pants, I have finally reconciled myself to this fact. But I sure as hell could use a tan!
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Tuesday, 24 January 2012 03:16 (twelve years ago) link
Forgive the shitty grammar, I am lazy and used the speech to text option to type this for me. Terrible.
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Tuesday, 24 January 2012 03:17 (twelve years ago) link
That gets easier when you a) don't own pants, and b) are from Michigan and waited for the school bus outside in all weather, and c) are a sturdy peasant like me.
― I have a paranoid daughter and a son who is addicted to internet (Laurel), Tuesday, 24 January 2012 05:07 (twelve years ago) link
Global warming also a help tbh. NYC has been ridic so far this "winter."
I've been waiting for the bus my whole life in Toronto... I don't even know how to drive. :( I used to be able to wear jeans to work, that was easier..this year I picked warm boots over thick leg cover!
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Tuesday, 24 January 2012 05:53 (twelve years ago) link
Finefinemusic: Cuba!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is incredibly awesome!!! It's been a dream destination spot for me for decades. I came close once but the person I was traveling with at the time was not serious about it. Congratulations and best wishes, enjoy your honeymoon!
― *tera, Tuesday, 24 January 2012 08:04 (twelve years ago) link
Thank you! We're really excited. This is the first time either of us have escaped "winter" to go somewhere nice, and we were both too afraid of Mexico, heh. Plus we're historical junkies (he comes with a side of political junkie as well) so we're really looking forward to Havana.
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Tuesday, 24 January 2012 14:12 (twelve years ago) link
Back to dresses, I don't know if I didn't see these before or eShakti added a bunch of new ones, but can I say DAMN THEM!! ?
Want:http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0021735/Ruffled-cotton-poplin-dresshttp://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0021554/Ruffle-front-surplice-dresshttp://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0023015/Rosette-trim-dress
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Tuesday, 24 January 2012 14:13 (twelve years ago) link
I also feel like we all need this one!
http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0023082/Eternal-sunshine-dressLech: http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0023067/Clockworks-shirtdressSomeone was looking for a similar dress? http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0022776/Knit-stripe-dress
I like this, but a lot of credit is for the name - d'Anjou Pear Dress!!http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0023049/D
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Tuesday, 24 January 2012 14:20 (twelve years ago) link
I like the pear dress, esp. the color, but that black one is a bit busy for me. I can't really wear large prints.
― La Lechera, Tuesday, 24 January 2012 14:32 (twelve years ago) link
ahhh, that's fair. It was more the idea of clock prints that somehow whispered your name to me! Heh. It *is* a bit busy. Also I wish it were possible for all prints to always line up at the seams.
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Tuesday, 24 January 2012 14:33 (twelve years ago) link
I do like clocks!
― La Lechera, Tuesday, 24 January 2012 14:34 (twelve years ago) link
Ooh the knit stripes. All the other ones are anathema to my body type but cheerful fabrics.
― I have a paranoid daughter and a son who is addicted to internet (Laurel), Tuesday, 24 January 2012 15:15 (twelve years ago) link
Love the yellow polka dot, LOVE as in I WANT!
Has anyone out there ever ordered a dress from:http://www.shabbyapple.com/t-apparel.aspxShabby Apple?
― *tera, Tuesday, 24 January 2012 17:08 (twelve years ago) link
Now I want the pear dress as well because it does have a flattering cut. Not buying dresses until after I deliver though....
― *tera, Tuesday, 24 January 2012 17:10 (twelve years ago) link
That clock print one is awesome although that fit would look terrible on me.
― kinder, Tuesday, 24 January 2012 22:55 (twelve years ago) link
So, I'm wearing the black and white striped dress I posted above and I'm in love with the shape which is really flattering for me (I have small hips and a sticky-out tummy). I'd love to find more with a high-ish, defined waist and slightly flared skirt, but more work-appropriate, i.e. plain and less flare in the skirt. Any ideas for places to look?
Also, I want to be able to recreate this look but with tops and skirts. I realize this means I'll have to learn to belt. Where on earth to start? I haven't tucked in a top since I was about 10.
― ljubljana, Sunday, 29 January 2012 15:23 (twelve years ago) link
Ohh, tucked pants are still mine enemy, but I've had good luck with skirts. Except I am too squishy for belts to look very good on me; still don't have the knack for them. I generally wear high-waisted skirts so the tucking looks nicer (hits me in the spot where I can pretend I am not lumpy, heh.) Aside from eShakti and the Canadian site Rickis, I don't have many dress sites to rep for you, though..
