Of all the very good points you make, the one that makes me the ranty-est is the sleeve length. We’ve dealt with this issue for SO MANY seasons!! (Sorry, don’t mean to yell, but clearly no one has listened!).

The only spring items I’ve purchased are in the business casual, modern classic vein, and that was easy. Trouser jeans, cardigans, layering tops, pencil skirts – they were plentiful.

Haven’t even attempted to find a midi skirt or blouse, and the only flared skirts I’ve seen have been attached to a fit-and-flare dress, which was also popular last year. Where is the new stuff? Will it take until fall to filter down to my level of retail??

I love your rants, Angie. I agree about tops – I’m having so much trouble finding more casual tops. I’m not sure I agree about the shoes, thought. The fact that nearly all of the wedge sandals are at least 3″ high is driving me crazy, especially since that’s not true in other countries. For instance, RoseandJoan pointed out that on the Clark’s UK website, they have plenty of variety of low-height wedges. I’m just not having much luck finding them on this side of the Atlantic.

Wow, interesting rants! The cap sleeves and the skirt lengths have been issues for several seasons now; I had really hoped the 70s infusion would help with both of those, but they haven’t yet.

That said, I have found several great blouses and tops now that they are so plentiful. My Gap polka-dot one is my pick of the season so far. On the rant side, where are the non-black pants cut for the larger curvy girls? Everything in an interesting color is a khaki-cut and fabric, which is too casual for work.

I haven’t seen any blouses that I loooove either. My rant: heel heights. They’ve been getting higher and higher and it seems like the standard now is 4″ or 5″. If I were 5′ 4″ I’m sure I would love it, but I am already 5′ 8″ and I do not like towering over my 5′ 11″ boyfriend. Can we get some more heels and wedges in the 2″ range please? Thanks. I also am having trouble finding any fun, bright colored shoes that do not look cheaply made and trashy. I need some more designers in my price range to start turning out shoes in nice spring/summer colors WITH low-ish heels.

I’m frustrated with the washed out colors I’m seeing in most stores. Soul-sucking beige and pastels do little for my skin tone.

Kate, As a 5’2″ girl I can tell you that those 4-5″ skyscrapers aren’t good for us either! I have size 6.5 feet and even if I wanted to wear them the angle my foot would be at is just too great to not break an ankle. I am right there with you on wanting some sanity in footwear to return. I know I haven’t bought anything “special” this Spring but I am becoming more classic as I get older and a lot of it (the boho stuff) doesn’t appeal to me. The things I have bought have been almost classic to a fault but I figure I can always add some edge.

I am SO with you on a few of these. The skirt/dress length is one that I really feel. I love wearing dresses for daily wear, particularly in summer. However, I work in an environment where I cannot hide my knees underneath a desk or table during meetings and I am just not willing to struggle and yank at my skirt as it hikes up when I sit down or move around at work. I did experiment with shorter styles over the past couple of winters with opaque tights and leggings, but with bare legs it’s just too much effort and I want to be able to concentrate on what I’m doing!

My other issue is that, while I am seeing some blouses that I really like, there are way too many that are in very sheer fabrications and, like Angie said, who wants to layer up in the heat. And there are many, such as light cottons and linens that seem like the added cami layer would really ruin the easygoing vibe of the outfit. I guess the sheer fabrics must cost less to manufacture or something but I’ll pass on layering when it’s hot outside.

I lobe the fact that there are blouses to be found but even as a girl that loves black and white. I would like some variety.
My other rant is there are too few dresses! What is there is too short!

I’m glad I’m not the only one to gripe about sleeves! I’ve been looking for a special occasion dress and cannot find anything that isn’t sleeveless–even in winter! What’s a girl who isn’t blessed with Michelle Obama’s arms to do!

I went shopping for bit yesterday with a friend (in-store shopping after many moons!) and I agree with you on all counts. Except AT and ATL nothing really rocked my boat. Where are the pretty blouses and all those gorgeous colours every magazine is talking about this season??? Except Zara, it was just washed out neutrals or outrageous bright florals everywhere….hmmphh

And don’t even get me started on the whole dress w/sleeves issue…

I also have not been very inspired but I also will admit that I haven’t been in much of a shopping mood lately. I think what I’m missing out most on are the blouses. I’m in your camp when it comes to these and they are a really critical element to my style with our warm weather. I also wouldn’t mind a dropped waist pleated skirt to break up my pencil skirt monotony.

