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Nicole Miller sheath and K/R Zara jacket

Suz

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I fear I'm about to become a major forum hog today; I have a bunch of stuff to show, some related to my upcoming formal occasion. Thanks in advance for your patience!

As you know, I've now pretty much decided that I would like to wear the fuchsia silk suit to my event in two weeks. But that is assuming the pants can be properly altered, and I can find a top that works. That might sound relatively easy, but believe me, it's a story for another post.

In the meantime, the day I got the invitation to the event, I found this Nicole Miller sheath dress at Nordstrom's. I asked Angie what she thought, and it turns out it's the very same dress that she owns in a different colour! I took that as a big thumbs up!

By some miracle, they had it only in my size, and it was on massive sale. A kind YLF friend offered to have it sent to her and then forward it to me. It has arrived, and it is a beauty! There is no K/R on this because even if I do not wear it to the gala, I have wanted a LND for a long time. And I'm sure that this is my dressy one. (I also have my casual Ralph Lauren navy knit sheath). The tags are OFF!

The dress is made of stretch linen. It is body con (obviously!) but extremely comfortable and I feel easy, relaxed, and supremely comfortable in it. It fits and feels about 500 times better than any of the dresses I tried on in Calgary.

I hope it meets your approval.

I am showing it with a Zara jacket that I had also ordered to try as a potential topper, as well as several other potential toppers. Please let me know if you think any of these work, and if so, which would be best for the occasion. (Cocktails and dinner/ award ceremony in a beautiful Art Deco room.)

Thank you!

1-5: The dress!

6-9 with Zara cropped printed jacket. Made of some silky polyester fabric.

10-11 with silk jacket

12: with BR peplum jacket

13 with black kimono

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Sona

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LOVE THE DRESS.

I ESPECIALLY LOVE IT SANS ANY TOPPER BUT IF A TOPPER IS A NECESSITY MY VOTE GOES WITH 11 OR 12.

CAPS USED TO EXCLAIM AT YOUR AWESOMENESS.

Mona

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Jumping up and down with delight!!! Suz, I am so glad you found this dress as it is gorgeous on you. Big Killer!
I especially like it with kimono jacket in #13. So elegant and unexpected!

MsMary

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WOWZA! Your happy smile says it all -- this dress is perfection on you!!

I'm not loving the white print jacket because it feels like it de-formalizes the dress a bit. Maybe that's not true in person, though, because of the texture of the fabric. I want to like the fuschia jacket but the shape isn't really thrilling me. he second patterned jacket looks really lovely but again, not so formal. So I vote "black kimono!"

Sona

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the kimono does make it very au courant.

Hil

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Its a totally gorgeous dress that fits you like a dream! Of all the toppers, I really like it with the fuschia.

Suz

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So glad you like the dress. Very interesting about the toppers. It sounds as if there is no consensus yet. I wonder if the lighter one does make it too casual? I do have time to find another topper if anyone knows of anything perfect -- as long as it comes from: Zara, Club Monaco, Banana Republic, J. Crew or Shopbop! (That's just because those are the places that will deliver to me in time.) Oh, or Simon's in Montreal. I have one day when I can shop there before the event.

Hil

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I do think the floral blaze deformalises (is that a word?) it somewhat! And so does the topper in #12. I like the Kimono, but I am not sure if that is just because of the current Kimono craze happening here.

Angie

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I KNEW THIS SHEATH WOULD BE KILLER!!! It's just the most perfect sheath in the world for your body type (which happens to be similar to my body type, so I'm happy I could give you a heads up on fit and proportion - us gals who can't fill out frocks need to stick together!). Btw, client Fernanda just bought the exact same navy sheath for an event of her own - and she is your body type twin! Height and all.

So happy for you, Suz!!!! It all came right

I like the frock best on its own, or with topper #13.

(My frock is longer than yours. How weird is that!)

Angie

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I corrected my typos!

Suz

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I think maybe it overall fits a bit tighter on me than on you, Angie -- either because my frame is a bit bigger, or just because they cut it a bit differently in different colours? Who knows.

SO glad you like it!

I prefer it on its own, too, but there will be air conditioning, so if I am wearing it to the party I think I need to bring a topper just in case.

Do you have suggestions for another that might work?

How cool is it that I am Fernanda's dress twin? I am supremely honoured!!

