I've bought *the* dress today and the issues around the waistband are shown on the photos below. If you've missed the previous thread, I had initially tried the dress on and left it at the store because the waistband is, I feel, too high on my frame. The dress is not available in tall size (things rarely are in mainstream stores). Add to that I am short-waisted and it all begins to feels like I might feel too self-contentious wearing this one, which I absolutely want to avoid.
Pro: I love everything about this dress.
Con: I've spent most of my life wearing things that were not cut for my height, so in my post-YLF days I really don't want to overlook any (such) imperfection unless the item is an absolute gem. I don't want to look like I'm wearing something that's not supposed to be worn by someone of my height and build. (This would be a nice answer on Una's thread about fashion fears.)
The photos show:
- The dress with its own belt, there are loopholes sewn on.
- My left hand is where I'd ideally like the belt to sit, and my right palm shows the distance between the bottom of the bra and the belt.
- As suggested, I've tried it with the wide belt and as feared, the original loopholes are showing underneath, so this is a no-no. Plus, the option with the thin belt looks prettier to my eye.
- The dress on the model.
- The dress on the manequin (regular height).
On a quick inspection this weekend I'm pleased to see there's a rather decent selection of ponte-knit dresses, so it won't be the end of the world if I don't keep this one. Therefore, please be honest and brutal.