Allow me to join the chorus of rants…

I’m in full agreement with you, Angie.

In particular, your mention of the persistent focus on cleavage, impossibly high heels, and short skirts resonates with me (for what it’s worth, I’m only 5′ 4″ and many skirts still tend to end up looking uncomfortably short on me).

I don’t understand why I have to be so exposed and uncomfortable. This is largely why I haven’t been out shopping in an eon and I’m stuck in an uninspired Old Navy-supported fashion rut.

Dang it. It really bugs me when necklines are too low. If they’re too low on average height women, they’re really really too low on women with short torsos like me! I like a flattering v-neck as much as the next gal, but I prefer not to flash everybody when I bend over to tie my shoes.

Agree on the sleeve length and skirt length. I’m 5-7 and have a terrible time finding skirts that don’t land three inches or higher above my knees. For casual, looks, like say denim skirts, I wear leggings with them. But it’s hard to find work-appropriate skirts that are not too short. We do not all work in Ally McBeal’s law office.

I, too, love the “elbow” length on short sleeves. I have a theory that the reason these are hard to find is that women with huge upper arms find most sleeves too tight, and thus, opt for cap or sleeveless garments based on comfort. I often buy long-sleeved shirts and push them up to mid-forearm, or if I can find shirts in that length (bracelet?) I snap them up. I am always cold, so I need more sleeve length to keep the chill at bay.

And I also am not a fan deeply cut tops (and the same with backs…..). Grrrr.

I’m very happy with this season!

Here we have been few cap sleeves (which I hate) and lots of 3/4 sleeves (love). We have never had so many 3/4 sleeves like this year and I’m loving it!

Hemlines are still so short: So true! I’m 1,58 and I find all the skirts too shorts, but I have been lucky with dresses in some stores!

Cardigan and jackets overkill but I love both! I’m not a sweater lady.. I don’t even have sweaters!

So far the main rants are: heel heights, sleeve lengths and dress lengths. High five, ladies.

Rute, clearly we need to shop in Portugal.

Laura, shout away. The monotony of awful sleeve lengths is worth your wrath. And quite right, it’s a brilliant neutral business casual season. Bless that

Sarah and Kate, I totally agree that there is still a great shortage of low heeled sandals and pumps here in the US, but it’s better than it was. Now, we can at least find a few kitten heels in stores whereas before they were nonexistent.

Janet, soul-sucking beige is unfortunately a trend

In addition to the fact that the promised longer dress lengths are not as abundant as I had hoped, I must repeat my yearly rant about not being able to find truly casual dresses that are flattering on someone over the age of 25 and who has more than .05% body fat. Who’s idea is it to manufacture summer dresses out of tissue paper thin knit and stick spaghetti straps on them? I need to be able to wear a bra and hide some bulges. Everything I find either looks like I’m going to the beach or the office.
And don’t get me started on heel heights!

My rant: where’s the color?? I have a measly two items I’d love to get: bright red skirt that hits at the knee, and true white dress pants… can’t seem to find ‘em. Sure, I spotted some here and there, but now I’m all picky about fit, so I want some variety, darn it.

On a positive note, I’m saving money. I filled a couple of wardrobe holes with jeans and don’t need anything else. If stores were filled with fabulous things, I know I’d invent a few needs. Season changes are always dangerous for me.

Yes, yes & YES. I am in the market for a simple flared skirt and have been trying to amp up my blouse collection and have failed miserably. Glad to know its not just me…

Oh I am so pleased that is not just me!!!
No colour, repeated styles in all the shops and shoe’s that are all sky high, not great

Indeed, the skirt situation is killing me. Well, not really killing me, since it does leave me more money for home reno. But I would like a FEW new clothes.

I’m with you, Angie! I hadn’t done much shopping in recent months, but was downtown on Saturday and walked through Banana Republic, J Crew, Macys, Express, and the Loft just to see if something would inspire me. I was *very* disappointed. My biggest peeves were:
- lack of rich bright colors – it was either pastels or muds
- the abundance of ruffles – I am so ruffled out, and I can’t believe how few tops there are out there that don’t include ruffles in some form or shape

And yes, bring us some great blouses, and elbow length tops!

I went home empty-handed, which was fine because I didn’t really set out to purchase anything. But it sure would have been nice to get a little bit of “spring fashion lust”.

