I found my polka dot dress...

and it was in my scrap pile.

I bought this dress at a thirft store a few months back, but it didn't fit right in the stomach. I figured I could make it into a skirt, so I put it in my scrap pile and kindda forgot about it. I decided to try it on today on a whim and I think it will work as a great placeholder until I find the perfect polka dot dress. I have it styled with a regular short sleeve cardigan and a boyfriend cardigan. I tried belting it, but it didn't look right with the way thee waistband is with the dress.

What do you think? Should it be relegated back to the scrap pile? How do the cardigans look with it? I have it with my black sandals for now (it's 87 degrees F here right now), but I wonder if booties (when I find the perfect pair) or another show would work as well. Thanks!

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12 years ago

Anonymous

I rather like it. I think with the cardigans I'm erring to the shorter length with it. I just don't quite feel the proportions with the longer one, but that may just be me. I can see it with a bootie I think.

Thistle

Veteran

I do like it. I think, though, that the cardis may be a bit long for it. I have this problem a lot, and really don;t get the proportion thing with skirts. I hope one of the wiser ladies chimes in!

Irene

I like it, especially with the purple cardi. Cute!

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

(website)

The purple cardi with the dress makes you look like an Anthropologie ad I like the green color against the dress, but it looks kind of too long to my eye.

cciele

I like the dress a lot -- I think it can stay out of the scrap pile! To my eye, the purple cardi works better than the green, lengthwise.

Suz

It's cute! Looks best with the shorter cardigan, I think. But the green is a great colour with it.

Kristin L

Thanks everyone! I had a feeling the green one was too long, but I figured it was worth a shot.

And thanks Belle! That made my day.

K. Period.

Totally OT...Hey wait! What? When did you switch your screen name to K, Kristen? Ha ha ha! We're the Ks now!!!!

goldenpig

Love it, especially with the purple cardigan. Green is a great color but slightly too long.

K - I switched it (from Kristin ) a few weeks back. It sounds silly, but I just wanted a little change. Ks unite!

Thanks Goldenpig! I think I need to hunt for a shorter green sweater.

pil

I'm glad you pulled this out of your scrap pile, it looks nice!

I was very confused for a couple of days until I figured it out

Cute dress!

lyn*

LOVE your dotty dress! :3 I think everyone needs a dotty dress! Good save!

Day Vies

I love it with the sweaters and by itself Maybe you can even add some colored skinny belts. I think it should come out of scrap. I adore the varied sized polka dots.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Great little frock. Retro and pretty. I like the proportions with the long green cardi - fresh.

TraceyLiz65

I like both shots and don't mind at all the longer cardigan. That green is fabulous!

Abigail

Active Member

I love the dress with the purple cardigan! I wonder how that would look with colored flats?

Day Vies and Abigail - I need to find some colored skinny belts and flats. I've been very picky and haven't seen any that have really struck me. Thanks for the ideas!

Thanks Pil, Ciet, Lyn, Angie and Tracy! I wonder if the length of the purple one would be better for more of a business casual and the green length would be better for a more relaxed atmosphere.

Julie

I liked your dress specially its color combination white polka dots on black dress. It easily pair with any type of apparels.

In My Joi

I vote:
keep the dress (polka dot is classic & timeless)
pair it with a waist length or shorter cardigan/jacket

Jjsloane

I like the dress with the green cardigan. Do you have a denim jacket? that would work as well. I'd try booties for sure to up the modern feel.

Thanks!

Jjsloane - I hadn't thought about the denim jacket or the booties! I've already got the jacket and the booties are on my fall list.

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