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harmonica

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I love the print, but the sleeves need to be shortened - I'm thinking short dolman sleeve. Is it too shapeless?

#1 sleeve rolled up
#2 sleeve as is
#3 side view

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11 years ago

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Latest reply was from harmonica

Hil

(website)

Veteran

I am going to vote leave on this one... I don't think I like the shapelessness of it on you.

11 years ago

Anonymous

I think it could work. I think with the right accessories the shape of the dress will work.

11 years ago

rute

Veteran

I love this dress! Dolman sleeves will be perfect!

11 years ago

Anonymous

I'm a little on the fence with this one. I do think it needs a little accessorising if you keep it and yes, perhaps a shorter sleeve.

11 years ago

Caro in Oz

Veteran

I think this is really on trend. Love the print on you.

11 years ago

Suz

(website)

Veteran

I love the print and like it with sleeves rolled. It is a very different look than the other dresses, though.

11 years ago

Glory

Veteran

I am not sure about this for your style. I love the dress in concept though. Do you think you will feel structured enough? If yes, then yes.

11 years ago

harmonica

Veteran

Thank you for your comments!

I love the print and the idea of this kind of dress - and it felt super comfy. But when looking at the pics now (computer screen, not small mobile screen), I think it is a bit shapeless. This might be a great dress for Una, though. Or other IT's.

Glory - you are spot on - thanks!

11 years ago

Ornella

(website)

Veteran

Its shapelessness (or rather - straightness, as I saw it) is what I liked about it, it was a blank canvas. I don't know the fabric, whether it's too casual or not, but I could even see it with some nice heels for a date night.

But, you made a good move - if it doesn't sing to you, it can't go home with you.

11 years ago

harmonica

Veteran

Thanks Ornella! I was also thinking that I don't want to spend extra on alterations. And I think this dress is not the best for my sloping shoulders

11 years ago

Parsley

Veteran

Oh, you didn't get this one? I'm sad- I think it's the best of the bunch! It looks current and sophisticated to my eye- much more so than an empire waist or small floral.
Maybe I'm partial, because my shape is similar to yours and I love this silhouette. In fact, I have a very similar dress that is one of my favorites.
Shortening the sleeves shouldn't be that expensive, should it?

11 years ago

harmonica

Veteran

Parsley - Thank you for your support! I don't think it would be expensive to shorten the sleeves, but I decided I'll buy only 2 dresses this season. This one is not passing the test for this year.

11 years ago

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