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Staysfit

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I'm not sure why I'm struggling so much with S/S dresses, but I really am. None of these dresses are styled with jewelry or shoes, I just put on generic nude pumps.

1. J Crew cotton ladder stitch dress. The color is called sea spray. It looks mint green or sea foam green to me. I suppose a fancy name makes it more special? Whatever? I mostly like it and it's a sheath. The cotton fabric doesn't have much stretch and my hips aren't very wide so it wrinkles funny around the hips, plus there are pockets there. Same thing around the chest area. Is that a deal breaker?
2. J Crew sleeveless tweed dress. Navy. I think this one is okay too. Once again its a sheath. The fabric is stretchier here so there are no puckers. Same size as dress 1.
3. J Crew Knotted Maxi Dress. In case you can't tell, it's grey This one is tissue thin but I like it also. Good for the beach, and days I feel like I should be at the beach but have to work anyways. See how the skirt puckers in the front? I guess it looks like that on the model too. (FYI, it may be a bit short in flats also, but that's often the case with Maxi's on a tall girl)
4. J Crew Side Slit maxi tank dress. Neon Sea Mist. I like the color which is happy but not pea soupy, leprechaunish, or four leaf cloverish. It goes great with my glasses. It's a bit shapeless but may not be too bad? Maybe?
5. A Vince dress that I was looking forward to and thought I was going to love. The drawstring waist is low, it lands just above my hips so the fabric ballons out in a funny way. You can kind of see it here. What do you think?

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Latest reply was from Staysfit

AM

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Quick comment. 1, 2, and 5 keepers. And I love #1 on you. Rocking the mint!

Staysfit

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Really, AM, you don't think the poof above my hips in dress 5 looks odd?

unfrumped

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Happy dress shopping. First negatives: 4 looks too shapeless, though color is great. Wish the 3 gray could be that color. 5 does not really flatter. #3 does have a nice graceful summer maxi vibe, a little drab in color, so depends on how picky or what occasions.
Now: 2 is very good fit, it's conservative, but good for work I'd think, and I think you have some nice toppers you could wear with it. #1 I like if the puckers aren't so much IRL, as often with movement that is not so noticeable, but not sure about it.

Anonymous

Nr. 2 and 3 look great on you! I like nr. 1, but the wrinkles bother me. I think nr. 4 is too big and boxy on you, but I love the colour. Love the print of nr 5 but the low waist looks off to me. I am curious which ones you'll keep

Olivegreen

Numbers two and five are lovely.

Vicki

(website)

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1 is my favorite and looks stellar on your great figure. 3 is summer fun if there's a brighter color and 5 works just fine as a lovely print dress.

I have some summer dresses, too, which makes it so easy.

AM

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Sorry, yes...I see it. Doesn't this just need to be placed on your waist? If you can't get rid of that...it's a no go. But I like the pattern and overall form...just not that poof.

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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1 and 4 are too big, and 5 is too long in the torso. Nice print though. 2 fits well and would be a nice work dress, and 3 for weekend, but I'm not sure the color of either of them is the best on you.

Liz

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2 is a keeper for me. The shape of 3 is flattering and the fit good, but it doesn't seem appropriate for a work dress, in my mind. OK for beach or lounging.

Daria

#2 definitely a keeper.
#5 has this 20s vibe, so the drawstring being low wouldn't bother me.
#1 is beautiful color, and while I see what you mean by pockets around the hips, I'm thinking maybe it's intentional (or can pass as intentional :)). It fits you great otherwise.

catgirl

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Keep #2 if it fills a hole - that's a great fit and style with longevity. I'm on a "has to be perfect" kick right now and I think you've pointed out the imperfections that I see.

Anonymous

I'm not sure I really love any of these. The oversized, or more shapeless ones are out because they're overpowering. The fitted ones are much more flattering but they seem a little too "prissy" forlackofabetterword?

Do you ever wear red? robins egg blue? intense lilac?

Anonymous

Of these five, I only like number 2. I feel you could do so much better.

CocoLion

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I like 2 and 5. The casual dresses don't look like work dresses to me (3 and 4). But are fine for at home or beach or errands. For work they read a bit night gown-ish? #1 fit doesn't look as good as the other dresses although I agree it's nice color.

Glory

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I really like #5 on you. I also love the colour if #1 but not convinced at the wrinkling although in all fairness I may not have noticed it until you mentioned it.

Sveta

(website)

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The one I like the best is #4! I was also attracted to the color on JCrew website but thought it looked kind of shapeless-not-in-fab-way on the model...but I like it on you!
The first 2 are nice in a classic sheath way - if this is what you are after.
I don't like the color grey in #3 on you as much and not a fan of the style in #5.

