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Princess Pink said:
I wonder what she would have said? :p

I agree with you - am not what I would consider busty (36C) but still have to wear a 14 in wraps, and always have to wear a cami or boob tube underneath, there is no way I could wear a wrap without. And in every other brand I'm an 8-10.

I think the wraps are best for straight-up and down boyish figures. Even in the size 14 there isn't much room for hips. I'm curvy and secretly convinced that I'm not supposed to wear these dresses. But I have about 6 wraps and feel guilty of the $$$ spent so still try and wear them. To be honest, I really just fell for the marketing hype that 'every woman needs a wrap'. Stupid me. :D
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I think you're right, but hour-glass gals also look grrreat in them, as long as they throw away any notion of 'correct size' and just go with what really fits (and built-in bra camis).
 
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papertiger said:
I think you're right, but hour-glass gals also look grrreat in them, as long as they throw away any notion of 'correct size' and just go with what really fits (and built-in bra camis).
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Agree with this about getting the right size, and sizing does seem to vary year to year in the same style. I have Jeannes in a 14 that fit great, very comfy, plenty of coverage, and Jeannes from other years in the same size that are tighter in the arms and chest/back, they barely fit :hrmm:
 
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I made a big boobooo!!!

So I finally went and had a bunch of wrap dresses altered and I knew I only wanted 3 inches off the bottom for each dress. Well this dummy forgot I had cut one dress when I thought about hemming it myself (I know I'm a dum dum)

Well my dress is a bit too short to wear without thick tights so I wanted some opinions on what color tights you guys think would look good - reference pic below :)
 
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^^ nude tights I think is your only option - as the dress is heavily patterned and quite a feature, any significant colour of tights will only clash......also the colours are summery so I don't think thick tights would work............

If it's really too short, just go shorter and turn it into a top.....those colours would look great with jeans.......
 
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balimoon said:
This is so beautiful. I really like the way you work her dresses. Btw what size is this?
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This one is a 10....the black and white one was a 14. I literally have dresses in every size 8-14. They are all cut different...bad for branding, but good for me. This one was marked at 109 and when I got to the register it was only 75. And to think I contemplated putting it back because I really don't NEED it and just got one last week.

My collection has really grown this winter. I only have one more to add and then I think I will be complacent...if only for a moment in time.
 
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Princess Pink said:
I will do - is the fabric the same as the other wraps? I loved the Amelia style when it was first released - unfortunately I'm a DVFer on a budget so try and always go for sale deals, never seen the Amelia going as low as the other styles do on sale - but when I see a print I love will just have to bite the bullet. :p
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I love the Amelia style as well. It is a little more flirty looking. I agree the prices are getting a little high but like you if I see a print I love I go for it too. I haven't bought much lately, but I haven't worn what I have so I can't really justify buying anything else. Unless of course it is on sale ;)

papertiger said:
I think you're right, but hour-glass gals also look grrreat in them, as long as they throw away any notion of 'correct size' and just go with what really fits (and built-in bra camis).
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Totally agree. I am built straight up and down with not a large chest, but I still need to size up and usually need to wear a cami because I am broad through the shoulders and back. I do love the style though since it is really comfortable to wear and easy to get in and out of.
 
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baysidebeauty said:
Agree with this about getting the right size, and sizing does seem to vary year to year in the same style. I have Jeannes in a 14 that fit great, very comfy, plenty of coverage, and Jeannes from other years in the same size that are tighter in the arms and chest/back, they barely fit :hrmm:
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I have even found that the sizing varies from dress to dress in the same size and pattern. Last year I bought a dress that I tried on in a 6 and one was too big and the other was too small and one was just right. So much for quality control.
drspock7 said:
Guess who finally found the perfect wrap...in such an unsuspecting color (I don't typically wear black anything)....

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Between my return and my Nordies notes...only cost me $23 at the Rack such a steal!
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I really like this dress on you and what a steal.
gottaluvmybags said:
I made a big boobooo!!!

So I finally went and had a bunch of wrap dresses altered and I knew I only wanted 3 inches off the bottom for each dress. Well this dummy forgot I had cut one dress when I thought about hemming it myself (I know I'm a dum dum)

Well my dress is a bit too short to wear without thick tights so I wanted some opinions on what color tights you guys think would look good - reference pic below :)
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Oh no. I had that happen once and my dry cleaners had to reimburse me for the dress. That would be my first choice. I think this dress won't look great with tights but would look awesome as a top.
drspock7 said:
Guess who's been at it again....

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Love this.
drspock7 said:
This one is a 10....the black and white one was a 14. I literally have dresses in every size 8-14. They are all cut different...bad for branding, but good for me. This one was marked at 109 and when I got to the register it was only 75. And to think I contemplated putting it back because I really don't NEED it and just got one last week.

My collection has really grown this winter. I only have one more to add and then I think I will be complacent...if only for a moment in time.
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That is a great deal. I am so glad that you bought it. It is really gorgeous on you.
 
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megt10 said:
I have even found that the sizing varies from dress to dress in the same size and pattern. Last year I bought a dress that I tried on in a 6 and one was too big and the other was too small and one was just right. So much for quality control.



I really like this dress on you and what a steal.



Oh no. I had that happen once and my dry cleaners had to reimburse me for the dress. That would be my first choice. I think this dress won't look great with tights but would look awesome as a top.



Love this.



That is a great deal. I am so glad that you bought it. It is really gorgeous on you.
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Thank you!
 
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