Comments on: Trend: the utilitarian dress

By: Sateen Shirtdress Tunic « YouLookFab Store

Sateen Shirtdress Tunic « YouLookFab Store — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:22:32 +0000

[...] ink blue is delicious and the utilitarian vibe is a personal favorite. It’s looks a little better than flat cotton because of the textural sheen [...]

By: July 8th- Utilitarian Dress « A Dress and A Bike

July 8th- Utilitarian Dress « A Dress and A Bike — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:40:24 +0000

[...] 8th- Utilitarian Dress Angie blogged about utilitarian dresses recently, motivating me to give my wardrobe orphan utilitarian dress another try. Ever since buying [...]

By: Joelle

Joelle — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:26:22 +0000

I think I could incorporate a utilitarian dress into my style if the details are not too heavy metal-ish and there is some shaping to the cut of the dress. I tried belted shirt dresses several years ago and they were not flattering on me at all. These look a lot more interesting–almost like a cross between a dress and a coat.

By: Meream

Meream — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:39:39 +0000

Love the last dress. The bow and the red buttons add to the perfection.

By: Angie

Angie — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:10:24 +0000

Oh! Nice one, Tammy.

San, I’d say that the top too styles are the most sophisticated because they are the most refined, ageless and grown–up looking. Hope that makes sense.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:10:46 +0000

I do love this look! With tights and slouch boots for fall- how wonderful! I can hardly wait! I think fall is the best season for fashion!

While out of the price range for this stay-at-home blogging mommy, I LOVE this Paul & Joe Sister utilitarian dress on Chickdowntown.com:
http://www.chickdowntown.com/v.....?ID=125708

By: san

san — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:34:52 +0000

Angie, I have no idea which of these dresses pictured is the most sophisticated! What makes one so over another? That may sound like a rudimentary question, and it is. Now you see how far behind I am in my studies of style.

By: Devin

Devin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:15:27 +0000

I really like these dresses! I like the dress on the left on the second row a lot too! I think they look really cute with tights and wedges or heels. Belted would even be cute.

By: Target-Addict

Target-Addict — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:35:48 +0000

I’m with Phoebe; I’m not a fan. I always feel like I’m wearing too much of a “uniform” in this style, and my husband echoes the same thought. Once I had one in navy, and he said I looked like a flight attendent; then one in brown, and he said I looked like a UPS driver (LOL!). I will pass on this trend.

By: Taylor

Taylor — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:18:33 +0000

I will be enjoying this look on others because I do love it, and wish I could do it. Perhaps I will keep my eye open for *just the right one*

I love the rich fabrics…and I have a safari jacket in raw silk, that I love to death!! I know this is a different animal though:)