Ah. Thanks for chiming in from the UK, Aunty. I thought that Europe’s retail season looked more colourful, but it sounds like it’s not as colour-rich in your neck of the woods either.

Antje, I hear you. The brights are around but not in the items that we are looking for. Plenty of bright scarves and plenty of white.

Queen Mum, it’s not a dress season so I’m afraid you might not find what you’re looking for. Although, have you checked out Target? They’ve had some great casual dresses this year.

Rae, H&M has a super little bright red pencil skirt. You should try it on.

Oh! Oh! I have another one — where are the red jeans? Bootcut or straight leg, please. Dear denim manufacturers: RED BOOTCUT JEANS! (pretty please). Sorry again for yelling

Oh mama, you are speakin’ my language! I HATE, HATE, HATE the cap sleeve
puffy/ ruffled/gathered sleeve trends. Are we the only people in the universe who like clean, simple, classic lines??? And I am so sick of scoop and V neck tops that require a cami. We are in Gulf Coast Mississippi, it’s already in the 80′s here, no way should I have to wear layers! So I have to settle for basic scoopneck tees, which really aren’t all that fabulous or flattering on me. When will designers listen?

I am so very, very over large-scale floral prints. I also hear you on the sleeve lengths. And why are all tees cut from tissue weight jersey now? I understand people like to layer these things, but I would just like a few heavier weight items I can wear on their own.

I noticed the same thing when out and about…everything you mention! I have many longer skirts that got little wear from a few years ago that will work this season…but still

Angie can you help with a question? What is a flattering sleeve length/style for a very busty (DDD), broad shouldered, hourglasss? I’m tired of tops making me look even larger and wider!

i totally agree with you, especially in regard to ruffles, sleeves, and necklines!

Laura, I hear you. I really want red jeans too, but not skinnies. I’ve even tried making things fit in the mens department, but it was a futile attempt.

Taylor, my midi skirts are several seasons old too. Still adore them.

ShabbyChick, you’re after a lowish neckline with an elbow length sleeve. Hem longer sleeves if necessary – it’s worth the alteration. Make sure you’ve had a professional bra fitting recently too

Mamark, I also miss my geometric patterns. I don’t know why fabrics are so sheer. For blouses, drape is important, but that is achievable with a non-transparent fabrication.

I agree on all of these. I am sick of the lower necklines that require a cami or alteration – even the Halogen petite sleeveless tops are too much for me (at work). And the cap/ruffle/puff sleeve needs to be given a nice looooooooong break in my book. I am also completely sick of the empire waist dress.

I’m also frustrated with dresses. It doesn’t matter if I go up TWO sizes, I look like a giant poured into a little girls’ dress.
Not only are hemlines short, but waistlines are at a strange spot. I’m almost 5’7″ – certainly not “tall” by most standards.
Skirts are also awfully short. I’m beginning to think that floral fabric only comes in such a width where minis are all that can be made from it.
/rant

The short dress lengths drive me nuts. In these current temperatures, I can wear legging or opaque tights to make things a bit more decent, but once the warm, humid weather arrives I’m at a loss – melt in the heat or wear outfits so short that I’m afraid to bend over to tie my shoes.

You’ve hit the nail on the head with your spring rants, Angie.

I am totally frustrated with trying to find a blouse. Where are small, graceful prints, charming colorways and silk chiffons? Everything I’ve seen is bohemian, billowing and sporting prints of a size that would look better on a 4′x4′ canvas.

I don’t even want to get started on sleeve lengths. The only sleeves I’ve seen are cap sleeves. And that’s not a sleeve in my book; more like a droopy armhole. Ick.

I’m 5’8, so hemlines on skirts and dresses are always too short for me. My tailor, on the other hand, is REALLY happy.

However, I have had great luck with jeans, including white jeans, shoes — and I do like high heels — scarves and handbags, so all is not lost!

Hey, this is why I sew!

You know what I’ve noticed, and this may be the places I shop – oversaturation of trends. I was in H&M the other weekend I swear 3/4 of the whole store was big stripes. I know stripes are in, and I even like stripes, but three-quarters of the store, come on. Even for H&M it was a bit much.

Problems with skirt and dress length, and with those damn cap sleeves, are things I’m resigned to these days.

Thanks, Angie! Is 3/4 sleeves the same as elbow length? Since I need to look for “lowish” necklines, does that mean I have to wear a cami under them? Ugh. It’s so hot, and I can’t have cleavage showing, even when bending over. Do they even make tops that are lowish without being revealing? If so , where do I get me some?

