Should I buy this Surrealist dress?

jamisterok · Jun 20th, 2008, 05:21 AM

I've been waiting for this Roksanda Ilincic dress to go on sale for quite some time now. Now that my size is available, I'm having second thoughts. At first I loved the colors, but now the purple seems to really clash with the orange. Plus, my brother keeps telling me it looks like someone's art project.

What do you guys think?
Does it suit all hair colors and skin colors?
I'm Chinese, 5"2, pale skin, skinny.

Roisin Murphy wore it to the UK Sex in the City premiere http://www.contactmusic.com/photos.n...age=2&start=13
- and I dont think it suited her at all, it's also turning me off this dress. It looks quite shapeless on her unlike the NAP mannekin.

Looking for opinions!! Thanks in advance!

chantal · Jun 20th, 2008, 10:16 AM

I agree with your brother.

juneping · Jun 20th, 2008, 01:50 PM

if the dress is returnable and i'd buy it first and post it. it doesn't look good on the blonde doesn't mean it won't look good on you.
i think green + yellow are aweful for chinese...the rest should be okay...i am chinese too...that's my observation.
keep us posted.

b00mbaka · Jun 20th, 2008, 01:53 PM

LOL! Your brother is funny! I'm not a fan of it either.

aliwishesbear · Jun 20th, 2008, 01:58 PM

i'm about your size and i think it would overwhelm your frame. Every time i try anything shapeless on i just look like im swimming it in or ive gained 10 lbs!

eliza · Jun 20th, 2008, 02:01 PM

i'm in the minority here, but i love it :)

Veelyn · Jun 20th, 2008, 02:11 PM

Im gonna have to say.. nay

KristyDarling · Jun 20th, 2008, 03:19 PM

It's interesting, but it's only "just ok." Not sure how flattering it'd be to the body.

uhkiwi · Jun 20th, 2008, 09:18 PM

can you try it before you buy? hard to say without seeing it on you

girlfrommoscow · Jun 20th, 2008, 10:15 PM

I am not a fan of the dress, but you should try it on! sometimes these dresses make everyone look pregnant thats why i dont really like it.

View Poll Results: Should I buy this dress for $642USD
Yes it's worth it! Love Roksanda Ilincic's unique design.	5	22.73%
It's different but looks a little strange, not sure whether it's worth the money.	3	13.64%
Don't like it. Not worth spending the money.	14	63.64%
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Jun 20th, 2008, 01:50 PM	#3
juneping couch potato-ing Location: NYC	if the dress is returnable and i'd buy it first and post it. it doesn't look good on the blonde doesn't mean it won't look good on you. i think green + yellow are aweful for chinese...the rest should be okay...i am chinese too...that's my observation. keep us posted. __________________ wish list: purse ban until the cc is paid off

Jun 20th, 2008, 01:53 PM	#4
b00mbaka Member	LOL! Your brother is funny! I'm not a fan of it either. __________________ Just tryna remain debt free

Jun 20th, 2008, 02:11 PM	#7
Veelyn ♥LONDON♥ Location: The Zou!	Im gonna have to say.. nay __________________ ANIMAL CRUELTY IS NEVER ACCEPTABLE!! *PLEASE HELP GET JUSTICE FOR KARLEY!* *SIGN THE PETITION TODAY!* http://justice4karley.com/upcoming_events_3.html

Jun 20th, 2008, 10:16 AM	#2
chantal Member	I agree with your brother.

Jun 20th, 2008, 01:58 PM	#5
aliwishesbear Member	i'm about your size and i think it would overwhelm your frame. Every time i try anything shapeless on i just look like im swimming it in or ive gained 10 lbs!

Jun 20th, 2008, 02:01 PM	#6
eliza Member Location: Toronto	i'm in the minority here, but i love it :)

Jun 20th, 2008, 03:19 PM	#8
KristyDarling Member	It's interesting, but it's only "just ok." Not sure how flattering it'd be to the body.

Jun 20th, 2008, 09:18 PM	#9
uhkiwi Member	can you try it before you buy? hard to say without seeing it on you

Jun 20th, 2008, 10:15 PM	#10
girlfrommoscow Member	I am not a fan of the dress, but you should try it on! sometimes these dresses make everyone look pregnant thats why i dont really like it.