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An item for the HZ?

rachylou

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So... it occurs to me that I’m already doing this wrong. But I have this dress. It’s too short and blouses up funny because of my short waistedness. But I wear it a few times every summer on certain kinds of hot days because it’s light weight. It’s made of some synthetic material which wears like iron. It should go... but it serves a function... and I’ve no idea what else would do.

Or maybe I should just retire it right now? Thoughts? (Excuse weird outfit... this is the late night dog walk outfit, where it’s hot but breezy, and the breeze is hurting my ears... ack! Too weird!)

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CocoLion

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There is a lot of freedom in a dress like this. It works for dog walking, hot days, or scrubbing Angie’s loft. Keep.

Sal

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I see it as timeless. I like to have one or two similar items.

Liesbeth

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If it irks you and you're willing to spend some time and money, there's a lot of similar dresses out there right now...

Sisi

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I like it on you! If it serves a function, I would keep ... at least until when you find a replacement that you like more.

Bijou

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I am no help, because I think you look great in everything, including this dress. However, I have to agree with Liesbeth, if it annoys you, it has to go.

Jenni NZ

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How many wears overall and how much stuff do you have? If well worn and you have heaps, I would give it away now.

Mirjana

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It looks good on you but if you don't feel well, just give it away. That's my solution usual, if I don't feel happy, no more wearing.

Synne

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Peasant-romantic-boho-Kawaii-punk-quirky-cuteness! Im sure you can (and do) rock this dress, styled a thousand interesting ways. I can see this layered over long masculine bermuda shorts, with fishnets and boots. But a wardrobe only has limited space, I know!

Runcarla

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Too saccharine, rachylou. Agree about the excess fabric at the waist. I vote move it along.

Brooklyn

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I think it has a vintage waif vibe that suits you very well. I vote keep, but only if you still enjoy wearing it.

Preppy Pear

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I am almost always on Team Frozen when in doubt, but it looks good on you and it’s functional. It doesn’t look too short to me but if it’s shorter than you prefer, I think it should probably go. What else do you have for those nights when the breeze is hurting your ears?

Kathie

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I think it’s perfect for your holding zone- you can see if you have other items that would substitute. I’ve held on to a couple items that are only worn once or twice each year, even though I don’t love them. Some items are just not worth the time or expense for me to replace.

nemosmom

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I am torn because I certainly see the appeal of a functional-but-rarely-worn piece. The neckline looks too low, and if you need to layer a cami under it, does it defeat the purpose of a hot weather item? That would be the deciding factor for me. I would look for a replacement.

Glory

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I like the idea of keep for now while looking for a replacement. I am an enabler :).

Vildy

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I think the bloused fabric caused by the elastic? waist makes it look uncomfortable when viewed by the observer. If that is elastic, I often have success in removing it and letting the dress flow more. My opinion, I think short-waisted people can wear a dropped waist dress.

Janet

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I frequently have this fit problem and I find it distracting — the top gapes open when I sit, too much fabric around the waist makes me feel frumpy, etc. I can see the usefulness of a dress like this, but do you have others that fill the same need? It doesn’t look like the best fit on you.

Vildy, short waisted people can wear a dropped waist dress if they don’t have wide hips — Dropped waists are probably one of the most unflattering things I have ever put on my body.

Vildy

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Ah, good point, JANET. Yes, I can visualize this now. Thanks!

Jenn

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This is exactly the kind of thing I'd put in the holding zone--an item that's kind of useful, maybe, but I don't love. If it's really as useful as you think it might be, you'll be willing to dig for it. If you don't bother, you know you can do without.

rachylou

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I’ll be back! I’m already late for work... but I think I should note that the cami under it is part of the dress... a sewn in slip...

slim cat

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It is a bit too sweet but if it's useful then - keep it. It's just not doing much for your quirky personality if I may say so .

celia

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I have a dress like this so I get it. It's like a craving for too much chocolate that you know will be bad for you.
I have tried to put mine on HZ many times and end up looking for it, so far I haven't managed to get rid of it.
I think the dress looks good on you but if you really want to move on from it, the best is just to pass it along. Yes, you will regret it at times, you will miss it, but you will have moved on.

Angie

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Another vote to keep because it's practical for those two days a year when you aren't wearing a puffy

Anonymous

Ha CocoLion! "Wears like iron" will always make me think of Angie scrubbing in her nice dress!

rachylou

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Lol! Not sure it’s fancy enough to scrub Angie’s home in!

Ok. Well, I think y’all have answered the question: hold on to it and keep an eye out for something better!!

Ps: yes, that’s a springy elastic waist that just pops up to my natural waist. It would be better if it would stay down. I’ll have to look at it and see what the effort is to take it out...

Jaime

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yes, cleaning Angie's loft is a high standard. But it does look practical and pretty for most other purposes.

cindysmith

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I've never been a fan of this style of waistline on a dress. If it irks you, I say pass it on to a new home

Star

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I have a couple of summer cotton dresses that are a bit too big and 'sack-like' on me that I dithered about because they are definitely not my most flattering items. I have kept them because they do serve a purpose a couple of days a year when the weather is unbearably hot. I do only wear them at home or popping to the supermarket across the road though. Keep it for now and figure it out if you really need it this summer.

unfrumped

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For me the issue is, am I wearing this just because I have it, when I actually like other things better or want to buy something I love , or is it something I go rummaging for at very specific times/ occasions. So the HZ can be a giid way to sort that out.

Angie

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Plenty fancy to clean my loft in......and today is scrubbing day!

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