I hate what I see in color (muted, boring, off colors) at the stores and the over-the- top high heels platforms are nuts.

Hi Angie- Oh my, you’ve just listed all my pet peeves! As I’ve told you before, I own a boutique in Australia,catering for 35-40 years+, and have the same problems when buying stock.
My main gripe is SLEEVES! Why oh why won’t manufacturers listen when we tell them women want to cover those arms- it wouldn’t be difficult,just add a proper sleeve, 3/4 length, and if its summer, just make the garment out of lovely soft flowy, cool fabric.
I can’t tell you how frustrated I get about the sleeve problem; I believe there are two reasons why manufacturers won’t listen- fashion nowadays is mainly geared to the young, who don’t have upper arm issues; and its CHEAPER to make a sleeveless top, or simply add a flimsy piece of fabric covering virtually nothing of the arm.
Ok, rant over-keep up the good work Angie!

So glad it’s not only me who feels like there’s “not much there there” when it comes to spring shopping. I spent an entire day at King of Prussia mall in Philly and a whole weekend in NYC and came home with only one coral blouse (the now-famous Easter egg blouse) and one scarf!

I was so excited at the beginning of the season to find some great blouses, but the all the ones in the stores seem to be shapeless, uber-boho floral prints….or washed-out neutrals. Plus, they are all so sheer! I’ve just about given up.

I have managed to find white jeans, a denim shirt, and some sandals (check Nordstrom for low-heel wedges) online, but it’s slim pickings for sure!

I agree with everyone-I’m not inspired by the season’s pickings at all! I actually haven’t even shopped for myself yet. I’ve seen some coral and orange, but otherwise there is a lot of beige and pastels, yuck! I’m having lunch with a boutique owner tomorrow and hope to try on some of her bright/cute clothes, but they’re mostly casual. I need work clothes.

Interesting to hear buyers are having a hard time finding the merchandise. I had assumed the stores were just being conservative because of the economy. While Denver isn’t the most stylish town, we’ve improved, but honestly, trying to find what is in the magazines lately has become impossible.

I guess I’m ranting, too. I intended for this to be a short e-mail.

Spring weather has been driving me crazy but I’ve actually been fine with spring fashion. I didn’t think I could do high waist and then found out it looks great on me. I’ve found quite a few great retail and thrift finds these past months.

But I think a very wide range of styles appeal to me…there doesnt seem to be much I don’t like…

Rant, rant, skirts and dresses are too short. Did I mention rant?

I TOTALLY AGREE! And Angie, it is even worse out here in the middle of nowhere (or as the Hopi call it, the center of the earth)! I went shopping on Saturday for my must-haves to finish the month and some things I needed for my two months living on top of a mesa, and I found NOTHING— ok, well, I bought a flash drive. I drove over an hour to find out that the two local stores that carried the dressier and more fashionable comfort shoes no longer carry anything remotely like I wanted– our Dillards no longer carried Sofft! Then I tried the tops and it pretty much was exactly as people describe. I have arms with visible triceps and not even they look good in cap sleeves! As usual, I didn’t find a single skirt or dress (was shopping for thesis and graduation) that was long enough and not created for someone’s great grandma who loves polyester double knit. OH— any they have discontinued my favorite jeans and nobody has any left because apparently the last batch from the factory is the pits and falling apart so they were pulled. I tried on every other style in my go-to store and I couldn’t find a pair that fit and didn’t have fake cowhide on the pockets. I am going to go cry now.

Oh, I don’t mean to make you jealous, but i actually found a vibrant honeysuckle-ish peachy trench-coat and a bright colored ( orange and navy ) striped a-line skirt ( the one i asked you about on the forum). But indeed, it was on the short size. apparently the only longer hems are bohemian-ish. But i like the full impact clean cut clothing. And my rant, here in eastern Europe, hard to find nice mid-height colored heels : not sky-high platforms, not flats. All mid to low heels are black tan or gray. But i crave color!

I think high heels are lower this season. This doesn’t mean they are low, but they are lower than other seasons. Platforms are higher but the in inclination is less accentuated. I’ve seen midi skirts in stores already, and flared skirts too. What I really hate are colours. Beige and that beautiful pastel pink that looks SO bad on me. Also, where are the red bags? It seems red bags are not cool this season… This is what I see in Spain so far And I saw an orange trench in Zara (Zara is all about ludo -the game- this season: red, yellow, orange, green, blue… all of them VERY bright and mixed together in the same outfit!)

