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Need some opinions on 2 dresses...be brutal, really.

Cilleena

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The first in #1,2 is the Target dress that TXSarah looked so amazing in. They didn't have the navy/grey stripe in my size, but I can order it, if this is a keeper. I think the beige and white washes me out too. But, it is a thinner, clingy fabric that isn't very forgiving of a less than fit bod (why it looks amazing on Sarah). Does it highlight my softness and back flab too bad? Ugh, I so need to workout more. Be BRUTALLY honest...should I leave this one alone?

In #3,4 I am wearing a new dress from Boden. It's a little long on me? Would I need to hem it? Opinions?

I probably wouldn't wear these with leggings, but maybe? My legs are scary white and I didn't want to put on hose. But, I will have a little more color this summer when I wear them.

ETA: The target dress is too big in the front in the next size up.

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Latest reply was from Kappy

HeleenH

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I like the green one more than the striped one. The striped dress is all right in picture 2, but seems a little unflattering on picture 1 under your breasts (unless you have a A or B cup, in that case it is a good thing).

catgirl

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I love the Boden dress and it makes you just glow. I do think it could be shortened if it's a summer dress. The first dress doesn't wow me the same way, and I'm not loving the color.

rae

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The color on the first isn't the best, but I don't see any clinging. That might influence you on your decision to try the gray version.

The second is really cute, but I agree it'd be better shorter. I LOVE your green nails!

Sparky

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The Boden dress looks terrific on you! A keeper for sure. It certainly helps to have that little cutie-pie in the pic too ~ she practically steals the show! I think the length of the Boden dress is fine to wear alone but a little long to wear with leggings. I would pass on the first dress.

Mo

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Without looking at you comments yet or responses, I like #1's fit but not so much the color. Can you exchange this one for a different color option? I also like #2 (yay for the St. Paddy's dress) but the leggings underneath are either too cropped or the dress is too long for them. Maybe just go bare legged? Off to see the results . . .

Aida

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I like the Boden dress, but I agree with Mo that it's a bit too long for leggings. What type of shoes do you plan to you wear with it? I think having the hem just on the knee would look best, but I can't quite tell where it's falling now so I'm not totally sure on that.

I also picked up the dress in #1 in that light wash The fit shouldn't be too much of a problem, especially if you'll be moving around while wearing it. I rather like the light wash, BUT I would pair with other soft colors instead of black. It may be worth ordering the gray/navy to try though, if you dislike the muted colors here.

Diana

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I like the green Boden dress a lot. Definitely a keeper. You look great in green!
I think the fit on the Target dress is fine, actually, but I do not like the color. Might be worth trying in the other colorway though.

ETA: OK, read the other comments here, and I agree that the green dress is better without the leggings.

Cilleena

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Thanks for the thoughtful comments everyone. I am thinking I will return the Target dress for the navy/grey stripe in this size. The color is much more flattering...I tried it on in a larger sizer. I'm a little self conscious about the way my back and arms look in it, but I have a grey blazer I can wear over it.

The Boden dress...is it too St. Paddy's dayish? That party I was buying it for was actually last weekend. The dress didn't get here in time. If it's ok for summer wear, I will keep it. I don't think I would wear black leggings with either dress actually or the shoes I have on. I want some nude wedges and black wedges, but I don't have any right now.

ETA: The green nails were for this past weekend's St. Paddy's day social we hosted. I figured I'd leave them green until St. Patrick's day. It's not my usual color, but it's fun and I've gotten TONS of compliments on them.

My 3 year old DD wanted to be in pic too. You can't see her in the last picture, but she's standing with her back to the camera just like mommy. So funny!

teri

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love the green dress. I also bought dress #1 in grey / navy. I haven't worn it yet, waiting for it to warm up a tad more

modgrl

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I'm sorry I hate to say this but I think you can do better. I know how difficult it is to go shopping with toddlers vying for your attention, and how difficult it is to fit a changing body. But I really think there have to be some more flattering options out there for you.
Cap sleeves are a difficult look to pull off, they cut your arms off right at their widest point. Sleeves or sleeveless might be better for you. Also, I am losing any sense of shape, there is no waist definition on the green one. It should also be shorter.

Jenava

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I haven't read the other comments yet, but here are my thoughts:
you need to add color to the 1st dress. I like it but those shoes with the leggings are really bumming me out! I think you need to wear this with a red cami and strappy brown sandals.

The second one I like the color and print but I agree it's too long. Again, I do not like your sandals and combined with the leggings it seems very choppy. I would do leggings with this one but with a lower vamp sandal or pump

Scarlet

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I think the first one looks cute on you fit-wise. The color is very pale but would look great with a denim jacket for example. For the second one, I am not crazy about the print--it looks busy to me, but that probably comes down to personal taste.

ETA: actually I think 2 would work if it were shortened and there were no leggings to set off the print so strongly. More of a neutral sandal too, I think.

Lisa

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I like both dresses. I vote a darker set of stripes for the Target one and shorten the green one.

Cilleena

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Hmm, I'm not sure anymore about the green one. It was a little spendy for it to not be a 10, which I don't think it is. (I feel the pickiness beast coming out in me). The print is a little loud for me...and the fact that it needs to be shortened, which I don't have the time to do, are really giving me second thoughts about it. I can see it becoming a closet orphan.

As for the striped dress, it was $20 at Target, I can see getting it in the navy stripe and wearing a cardi or jacket over it. Since it doesn't need any "work" done to it.

This is off-topic, but WOW are those sandals FRUMPY in pictures or what? I never knew....

Polly (thunalata)

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Just before you make a decision about the green one, read Angie's comment in my post last week about summer dresses and length.

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....these-a-10

Sorry I can't be more direct help!

ETA sorry - first two pictures aren't showing. 1 is same as the two showing, but in a blue and White print. 2 was a slightly shorter wrap dress.

FoolOfATook

I like the green, definitely. I would not shorten it.

Angie

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If you're going to wear leggings, you need to shorten the dresses.

I like both frocks actually. In fact, I kind prefer #1. Such a *spanner*.

Aida

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/highfive Angie, I like #1 more too

Vani

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I like dress #1 better too. The top half is much more flattering.

Anonymous

Honestly I think you're too darn cute for either of those dresses. To my eyes neither of them does you justice.

Jonesy

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I vote for the first one in the dark striped pattern, and return the Boden one if you're not feeling it. And repeat after me: "There is nothing wrong with my back--it's bras that are designed poorly!" :).

Queen Mum

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I prefer #1...I"m glad you're going to get it in the blue.

I'm not crazy about the green one either. It is a bit overwhelming on you.

Kappy

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I like the first dress, but I really don't like the second one at all on you. I had similar sandals but ditched them in my shoe clean out; aren't they easy and comfy though???? Mine were trashed.