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Bailey 44 dress - new version

Transcona Shannon

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I really shouldn't peruse the Antro site. There are so many pretty things available and they have a decent sized petite section.

This is the latest incarnation of the famous Bailey 44 column dress - it's available in petite and it's my favourite yet with the greys and blues (fab colours for me).

We've discussed before how body con this dress is so that's still something to take into consideration. And yes I know I have three new dresses waiting for fall (Maggy London black/white wrap, Calvin Klein long-sleeved multi colour and BCBG blue/turquoise wrap) but I do wear them a lot for work.

I trust y'all - could this dress work on my apple shape or would it be unflattering? Tell me the truth - I can take it!

http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....683558.jsp

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Latest reply was from Lyn D.

Joy

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This would be adorable with a denim jean jacket. I don't have one but the dress seems to flatter everyone, no matter what their figure.

Deborah

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Oh my this is stunning. I adore the colors and the length! I found this to be a very flattering dress on a variety of body shapes so I say try it.

lyn*

(website)

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Oh, you are so brave, Shannon ... I found a cute dress on the Anthro site, but with $20 shipping I'm sort of sticker s hocked :p

Clarissa

I think it will be flattering. Generally, I wouldn't recommend something so fitted on the bottom to an apple shaped gal since it may look disproportionate, but I think the pattern will make it look more flattering and create balance. Plus its so darn pretty!

jayne

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dang...I cannot see it...dang europeversion won't find it..

Lyn D.

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A stunning dress Shannon- I would love to see it on you!

Anonymous

I saw it too and thought it looked interesting!

sarah

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Oh, my, yes. I love those colors. Your top which is similar looks so great on you, so I'm thinking this would too.

Janet

(website)

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The only way to know is to try it. The first version of this dress surprised me, and I thought I'd be the last person it would look good on, so I'd have to say give it a try!

I've been eyeing this too. Even though I have the dark purple one, I love the colors in this one, and the scoop neck is usually better on me than the higher neckline I already have.

Suz

(website)

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Oh, gorgeous!! I love the colours.

I am so tempted.

But I think this scoop neckline will not do for me. Wish they'd kept the higher neckline to combine with these colours!

On the other hand, I will get to appreciate it so much more on you and maybe Janet, too!

Diana

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Ooh, nice. I like the colors and the length (not too long and not too short, yay!) and the scoop neck is a much better proposition for me than the boat neck. It's definitely on my list of things to try on at Anthro - I did not see it in the store last week though.

Re: the body con thing. I am not a fan of body con these days for me but even I liked the other versions of this on me. The darker colors appear less body con. The genius of this dress is that the way the tiers are placed hides a multitude of sins even though it is a jersey material! The diagonal layers go all the way around (rather than being a single piece or straight layers in the back like many of the ripoffs) so it is flattering in 360 degrees! Of course you have to try it on to be sure, but the design is fantastic.

Anonymous

I say give it a whirl, Shannon!

Lantana

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These are "your" colours and, topped off with your winning smile, I see a happy addition to your work wardrobe.

Transcona Shannon

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Oooohhhh....it is soooo tempting - I think I'll check out the return policy and cost of returns and then make a determination. I can see this dress not only on its own, but with several of my toppers (red Gap blazer, black Danier leather blazer, plum Danier leather blazer, denim jacket, etc....)

Thanks for the feedback!

ETA: I pressed the "buy" button and it's on the way!!! Keep your fingers crossed it fits and flatters. After all my success with NAS, maybe my luck has run out!!!

lynne

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Glad you took the leap! I saw that color combo in the store, and it's even prettier in person.

Angie

(website)

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WOW.

Sleeved dresses are hard to come by. Stalk this style, Shannon.

pil

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Love the colors in that dress. You have such a good eye, it will look great on you.

rae

(website)

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Well, you love that tiered Vince Camuto top, right? And Natalie is an apple and loves her orange dress in this style. I think the odds look good!

Anonymous

Sigh. I debated all night and then went to order it and it is sold out in M now.

I have no luck with these dresses!

catgirl

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Shannon, I didn't even vote because I had a sneaking suspicion you were going to try this dress no matter what. I'm glad you did!

JR

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It is a wonderful dress for sure. I would even be willing to try it, but those prices are just too high for me. *sigh*

Janet

(website)

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Wait, Ceit, did you select the regular size or the petite? I just ordered it in a medium. Yeah, couldn't resist. It's an easy return to the store for me if it doesn't work out.

Anonymous

Yes, I ordered regular medium, and it says there is no stock! I am so frustrated.

Janet

(website)

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Are you in Canada? I wonder if that's why.

Anonymous

Yes, although Shannon managed to order one yesterday. It is really annoying how Anthropologie manages their inventory.

Transcona Shannon

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I was lucky Ceit because I ordered a petite large - petite medium was sold out even when I ordered mine.

Angie - you may have noticed that the last three dresses I ordered all have long sleeves. This is HUGE for me and our cold winters.

Rae - I'm hoping you're right - I do love the tiered VC tops and Natalie does ROCK her Bailey dress. Mind you, I'm much more apple-y than Natalie, but I'm still hopeful.

You realize of course that if the dress works out, I'm then going to want ox-blood booties like the model is wearing - love that colour with the dress...it just never ends, does it?

Anonymous

I hope they get more stock in. I could see wearing this with my ash booties, my reddish brown booties and black booties/boots.

Vicki

(website)

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Gorgeous colors! My heart fluttered when I saw your link and I immediately imagined you in it, Shannon. Please make it a reality.

Jjsloane

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Shannon I am so excited to see this on you. I am drooling over this version, but I have the orange one in the mail to me already and at the sale price of $99 I'm still having heart palpitations about that, but if it works on my apple gut then it will work on anyone! We'll have a showdown when they arrive.

ETA: Rae your new retail business should include smuggling Anthro goods to the Canadians who so desperately need them!

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