Yes, yes, yes! You’re so on target with every complaint I have. I love color, I need color and my idea of a good color is not off-beige for every single garment. I also need clothing that doesn’t expose my whole body in the most awkward ways and short skirts, low cut tops and weird sleeve lengths just throw me out there in a way I don’t like.

I’m so glad I stocked up on A-line skirts a few years back because they’ve been a lifesaver to me as the skirts get more awkward. I’m an apple and I need balance and mini skirts and cardigans just ruin that streamlined effect my body needs.

Just listen to all these missed retail opportunities . I hope that the fashion buyers are listening!

The pastel overload in the States is not going down well by the sounds of it. And on a completely different note, I expected there to be plenty of maxi dresses – which there aren’t.

Shabbychick, try a slightly lower neckline than a crew neck. That way you shan’t need to wear a camisole.

The scoop-necked tops are just a little too low for me, not to the cami point at all but I’m just not comfortable with them. Have returned a couple to ATL for that reason.

Yay, I will do that! Thank you , Angie!!!

I’m tired of distressed denim. I’d like a pair of casual mid to light blue wash without any distressing, rips, tears, etc. I’m also tired of ruffles. I see some tops now and think to myself, “Hmmm … they put ruffles there???” It seems like they’ll stick a ruffle anywhere now. And I have problems with short dresses also.

I cover most of my sleeveless tops with elbow or 3/4 length cardis. Also, I frequently have a cami underneath! My stock of camis and cardis is pretty large right now.

OMG-this is absolutely GREAT! I was shopping at the Mall yesterday, and got SO disgusted, especially with rant #2! Even Banana Republic and Ann Taylor had NO variety of sleeve length and those are my go to stores. Bleh! Wound up with three pair of bermuda shorts and ONE shirt from BR. Only shirt I could find that had a decent almost 3/4 length sleeve-and that’s if I unbutton the roll up sleeve and wear it down.

YES. SPRING collection has been TERRIBLE in most stores. I love pastels and ruffles, but this is even too much for me!

I love some of the “early summer” stuff though; there are 3-4 pieces I will be adding to my wardrobe as soon as they go on sale – not even 75% off which means true love on this student budget!

Everything is too fussy. I’m really small and all the tops and dresses gobble me up with ruffles and tiers and pleats.

WHERE ARE THE MIDI SKIRTS/DRESSES?????? I am soooo ready to buy them – and I can’t find any! Also, I want a cobalt blue top or dress – canNOT find one! So bummed. (Ditto to the comments about the sheer tops and the sleeves.)

Angie, I agree 10000% with your rants. I am so so SO disappointed in Spring 2011!

So true! I’ve been blouse hunting for months! I don’t want pastels, ruffles and frills, it’s not my style.

I’m also tired of short dresses and skirts, so many look perfect and then they’re 2 inches too short.

Can I add kitten or low wedge heels? I haven’t found a good selection of those either.

I don’t understand why the default heel height is 3-4 inches. I’m very fond of my feet and don’t feel like damaging them. How about 2 inches as a compromise?

I’m over the ruffled everything and the florals. How about some geometric or abstract prints?

Also, how about a trench coat in something other than navy or black? Red doesn’t count – it’s a neutral. I would love a bright yellow or lime green coat.

Luckily I’m still stocked up on t-shirts from a few years ago so I don’t need to worry about buying the tissue-thin see through shirts in the stores.

Ditto, Sylvie! I cannot find sexy 2″ heels! I am wearing the ones from last year.

I found a beautiful trench in a steel-grey blue though I can’t find one of super bright colours.

I’m with you on every item in this rant. Where are the blouses? longer sleeves? COLOR!!, higher necklines, and especially dresses and skirts that at least hit near the knee. I’m only 5’3″ and can’t imagine a taller woman trying to find a frock that isn’t a mini.
I want some cute colorful jackets rather than cardigans and would love to find some flared summer skirts. Although I can wear ruffles, I don’t want more. Conversational prints rather than florals are on my list. Soul sucking beige is everywhere as are those muddy pastels. I keep coming home empty handed.

I agree wholeheartedly with the rant here — I have so much trouble finding colours other than beige and blush, and I have hardly seen any really good blouses out there.

