Oh I love this! All I could think of is "I think she needs argyle tights". I have NO idea why, the thought just popped into my head!

Nice hair! And nice shirtdress. I don't ordinarily go for shirtdresses—they always seem to veer toward frumpy for me—but I really like this one. And it looks good on you. The design really comes across as intentionally oversized (and not like Shaq's shirt, ha ha).

I think that other people who have any understanding of fashion will see the dress as intentional. Others, who have no understanding of fashion, will not, just the same way that a lot of people can't understand the semituck and think you just forgot to put half your shirt into your pants.

You are practically unrecognizable in the photo, perhaps that stunned me into speechlessness. The background is different than your usual, for one thing. Lighting too. Hair is very different. Then add the oversized shirtdress-- which blurs all distinction of your form underneath. We just see your skinny limbs.

There's an additional confusion factor - is this a kid wearing an oversized shirt? Is it a nightgown? Are those granny shoes? None of it matches up in the brain, where preconceived memories are stored. It's very clever.

This is the part of fashion that is "art" -- and that I would love to aspire to myself, but never can quite pull it off. You do so masterfully here.

If this photo was hanging on the wall of an art gallery, I'd stop and linger and admire. Whether I knew you or not.

Okay that was my best shot at trying to articulate what I see, and why I love it!

Shiny, that is the nicest post ever. It is my wedding anniversary, and I'm spending it on an 11-hour workday, and your words just made my day. I love paradox and confounding assumption although I did not consciously think of it here - so glad you analyzed it for me!

Parsley, I thought that too - I may see how it looks with heels. It's meant to belt, but that is not a good look on me. I may shorten a titch as you've said for versatility with shoes!

I love what Shiny said. And I independently love the dress on you!

I really like this. The metallic oxfords are perfect with it. And your hair looks fantastic!

I think Shiny is brilliant and I honestly am completely inarticulate now.

The outfit is just so interesting and perplexing. You continue to be an inspiration for me. And the hair -- amazing. Happy anniversary!

Love everything about this - and happy Anniversary! (even though you have to work all day). I want a dress like this, and to look in it like you do. (And your hair too, while we're at it!)

Your hair is absolutely STELLAR Una! And such a part of your style. It isn't just "hair" on you - it's an accessory IYKWIM.

As for the dress, love it! The oversized look really suits this particular dress. I like how there's such a strong vertical look to it. I'm kind of feeling like Parsley and wondering if it should be a tad shorter?

I love this look on you, Una. You look super stylish. The shoes and hair are perfect with this dress! I love the lines of the dress; it looks luxurious (I bet the fabric is incredible in real life).
Thanks for your compliment about my calves on my post. I was thinking, I'd like to trade my calves for your slim legs and ankles, if only for a day! Just for the experience, you know? he he!
Happy anniversary!

You do look stunning Una - the hair, the dress, those shoes, very much art in motion. It reminds me of that arty prairie style I think you linked to a while back. I also feel like you own this look so it really works well. Not just because we "know" your style. Have a Happy Anniversary weekend!

Well, I wish you all lived here because my family unanimously hated this look. I got "the 80s called, they want their dress back", "Why are you wearing my shirt?" "You wore that to work?!" and "Mom, why are you wearing your pajamas?" The only person who appreciated it was my fashion forward teenage niece who exclaimed "I love your dress!" Sigh. Thank goodness for Fabbers because I still love this look.... ❤

I am late to the party but you look runway fabulous and Shiny summed it up well. The rest of the world may not "get it" but don't keep that from letting you wear this fab outfit. I think my happiness with style pushing outfits does shine through to others and some while smile with me. Most of the world just sees me as wearing something weird. That's why we are here

LOVE! It's awesome on you. YLF!

I'd love to see this dress on you in motion to see how it flows (or doesn't.) One thing I am certain of, to wear this dress a person has to have fabulous shoulders. Which you have.

Nodding right along with Shiny. It's hard to explain why it works...and why it works in being so YOU, but it does.

Una, this quote from you is interesting to me. I think it deserves a separate thread:

Honestly, I wonder how differently this would come across if you didn't all "know" me...
This is a question I've been pondering. When something is so "you", does it show to others? Or are strangers just thinking "what is that woman doing in Shaquille O'Neal's shirt"?

I missed this before and after your post on oversized fits, I wanted to see it. Wow. The whole look (your hair is just stunning) is so Una and so fab. I can understand why your family (men in particular) would not love the look but you own it and you rock it!