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Monday, 30 January 2012 15:49 (twelve years ago) link
just aim to recreate the blousey 90s! i miss my old button up paisley shirts. we used to call them heyday shirts
http://www.progarchives.com/progressive_rock_discography_covers/811/cover_123181592009.jpg
also i think laurel said somewhere that ll bean or one of those otherwise outdoorsy/stodgy retailers has good tailored skirts for work?
― La Lechera, Monday, 30 January 2012 15:57 (twelve years ago) link
Oh, she did! Land's End if I recall?
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Monday, 30 January 2012 16:07 (twelve years ago) link
right! they were nice skirts, if a little pricey iirc?
― La Lechera, Monday, 30 January 2012 16:12 (twelve years ago) link
oh, nice recommendation - there are some nice a-line skirts on there. But they sit on the hips... I think I will have to scour many sites.
― ljubljana, Monday, 30 January 2012 23:57 (twelve years ago) link
this skirt is pink but i think it's what you're looking for? http://shopruche.com/pink-lady-button-up-skirt.html#NP=640e3ad33a463382b0a4e701c88fa961most of my high waisted skirts are vintage so i have no idea where to buy them new.
― La Lechera, Tuesday, 31 January 2012 00:04 (twelve years ago) link
Yes!! The pink wouldn't work for me but at least such skirts are out there somewhere - thanks. I should definitely try for vintage as well.
Bit worried I will feel claustrophobic with anything pressing on my stomach, but I can but try.
― ljubljana, Tuesday, 31 January 2012 01:09 (twelve years ago) link
I have the skirt in denim!
― kate78, Tuesday, 31 January 2012 19:07 (twelve years ago) link
Love that Ruche website, La Lechera!!!!
― *tera, Wednesday, 1 February 2012 00:12 (twelve years ago) link
I found some awesome dresses today.
Hello my pretty, you will be mine:
http://images.bloomingdales.com/is/image/BLM/products/0/optimized/1262570_fpx.tif?wid=325&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=sharp2&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg
― wolf kabob (ENBB), Wednesday, 1 February 2012 03:27 (twelve years ago) link
You too baby:
http://images.bloomingdales.com/is/image/BLM/products/7/optimized/1266577_fpx.tif?wid=460&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg
― wolf kabob (ENBB), Wednesday, 1 February 2012 03:29 (twelve years ago) link
And perhaps you too:
http://images.bloomingdales.com/is/image/BLM/products/5/optimized/1272255_fpx.tif?wid=460&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg
― wolf kabob (ENBB), Wednesday, 1 February 2012 03:30 (twelve years ago) link
those are great, love the first one especially. Where from?
― ljubljana, Wednesday, 1 February 2012 03:31 (twelve years ago) link
They're all from some special color block collection at Bloomingdales. I really really love the 1st and 2nd but need to wait for them to go on sale, I think.
― wolf kabob (ENBB), Wednesday, 1 February 2012 03:32 (twelve years ago) link
Coveting the first pretty badly!
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Wednesday, 1 February 2012 04:10 (twelve years ago) link
kind of in love with this target dress:
http://media1.onsugar.com/files/2012/01/02/2/166/1668379/7254f38f9959445d_jason-wu-target-16.preview/i/Jason-Wu-Target.jpg
― I just got back from a dream attack (sunny successor), Friday, 3 February 2012 01:49 (twelve years ago) link
also want the pink wedges in e's third pic!
― I just got back from a dream attack (sunny successor), Friday, 3 February 2012 01:50 (twelve years ago) link
I *LOVE* Target for dresses!
― *tera, Friday, 3 February 2012 01:55 (twelve years ago) link
good dress.
― ⚓ (gr8080), Friday, 3 February 2012 02:14 (twelve years ago) link
Ooh that's from the Jason Wu for Target line, right? I love it.
― wolf kabob (ENBB), Friday, 3 February 2012 02:27 (twelve years ago) link
i bought a dress yesterday in tj maxx, without even trying it on! i am wearing it today. i haven't worn a dress in months! it is nice. also: tights!
― tehresa, Monday, 6 February 2012 23:17 (twelve years ago) link
Anthropologie has these cute linen jumpers:
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=24181083&color=008&catId=THERES_ALSO&navAction=jump
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=24047391&parentid=QUICKSHOP&navAction=jump#BVRRWidgetID
But just a bit tooo pricey for me. Makes me wish I had my sewing machine and could whip up something for myself like this. Then again, all those pin tucks would bring on a meltdown. I know myself too well. Not up to the challenge, but wiling to do hard labor for a week, just pay me with these two dresses.
― *tera, Sunday, 12 February 2012 00:48 (twelve years ago) link