( I actully like cap sleeves and flower prints — I love roses especially, but it is not easy to find attractive rose prints that are funky rather than frumpy)

I love geometric prints as well, and have noticed they are absent from skirts and dresses this season. Sigh.

Thank you Angie! I share your frustration too.A small ruffle is OK, but not the entire front of the blouse! I don’t need to look larger on top. And although I’m willing to layer a little bit, it’s impossible when EVERYthing is ruffled. A ruffled cardi over a ruffled blouse over a ruffled tank? I don’t think so!
If it’s not too ruffled, it’s too sheer or too low-cut. I don’t want to wear a cami all the time.
You haven’t mentioned my current irritation, though, although maybe you brought it up for fall and winter: dress trousers that aren’t lined. Wool trousers don’t hang well when they’re unlined, and unlined linen trousers can be too sheer. It’s so difficult to find well-tailored clothing for women.

Yes, sick of the sky-high shoes and the dearth of choices in the 2″-heel range. I don’t mind cap sleeves but really dislike puffed sleeves and would love *something* that isn’t long-sleeved yet doesn’t expose the underarm.

Overly low-cut has become an annoying norm and I am stamping my foot along with everyone else who’s sick of being forced to wear a cami with absolutely everything.

I also agree with you, Angie, about all the soft blouses being way too boho. I was excited about flowy blouses after your post on spring trends, but all the ones I’ve seen have peasant cuts and strings at the neck. Hello — most women are not milkmaids.

I agree with you on the issue of tops, Angie. I wish there were more comfortable blouses for everyday wear, in vibrant colors and without frills. I stocked up on 3 Boho blouses this season but find I’m not wearing them that much, they just aren’t my every day look, they are more of a fantasy lifestyle thing for me. I also wish there weren’t so many sleeveless tops because they don’t look good on me anymore, they are just layering pieces now.

What I am loving: wedges! especially with platforms for comfort. I also love all of the variety in premium denim now. I am in heaven, I can switch between skinny, straight, bells, boot cuts and wide legs in one week and be on trend in all of them.

I hear you on sleeve lengths. I would love to see some elbow length sleeves, particularly as we are coming up on spring and I don’t want to have to wear long sleeves all the time, but I am also too cold & bored to wear cap sleeves for yet another season.
Fortunately, I don’t mind scrunching/rolling my long sleeved tops in the interim.

1.Lack of blouse variety: I have been frustrated with the lack of affordable blouses that are not dry clean only and not super flowy/rufflle filled. Hopefully the tide will turn as the season progresses.

2.Lack of sleeve length variety: I do not find cap sleeves comfortable or flattering. Not only do I not like the lack of longer/mid way sleeves, but I’m tired of all the elastic banded sleeves too. The only elbow length I’ve found thus far, was a cardigan.

3.Necklines: I don’t mind wearing camisoles but it’s become a daily need with all the tops available.

4.Hemlines are still so short: I’m not tall and even I have found many skirts and dresses do not pass the sit down test.

5.Flared skirts are scarce: I would love to see more pear shape friendly a-lines available.

6.Cardigan overkill: I like cardigans because you can take them off, but there’s only so many one can own.

I am totally with you on all points here, Angie. I was browsing the shops just last week and felt very frustrated. Like you, I prefer a strong and clean look and hardly anything fit that bill (from tops to dresses and everything in between).
Lots of ditsy florals, which just aren’t my style, and where are all the beautiful strong colours and ‘cooler’ pastel shades. Beige and a very light orange I can’t wear reigned supreme. Black too, and I do like black, but a girl needs some variety, right.

I don’t even want to think about hemlines and sleeve length, I just want to scream. This has been going on for years now, every season I hope I’ll be able to find a few dresses and tops with elbow or 3/4 length sleeves, and dresses and skirts that at least come to my kneecap. It seems we are still far off from midi length here, because all skirts and dresses in the shops here still hit me several inches above my knee…

I do want to end on a positive note, so I’ll have you know that I am head over heels in love with my blue L.A.M.B. bag and my new, big, silver watch!-)

I’m with ya on these. Especially trying to find flats or low heels that are comfortable and fashionable. I gave up the monster heels years ago. also, i am not a dress person but have been trying to find one or two to change things up and everything has these skimpy little spaghetti straps. I need something to cover a bra strap because strapless bras just dont work for me.