Yes! This is fabulous on you! Here is mine, similar but sleeveless and the zipper adds some sex appeal. I truly think this looks amazing on you!
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I think this style would work for you in the right size. It's versatile enough to go from work to cocktail with the right accessories. I think I tried this on in blush and it's got pockets and fabulous pleats, which I really love. The gown, while pretty, is definitely only for galas and more limited. Let us know what you decide.
Just collected my tailored shorts, altered down from a 38. I am really happy to find it at 40% off, part of my search to find pieces to go with my Bar and Chanel jackets.
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Just collected my tailored shorts, altered down from a 38. I am really happy to find it at 40% off, part of my search to find pieces to go with my Bar and Chanel jackets.
These are excellent. You look great too.
I’m thinking the tailored short dress, or some version of it is a necessity. I thought of several scenarios/events that I attend and the short one would be perfectly appropriate. So that is on my radar for sure. I’m hoping sizing 2 up doesn’t change the length proportions too much and change it from cute to frumpy - my usual problem with C
The long one -
Is a long formal gown a wardrobe essential or am I buying for my imaginary lifestyle? I try not to do the latter, so most of my RTW is daily use - work, weekend pieces that are in rotation.
If I were invited to a long-gown event, then I’d be scrambling/stressed to find something that ticks my boxes. Especially at that price in the RTW.
Chances of being invited: increasing.
Last year I joked that I never meet clients, so didn’t need a good suit. Since then I’ve had 3 major meetings where my C jackets and skirts have been my lucky armour.
Thanks for all the feedback, ladies! I appreciate your help - my wardrobe has come a long way from my early days.
The long one -
Is a long formal gown a wardrobe essential or am I buying for my imaginary lifestyle? I try not to do the latter, so most of my RTW is daily use - work, weekend pieces that are in rotation.
If I were invited to a long-gown event, then I’d be scrambling/stressed to find something that ticks my boxes. Especially at that price in the RTW.
Chances of being invited: increasing.
Last year I joked that I never meet clients, so didn’t need a good suit. Since then I’ve had 3 major meetings where my C jackets and skirts have been my lucky armour.
Thanks for all the feedback, ladies! I appreciate your help - my wardrobe has come a long way from my early days.
Tough to see from that picture how the shorter one needs to go up two sizes unless the dress is not fully fastened?
Sometimes buying something full price that makes your heart sing is better than a sale piece that *should* make sense. There are other brands who do excellent formal wear (MaxMara for one) at the sale price of Dior.
Regarding the long gown, I think for a ball they are standard but even that is changing, and I see more and more cocktail like lengths at black tie.
Keep on the look out and you will find something!
It’s unzipped at the back from the waist up.
Proportionately it’s the right size for my height, not my width. Short busty thick-waisted people problem. That’s why I love Chanel’s generous seam allowances so much.
I agree with your comments, De Sac, 100%.
Genie, my two cents. The gala clothing culture is becoming less dressy all the time, especially in our city. I was at a fancy private soirée last night and people were dressed in everything from nice slacks and a jacket (on the more casual end) to a cocktail dress (on the fancier end). Rarely do I see ladies in long formal gowns and when I see them at a party I feel like they are overdressed! I too attend gala awards dinner and the attire worn, while called for black tie, is typically cocktail dresses or the dress one wore to work with a bit more perfume and makeup on. I feel that the long black dress would sit in your closet. It is almost too dressy and I think you can also find something that is more flattering to your body shape. Keep on looking and I agree with De Sac - you are better buying THE cocktail dress at full price at the beginning of the season when the selection is vast and the clothes are coming in - then on sale when the size and selection are limited. So many mid and high end labels do great evening wear.
I adore this second dress on you. If it was in black it is something I would wear over and over and over again! So versatile for so many different occasions.