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I was done with dress shopping a few weeks ago, or so I thought. I ended up getting these two dresses but am unsure about keeping them, would greatly appreciate your opinions.

Max Studio Striped Dress. I found this at TJMaxx online (as part of extra stuff get free shipping for the sandals I wanted to try) and only after I ordered it did I notice the other ‘find” from Nordstrom Rack and see all the other conversations about it. It was hugely popular in the earlier dress monsoon. I’m on the fence on tis one. I’m not sure whether the gathered section at the hip is distracting and pulls attention away from my face, or whether it’s very modern looking and looks great. What do you think?

A navy lined cotton dress with pink/grey/white geometric embroidery on the yoke, front and back. The brand is Artisan NY. The fabric is actually a subtle navy/black stripe. The fit is good. Very casual, but with metallic sandals and bag could be just a bit more dressy. I’m on the fence about whether this reads a little too boho for me.

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6 years ago

Toban

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My favorite is the embroidered one. The stripe one looks really busy. Love the metallic shoes.

Kathie

I really like them both. The gathers on the Max Studio do seem to pull down just a bit, but, that's how it looks on the model, too. Very cute with the denim jacket. The embroidery on the other one frames your face very nicely. If you need a super casual dress, I'd keep that one.

Chris987

Thanks Toban and Kathie...

FYI - Fabber Gail bought the striped dress and shows it here:

https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....w-dress-11

..and I think a few others did too.

Anonymous

I like them both! I agree with Toban in that the diagonal stripes are a bit busy, but I don't see it as unflattering or too much on you. The boho dress looks perfect for casual weekend running around.

Angie

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LOVE THE STRIPES. Killer. I don't see it as busy. I see diagonal lines that do a magical job of flattering the contour of the body. GREAT shoulder fit.

I like the other dress too. Pretty and comfy. Killer white sandals. (Biased )

Suz

I adore the striped dress on you! It's fabulous. But then, I love stripes.

The other dress looks great for its purpose. Easy to throw on over a bathing suit, too, I'd imagine.

Cardiff girl

I like the stripy one best.

You are certainly not hogging the Forum. I love reading your posts.

My preference is the stripped one.

Love the stripes! Very flattering.

Amy Isabella

My favourite is the striped dress too.

Joy

Stripes for the win. Looks fab on you.

Bonnie

Both dresses look like keepers to me.

BrieN

I really like the striped dress on you-- IMHO the way the stripes get broken up on the skirt is very flattering. You're convincing me to give that dress a try.

Jaime

They both look good - I would say a shorter jacket over the striped dress to keep the shape. The other dress looks good on!

anne

Both good but I LOVE the striped dress!

DonnaF

Both look great but I guess it is a matter of your psychological comfort. What is your gut telling you?

Thanks so much everyone!

Angie - I will take credit for the shoulder fit on the striped dress I took the shoulder sleeves in to make the torso of the dress shorter. I do this alteration OFTEN and it makes a huge difference. I sometimes even have to do it on petite items.

Suz yes the second dress would be great over a bathing suit for the once a year I actually go to the beach!

Donna F my gut is telling me I like the striped one better, but I could keep the other one too.

I think I'm going to return the embroidered yoke one, I already have a few very casual dresses that I don't wear enough and I am not really falling for this new one. Budget $$ are better spent elsewhere.

Keeping the striped one!

Brooklyn

I LOVE the striped dress. So glad you are keeping it. The embroidered dress is nice but the stripes are stunning.

WELL DONE. Loving your commitment to that all important shoulder alteration, Chris.

Christina F.

Chris, these dresses are great on you. I hope you can keep the blue one as well, if you find a use for it.

I often need the shoulder alteration too, but I can't do it myself (maybe someday). It does make a vast difference.

Thanks everyone!

Christina F Alterations are easy for me because I learned to make clothes when I wasn't even a teenager yet, initially inspired by not being able to afford any clothes for the Barbie doll I got for Christmas one year. Big family, tight budget I started making them myself and found I really loved it. I kept making doll clothes even when I was too old to play with the doll anymore, and remember a b/w checked skirt with stitched down pleats I made for her once. The sewing bug stuck and I made a lot of my clothes when I was younger. A little shoulder alteration is easy-peasy for me but I realize for many fabbers it requires a trip to the tailor and it's not always easy to judge when it's going to work. It's MUCH easier on a sleeveless dress than one with sleeves!

RobinF

Stripes definitely keep (although I agree with Shevia about a shorter jacket), the blue one is nice too but not as striking.

I used to sew my own clothes too. I remember I made my whole wardrobe the summer before 8th grade. Not sure how it looked but I thought it was great at the time. It does make alterations seem super easy doesn't it? And as a short person, many things need to be altered so if I couldn't do my own I wouldn't have a lot to wear.

lyn67

I love the stripe dress!!!!! But like it best without the denim jacket to show off your pretty silhoutte.

Mainelady

Both are great dresses, it the stripes....ooh la la! I vote keep!

krishnidoux

Striped gets my vote.
Darker one looks super cute on you, but the question is: is it you? And I think you've already answered that.

Bijou

I like the stripes best too, the navy looks more casual to me but is nice too.

Hah, RobinF, waving at my seamstress-at-a-young-age twin! I never made my whole wardrobe but remember those days fondly, and I too question if any of those garment really looked all that good I'm short too and you are so right that being able to do your own alterations makes a huge difference.

Thanks lyn67, Mainelady and Bijou!

krishnadoux, EXACTLY! Isn't it amazing how you can write a post for YLF with a bunch of questions and by the time you post it and go back and read it, you've answered your own question.

Elizabeth P

Oh, I love the striped one on you. They way the stripes move at the knot/waist is super flattering on you.

I also like the second one, as an easy dress, but it's not as wow in my book.

Former sewer too! I used to sew all the time... starting at about age 11/12.

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