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jordanjordan said:
I have to take back my glowing reviews of the thermals and the tip to size up. I wore the crew neck stripe one today (size small) and it has stretched out at least a size, or more. It is unbelievable! I put it on this morning and it fit, and now at 6:00pm it is a sack and looks pretty awful. I am really disappointed.

I'm going to take the henley one I haven't worn back for my regular size (XS) and see if that helps. I am also going to try to shrink this one back to normal and salvage it. Will report back with results!
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I am wearing the black and cream striped one today and love it! I will have to see how much it "grows" by the end of the day. I got a medium but may get others in a small if there is alot of stretch. I love these tops and that they are thicker than other ones.
 
#4,457
jordanjordan said:
Thanks for the idea! Either of those options sound like MUCH more my style, especially the sequined skirt, but maybe too casual? Everyone last year had on dresses, even though some were sweater dresses, etc. I will run them by DH, he has the final say because it is his work party and I don't want him to feel uncomfortable.

I have been giving it some more thought and I cannot pull of the red, but if I go with the black I am going to make sure to do it up with the accessories.

Either way no heels, as much as I love these Cole Haan patent wedges I saw! I don't feel good in heels, it makes me really self-conscious and then I look awkward.
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I got you figured out now :graucho: (I think). Is it because you're already tall you fell that the heels will make you even taller and awkward? Girl, go 'head on and wear those heels. You'll stand out, for the good. You're slender and tall - my dream :girlsigh:

**Paging DukePrincess** She's tall and wears hells like nobody business!

re the options: I don't think they're too casual. The tuxedo pants are dressy and a nice crisp white shirt with french cuff and cufflinks - is just an all around classy look. I promise you'll look better than the ladies wearing sweater dress :p
 
#4,458
DC-Cutie said:
I got you figured out now :graucho: (I think). Is it because you're already tall you fell that the heels will make you even taller and awkward? Girl, go 'head on and wear those heels. You'll stand out, for the good. You're slender and tall - my dream :girlsigh:

**Paging DukePrincess** She's tall and wears hells like nobody business!

re the options: I don't think they're too casual. The tuxedo pants are dressy and a nice crisp white shirt with french cuff and cufflinks - is just an all around classy look. I promise you'll look better than the ladies wearing sweater dress :p
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You caught me! I hate being tall! I know some people look great, but it is the one thing I would change about myself. I don't mind doing a small heel in the workplace, but in social settings I would rather not be towering over 90% of the people I encounter. Literally. Who knew everyone was so short? Somehow I always end up being the tallest one- even with no heels!!
 
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Is this a JCREW blazer (on the right)?

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(from DailyCandy's facebook)
 
#4,462
DC-Cutie said:
I got you figured out now :graucho: (I think). Is it because you're already tall you fell that the heels will make you even taller and awkward? Girl, go 'head on and wear those heels. You'll stand out, for the good. You're slender and tall - my dream :girlsigh:

**Paging DukePrincess** She's tall and wears hells like nobody business!

re the options: I don't think they're too casual. The tuxedo pants are dressy and a nice crisp white shirt with french cuff and cufflinks - is just an all around classy look. I promise you'll look better than the ladies wearing sweater dress :p
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I am here! *waves* :cool:

jordanjordan said:
You caught me! I hate being tall! I know some people look great, but it is the one thing I would change about myself. I don't mind doing a small heel in the workplace, but in social settings I would rather not be towering over 90% of the people I encounter. Literally. Who knew everyone was so short? Somehow I always end up being the tallest one- even with no heels!!
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Wait, what is this I hear? You HATE being tall? Why? How tall are you? As DC said, I am tall and I wear 4-5 inch heels daily. Today I am wearing 4 inch heels at work. I am taller than many of the men in my office. Do I care? Not so much. Honestly, I bet your height looks great on you and you are not embracing it! I had a good friend in law school who is 6'3 and wore 4 inch heels! (Her husband is 6'5) After seeing her confidence, I vowed to never be insecure about mine again.