When I first saw it I wondered how I would ever get it onto me. It looked so narrow on the hanger. But it stretches wherever you need it, it seems.

Angie

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The kimono jacket looks like a billion bucks!! Go for it

Suz, my version of this exact same frock is three years old, and I do think that version was cut longer (to your point) - which is lucky for me because I like my hems longer and I'm a few inches taller than you and Fernanda! It all worked out

Parsley

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That dress is PERFECT for you! Just gorgeous!
It's going to be wonderful for so many occasions for you. As you've shown here, it will work with all sorts of different toppers, or look stunning worn all by itself.
If somehow you can't get the fuchsia outfit to fall into place it will be a great back-up for your event.

MsMary

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Are pashminas hopelessly dated? Because I have a beautiful navy-and-multi reversible pashmina that I'd be happy to send you, if you just need something to cover your shoulders against the a/c.

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Suz

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Wow, Mary - that is SO generous of you! It's a beautiful shawl! I don't know if they are dated. I defer to those of you who do! The last time I attended a really dressy event like this was about five years ago!

Hil

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Oooh - I could so see that pashmina working!

MsMary

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Well, I would totally wear it with that dress but I defer to the wisdom of the group, too. If it turns out you are interested, PM me your address and I will send it out ASAP!

unfrumped

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Love the dress! You look chic, beautiful, everything.

I actually lilke the kimono best too. The dress is simple but powerful and so is that topper. It gives the unstructured over structured look but looks special, too. The Zara topper is too "lightweight" in color and in its style power, print is too fussy, color not in the right zone. The BR is too casual and not right proportions. The fuchsia is a pretty color but too something--

Holy smokes, you will be the fabbest.

Mia

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The dress is wonderful for you and will be useful whether you wear for the gala or not. I would wear the topper and doff once at the event to show off the lovely detail in the dress.

How do you feel about the shoes with it? There is something in the photos that is bothering me. My eye seems to be travelling straight to the shoes and not in a good way. Maybe just the photo. I do love the shoes with the pantsuit as previously stated and I know they were such a steal that you can keep them for that outfit.
I kind of feel bad bringing this up....

Suz

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Mia, absolutely you should bring up anything that bothers you!

I didn't mind the shoes, and oddly enough, Mr. Suz prefers them with the dress to the pants! So who knows....

I wonder if your eye wants a darker shoe, or a different kind? I am curious. And all ears! I will try out any suggestions!

Mary, you are super kind. It sounds as if the kimono will work okay so I will probably just go with that. But what a fab offer! I love it!

Unfrumped, I think you are correct on all counts. Good analysis.

MsMary

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Rock on! Go, Team Kimono! Let me know if you change your mind!

Nicole D

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Stunning! Stunning! I am stunned! I voted for kimono even before reading Angie's vote. Love the gold clutch and shoes.

ETA: Love the floral blazer!

Mia

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Suz,

I think it is the gold coupled with the gold bag (which I love) and the statement earring. Too many focal points? I have to go out for a bit but I am going to research this and get back to you with an idea to try.

Glad to hear you are open to my ramblings

Beth Ann

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I've been giving Standardized Tests all day (filling in circles, anyone). What a treat to log onto YLF and see this! By the time all is said and done, you will have a marvelous special occasion capsule! I vote with Angie. Not 'cause she's the bomb, although she is, but because I really think the Kimono has the perfect "structure over soft" balance.

If you wear this to the event, you'll have to make up a party for the fuchsia suit.

Gabrielle

Suz -- you have never looked more beautiful. I too like the dress by itself (no topper).

If you need to wear to topper though, I vote for the pink silk in pictures 10 and 11.

Sveta

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Suz, I was holding my breath for this NM dress to arrive and I was right: it is breathtaking on you! I think you can not go wrong with either this dress or your silk suit for the event.
I like the kimono shape with the dress and I also like the shoes with it.

Joy

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That sheath is so perfect for you. My first choice of topper is the kimono. The black and navy are elegant and creative. My second choice is the fuchsia jacket. I love it with navy. Of the light colored jackets I like the first one best but not for this event.

Hil

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What if you wore darker killer shoes with the kimono? Some super black heels?

Anonymous

That dress is absolutely gorgeous on you!

Caro in Oz

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You need to provide crash helmets if you are going to wear this dress Love EVERYTHING about it I vote kimono too it is the sleekest option imo.

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