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April

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I do not understand why a grown woman would want to look like a little girl going to a birthday party. In 1890.

On the other hand, everyone with a bridesmaid dress from the 80s/early 90s, haul it out!

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2 years ago

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anchie

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At least it is a solid and not a ditsy floral

2 years ago

Janet

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What Anchie said!

I have the same reaction to a lot of smocking — my only experience of it was a dress my mom made me wear when I was maybe 11. That damn thing was so scratchy with the elastic running all around my torso. Ick.

2 years ago

Anonymous

The dress would be fine without the sleeves!

2 years ago

Anonymous

She needs to let the air out of those sleeves before she floats off.

Nice room, though!

2 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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Eh, idk. Generally not into picking in folks even if they are big names. She isn’t usually my cuppa tea, but I don’t have a problem with her dress. Yeah, the sleeves are big. Ok. I might be missing something—see a sash, but no smocking.

Then again, some would probably say I don't dress like an adult myself. Ok. I never was a cool kid—no reason to start now.

2 years ago

Brooklyn

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I agree with Fash.

2 years ago

Kathie

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These types of styles bring back fond memories, because my mom helped me make a few dresses like this when I was in elementary school. In some ways, it's a very "shadow" style- I'll admit to having tried some on at retail over the years, and then I remind myself that I would feel very self conscious wearing it now.

2 years ago

Janet

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I have to say that this example is far from the worst I have seen. I do think the solid color keeps it from looking juvenile. However, it’s not my jam. I have owned ruffles and puff sleeves of one sort or another very recently, but it’s the combination of those details with ditsy prints, pale colors, and other girly embellishments that push it all out of my wheelhouse. I’m happy for those who enjoy a trend to have an opportunity to stock up on it, but when it’s EVERYWHERE with few other options available, it’s frustrating.

2 years ago

BlueJay

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I have straight, broad shoulders, and I usually have to size up for blazers and jackets to fit. Puffs just accentuate my shoulders and make me look like a linebacker.

2 years ago

lyn67

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Think may also be the stylist' choice and is her job to wear latest trends on a designer magazine's cover... I actually Iike the dress, seems very elegant in all white- and would look very plain in a basic cut-but not for everyone and everywhere, of course-but we can also have fun with fashion if wanted, isn't it?:-)

2 years ago

Echo

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I agree that the individual rarely chooses their own outfit for a cover. This is what a stylist and photographer from the magazine chose, not necessarily what she wants to wear.

2 years ago

rachylou

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I think the thing is - the only place for a person to wear this cinderella look is the cover of AD or another magazine. What I want to know is where are all the dresses just like this at Target being worn?

2 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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RL, I can easily see 20 and 30-somethings wearing them to weddings. But not in white. White is for Easter Sunday or all-white parties

2 years ago

Angie

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I like the dress!

The wearer wears the trend well! The version is clean, crisp and pretty.

2 years ago

Sloper

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I'm cool with it. It's not a baby-doll short, doesn't have a lot of frou-frou details.
And I don't think Gwyneth Paltrow wears whatever a stylist tells her to

2 years ago

Janet

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Sloper, you are correct — stylists don’t dictate to celebs what to wear. Photographers don’t either. They advise but the client has the last word. The exception might be a collaboration with a fashion designer for their line, but even then the designer works with the celebrity.

I also think GP wears it as well as anyone.

2 years ago

April

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Ok I will stop criticizing GP.

Bluejay, I am in the same boat and those giant puffed sleeves are just not for me.

2 years ago

Gaylene

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To each her own.

I hated wearing cute dresses with frills, flounces, and ruffles as a child so it’s a no-brainer to avoid them as an adult. If my mother couldn’t wrestle me into a puffy-sleeved, girly dress as a 5-year-old, even a pile-on of retailers and designers won’t get by that stubborn kid standing her ground.

2 years ago

LJP

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I actually like it on her . Youthful , maybe , but the choice of shoes , jewellery and hairstyle keep it more sophisticated . I also don’t see any smocking - that looks like a leather belt to me .

2 years ago

madeline

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Not for me. But great for all of you can wear the style. GP looks lovely.

2 years ago

bj1111

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Remove the sash belt and I’d wear it to the farmers market. Or Cabo.

I do like a puffed sleeve and nightgowns as dresses tho so I’m in my element.

2 years ago

Runcarla

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I love the 1830’s!

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2 years ago

Jaime

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Actually I would try the top half with some drop crotch avant garde shorts, but that's me !

2 years ago

April

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And I would love that much more, Jaime. Cooler shoes than a spike-heeled pump would also help me embrace this.

2 years ago

Adela

Active Member

I actually like this dress on her! It does not seem juvenile to me.

2 years ago

Bijou

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I like this dress, it reminds me of some of my favourite dresses. I admire GP for taking fashion risks and having fun with fashion.

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2 years ago

Staysfit

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LOl, make it pink and it was my bridesmaids dresses!

2 years ago

Jules

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I love the huge statement sleeves actually - on others! I do think they can quickly veer from sublime to ridiculous, maybe more so in motion/real life (posed perfectly the proportions work but maybe not from all angles etc).
I like that women are taking up space and getting away from body con. The dress more so the statement than the body. Just my take (body con is fine too).

2 years ago

kkards

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well, i see that i'm not in the majority, and i myself would never wear this style. but i think she looks great, and very true to herself. i don't see this look as juvenile or even old fashion. for me, the fact that it's fitted at the waist and the length is just so, speaks to me as more Dior New Look than anything else

2 years ago

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