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K/R - Chaus dress. decision made.

delurked

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On the fence usually means return for me. This is my first time trying a Chaus dress. From Nordstrom. I like the top part - the sleeve, the narrower v. It feels nice on. Hand wash is a bit of a drawback, but doable. It’s an awful lot of print, but I like prints. I was all set to return it. Then my husband, who has pretty much given up giving his opinion, declared he liked the dress on me. It’s no wonder he rarely offers an opinion. When he likes, I return. When he doesn’t, I may keep.

So, thoughts? Also, maybe this is helpful for anyone considering this brand. I like the coverage and modesty of this dress, though I could see this dress hemmed a bit, and I’m tall.

ETA - thank you for the help. I just don’t love it enough to keep. Poor hubby will never give his opinion again. Or maybe he will give a fake out and give me an opposite opinion.

Chaus Chaus Lisa Print Knit Dress | Nordstrom

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bj1111

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if you like prints, this is a good dress on you. it skims.

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bj1111 - that actually made me smile. So, you don’t like prints, but if I do, I should keep? I like leopard and animal prints, but am considering If this is a bit brown in print for me. I’m not much drawn to brown.

JuniperGreen

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Oh I like this one a lot, and might order it!

If you feel like you'd like more waist definition, maybe swap out a black belt at your natural waist? Or try pulling the belt out of the loops on the dress and positioning it where it sits best?

MsMaven

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I think it looks better on you than on the model. For me, I generally hate self belts. I love Juniper's idea for a black belt.

While I don't like to wear brown, leopard is an exception.

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"When he likes, I return. When he doesn’t, I may keep"

HAHAHAHAHAH

Angie

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Here is the find in the animal print.

The camera angle is a little odd, which is distorting proportions. But from what I can make out - GREAT dress on you. Lovely with your hair. I guess I'm with hubs!

Chaus Chaus Lisa Print Knit Dress | Nordstrom

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JAileen

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I think it looks pretty nice on you. What’s the problem?

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JAileen - I think part of my hesitation resides in the print. I like leopard print, but I guess I’m used to seeing it on myself in small doses, not head to toe.

Angie - I agree, the pic is a bit distorted. I have a small area to get the full body, and it’s angled down a bit due to it.

Thanks for the find.

I also realized my hubby was running errands with me today and he thought he could avoid a return by saying he liked it. Sorry sweetie, that was another return. I then quizzed again and he stuck with the fact that he likes it. Haha.

Bonnie

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I like it, too. And it will make dh happy.

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MsMaven/JG - I always have to move down self belts. They’re crazy high and never hit my actual waist. This is actually already lower than the loops. I will try it with a black belt. I like that idea to try.

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JG - I think this would be a great work or travel dress that wouldnt wrinkle. It’s good to know, because I’ve considered this brand before. They’ve got a lot of similar styles in different prints.

Thanks Bonnie. I like to make DH happy when I can. It reminds him of something I used to have, so I think the print is associated with good memories for him.

Sara L.

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I think it looks good. It's a bit hard to tell if the length is ok or if it should be shortened. I don't see any blockiness through the middle.

delurked

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Thanks Sara. I probably wouldn’t shorten. I’m kinda enjoying longer dresses right now. It was just longer than I expected. I should put some shoes or sandals with it to see in proportion with some shoes on.

LaPed

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Agree that it's hard to judge fit and length at this angle, but it looks pretty good to me. The only thing I don't like is the belt -- looks a bit flimsy. I'd swap it out for something with a bit more presence, maybe a black or brown leather belt, as suggested above.

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LP - My selfie pics don’t have the best angle, I agree. I’ll try with a real belt. I’ve only got one that might work, which is a black patent thin belt. I really don’t wear belts, so don’t buy them.

Anonymous

TBH, I think you can do better.

Although you wear prints better than anyone I know, this particular print is not as flattering on you as some you have worn. I think it is the overall color of the garment rather than the print that bothers me. I see a beige brown or brown beige. In either case, the color is not your best.

Because the fit is good, I might have an entirely different opinion if it was the navy dress.

Gigi

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From what I can see, it looks good. Before making a final decision, definitely experiment with belts (both different belts and different placements), and try on various shoes with the dress. In the past, when I have thought that something didn't look good, once I tried on appropriate shoes, things looked completely different and I was in love with the item. It really makes a difference to try the item on with shoes.

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Sterling - I appreciate the feedback. Beige is definitely not my best color. I may take a look at the other dresses of this brand. I was trying to break out of all of my blue.

Gigi - I will try with shoes and belt.

Anonymous

Blue is a beautiful color. You wear it well and own many different shades, ranging from navy to cobalt.

Barbara Diane

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I like the cut. Not sure about the color. Do you have/wear red? I could see it with red lipstick, belt, and shoes.

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BD - the more I think about it, the more I'm leaning return. I had already decided to return until my husband’s comment. I don’t know if I can fall in love with it, and I own enough to not need to keep anything I don’t love.

Sterling - I love navy, and will look to see how much navy I’ve already got in my closet. I was trying to branch out with color because my wardrobe is overall very dark between dark blues and black.

Jules

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When I saw the find I was actually struck by the lovely (to me) warm brown in the mix - I like it much better than a beige/black leopard combo. But not sure if you see it as much IRL?
I notice the model is wearing very high heels with a lot of exposed foot, which has the effect of making the dress proportionately shorter on the ‘leg’, breaking up the pattern too. So hemming might help with lower shoes.
I like the dress and the fit. But bottom line, I think with this much of any print, and not a lot of styling options to change up the look, you have to love the print.

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Jules - definitely wise words. It’s browner than my preference, and I’m not in love. It’s like I’m trying to talk myself into the boyfriend who sounds good on paper. I “should” love it doesn’t mean I do.

Jaime

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I like it on you, but it is a lot of animal print. Don't know how the brown tones are playing with your skin from the pictures. But with the right accessories it has a lot of potential.

jussie

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It doesn’t wow me to be honest. Not you- the shape and cut of the dress just seems a bit..... plain. The print is fine to my eye. Of course it’s completely down to personal taste so if you love it, then.... enjoy!

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Jussie - if I’d loved it, I wouldn’t have posted a k/r. That’s usually a clue for me, but I’ve sometimes been on the fence and really ended up liking the outfit. It is pretty plain in design. I don’t mind that part. I just wish the print was different, so that’s my big clue.

unfrumped

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The style and drake are good but needs more waist definition with a real belt at your best “ waist” and I think needs to be shorter if you’re not wearing high heels. So then must decide if it’s a good basic for you or if the print is just a deal- breaker. I think because of the style of might be better in a more versatile color unless you love the leopard and were in the market for that.

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Unfrumped. I liked the idea of the print because it’s different than all the navy florals I gravitate toward. I think I’m going to scrap this particular dress, even though it’s gotten some good reviews. I don’t necessarily see this as a basic.

Gretchen

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Do I need a navy print dress? Absolutely not. Have I just added one to my cart? Definitely.

Sorry the leopard print didn’t work for you. I liked the print, but agree if you aren’t in love with it, it will just take up closet space, Next!

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