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aki_sato · Nov 6th, 2009, 05:11 AM

http://www.shopbop.com/cherry-blosso...search-viewall

I stumbled upon this dress whilst looking for one to wear to a friend's wedding in 3 weeks time..

I quite like it and I think it will suit me..

I don't like anything too revealing and colourful..so I thought this might be nice..

However, after showing it to my sister (older), her comment was "it is too old even for mom!"
Note that mom is in her mid 50s!

Her comment really put me off, so I decided to have a think about it..

After few days contemplating, I decided that I really like it and that dress really encapsulates me...

Now I need other opinions because I want to be sure about it since it is not cheap...

So please share your thoughts..

Thanks heaps!

Nico3327 · Nov 6th, 2009, 08:47 AM

I like it, and think it is very appropriate for a wedding. At the very least you should order it and see how it looks on you - just return if you don't like the way it looks.

vlore · Nov 6th, 2009, 09:16 AM

Hi Aki!

I really like the dress and do think it's appropriate for a wedding. IMO it doesn't look like it's for 'older ladies'. Even though it is a 'conservative' dress (not revealing) it still has a youthful / fun look to it- I love the material, and I think the length is perfect. You can wear it with some nice stilettos and some cool jewelry.

tillie46 · Nov 6th, 2009, 09:21 AM

I think the dress is adorable, and with the right accessories, you can make it suit your personality. I'd buy it!

Lola24 · Nov 6th, 2009, 09:37 AM

I love it, seems like a great dress to have in a wardrobe for many different things.

HauteMama · Nov 6th, 2009, 09:55 AM

Just because something is not revealing does not mean that it is "old"! I like that dress, and I think it looks fresh and youthful; it just isn't revealing. I think it is very appropriate for a wedding and could be a great dress to have for many other functions, as well.

plain jane doe · Nov 6th, 2009, 11:13 AM

It's cute and I think it ONLY works with a youthful look. I think it would be too cutesie for your mom . . .

artlover · Nov 6th, 2009, 11:37 AM

I like the dress too. It is simple and classy. As long as you maintain the same hem length as the model's in the picture. I also find it appropriate for a wedding.

KristyDarling · Nov 6th, 2009, 11:52 AM

I think it's charming and youthful in a retro sort of way! I think it'd be perfect for a wedding -- the possibilities are endless in terms of accessorizing it!

juneping · Nov 6th, 2009, 11:53 AM

love it.

kendal · Nov 6th, 2009, 12:35 PM

I like it too. I think it is quite tasteful.

aki_sato · Nov 6th, 2009, 04:54 PM

Thank you Nico, Vlore (wave 'hi'), Tillie, Lola, Haute, Plain jane doe, artlover, Kristy, Juneping, and Kendall - your vote of okay really gives me confidence in my choice

aki_sato · Nov 6th, 2009, 04:56 PM

Thanks Nico - you know what, I should do that

but I better read their return policy first incase (since I am in Aussie)

Originally Posted by Nico3327

I like it, and think it is very appropriate for a wedding. At the very least you should order it and see how it looks on you - just return if you don't like the way it looks.

aki_sato · Nov 6th, 2009, 04:59 PM

Hi Vlore (long time no see!) - That's what I thought that the dress is playful but quite sophisticated in the same time - but my sister's comment really hits (you know how they say, one negative undone all the positive)

So thanks for the vote of confidence

Originally Posted by vlore

Hi Aki!

I really like the dress and do think it's appropriate for a wedding. IMO it doesn't look like it's for 'older ladies'. Even though it is a 'conservative' dress (not revealing) it still has a youthful / fun look to it- I love the material, and I think the length is perfect. You can wear it with some nice stilettos and some cool jewelry.

aki_sato · Nov 6th, 2009, 05:01 PM

my thoughts initially! - thanks guys!

I thoughts I can wear it again for nice dinner with bf/friends or any Friday casual at work..

Originally Posted by Lola24

I love it, seems like a great dress to have in a wardrobe for many different things.

Originally Posted by HauteMama

Just because something is not revealing does not mean that it is "old"! I like that dress, and I think it looks fresh and youthful; it just isn't revealing. I think it is very appropriate for a wedding and could be a great dress to have for many other functions, as well.

Nov 6th, 2009, 08:47 AM	#2
Nico3327 Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Philly Philly Posts: 779	I like it, and think it is very appropriate for a wedding. At the very least you should order it and see how it looks on you - just return if you don't like the way it looks.
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Nov 6th, 2009, 09:16 AM	#3
vlore addicted to Paratys! Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,379	Hi Aki! I really like the dress and do think it's appropriate for a wedding. IMO it doesn't look like it's for 'older ladies'. Even though it is a 'conservative' dress (not revealing) it still has a youthful / fun look to it- I love the material, and I think the length is perfect. You can wear it with some nice stilettos and some cool jewelry.
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Nov 6th, 2009, 09:21 AM	#4
tillie46 Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,723	I think the dress is adorable, and with the right accessories, you can make it suit your personality. I'd buy it!
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Nov 6th, 2009, 09:37 AM	#5
Lola24 Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,879	I love it, seems like a great dress to have in a wardrobe for many different things.
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Nov 6th, 2009, 09:55 AM	#6
HauteMama Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,832	Just because something is not revealing does not mean that it is "old"! I like that dress, and I think it looks fresh and youthful; it just isn't revealing. I think it is very appropriate for a wedding and could be a great dress to have for many other functions, as well.
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Nov 6th, 2009, 11:13 AM	#7
plain jane doe Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,567	It's cute and I think it ONLY works with a youthful look. I think it would be too cutesie for your mom . . .
plain jane doe Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,567

Nov 6th, 2009, 11:37 AM	#8
artlover Member Joined: May 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 58	I like the dress too. It is simple and classy. As long as you maintain the same hem length as the model's in the picture. I also find it appropriate for a wedding.

Nov 6th, 2009, 11:52 AM	#9
KristyDarling Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,355	I think it's charming and youthful in a retro sort of way! I think it'd be perfect for a wedding -- the possibilities are endless in terms of accessorizing it!
KristyDarling Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,355

Nov 6th, 2009, 11:53 AM	#10
juneping couch potato-ing Joined: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 4,321	love it.
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Nov 6th, 2009, 12:35 PM	#11
kendal Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 155	I like it too. I think it is quite tasteful.
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Nov 6th, 2009, 04:54 PM	#12
aki_sato OP Stay Gold! Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Looking for happiness... Posts: 6,400	Thank you Nico, Vlore (wave 'hi'), Tillie, Lola, Haute, Plain jane doe, artlover, Kristy, Juneping, and Kendall - your vote of okay really gives me confidence in my choice
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