YLF is such an amazing place.
I mentioned that I had a big party to attend and within 10 days, a designer dress arrived at my doorstep from Israel!
Shevia rememberd that she had this Dries van Noten, and thought it might be in my size and worth a try, so she forwarded it to me.
So here it is!
The dress is a beautiful cotton/ linen blend, in a sort of sagey-olive green. It hasn't been ironed yet, so please excuse the shipping wrinkles. I just wanted to get photos ASAP.
It has an interesting asymmetrical collar. The fit is superb up top. The lower hip area is just a touch too snug. Years ago, whenever I had this fit issue, I imagined I was "fat." Now, at last, thanks to YLF, I understand that it's actually more because I am on the short side, and short waisted! The dress is falling a couple of inches lower than it is supposed to. If I raise it at the waist just a little, the hip issue goes away.
I'm showing it first "as is." It's wearable this way, and does pass a sit test, but movement feels a bit compromised.
In #5, it is folded a bit to raise it by an inch or two. This eliminates the hip problem.
In pics #6/7 I've tried it with a belt, blousing it a little. Maybe it compromises the line too much to wear it this way -- I'm not sure. I quite like the effect, myself. But it does make if feel more casual.
I think even unbelted it is a bit too casual for the gala (the slight sheen you see here is mostly a flash effect and doesn't really show IRL), but I have another occasion just before the gala that it might be perfect for, and it would also be perfect for all my city excursions in the summer.
What think you? Keep? Alter? Wear as is? Belt it?
I mentioned that I had a big party to attend and within 10 days, a designer dress arrived at my doorstep from Israel!
Shevia rememberd that she had this Dries van Noten, and thought it might be in my size and worth a try, so she forwarded it to me.
So here it is!
The dress is a beautiful cotton/ linen blend, in a sort of sagey-olive green. It hasn't been ironed yet, so please excuse the shipping wrinkles. I just wanted to get photos ASAP.
It has an interesting asymmetrical collar. The fit is superb up top. The lower hip area is just a touch too snug. Years ago, whenever I had this fit issue, I imagined I was "fat." Now, at last, thanks to YLF, I understand that it's actually more because I am on the short side, and short waisted! The dress is falling a couple of inches lower than it is supposed to. If I raise it at the waist just a little, the hip issue goes away.
I'm showing it first "as is." It's wearable this way, and does pass a sit test, but movement feels a bit compromised.
In #5, it is folded a bit to raise it by an inch or two. This eliminates the hip problem.
In pics #6/7 I've tried it with a belt, blousing it a little. Maybe it compromises the line too much to wear it this way -- I'm not sure. I quite like the effect, myself. But it does make if feel more casual.
I think even unbelted it is a bit too casual for the gala (the slight sheen you see here is mostly a flash effect and doesn't really show IRL), but I have another occasion just before the gala that it might be perfect for, and it would also be perfect for all my city excursions in the summer.
What think you? Keep? Alter? Wear as is? Belt it?
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