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LaraMN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:35 PM
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Fashionistas- yes or no?
My husband says "no" (he hates the print), I say "yes".
I need dresses. It's almost spring. I'm wavering on this one:

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MrCoffee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:36 PM
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1. Yes...so he can identify you by braille.
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LaraMN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:37 PM
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3. Hey!
Your "fashionista" status is hereby revoked!

:P
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Rabrrrrrr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:36 PM
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2. In my opinion, the answer is a resounding no. Looks like something from the 50s,
and more like an apron than a dress.
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LaraMN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:38 PM
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4. Y'know,
there IS something a bit apron-like about it, isn't there?
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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:39 PM
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5. Above the waist, it looks like an ad for Morse code
Below the waist, it's like watching bowling in sequential photography.



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skypilot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:39 PM
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6. Depends on the shoes.
It could work.
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huskerlaw Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:39 PM
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7. I'm not really a fan
of having polka-dots on my boobs.

It would be a cute skirt, but the halter part is a bit much.
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trof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:40 PM
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8. No. Way too busy.
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LaraMN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:42 PM
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9. Okay- what about this one:
My husband likes it, but I think maybe it's too much white:

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GCP Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:44 PM
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10. Put a nice red belt around the waist
It would look good
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:45 PM
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11. My dear lara!
I like this one better...

It's very white, but you can spark it up with some colorful jewelry, or scarves or something like that!

You do well with colors...

:hi:
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LaraMN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:46 PM
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12. Yeah- I suppose it could be accessorized with color.
I just don't want to look bridal.
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:47 PM
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19. I hear ya!
But this dress does not look bridal!

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Flaxbee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 06:15 PM
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39. I agree with CP: for summer, this white dress would look good with leather
accessories (belt, sandals - but it should be darker brown leather, not light tan) and/or colorful jewelry: think a strand of semi-precious stones, or more 'ethnic' jewelry. Actually, I like the cut of the halter/polka dot dress better, but the print is rather dizzying, so if you had to choose between the two, go for the all-white one.

Where are you looking?
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huskerlaw Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:47 PM
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17. Hmmmm
I think it's a bit too white. Especially when combined with that skin color that occurs after one has spent a winter in the Upper Midwest.

Plus, if you're anything like me, the stain potential is way too high.

It's a cute dress though, does it come in any other colors?
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LaraMN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:50 PM
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24. Ha! On the plus side, it might make me look dark!
Or not.

:scared:
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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:48 PM
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22. Much better!
Splatter some paint on it.



:P



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LeftyMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:46 PM
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13. It kinda screams 50's suburban block party.
:shrug:
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LaraMN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:47 PM
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16. Oh, that is NOT what I want to scream, in a dress!
:rofl:
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Parche Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:46 PM
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14. I Will Get You A Michele Bachmann Dress!!
:woohoo::woohoo:
:rofl: :rofl:
:hi:

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LaraMN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:47 PM
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18. Omg NOOO!
I think I'm gonna be sick!
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LeftyMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:52 PM
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26. Holy crap- who knew they still made polyester double knit?
And the print! :puke:

She's not old enough to look like she raided Babs Bush's closet, jewelry box and store of Inner Evil.
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GCP Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:46 PM
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15. The line of dots up the boobs is really nasty
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LaraMN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:48 PM
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21. I didn't really even notice that!
:rofl:

See- this is why getting a second opinion is always a good idea!
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 06:26 PM
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40. ROFL, that was the first thing I noticed too
and I'm an old hetro female

:rofl:
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:48 PM
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20. That would really match the kitchen sink
what with all the bubbles
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LaraMN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:49 PM
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23. Fortunately, I'm never near a sink!
:P

Don't I wish...
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Iggo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:51 PM
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25. That is one helluva plunging neckline.
I gotta say "Yes."
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harmonicon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:53 PM
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27. I think it looks nice NT
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youthere Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 02:53 PM
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28. So what does it say in Morse Code? I'm thinking you should pass.
Edited on Wed Mar-26-08 02:54 PM by youthere
That's one of those dresses that in about two years you'll see a picture of yourself in and go "What was I thinking?"
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spinbaby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 03:05 PM
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29. ACK!
NO!
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Gidney N Cloyd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 03:30 PM
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30. Yummm... Dots!
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EstimatedProphet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 03:31 PM
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31. No. Here's why:
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WritingIsMyReligion Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 04:07 PM
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32. Kinda dotty for my taste.
But then again, I'm like the antithesis of a fashionista, so.....

:rofl:
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unpossibles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 04:09 PM
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33. almost
I like parts of it, but not the top of it so much.
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applegrove Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 05:44 PM
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34. I could very well be out of the fashionista loop but I would say no to
that.
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Ellen Forradalom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 05:45 PM
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35. Can't really say with no context
I have no idea what might suit you body- and personality-wise, nor do I have any notion as to how you'd accessorize it.

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BreweryYardRat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 05:48 PM
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36. Speaking as a bisexual guy...
That is HIDEOUS. You can find something better.
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Ava Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 05:50 PM
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37. i don't like the big dots
but i love the cut and style.

that is just me personally though. if you like it then that is all that matters! :hi:
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RetroLounge Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 05:50 PM
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38. No. Hell No.
Not for you. Too unimaginative. Derivative of 1950's Aprons without the retro-cool factor.

:thumbsdown:

RL
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redwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 06:42 PM
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46. That's rich coming from the Hugh Hefner smoking jacket guy.
:P
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RetroLounge Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 07:15 PM
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47. Exactly!
I know ugly when I see/wear it...

:rofl:

RL
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 06:28 PM
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41. Mmmm, the style is fine. The print, not so much.
Can you find that style with another print on it?
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 06:29 PM
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42. how about this? cute and classic, light but not WHITE
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Tuesday Afternoon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 06:30 PM
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43. so close and yet,,,,so wrong
Almost is SO0o0o00oo aggravating x(
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pitohui Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 06:36 PM
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44. try it on but this is one that looks better on than on the rack
Edited on Wed Mar-26-08 06:39 PM by pitohui
i have a similar one, except it's black with white dots (the old version i guess) and while it requires me to choose my brassiere carefully it is certainly appreciated by the red-blooded male

your hubby will like it fine when he sees it on

you will only be wearing it places where decollatage (is that spelled wrong?) is appreciated so be sure you go to enough clubs, concerts, whatever that you can enjoy the benefit of the dress

people who think people were wearing that neckline in the 50s maybe watched too many pornos? pretty sure women weren't really doing dishes in a polka dot halter top except in some guy's fantasy
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-26-08 06:38 PM
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45. I think it is a cute dress
I would never ever be able to wear something like that, but it is perfect for you! You have both the figure and the personality to be able to wear something that bold!

:D
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