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Help me to choose summer dresses!

rute

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I have a nice work wardrobe, but my casual one needs attention, so I decided to choose one or two summer dresses, light fabric, wrinkle free (perfect to travel).

1. Cotton navy dress from Lanidor
2. Cotton green dress from Lanidor (I'm not sure about the pattern and the fit.. too girly?)
3. Cotton dress from Caroll
4. none, you can do better!

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Anonymous

I like 1 and 2 a lot! The third one makes me feel like you're going to rap my knuckles with a ruler.

yankeebelle

ooohhhh....I am in love with the 2nd one. I am a sucker for green though.
The first one doesn't knock my socks off.
And I like the last one. Looks comfy, yet still put together.

Jonesy

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The third one is my fave! It looks chic and effortless in a Jil Sander sort of minimalist way.

Kari

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I think all 3 are cute, but #1 is my favorite by far. I love the color on you and the casual vibe seems perfect for summer. The ruffle down the front of dress #2 is throwing my eye off a bit. #3 is pretty but I think needs a few buttons unbuttoned (not terribly far, but just enough to make the dress a bit more casual.) I'm also wondering if #3 is a tad large for you?

Lisa

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I like #1 and #2, they are casual and fun. #3 looks a tad severe compared to the other two. And I would worry about wrinkles with it.

Angie

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I like #3 best. KILLER.

#1 looks snug on the bust, but #2 is adorable!

Saretta

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Number 3 is my least fav...looks too work-style for real summer fun and relaxation. No. 2 is a lot of fun and looks good on you!

Dana

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#2 is super cute on you. I also like #3,but if you want something fun you might keep looking.

rae

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Posted on your blog as well: 2 is my favorite, followed by #1. The green plaid is so pretty and summery!

Mo

(website)

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I like #2.

Anonymous

#3 is adorable! So classic and breezy looking. I think it would be really versatile too, since you could really change the look with different belts and accessories. Is it buttoned all the way up in the photo? I might try leave the top few unbuttoned.

rute

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No, it isn't buttoned all the way, but as it's a bit big it doesn't open.. Kari is right, this is not my number..

kellygirl

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I really love 3. What a perfect summer dress. I would love to find something like that. Gorgeous!

biscuitsmom

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I think #1 and #2 are really cute and show your lovely figure.... #3 is ok, but more like 'work wear' to me and not nearly as figure flattering, imo

Anonymous

I still really love #3 even if it's a bit big, I think that's ok for this style! But it could be worth trying the smaller size if it's available.

It's really the perfect shirt dress!

Sarah

#3 makes you look tiny!! I really liked #1 too!

Freckles

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Love number one. I think it could go anywhere from the beach to a casual dining venue. Two is a great dress also for hot summer, a bit more modest in "style" if that is a factor in your life. Very cute and breezy too with a more relaxed feel than number one.

Not a fan of number three as that is just a style I don't like but it would be very versatile also.

Don't think you can go wrong with any of them.

Lori

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I like 1, love 2, and don't find 3 the least bit flattering on you. Too minimalist for adorable you IMHO. You are so much spunkier than this dress!

Laura

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I really like the green plaid in #2!

Irene

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I think that the first two don't compliment your bust. Number 3 is relaxed yet stylish. I wouldn't button up the entire shirt though

Scarlet

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I like 1 and 2 but am a bit concerned whether they are snug across the bust. I like 3 a lot, but would also unbutton 1 or 2 buttons. I have a similar dress and would love to copy your look in photo 3 if I could find the right accessories

Debbie

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I really like 2 and 3. Great finds.

san

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I like #3 because it is casual and breezy and you can change out belts for different looks.

CocoLion

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I like 1 and 3 the best. #2 is too frilly around the bust, maybe it's just not my style.

It's funny, I was just thinking how I could use some hot weather casual dresses myself!

Katiepea

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I like them all - I like the way you choose a dress that ends at the perfect length for your legs and figure. #1 is my favourite by a nudge. #2 makes me think of lovely summer picnics in the sun and #3 is fresh and light and cool.

In terms of suggestions, was it you who bought those amazing sandals last summer with the (I think it was green) stone inserts? If so, I want to see you buy or wear a dress that shows them off - I love them so! (See, the fact that I remember them a year later, should mean something!)

Linn

I think #2 & #3 look fab on you!

Kappy

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Without reading responses: Well, I like #1 (but I LOVE navy). I like the cut and the fabric of #2 but not both the cut and fabric together in 1 dress. And I don't like #3 because it looks too hot and business-y for summer.

yublocka

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Wow a lot of differing opinions! I hate to be a downer but I think I'm voting for #4. #1 seems a little off around the bust/waist to me. #2 I like both the cut of the dress and its details and the print, but somehow it seems too much together (would adore it in a solid colour). I like the simplicity of #3, but honestly think you can do better rute - we have seen such other gorgeous dresses on you!!!

Polly (thunalata)

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I like 3 best and not sure about the other two.

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