K/R: Body-con sweater dress - YouLookFab Forum

Sorry to have been mostly absent lately- we were traveling for almost 6 weeks, and soon after we came back my FIL was hospitalized (doing better now).

So, I hope it's not rude to jump right back in with a K/R. I'm trying to figure out what to wear for a dinner this weekend to celebrate my milestone birthday this week- I'm turning 60! (Yikes!)

I'd like to wear a dress, and due to losing some weight recently didn't have any that fit. I ordered this Nicole Miller one from Nordstrom
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ni.....ss/3603747
and it fits well, is SO soft and comfortable, and I really like it, BUT...
It is pretty body-con, and a little shorter than I usually wear. I think the length might be less of a problem with black tights, but it's supposed to be pretty warm here this weekend, so I think bare legs would be better. Here I'm wearing my Angie copycat Okala pumps.

So, please give it to me straight: Does this look OK? Is it too body-con for someone my age?
Should I keep it or keep looking? Also, is the sparkly necklace OK with it?
Thanks so much!

Yay- keep
Nay- return

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12 years ago

Anonymous

I think it looks great on you!

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

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Veteran

I am a big fan of Nicole Miller dresses, and I love this on you! I don't think it is too body con at all

Suz

Sixty? You jest.

This is a fabulous dress that looks absolutely sensational on you! And happy birthday!

I LOVE Nicole Miller dresses. Brilliant!

DizzyLizzy

Active Member

I think you look amazing in this dress - wear it with confidence. I would never ever have guessed your age as 60!

Ornella

Did you ask Mr. Parsley? I bet I know what he'd say.
...
Yup, thought so

If you don't keep this I'll throw all toys out of my pram period.

Parsley

Ornella, you crack me up! Well, yes, Mr. Parsley loves it, and he's also CRAZY about the shoes!

You all would tell me if this was too MDAL, wouldn't you?

Of course we would!

Of course we would! In a nice tactful way of course.

Eliza

You are ready for a great celebration. Proceed with confidence! You own that dress. Love the shoes also. Happy birthday!

rachylou

Wowza!

Sheila

Are you kidding? This looks awesome on you! Happy celebrating...

Absolutely, we would tell you. But not in those words.

Never fear. You look amazing for ANY age.

AviaMariah

I am blown away by how great you look in this dress. I like it bare-legged.

Stephanie

Big YAY here--definitely keep!

Transcona Shannon

Fabulous dress Parsley and not too body con at all - it's very classy in fact. I would imagine a number of your toppers and boots would work well with this dress too once the weather is cold.

Those shoes are gorgeous BTW.

Amy

That doesn't look too body con at all. It's a classic and lovely dress. Keep it

JamC

It looks great just as it is. Have a great birthday!

Lyn D.

AB-FAB! Must keep and wear often!
Happy Birthday

Deborah

Parsley you look absolutely stunning in this dress. Definitely NOT MDAL!

Susie

I understand your hesitation. I am 51 and very sensitive to age appropriateness. And I say YOU LOOK AMAZING IN THIS DRESS AND YOU MUST WEAR IT!

Sorry for shouting

Truly, I don't find it too body con at all and defnitely not too short. And I love it with the shoes. I can't really see the necklace well enough to give an opinion.

Oh and Happy Birthday!

unfrumped

YLF! It's really a super dress, because it can dress up or down, as you say with tights and chunkier footwear, or dressy with the pointy pumps and dressy accessories. A great find.

I think that necklace is lost on the dress. Options would be a sparkly choker above the neckline, or push up your sleeves and wear sparkly bracelets, or go minimalist and carry a fab clutch. #2 or 3 would be my choices, depending on what I have or wanted to get.

K. Period.

I think it looks fantastic on you! I don't see to body-con at all. In fact, I think it skims along very nicely. The lower heels on the shoes and the ankle strap keep it very tame. And just a bit above the knee? Hardly risque, but entirely lovely with your gorgeous legs!

Sara L.

You look great! It's not too bodycon at all (although sometimes a side photo is useful for evaluating bodycon). I love the ankle strap shoes with it and you have great legs, so no worries there. I don't think it's short at all. The length seems very appropriate.

Karie

You look stunning in this dress! 60? You're kidding, right? You look amazing, and happy birthday!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Fabulous.

(Make sure you do the sit down test too).

Aww, thanks to all of you for boosting my confidence!
Sara- Shoot! I should have taken a side view photo. It does cup slightly over my derriere, but not too bad. The material is thick and sort of skims, I think. It shows just a bit of rounded tummy, but I'm OK with that.

Angie- Thanks so much! Sitting down in it is no problem: it's so stretchy I can even pull it down over my knees if I want.

Beth Ann

I just turned 50, so I know these milestones make us reflect on our fashion choices. I'm so fortunate to have marvelous women like you just a few steps ahead to show me how it's done!

The b/w adds to the sophistication, and the length is perfect for a dinner date celebration! Have a great time, and happiest of birthdays!

Jaime

Oh I like what Beth Ann said (what you turned 50?). You look fantastic for any age and it doesn't look body con to me, just fab.

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