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K/R: Colourblock sandals and BR dress

Suz

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My new colourblock sandals came. I think this is a keep but I am checking to make sure. The straps are wider than on my brown/grey pair, and they don't feel quite as refined, as a result. Do they look too clunky?

Because the straps are wider, they are also rubbing a bit on one ankle bone, so I need to wear them around the house to ensure full comfort. The footbed is great and the wedge an easy height.

Showing with a denim pencil, my work-at-home shorts outfit today, and Item 2 for Review.

The other item for review is this BR knit halter dress. I decided to consign the funky/ arty dress that my friend passed down. I just wasn't really feeling it, and why waste time with items we're not feeling, right?

This would be the replacement for a casual, easy dress to pop on for running errands, etc. on hot days. Does it work? Showing with the new sandals and another pair of sandals I might wear with it.

Thank you for your opinions!

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Janet

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I like them both! That dress looks great on you, and it seems like the perfect easy summer dress. And with pockets! Where is it from/who is the designer?

Oops, so much for my reading comprehension skills. I missed "BR" in your original post. Thanks for the info!

Anonymous

The dress is a keep for sure! BR, really?

I like the sandals too! I hope the rubbing eases.

Suz

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Thanks, Janet and Ceit. Janet, the dress is from Banana Republic and is on sale now. I fear it might not work for a tall woman (though it is worth a try). I was surprised to find that it's about the same length on 5'4" me as on the model! I think it's a good length for me, but I wouldn't want it shorter. Mind you, if ordered in a larger size it might be correspondingly longer. (One can hope...)

The pockets are definitely a fun feature. And it just pulls on overhead (with a bit of difficulty, admittedly, since there is a keyhole opening in the back with buttons that are impossible!) and there is a drawstring at the waist. Sort of a beachy kind of thing.

donnat

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This dress is really nice. The sandals may be a bit heavier than what you are used to, but they look great. I like the bracelet in #3.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

You look KILLER beautful in the dress, Suz. And I hope that the sandals end up fably comfy. You look so fresh and elegant. xo

Mona

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The dress is a keep for sure. Love the black and white with the pop of hot pink. The sandals are good too.

Sara L.

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I think the sandals and dress both look great on you (and together). The dress really highlights what beautiful shoulders you have.

Suz

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Thank you all! Yes, I will need to try these sandals more closely for comfort. But I think on the whole they will work.

Glad you like the dress; I am quite pleased with it and so was hubs. It is not always easy to find a halter with a high neck like that, but since it's one of the few summer styles that works for me (I get to bare my arms instead of the chest) I might as well take advantage of it.

The dress is actually navy and white, which is even better for me.

Beth Ann

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Gorgeous dress, Suz. It's very flattering, stylish and practical. I love the shoes, too. I hear you on refinement. I've been looking for a really modern, slightly more refined sandal, too, and haven't found it yet. I have purchased a couple more substantial wedge sandals this summer with that same (too clunky?) question in my mind. Being on a larger scale,however, I think the stronger shoes works with my frame. In your case (you petite flower, you), I still think these work. They make you legs look shapely and I like the rich energy in the color.

Eliza

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That dress is great on you and I was noticing that it is what I consider PDL. Great that you reminded us of your height!

I really like the sandals on you as well and find the palette more subtle than I would have guessed from the website. Of course, comfort must come first. Perhaps they can be stretched a little bit.

Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous

Oh darn sold out in my size. It's a beautiful dress.

unfrumped

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Great dress! It is better than the arty one.
Sandals are chunkier so you have to decide, but I think the proportions are good, the style is minimalistic and not clompy, and the color is great, and the wider straps stand up to casual outfits better than delicate sandals, IMO.

Astrid

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Love the dress! I looks much more like 'you' than the other one. The sandals look great too, I like the wider straps.

MNsara

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I think both sandals and dress are keepers! (as long as the sandal comfort works out) The fit of the dress looks spot on, and the print is bold but not big or loud.

The dress is perfect for no fuss dressing but still being well dressed

texstyle

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I think the sandals look great but the dress is fantastic on you! Curious about bra choice for this halter style - did you already have a halter style option that worked?

Glory

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Yes and Yes.
The dress is perfect on you and for you. It can go everywhere: date night, errands, activities with DD.
I love the sandals - the style and colour. You have more refined footwear if needed. So I vote yes, assuming the rubbing rubs off!

Parsley

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The dress looks beautiful on you, Suz! Absolutely keep!

I like the sandals a lot, but comfort needs to be the deciding factor. I hope they work out for you!

Inge

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I'm a yay vote for both, Suz:-)
Definitely keep the dress: elegant and polished. I love this style and print on you!!
I also love the sandals (not too clunky to my eye), but they have to be comfy, of course. So if they pass that test, I vote keep too.

Adore your work outfit as well.

Inge

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Oooh, forgot to say: that hot pink clutch is super fab too!-)

Anonymous

Love the sandals, love the dress and I like how you styled the sandals withskirt and shorts, fab!

rachylou

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The sandals are keepers, if you ask me. A little more casual than usual, but still keen.

Suz

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Thank you, everybody! I actually wore the sandals outside, so I guess I am keeping. It is a blistering hot day here and they did rub a bit. But I recalled as I was wearing them that my old ones did, too, and they broke in nicely after a couple of wears. So I'm crossing fingers and keeping blister stick and blister pads at the ready.

Texstyle, I have a strapless bra. It's not the best fit on me (cups a bit small and band a bit big, alas) but done up on the tightest hook it still works passably until I can get another one. I do have a bra for wearing with racerbacks but it doesn't work with a full on halter. Oh- and the dress is not backless, like a traditional halter -- it has just a keyhole opening in the back.

Nicole D

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I love that dress on you! Lovely neckline, very flattering. I like how the sandal choice really changes the look from dressy to casual. I like both looks. I wish dress length was more accurate in photos! Even when they give the measurements and height of model, I have had many surprises when I get the actual dress (both ways).

Thistle

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Love, love, love the dress!!! Akeeper for sure!

The sandals are keepers IF they pass the comfort test. If not, I wouldn't try to make them work. Comfort is key!

Anonymous

The sandals look wonderful on you (love them with your denim skirt and pink clutch) and the dress is the perfect cut for you. Keep! I'm so with you on not keeping things that we aren't "feeling"! Life is too short.

Caro in Oz

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Love this dress & the fact it is navy Can see how the other one wasn't "you" & it is good that you so easily passed it on. Hope the sandals turn out to be comfy - they look good & the colour is fab.

Mochi

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The dress is way cute. The sandals I like too. I could go either way with the sandals, but depending on what else you've seen and how well this fits a wardrobe hole in terms of color and style, you should hold on to them.

CocoLion

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I like them both. I love the sandals with the shorts and pencil skirt. The dress, due to the length, needs more refined footwear so I prefer it with the strappy black sandals.

Where is the pink clutch from? It's a great piece. Is it leather?

Nanabear

Both look like keeps to me. I think you paired them with outfits very well.

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