Now back to topic, I hope you are putting on some sparkle with that black dress! :graucho:
 
#4,464
Dukeprincess said:
I am here! *waves* :cool:



Wait, what is this I hear? You HATE being tall? Why? How tall are you? As DC said, I am tall and I wear 4-5 inch heels daily. Today I am wearing 4 inch heels at work. I am taller than many of the men in my office. Do I care? Not so much. Honestly, I bet your height looks great on you and you are not embracing it! I had a good friend in law school who is 6'3 and wore 4 inch heels! (Her husband is 6'5) After seeing her confidence, I vowed to never be insecure about mine again.

Now back to topic, I hope you are putting on some sparkle with that black dress! :graucho:
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Haha, well I appreciate the vote of confidence, but I just can't pull it off. I am 5'9" and so is my husband, so with heels I look ridiculous standing next to him. I didn't wear heels before him, either, though, so it really isn't about that. I am just very lanky with long arms and legs and so heels exaggerates that. I am comfortable owning my height, but I don't think I'm comfortable owning my height plus 3! Also, I have no coordination and so I will just look like a wobbly string bean!

Back to the holiday party- DH said it is "festive" attire and people can be as dressy or casual as they like. Last year everyone was pretty dressy but we've decided we are probably both going to do business casual in a really sparkly, festive way. I am either going to bling up my turtleneck sweater dress from years back and add some cool tights, or do something fun with the herringbone shirt dress. I am thrilled to not be wearing cocktail attire.
 
#4,465
DC-Cutie said:
I got you figured out now :graucho: (I think). Is it because you're already tall you fell that the heels will make you even taller and awkward? Girl, go 'head on and wear those heels. You'll stand out, for the good. You're slender and tall - my dream :girlsigh:

**Paging DukePrincess** She's tall and wears hells like nobody business!

re the options: I don't think they're too casual. The tuxedo pants are dressy and a nice crisp white shirt with french cuff and cufflinks - is just an all around classy look. I promise you'll look better than the ladies wearing sweater dress :p
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dc, can you come live with me or just send me a list of what i should wear every day? i would be the most stylish person here!


Dukeprincess said:
I am here! *waves* :cool:

Wait, what is this I hear? You HATE being tall? Why? How tall are you? As DC said, I am tall and I wear 4-5 inch heels daily. Today I am wearing 4 inch heels at work. I am taller than many of the men in my office. Do I care? Not so much. Honestly, I bet your height looks great on you and you are not embracing it! I had a good friend in law school who is 6'3 and wore 4 inch heels! (Her husband is 6'5) After seeing her confidence, I vowed to never be insecure about mine again.

Now back to topic, I hope you are putting on some sparkle with that black dress! :graucho:
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jordan, you gotta listen to duke!

alex.losee said:
Today I bought this fabulous shift dress. It is TDF. It's going to sell out just like the Teddie dress did, I can feel it.
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that is SO awesome. what a great dress!!

jordanjordan said:
Haha, well I appreciate the vote of confidence, but I just can't pull it off. I am 5'9" and so is my husband, so with heels I look ridiculous standing next to him. I didn't wear heels before him, either, though, so it really isn't about that. I am just very lanky with long arms and legs and so heels exaggerates that. I am comfortable owning my height, but I don't think I'm comfortable owning my height plus 3! Also, I have no coordination and so I will just look like a wobbly string bean!

Back to the holiday party- DH said it is "festive" attire and people can be as dressy or casual as they like. Last year everyone was pretty dressy but we've decided we are probably both going to do business casual in a really sparkly, festive way. I am either going to bling up my turtleneck sweater dress from years back and add some cool tights, or do something fun with the herringbone shirt dress. I am thrilled to not be wearing cocktail attire.
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tonight, i have a company dinner, and will be wearing my origami dress. i will post reviews on how it holds up to cocktails, and a dinner (ie. will i have room in this dress to eat.. or no. :p LOL)
 
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foxycleopatra said:
Is this a JCREW blazer (on the right)?

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(from DailyCandy's facebook)
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Ahh, serendipity! I went to a local consignment store today and found this exact blazer (in my size and mint) for $34 :D

I'm loyal to J. Crew, but it's disappointing that the quality of this fall '07 piece is far superior to my '10 collection blazer. Also, the enamel buttons are a unique touch.
 
#4,469
phiphi said:
went for a night out and wore the origami dress. i was worried that the wool crepe would wrinkle a lot after a few hours sitting down, but it held up quite nicely.

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That looks great on you! I had last year's version which was much shorter and ended up selling it because it was just too big on me and short. I love the red!
 
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