DonnaF

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As I read your text, it was obvious that you're not in love with any of these. You deserve 10s, and you don't need to settle. You won't go nekkid if you return all of these, right? There's still a couple of months when more stuff will be coming in, so don't panic. You should be overjoyed with your purchases, and I'm just not getting that vibe from you.

cjh

(website)

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Have not read above responses. First gut reactions: 1,2,3, very nice shapes, seems like 2 and 3 are plain colors that could use a bit of pop.
4, nice color, loose and cool, but not as figure flattering as the others. 5, great color, blue and white looks great on you, the poof doesn't bother me, but I would shorten if it were mine, to just below the knee cap.

You are a trooper to order, try on, photograph and post all these options. It really helps everyone to see how these garments translate from model to real-life lady in a real-life room.

UmmLila (Lisa)

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I'm not in love with any of them. I like the green of the first one best on you. And I like the shape of the knotted maxi dress, just not the color.

That Vince dress pattern comes in a blouse (that I was admiring) by the way.

Susie

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I'm sorry but I don't love any of them for you. You have shown some beautiful pieces and none of these seem to compare.

Joy

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I was considering 1 in white, but not with those fit problems. I'm not wild about any of these on you, but 2 looks best for fit. The fabric looks like it has more structure than the others, a good thing when one is not curvy. For color, I like 5 best. 3 turns you into a pale shadow in the photo, something for me to remember too when thinking of light grey.

Staysfit

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Here is another view of the Vince dress with the pouf above my hips. I now can only think of those inner tube dresses that toddlers wear! This is a Vince Maxi Inner-tube Dress!

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approprio

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I really like 2. Would look lovely with black shoes or sandals. 1 and 5 are also very nice, but I see what you mean about fitting issues. Can you get either of them altered?

donnat

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I tbink you can do better. 2 fits beautifully, but they are all too dull for you.

Chiara

Perhaps its useful to give the Kibbe oriented critique on these, it might help in terms of what to look for:
No 1 is not too bad; the fabric looks heavy enough to give structure, so it works well with the lithe D body (and doesn't make it look thin); curved necklines are not great, but you could just put a scarf over that or a necklace; it's a little too short (D looks best with below the knee generally) but again, its not cutting you up too much. The symmetrical detailing is also a bit classic, but the way its done feels a bit unusual, which is definitely a D thing (avant garde detailing often works well)
No 2: this reads as a very classic dress, and it is having the predictable effects on a D body; neck arms and legs look just so long compared to the classic proportions. If the neck was higher (or lower), the hem below the knee, it would work better.
No3: the neck and narrow fit, length of this are good BUT the knit fabric is clingy and thin, which tends to draw attention to the D lack of plumpness (I share this problem, and please don't think I am in anyway being critical, it is just the clothes are creating this effect- its been a revelation to me, why I often used to look gaunt, it was just the fabric was too clingy!)
No 4: I really like the color of this actually (which makes me wonder if its a LSpr color!). This is again, almost OK but the fabric is too thin, and it lacks shape and structure which really benefits a D type.
No 5: here you have met the D body nemesis, which is the drawstring waist. drawstrings look fantastic on Natural bodies, and oddly lumpy and impossible to work with on D bodies.
I've attached some photos of styles that generally work pretty effortlessly on D bodies; as you can see, they share being narrow, long and smooth, with structure such as darts, fitted necks. Kimono style can work well too, but I couldn't find any good pictures! It can be difficult finding D style summer wear, especially as a light season, no doubt about it.

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Staysfit

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Chiara! Thanks so very much! Your critique is very helpful As you can see, I have been struggling with dresses and what to wear and I think your suggestions are right on the money. I just saw your Pinterest Board by the way, I don't know how I missed that but that is also very helpful. Oh, and you are correct to think that the green J Crew Midi is a L Spring color not L Summer. Green is one of my favorites regardless of whether it's spring or summer, and I can crossover in the green range if it isn't too warm.

Angie

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#2 and #5 get my vote. Gorgeous.

Marley

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I like the color of #1 and #4 - but #1 is really funky in the fit - and #4 seems too shapeless for your figure! The silhouette of #2 is nice on you - but the print/color isn't doing anything for me on my computer screen. #3 - I think the color is wrong for you - the dress and your skin just seem to blend all in together. Also, the dress looks really casual - like a beach cover-up perhaps, but I wouldn't wear it anyplace else but that! I love the color and print of #5 for you. If you can work out what's going on with the drawstring waist and get it adjusted so that you're not going to have to mess with it all day, I'd consider keeping this one!

Echo

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#2 is great if it will be a workplace workhorse, but it doesn't strike me as a summer dress. The shape on #3 is fantastic on you, but the colour is not. The shape of #3 with the colour of #4 would be ideal!

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