Acne Studios bree tencel dress | (wearing a medium) Available in black Black at Barney’s
Antik Batik Necklace
Robert Clergerie Pepo Sandals | on SALE!!!
I’m not actually wearing this (still too cool, and not appropriate for Costco), but I wanted to show it to you anyway. I ordered this a couple months ago for a beach wedding we have coming up in May. I FELL IN LOVE WITH IT, and became obsessed, so I just decided to get it. Even though it’s obviously out of my comfort zone. Hello!! blue!!!
Truthfully, I don’t love the way it looks on me. I know that high necklines aren’t ideal on my shape, and the shoulders/sleeves and absolutely widening my top half. Those combined with the narrowing towards the bottom and pleating at the neckline in the back and ballooning out around my ass/hips make it not-the-best-dress-ever on my pear-shape. My ass has widened a bit since I first got it (now I REALLY HAVE TO STAY AWAY FROM TRADER JOE’S), accentuating that part of my body even more (!), so I probably would return it now if I could, but time’s run out.
I do still like it though. And I will wear it, now, with spanx and later without, after I’ve busted my butt back into shape. I actually like the idea of wearing it with my Birkenstocks and going uber-casual with it, but I do also think it dresses up nicely.
Again, it’s an un-conventional shape, and I wear it knowing that it does absolutely nothing to flatter my body, but I’m okay with that. It’s really very interesting, especially moving – and the color is magnificent, a little shocking, definitely, but so pretty.
I Love it on you! And I actually thought it was very flattering both in color and cut 🙂
thanks irena – but you can’t see it from ALL angles LOL. it’s not so bad, just could be better…
I love this color on you!
I am only 5 3 and also have a hard time with maxi dresses
though I bought a navy one last summer.
I hear ya! Long torso equals a droopy looking butt no matter how many squats I do. I have a hard time with dresses. Though the ruched ones from JP do fit better for the most part.
I beg to differ with you, but if it widens the shoulder area, doesn’t that make the hips/butt look more in harmony? I think you look like “one tall drink of water”!!!
haha!! yes, that’s true, and maybe it’s the PROBLEM!!!! i’m not used to being “without” hips…
I love this dress and color and think it looks great on you. Just as a guide (and if you do not mind me asking) what size did you order it in?, I happen to be a similar build and it would help with my purchase.
Thanks ingrid! I am wearing a medium. just FYI also, the armholes are quite large, i’m just wearing a tank/cami underneath to cover my bra, or you could wear a cute bra (one that you don’t mind being seen!) with it…
You have helped me with my own style in so many ways over the past year and I’ve been very grateful for the information in your blog. That said, this look is not good Grechen. I’m sorry, but you are not presenting yourself well. The dress looks maternity-sorry 🙁
Love the colour! Looks great with the shoes and the length is perfect. I agree it’s not as flattering as it could be, though. Maybe a V-shaped necklace instead of a round one would give the illusion of a V-neck? Maybe a belt just under the bust to give it an empire shape? I think it could be dynamite with some experimentation. So glad you’re happy with it.
It’s nice to see you in other colors. I like that cobalt blue, and think that you look quite chic!
The color is just gorgeous and looks great with black accessories.
Monica
I think it looks stunning! It’s definitely a different look – you’re not defining the waist as conventional thought would say is most flattering. I really like it and the colour is lovely on you!