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Lilykind


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I think I love this dress, obnoxious patchwork madras, potential pregnancy alert and all.

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I can't decide if I could make it work or not. My local J. Crew only had a 4 and a 10 in stock. I think I need a 6 or 8 because the 4 is too small in the chest.

The 4 (can't zip up completely without flattening chest to pancake).

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The 10 (which fits but since there's room in the chest, I'm thinking that going down a size would reduce the drowning in fabric look)

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What do you girls think? Is the dress just ugly? Unflattering? I think it's so adorable, but if I'm going to regret owning it in a few years I don't want to spend the money on it now. KWIM? wink

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I love madras, too! I'm such a preppy at heart.

As long as you can size down from the 10 and have it more fitted (more like in the picture of the size 4), I say go for it, it's cute! It's true that this style of dress is never going to be as figure-flattering as a wrap dress or some other styles, but I think it's totally fun and adorable for the summer!

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actually, i think the 10 looks nice. the 8 might look better, but i don't think it looks very fitted on the model either.

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Adorable, but I think you need a smaller size.

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Mandy wrote:

Adorable, but I think you need a smaller size.


I agree. Cute dress!



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I am the dissenter on this one.  I think you should stick with that gorgeous DVF you posted on the weekend shopping thread.  You have a gorgeous hourglass shape and need some definition at the waist to take advantage and showcase it.  The dress is cute but in my opinion, isn't even that flattering on the model. 

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i tihnk adorable. but i think you should find a 6 or 8 (maybe online or at another store) if your heart is set on getting this dress.

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kenzie


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I saw this dress in the catalog and I'm in love! I think it looks cute on you, too, but I would size down to a 6 or 8.

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I think the 10 looks good, but you could go down a size.  An 8 would be perfect if you still want it loose.  Standard grading is about an inch in the bust- do you think that would still be too small if you went up to the 6?

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CheryleB wrote:

I am the dissenter on this one. I think you should stick with that gorgeous DVF you posted on the weekend shopping thread. You have a gorgeous hourglass shape and need some definition at the waist to take advantage and showcase it. The dress is cute but in my opinion, isn't even that flattering on the model.


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I think it's pretty cute - and for summer in LA it is really useful.  On those blistering days a looser madras dress would be a godsend!  If you are really concerned about the shape, maybe you could look for similar fabric, but in something with more of a defined waist?

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i think its pretty cute and would be really good on hot days

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very cute...I definitely think you should go with the 6 or 8

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Really cute, and I agree w/the rest, a 6 or 8 would look much better.

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I don't think it's a flattering cut, personally.

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i think you can pull it off (in a 6 or 8)! but it might also make you look younger...

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Lilykind


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Thanks for all your honest opinions. I feel like I've been searching for a cute madras dress for months but all the brands that make madras dress (like J. Crew), don't cut for my chest at all. I think it will be a great dress to go to farmer's markets in and such, especially with the nifty pockets. biggrin

lynnie, the 4 *barely* didn't zip up in the chest, but I had to forgo the bra to get the zipper up most of the way. I have a bra on in the size 10 pic, but there's enough room to stick a hand under the dress. The 8 would be the good 'loose' size, but I think I want the 6 if I can get it because I'd like this dress to hit above the knee.

I think I'm going to get it, but only if the DVF doesn't pan out (still haven't heard if Bloomie's has 'approved' the $117 price yet). I still don't *love* the $148 price tag (J. Crew's pricing is starting to kill me), but apparently a lot of other people do since I've had such a difficult time locating the dress just to try on.

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Its not my style, but it sounds like something you have been wanting for a while. I would wear it loose casual days, then to spice things up, get a tan woven wide belt to add some definition to your waist.

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I love madras and the dress is cute; but I'm not sure it's "you."  You seem funkier than this dress.  It's kinds of giving me a "housecoat" feel.

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ttara123 wrote:

 

CheryleB wrote:

I am the dissenter on this one. I think you should stick with that gorgeous DVF you posted on the weekend shopping thread. You have a gorgeous hourglass shape and need some definition at the waist to take advantage and showcase it. The dress is cute but in my opinion, isn't even that flattering on the model.


ITA

 

 



 I agree.  We have similar body types, and that style of dress make me feel very stumpy.  You look GREAT in more form fitting dresses.



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