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Jill · Sep 23rd, 2009, 11:23 PM

http://www.shopbop.com/embellished-d...atsnew-viewall

Im totally liking ALice and Olivia this year

is this dress too overpriced?I kinda like it..need opinions..any appreciated!

elle tee · Sep 23rd, 2009, 11:29 PM

I think it's really cool and unique! That being said, for the price, I might want something with a little more lasting power, because gorgeous as the dress is, I wonder if it might be too trendy to wear for more than one or two seasons. If it didn't have the zippers, I think it would be more versatile/timeless.... but those are also what makes the dress so unique! Tough one.....

Bitten · Sep 23rd, 2009, 11:46 PM

^^^ I agree with elle tee - it is a gorgeous dress but depending on your budget might be a bit pricey for the cost-per-wear factor, it might be a bit trendy. Will you be able to wear it in a year's time? Or do you have a specific event or party in mind to wear it to?

SPOILEDkiwi · Sep 23rd, 2009, 11:50 PM

I love it! I think the price is ok because it's so unique. It can also be worn in a bunch of different ways.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Sep 23rd, 2009, 11:50 PM

it's cute. . . but I don't love it. . . and not at that price

plain jane doe · Sep 23rd, 2009, 11:51 PM

Agree that it's overpriced for being so novelty. It also looks like the zippers are stiff and the skirt would not move well with you and pucker when you are sitting down. Grain of salt, I just don't like the overall look.

mzshirls · Sep 24th, 2009, 12:20 AM

I love the dress as well but not for the price. I only say that cause i generally wont wear the same dress very often, maybe twice a year so I don't spend that much on dresses. It is a more trendier piece so will you be able to wear it 2 years down the line? Most my trendier dresses are cheaper..

but i've also seen all your great chanel purchases.. so the price tag may not hurt you as much as say me lol. You'd look great in it for sure!

xlana · Sep 24th, 2009, 12:44 AM

It's a cute dress, but I'm thinking the fabric won't sit well on the average girl. It looks like a "stiff" fabric that won't flex with your body. I definitely try on dresses in person before I buy them precisely because you never know how the dress will look on you. (the models on ShopBop are super tall and super skinny!! So not the average woman lol).

MichelleD · Sep 24th, 2009, 02:41 AM

Originally Posted by swanky mama of three

it's cute. . . But i don't love it. . . And not at that price

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grayxie · Sep 24th, 2009, 05:52 AM

I'd wait until it goes on sale.

francyFG · Sep 24th, 2009, 06:03 AM

Not loving it...

snibor · Sep 24th, 2009, 08:46 AM

I know that I couldn't pull it off but frankly, seeing the pics you have posted of yourself, I think you could totally rock this dress!

Having said that, I think I would wait for it to go on sale.

glitterglo · Sep 24th, 2009, 09:43 AM

I like it, but it is too expensive IMO. Wait for the sale.

IrisCole · Sep 24th, 2009, 09:47 AM

It's a cute dress, but I'd also wait for a sale -- this seems like the kind of thing you might not be as enthusiastic about a year or two down the road.

Jeneen · Sep 24th, 2009, 11:02 AM

I think it's really pretty but I wouldn't purchase it for that price.

Sep 23rd, 2009, 11:23 PM	#1
Jill OP MOD Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 27,939	what do u think of this dress.....too expensive or worth it???~ http://www.shopbop.com/embellished-d...atsnew-viewall Im totally liking ALice and Olivia this year is this dress too overpriced?I kinda like it..need opinions..any appreciated!
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Sep 23rd, 2009, 11:46 PM	#3
Bitten Chic, not cheap. Joined: Feb 2007 Location: On campus. Posts: 1,698	^^^ I agree with elle tee - it is a gorgeous dress but depending on your budget might be a bit pricey for the cost-per-wear factor, it might be a bit trendy. Will you be able to wear it in a year's time? Or do you have a specific event or party in mind to wear it to?
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Sep 23rd, 2009, 11:50 PM	#4
SPOILEDkiwi not a kiwi! Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,285	I love it! I think the price is ok because it's so unique. It can also be worn in a bunch of different ways.
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Sep 23rd, 2009, 11:50 PM	#5
Swanky Mama Of Three Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 42,788	it's cute. . . but I don't love it. . . and not at that price
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Sep 23rd, 2009, 11:51 PM	#6
plain jane doe Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,580	Agree that it's overpriced for being so novelty. It also looks like the zippers are stiff and the skirt would not move well with you and pucker when you are sitting down. Grain of salt, I just don't like the overall look.
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Sep 23rd, 2009, 11:29 PM	#2
elle tee Member Joined: Dec 2006 Location: nyc Posts: 3,457	I think it's really cool and unique! That being said, for the price, I might want something with a little more lasting power, because gorgeous as the dress is, I wonder if it might be too trendy to wear for more than one or two seasons. If it didn't have the zippers, I think it would be more versatile/timeless.... but those are also what makes the dress so unique! Tough one.....

Sep 24th, 2009, 12:20 AM	#7
mzshirls Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 783	I love the dress as well but not for the price. I only say that cause i generally wont wear the same dress very often, maybe twice a year so I don't spend that much on dresses. It is a more trendier piece so will you be able to wear it 2 years down the line? Most my trendier dresses are cheaper.. but i've also seen all your great chanel purchases.. so the price tag may not hurt you as much as say me lol. You'd look great in it for sure!
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Sep 24th, 2009, 12:44 AM	#8
xlana Gizmo Loves RM Too! Joined: Sep 2006 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 3,965	It's a cute dress, but I'm thinking the fabric won't sit well on the average girl. It looks like a "stiff" fabric that won't flex with your body. I definitely try on dresses in person before I buy them precisely because you never know how the dress will look on you. (the models on ShopBop are super tall and super skinny!! So not the average woman lol).
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Sep 24th, 2009, 05:52 AM	#10
grayxie NOMtacular! Joined: Mar 2008 Location: PA Posts: 5,314	I'd wait until it goes on sale.
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Sep 24th, 2009, 06:03 AM	#11
francyFG Member Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 1,888	Not loving it...

Sep 24th, 2009, 08:46 AM	#12
snibor Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,278	I know that I couldn't pull it off but frankly, seeing the pics you have posted of yourself, I think you could totally rock this dress! Having said that, I think I would wait for it to go on sale.
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Sep 24th, 2009, 09:43 AM	#13
glitterglo Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 713	I like it, but it is too expensive IMO. Wait for the sale.
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Sep 24th, 2009, 09:47 AM	#14
IrisCole Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,539	It's a cute dress, but I'd also wait for a sale -- this seems like the kind of thing you might not be as enthusiastic about a year or two down the road.
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Sep 24th, 2009, 11:02 AM	#15
Jeneen Member Joined: Feb 2009 Location: up in the gym workin on my fitness Posts: 2,761	I think it's really pretty but I wouldn't purchase it for that price.
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