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Dark pewter - Size S - This is the dress with the waist tied, but not cinched. The dress isn't hiked up in any way. It's just straight.
Notice how the pockets hit my hips. They would add a little weight if I wore the dress like this. I guess I'm supposed to distract everyone by piling on necklaces.
I cinched it a little bit and pulled the torso part out to fold a little over the drawstring. That didn't really help matters.
The material of the dress is very clingy. I saw it on a 5'7" SA who was flat in the front and back. It looked great on her. I don't like my clothes very fitted, so I didn't appreciate it bonding to the top of my rear. The dress felt comfortable, but thin and very much like winter underwear. It felt like I was missing another piece of clothing. I think you could work with this dress, but I end up not wearing things I have to think too much about. If I wear a tank underneath, will the line of it show in the rear, etc...
It looks like this alternative J Crew drawstring henley dress is a heavier material, according to the description. Also $39.99. Three color choices. And I'll bet this henley dress from Kohl's is more substantial.
Thanks for visiting. The next post *is* the Ginny dress. Promise.
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I tried on a similar style dress at WHBM the other day... SO cute on the hanger, blah on me. I agree, I don't think that style looks best on people with any sort of chest. It made me look frumpy and top-heavy. Which sucks bc I really like the JC version in theory! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLT - Thanks for chiming in. I think if the material were better it might have had a shot. It's thin so it flops around and then clings to bad places. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI have to agree, it does look a bit like winter underwear. Or at least something you'd wear just lounging around the house. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteAndrea - Thanks for chiming. I added another link to the post. The drawstring henley shirtdress is cotton, not viscose. The description suggests it might be a little heavier than this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting Gigi! I was seriously considering this today, glad I didn't waste my time!
ReplyDeleteKathy - You're welcome. Glad you saw it. The other henley is probably more substantial and a good price at $27.99, after the extra30. See link directly above your comment here.
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